I made this envelope art tutorial for two reasons: the first is that people seemed to like the last envelope art tutorial {which, like this post, includes a printable template}; and the second is that I finally flew too close to the sun for the post office’s taste, and effectively needed to re-send a letter. My Icarus moment was this: I had made a lovely paper cut art envelope for the Letter Writer’s Alliance …
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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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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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