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.
The envelope art tutorials on the TPK Blog are designed to inspire you to send beautiful mail. The only catch? Some of the tutorials take a couple of hours to make. If you’re short on time, consider using these printable versions of TPK’s most popular mail art tutorials!
Let’s talk tea tags — you know, the little pieces of paper that hang from the edge of your teacup as you enjoy your beverage. There are some really cool ones out there, and all too often they end up being thrown out, never to live up to their full creative potential. That stops today!
You often don’t realize how much your skills have improved until you re-make a project! For today’s blog post, I took three envelope calligraphy concepts that I made in 2013, and I tried them out again. What I found was a remarkable difference in skill, confidence, and aesthetic. I’m betting that if you try re-making…
Unleash the hidden potential of any envelope by embracing the artful arrangement of postage stamps! Today, we embark on an enlightening journey to discover the secrets behind creating captivating postal compositions. I’ll provide valuable insights on sourcing captivating stamps and offer suggestions on their artful arrangement. We’ll explore the realm of vintage stamps, learning when…
Lindsey Bugbee
designer + illustrator + calligrapher
The Postman’s Knock is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it!
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