10 Tips for Successful Mail Art Delivery

10 Tips for Successful Mail Art Delivery

August 24, 2023

by

Lindsey Bugbee

Mail Art

This post is geared toward Americans and our funny postal system, but people from around the world can benefit from the mail art inspiration photos! Today, you’ll learn how to boost your chances of successful mail art delivery, crack the mystery of postal rates, and more.
Mail art is what first inspired me to learn calligraphy. I love the concept of surprising someone with a gorgeous and unique mail art delivery! Many people are terrified to try making mail art, though, for fear that their envelope won’t reach its destination. Today, we’ll talk about 10 ways to create engaging envelopes while ensuring a safe delivery.
1. Make Sure the Zip Code is Crystal Clear
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About the author

Hi, I’m Lindsey Bugbee, the illustrator, calligrapher, and author behind The Postman’s Knock (TPK). Since 2012, the TPK Blog has been a vibrant creative space filled with tutorials and lessons on modern calligraphy, hand lettering, and illustration. After publishing The Calligraphy Book, I wanted to elevate the quality of content even further—so I launched TPK Premium. You can join here to receive access to some of the internet’s best creative inspiration and project tutorials.