If you read the 8 Behind the Scenes Facts About The Postman’s Knock article, you know that my husband and I alternate taking care of our infant throughout the day. As my husband took his two-hour (ish) shift with Pia, I got caught up on making artistic envelopes! These envelopes were inspired by the Marvelous Mail eBook, and they will soon house long-overdue thank you cards. I hope that looking at them prompts you to make some pretty envelopes, too!
I’m convinced that mail art is the perfect project for busy people. It allows you to get a creative fix in a short period of time — with the added bonus of making someone’s day! (Remember: you can always write to a More Love Letters recipient.) This envelope art combines a detailed printout, calligraphy, and hand-lettering. Its color scheme, a simple light green, black, and white, echoes the fresh feel of the season. Learn how to make it in the video and written tutorials below:
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Every once in a while, I get a big chunk of time to make a stunning envelope. This week presented no such opportunity (we welcomed a new baby into the family a month and a half ago, after all), but I still wanted to make a pretty piece of snail mail to send a thank you note. With the help of the lace butterfly printable, today’s envelope art tutorial comes together quickly!
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Around this time every year, I go through a serious letter-writing spurt. Spring has a rejuvenating feel, so it’s a nice time to update friends on my happenings via letters. If I’m really feeling ambitious, I make a couple of cards and decorated envelopes in advance to send out later in the year. Today’s article is a two-for-one of mail art tutorials that will inspire you to send some springtime mail, too!
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This artistic envelope concept is one of my all-time favorites. It requires a bit of time and spontaneity (there’s no set formula for properly positioning the bubbles), but the eye-catching result is worth it! Put on your favorite playlist or podcast, pull out your watercolor palette, and enjoy.
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This cold February weekend calls for cozying up with your watercolors to create some cheerful and quick mail art. In this tutorial, we’ll take on a fun hanging plants concept that comes together in just a couple of steps!
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