Happy Birthday Block Lettering Worksheet

The Happy Birthday block lettering worksheet is here for you! You can use this lettering worksheet to practice your calligraphy and hand lettering AND create fun birthday cards! 

Please note: The video below has been sped up 2x or 3x in some parts! Make sure you go slow when you’re practicing!

Using your calligraphy and lettering skills to make DIY cards for special occasions is super rewarding.

It’s one of the main reasons I love practicing and continue to learn calligraphy. I love all the ways that you can incorporate calligraphy into everyday life!

Since practicing new words is a great way to improve your lettering, I want to help you do just that! That’s why I created this Happy Birthday Lettering Worksheet, which you can use to get your practice going.

HOW TO WRITE HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN BLOCK LETTERING

This blog post contains a complete list of supplies I recommend for beginners in brush calligraphy.

If you want a detailed review of brush pens, check this blog post.

HOW TO USE THIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAND LETTERING WORKSHEET?

• The worksheet is available to you inside my Patreon membership library here.
• The worksheet is an instant download. You can print it at home, or a local printer store, or library. I use this laser printer. (This printer is black and white. But it was cheap, and it’s all you need at the moment to print the practice sheets). If you prefer a color printer, this is another inexpensive option 
• I recently shared my great experience with HP Instant Ink, which can help you print cheaper than buying ink! Use this link to start. For more details, check this blog post, where I tell you everything about this program.
• Once you’re ready to print, set your printer scaling to “Fit Page.”
• Now you’re ready to get your practice going!
• Set your printer scaling to “Fit Page.”
• Once you’ve printed your worksheet, you’re ready to start practicing!

HAND LETTERING PRACTICE TIPS

As you’re using this block lettering practice worksheet, keep in mind the tips below. These tips will help you make the most out of your practice.

1. SUPER IMPORTANT: Slow down! Take your time when you’re practicing your calligraphy and lettering. Going slow will help you get better letterforms and sharper strokes.
2. Date your worksheets! This is a great way to see your improvement. Refer back to your older sheets often. Especially when you start to get into the comparison trap or when you think you haven’t improved in your lettering journey. We are our worst critics! And often forget to give us grace and celebrate our accomplishments, no matter how small they are.
3. REMEMBER: Use light pressure for the upstrokes (when you’re moving the pen upwards) and heavy pressure for the downstrokes (when you’re moving the pen downwards).
4. Find a comfortable position and take breaks if you need to. Don’t go over 60 minutes without taking a break. Even if you just stretch your hands, that’s all you need to do.
5. Lift your pen between each stroke as you’re practicing the letterforms.
6. Adjust your page and posture from time to time.
7. Don’t forget to slow down! I know I’ve already said it. Throwing it at ya one more time, because I know we tend to forget.

For more calligraphy practice tips for beginners, check out this blog post. This blog post will help you find time to practice calligraphy! 

DIY HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARD IDEAS

Now that you have learned and practiced writing Happy Birthday in block lettering, it’s time to start creating Happy Birthday Cards and signs using your hand lettering!

Here are a few DIY birthday card ideas you can start making today:

If you recreate any of these cards, tag me on @VialDesigns (on Instagram) or Vial Designs on Facebook so I can see your work.

Want to take your block lettering to the next level?

Grab my Confident Block Lettering Workbook and your favorite pen to get started making awesome block letters!

OPTIONAL: My Happy Birthday Block Lettering Worksheet – Grab it from my Patreon Lettering Library here.