Mail Art

Typography Art Envelope Tutorial

December 12, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 28 Comments
Calligraphy· Design· Mail Art· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

Despite the popularity of minimalistic and modern design, I love the intricacy of vintage typography art. Put something in front of me with handwritten type and flourishes, and I’ll stare at it for hours. I also really enjoy making complicated, vintage-esque pieces {like the Cream with Coffee typography art}. Despite my fondness for typography, it hadn’t occurred to me to use it on an envelope until recently. I created the envelope below in walnut ink and posted it on Instagram — people seemed to like it, so I thought, hey, why not show you how to make your own?
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Printable Holiday Envelopes

November 29, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 14 Comments
Free Printables· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies

These printable holiday envelopes were inspired by a 1914 University of Kansas yearbook that I found in my mom’s workroom the other day. She sells antiques for a living, so every time we visit, there are several new items of interest. Not only did I love the yearbook because KU is my alma mater, but I couldn’t get over the elegance of the photos and the hand-written typography.
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Watercolor Henna Envelope Template

April 16, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 11 Comments
Free Printables· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

I thought today would be a fun today for a snail mail freebie: an envelope template. I used the border from the piece I created for my watercolor calligraphy post to make this unique, fun envelope template! Here’s what to do to make your own within a minute or two:
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Printable Holiday Mail Art Envelopes {Freebie}

December 11, 2013 by Lindsey Bugbee 13 Comments
Christmas· Free Printables· Holiday· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies

{This holiday mail art envelope template is waiting for you to download it!}

Lately we’ve been watching modern-classic holiday movies, from Love Actually to The Nightmare Before Christmas. We have been enjoying the twinkling of the holiday lights downtown and Boulder’s signature shining star on Flagstaff Mountain. Yet, I cannot tell a lie — I’ve had it up to here {gestures to neck} with the ice and the cold. I will be glad to take off to Peru in a few days!
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DIY Mail Art Envelope Template

September 28, 2013 by Lindsey Bugbee 11 Comments
Free Printables· Mail Art· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies

I know I keep going on and on about envelopes. I believe this is my fifth DIY envelope post … which is disconcerting. Call me out if my next blog post is envelope-focused, too. Then we’ll really know I have a problem! But what can I say? I’m a sucker for pretty packaging, and I love sharing ways to make someone’s world a little bit prettier with you!

Today I have a special treat for you — a DIY mail art envelope template. I just created a set of three to put in my shop, and I’d love to share one of the three with you.
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