Mail Art

“Juicy” Brush Pen Calligraphy Tutorial

April 23, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 29 Comments
Brush Pen Calligraphy· Mail Art· Tutorials

The other day, I saw a video on Instagram that inspired me to develop this “juicy” brush pen calligraphy tutorial! In it, the artist utilized several common art supplies to make playful and eye-catching lettering letters. I modified the supply list to fit the things that I have available to me, and I hope that you’ll do the same! To create this tutorial, you’ll need:

Brush pens (or broad-tipped markers such as Crayola)
A pencil + eraser
A fine-tipped paintbrush
A white gel pen (such as Gelly Roll) + a black pen

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How to Make Engaging + Fun Mail for Kids

April 16, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 37 Comments
Mail Art

When I was little, my aunt sent me several letters in the mail. That was two decades ago, but I still remember the giddiness that those letters spurred! It was a mixture of feeling adult (“See? I get mail, too!”), excitement over what the letter had to say, and awe that such a tiny postage stamp could cause the big arrival of an envelope. (Funnily enough, my aunt only lived an hour and a half away; but when you’re a kid, that’s practically Timbuktu!) In this article, I’d like to discuss the advantages of sending mail to kids, how to make kid-friendly mail art, and what to put inside the envelope!
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(Seriously Gorgeous!) Talavera Mexican Tile Mail Art Tutorial

March 28, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 32 Comments
Mail Art· Tutorials

Full disclosure: I’ve never been to Mexico, but I have always been in love with Mexican art. In general, it’s colorful, eye-catching, and playful! That’s why you can find Talavera Mexican tile motifs (and actual tiles!) throughout my house, from the basement …
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“Safari” Watercolor Mail Art Tutorial

March 12, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 20 Comments
Mail Art· Tutorials· Watercolor Tutorials

A friend recently gave me Last Chance to See, which is a book written by Douglas Adams. The novel details Adams’ adventures as he travels to various remote locations to find endangered species. I initially prepared myself for a dry, educational read. Instead, I’ve found adventure and comedy! In short, lush and exotic locations have been on my mind; and when I came across this motif by illustrator Viktoria on Pinterest, I was inspired to create some watercolor mail art! Today, I’ll show you how to whip up an envelope like this one. Of course, you can modify the concept to use it on bullet journals, sketchbooks, invitations, or whatever else you feel like making!
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Typography Envelope Art Video Tutorial

February 28, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 8 Comments
Calligraphy· Design· Mail Art· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Video

In 2014, I wrote the Typography Art Envelope Tutorial. The tutorial shows you how to make an incredibly cool piece of mail art with vintage flair! The envelope was inspired by antique advertisements, which were always hand-drawn and a bit more cluttered than the clean look we’ve become accustomed to in modern times.
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TPK’s Top 8 (Free!) Printable Mail Art Templates

January 15, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 14 Comments
Free Printables· Mail Art· Printable Envelope Templates

Sometimes, the amount of content on this blog amazes me. I mean, I’ll be browsing Pinterest, and *pow!*, a TPK post from yesteryear will pop up! I always have this moment of, “Huh, that photo looks familiar,” followed by, “Ohhh — right! I made that … wow, I forgot how cool that was!” That happened this morning when the Luminous Printable Mail Art Envelope Template showed up on my Pinterest feed. Its appearance was the catalyst for today’s TPK blog post, which highlights the top eight free printable mail art templates on the site! The templates are ordered by popularity (number of downloads):
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