Mail Art

7 Practical Uses for Calligraphy

June 12, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 47 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Mail Art· Selling Calligraphy

I recently received an email from a reader asking me about the practical uses for calligraphy. This reader works in the corporate world, and she was having trouble justifying taking the time to learn the art. I get it! We constantly have to make choices about how to manage our days, and oftentimes you can’t justify indulging in an enjoyable creative pursuit. However, the more I thought about it, the more I realized that calligraphy can be incorporated into your day-to-day with good reason! Here’s what I came up with:
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3 Speedy Mail Art Tutorials

March 30, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 64 Comments
Mail Art· Tutorials

I think that a lot of people would like to try making mail art, but, due to time constraints, it never happens. Just like any artistic pursuit, though, you can choose how much effort you put into your envelopes! Today’s three short tutorials will give you options for making cool pieces of mail art even when you are pressed for time.
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(Free!) Block Printed Envelope Template

February 20, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 110 Comments
Free Printables· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies

I have long admired artist Katharine Watson‘s block prints. Her pleasing patterns and clean lines catch your attention — and invoke a tinge of whimsy and nostalgia. It’s no wonder that Katharine’s pieces are available in so many stores, even my local Two Hands Paperie!
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Rent Check Mail Art Envelopes: A Collection

February 13, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 149 Comments
Calligraphy· Inspiration· Mail Art

After years of renting an apartment, my husband and I purchased a house in Boulder, Colorado, last year. While I love being a homeowner and being able to decorate my office like I want to, I do miss one thing: paying the rent. Every month from mid-2015 to mid-2017, I made mail art envelopes to send to the rental company who managed our apartment. Each mail art envelope contained a check, but that was the only thing they had in common! Today, I’d like to share a collection of 2016’s rent check envelopes, which is the only complete year of photos that I have. They’re fun to look at for inspiration and ideas!
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Christmas Tree Holiday Envelope Art Tutorial

November 10, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 31 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Free Printables· Mail Art· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

It’s fun to make creative mail throughout the year, but in these last two months, you can bring out all of the bells and whistles! Metallic inks, themed motifs, and flourishy scripts are all at home on holiday envelope art; and, of course, a holiday-themed postage stamp collage doesn’t hurt. In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a Christmas tree-themed piece that is festive to the max! You can follow the steps below to make cool holiday envelope art of your own.
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Flourished Autumn Envelope Art Tutorial

October 27, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 7 Comments
Flourishing· Free Printables· Halloween· Mail Art· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

This autumn envelope art provides the perfect way to send your greetings in seasonal style! It features two vivid pumpkins, a twisted vine, and abundant sprigs of wheat. If you feel intimidated by the design, don’t worry! I’ve got a printable template that will help you to overcome any artistic fears that you may have about this project. Here’s how to get started:
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