Wondering which hand lettering membership fits your life or your door hanger business? I’ve got you covered!
In this post, I’ll break down our template subscription, the Template Library, and the Happy Lettering Club, our lettering membership.
While they both live under the same lettering-loving roof, they’re built for different people with different goals. This guide breaks down exactly what each one offers, who it’s for, and how to know which one is your perfect match.
What Is the Template Library?
The Template Library is our self-serve design vault: 500+ traceable lettering templates you can download and use whenever inspiration strikes.
Every template comes in multiple formats — PDF, PNG, Procreate, and SVG — so whether you’re tracing onto wood by hand or cutting with a Cricut or Silhouette, the template does the heavy lifting for you.
New designs are added every single month, including seasonal releases for holidays, birthdays, and everyday gifting. Think hand lettering templates for door hangers, porch signs, totes, and more — all ready to trace, print, or cut in under an hour.
At $15/month, it’s the “do it yourself, on your own schedule” option. There are no live classes and no set curriculum — just an ever-growing library of traceable lettering templates waiting for you whenever you’re ready to create.
Who the Template Library Is Best For
The Template Library is our most popular way to hand letter, and it’s built especially for:
- Door hanger makers: If you’re confident painting signs but not confident coming up with the wording or layout, this is your shortcut. It’s a favorite resource for anyone doing hand lettering for a door hanger business, because it turns hours of Pinterest-scrolling into a few clicks.
- Cricut and Silhouette crafters: Our hand lettering templates for Cricut projects come cut-ready in SVG format — no converting, no guessing.
- Laser-cutter crafters: If you just need a polished, ready-to-cut file (no lettering skill required), the library hands you exactly that.
- Banner makers who need a steady stream of cute, ready-made phrases without staring at a blank page.
If your priority is speed, price, and ease — and you already feel good about your painting or cutting skills — the Template Library is designed with you in mind.
What Is the Happy Lettering Club?
The Happy Lettering Club (HLC) is our live, hands-on membership for anyone who wants to grow as a letterer with tools beyond file downloads. For $35/month, you get monthly live classes, guest artist sessions, technique tutorials, and a supportive Facebook community full of fellow crafters cheering you on.
This is our beginner hand lettering course online, built for people who want to slow down, practice, and genuinely enjoy the process — not just the finished product. Every class comes with a replay, so if you can’t make it live, you can still learn hand lettering for sign making on your own time.
Who the Happy Lettering Club Is Best For
HLC is the right fit if you:
- Want real feedback and encouragement, not just a file to download
- Are newer to lettering and want a patient, step-by-step guide
- Value the community and connection as much as the craft itself
- Have a bit more time to practice and enjoy the journey, not just the result
It’s especially loved by hobbyist letterers who craft for the joy of it, and by door hanger makers who want the confidence-building piece the Template Library doesn’t include — the “learn the skill” layer underneath the designs.
Template Library vs. Happy Lettering Club: Key Differences
| Template Library | Happy Lettering Club | |
| Price | $15/month | $35/month |
| Format | Self-paced, downloadable | Live monthly classes + replays |
| Best for | Ready-made designs, fast | Learning to letter, with support |
| Includes | 500+ templates (PDF, PNG, SVG, Procreate) | Live classes, guest artists, Facebook community |
| Who will love it | Door hanger, SVG, and laser-cutter crafters | Hobbyist letterers, beginners wanting guidance |
Is the Template Library or Happy Lettering Club Worth it for You?
Let’s talk about value, because that’s usually what it comes down to.
Template Library — $15/month
That works out to less than $0.50/day for instant access to 500+ templates, with new designs added every month.
If you’re using even one template for a door hanger or sign you sell, it pays for itself almost immediately — and you keep access to everything else in the library while you’re a member. No need to buy design files one at a time.
Happy Lettering Club — $35/month.
This is a bigger investment, but it’s replacing something else: private lessons, one-off workshops, or hours of trial and error trying to teach yourself from YouTube videos.
You’re getting live instruction, guest artists, replays you can revisit anytime, and a community that knows your name. Plus, it’s so much fun to letter with other people!
How to Know Which One Is Right for You
Ask yourself these three questions:
- Do you already feel comfortable with a paintbrush or cutting machine, but get stuck on the design? That’s the Template Library. You don’t need a hand lettering course with templates included — you just need the templates.
- Are you newer to lettering and want to build the skill, with someone guiding you along the way? That’s the Happy Lettering Club. It’s less about having designs handed to you and more about becoming the kind of letterer who can create her own.
- Do you want both — the confidence-building classes and a library of ready-to-use designs to practice on and sell? Plenty of our members join both. HLC builds your skill and confidence; the Template Library keeps your idea well full between classes, especially for seasonal door hanger lettering templates you can turn around quickly for gifts, porch signs, or your small business.
There’s no wrong answer here — just the option that matches where you are right now and what you want more of: speed, or skill.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lettering
- Can I join both the Template Library and the Happy Lettering Club?
Yes! Many of our members do both. The Happy Lettering Club builds your skill and confidence through live classes, while the Template Library keeps your idea well full with ready-to-use designs whenever you need one fast.
- Do I need to know how to hand letter before signing up for the Template Library?
Not at all. The Template Library is built for tracing, printing, or cutting — you don’t need any lettering skill to use it. It’s the better fit if you’re more focused on the finished project than on learning the technique itself.
- Is the Happy Lettering Club good for total beginners?
Yes. HLC is one of our most popular beginner hand lettering courses online, built specifically for people who are new to lettering and want guided, step-by-step instruction rather than diving into it on their own.
- What file formats come with the Template Library?
Every template includes PDF, PNG, Procreate, and SVG files — so you can trace by hand, design digitally, or cut with a Cricut or Silhouette without any extra conversion steps.
- Can I use Template Library designs for my door hanger business?
Yes, templates come with a commercial license, so you’re free to use them for signs, door hangers, and other items you make and sell.
- How often are new templates or classes added?
New templates are added to the Template Library every month, and the Happy Lettering Club releases new live projects and guest artist sessions monthly as well.
Ready to Start Lettering?
Whichever path feels right, the templates and classes are waiting for you whenever you are.
If you already know your style and just need the design piece handled, explore the Template Library here and get instant access to 500+ traceable templates, including SVG files for Cricut and Silhouette.
If you’re ready to learn, grow, and letter alongside a community that gets it, come check out the Happy Lettering Club.
Either way, I can’t wait to see what you create!
