Shortcut Vintage Roses Mail Art Tutorial

Shortcut Vintage Roses Mail Art Tutorial

September 15, 2022

by

Lindsey Bugbee

Mail Art, Tutorials, Watercolor, Watercolor Tutorials

Today’s tutorial features rose-themed mail art with a vintage flair! Simply trace a printable template, add calligraphy or lettering, and infuse your work with color. Your recipient will love the result. 🌹
Tracing is a great shortcut if you don’t have the time and/or the energy to freehand draw. It’s a technique that can help you to make some beautiful projects (like illuminated letters and flourished ampersands). Today, I’m adding another fun project to the tracing roster: this vintage roses mail art. Set aside 45 minutes or so to put on some good music or a podcast, enjoy your favorite fall beverage, and create a beautiful envelope for a loved one!

1. Gather Your Supplies

To make this vintage roses mail art, you’ll need a few supplies:
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About the author

Hi, I’m Lindsey Bugbee, the illustrator, calligrapher, and author behind The Postman’s Knock (TPK). Since 2012, the TPK Blog has been a vibrant creative space filled with tutorials and lessons on modern calligraphy, hand lettering, and illustration. After publishing The Calligraphy Book, I wanted to elevate the quality of content even further—so I launched TPK Premium. You can join here to receive access to some of the internet’s best creative inspiration and project tutorials.