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Introducing the Marvelous Mail eBook!

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Everyday Skills· Mail Art· Merchandise

Marvelous Mail eBook with Envelopes and Address Guidelines Template

My name is Lindsey Bugbee, and I am an envelope calligraphy nerd, through and through. The prospect of making eye-catching envelopes is what prompted me to try my hand at calligraphy in the first place! I’m enchanted by the idea of this little work of art that can communicate an address, delight various pairs of eyes along its journey, and make a recipient feel special. So, today I have a treat for you: Marvelous Mail, an eBook that tells you everything I know about making envelope calligraphy and mail art!
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What is “Janet Style Calligraphy”?

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Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Worksheets

Janet Style Calligraphy Envelopes | The Postman's Knock

There are five main Learn Calligraphy worksheets available on this website. Each of the five worksheets teaches you how to make a different calligraphy style that is original to TPK! Today, I’d like to tell you about my personal favorite: the Janet. In today’s article, you’ll learn how Janet Style calligraphy came to be, why I love using it, and the letter that gives learners the most grief!
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Marie Kondo-ing the TPK Catalog: Retirements Taking Place This Weekend

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Marie Kondo-ing the TPK Catalog: Retirements Taking Place This Weekend | The Postman's Knock

In Monday’s newsletter, I mentioned that I’m going to retire a couple of items from the TPK catalog: Amazing Envelopes for a Latte and the Kaitlin Style Variations Worksheet. After I made this announcement, I realized a couple of things. First of all, not everyone got the memo because some people follow TPK via RSS feeds! Second, I want to answer questions that I’ve received about the products headed into retirement and why they’re being retired.
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How to Make Engaging + Fun Mail for Kids

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Mail Art

How to Make Engaging + Fun Mail for Kids | The Postman's Knock

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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