• Printable Holiday Envelopes

    This printable holiday envelope features a very pretty, Victorian-era Mrs. Claus. Dress it up with some fun calligraphy, and you’ve got some incredible instant mail art!

    Printable Holiday Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

    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.

    1914 University of Kansas Yearbook | The Postman's Knock

    So, I got to thinking: I have been wanting to create more printable holiday envelopes for some time now. Last year, I went the cutesy route with acrylic Christmas trees. This year, I decided to shoot for vintage elegance with a Victorian Mrs. Claus.

    Printable Holiday Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

    I think this is what Mrs. Claus would have looked like as a young woman — with a kind, round face and a platter of cookies perpetually in hand. I used a mix of walnut ink and sumi ink to give her that vintage feel; then I added some hand-lettering like I saw in the KU yearbook. I am offering two versions of the envelope template: a version that you can print, cut out, and fold into a 5 3/4″ x 4 1/8″ envelope; and a version that you can print directly on an A7 envelope. Click here to download the cut and fold version. Click here to download the A7 version.

    To create the 5 3/4″ x 4 1/8″ envelope, you’ll print off the smaller template on an 8.5″x11″ piece of paper. I printed directly on 70 lb. Strathmore drawing paper. Then, cut out the template on the gray guidelines.

    Printable Holiday Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

    Fold the back flap up.

    Printable Holiday Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

    Then, fold the side flaps in and glue them to the back flap.

    Printable Holiday Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

    Fold the top flap in, then you’re ready to address the envelope! I am using the spacing template from Amazing Envelopes for a Latté here, but of course you can space as you see fit!

    Printable Holiday Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

    Printable Holiday Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

    Then, using the calligraphy of your choice, write your recipient’s name and address on the envelope.

    Printable Holiday Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

    I used Janet style calligraphy with walnut ink. Once you’re finished writing the address, you can seal your envelope with DIY envelope glue, washi tape, or regular glue.

    I hope you enjoy the printable! Feel free to transform it into your own: draw snowflakes, create crazy calligraphy, give her a mustache … whatever you want! All I ask is that you please don’t redistribute the template without crediting The Postman’s Knock; and, obviously, please don’t offer it for sale.

    Thanks again, very much, for reading this blog. Very happy holidays to you — we’ll chat again soon! Oh, and PS — many congratulations to Kayla for winning the artisan calligraphy pen! Thanks to all of you who participated, and sit tight: Rodger and I are already talking about another giveaway.

    XO,

    Lindsey's Signature | The Postman's Knock