如何以西洋書法寫優雅聖誕咭 - How to write a gorgeous Christmas card with Calligraphy

每年聖誕節，都有朋友問我：「想親手以西洋書法寫聖誕卡，可以怎樣才寫得好呢？」。在訊息一秒送達的年代，一張親手寫的聖誕卡，實在能讓收卡的人停下來感受到被記掛，美好得很。

寫聖誕卡不必追求完美，初學者也有很多選擇：喜歡字跡輕鬆流麗，可以由Modern Calligraphy 開始，Brush Pen 和 Dip Pen是常見筆具；喜歡優雅有經典感覺的，可以試 Copperplate 或 Gothic Calligraphy，Dip Pen 和平尖marker是不二之選呢。

正式落筆寫之前，先用鉛筆輕輕間線規劃，預留適當的空間、佈局和字體斜度。寫的時候留意字母間的空間是否一致、字體粗幼線是否明顯。寫好後待手寫字乾了，才把鉛筆線擦去，這個步驟很能幫到初學者寫出漂亮的聖誕咭！

寫出優雅的祝福，需要的是正確的技巧和温暖的心意。最美的，是你願意花時間，為自己或別人，專心的做一點什麼！

心意你已有了，技巧方面就讓我和你分享，趁這聖誕，踏出第一步，學習和享受西洋書法的獨特美和愉悅！

🎄✍🏻歡迎參加新一期工作坊，開展你的Calligraphy journey: 詳情：https://www.liscalligraphy.com.hk/collections/calligraphy-workshop

Every Christmas, friends often ask me: “I would like to write a Christmas card with Western calligraphy. How can I write it beautifully?” In this fast-pacing digital world, a handwritten Christmas card allows the receiver to pause and feel remembered. How stunning it is!

Writing a Christmas card does not have to be perfect. Beginners have many choices. If you like a relaxed and flowing style, you can start with Modern Calligraphy, using a Brush Pen or Dip Pen. If you prefer an elegant and classic look, try Copperplate or Gothic Calligraphy with a Dip Pen or broad-edge marker.

Before writing, use a pencil to lightly draw guidelines and plan the spacing, layout and slant angle. While writing, pay attention to the space between letters and the contrast between thick and thin strokes. After the ink has dried completely, erase the pencil lines. This simple step can help beginners create a beautiful Christmas card!

Writing elegant Christmas wish needs the right technique, and a warm and sincere heart. The most beautiful part is being willing to spend time creating something wholeheartedly, for yourself or someone else.

You already have the heartfelt sincerity. Let me share the techniques with you. This Christmas, take the first step to learn and enjoy the unique beauty and joy of Western calligraphy!

Welcome to join my upcoming workshops and begin your Calligraphy journey. 🎄✍🏻Details: https://www.liscalligraphy.com.hk/collections/calligraphy-workshop