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7 Ways You Can Use Printables to Make Life Easier

September 28, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 9 Comments

Illustrated Lace Butterfly Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

If there’s one electronic item that I absolutely love, it’s my printer. Printers can make many projects cheaper and a lot more convenient! I take advantage of printables all the time for both important utilizations and not-so-important utilizations, and today I wanted to make a list to give you ideas for how to use printables, too.
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Filed Under: Printable Goodies Tagged With: art, cards, DIY, letters, printable

The Letter Writer’s Complete Resource: A Guide for Writing Letters

September 14, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 15 Comments

The Letter Writer's Complete Resource: A Guide for Writing Letters | The Postman's Knock

I don’t know about you, but my interest in calligraphy and hand-lettering actually stemmed from a love of writing letters. As a young child, it amazed me that something I created could end up anywhere I wanted it to! I still get a thrill when I send off a letter or open my mailbox and see that I’ve received something.
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Filed Under: Mail Art, Printable Envelope Templates, Printable Goodies Tagged With: art, envelopes, handmade envelopes, letters, printable

10 Mail Art Tips

March 6, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 154 Comments

Illustrated Mail Art | The Postman's Knock

Mail art is what first inspired me to learn calligraphy. I love the concept of surprising someone with a gorgeous and unique delivery! There are some truly beautiful (and — let’s be honest — intimidating) examples of mail art online, so the goal of this post is to build up your confidence to send mail art yourself. It doesn’t have to be perfect; the whole point is to tap into your creativity and give someone else a happy surprise! Below, you’ll find some tips to get you started.
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Filed Under: Mail Art Tagged With: art, calligraphy, DIY, envelopes, handmade envelopes, letters

How to Write in Cursive + a Free Exemplar

February 16, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 125 Comments

How to Write in Cursive (+ Free Printable) | The Postman's Knock

In the US, teaching cursive to students is a hot topic. Do we dedicate our tax dollars to teaching an arguably impractical skill, or do we honor tradition and keep cursive writing alive? The different sides taken in this debate are starting to show in my inbox as teenage calligraphy learners — who were never taught how to write in cursive — ask whether not knowing cursive will affect their ability to learn dip pen calligraphy.
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Filed Under: Everyday Skills, Free Printables, Printable Goodies, Tutorials, Worksheets Tagged With: freebie, letters, printable, tutorial

How to Make a Stunning Postage Stamp Collage

July 4, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 55 Comments

How to Make a Stunning Postage Stamp Collage | The Postman's Knock

The idea of adding a postage stamp collage to envelopes had never occurred to me until Pinterest showed me the light. You can’t help but notice the small pieces of artwork working to enhance an already-beautiful envelope! If you have an interest in creating stamp collages to give your envelopes some extra oomph, here are some tips:
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Filed Under: Inspiration, Tutorials Tagged With: art, envelopes, letters, packaging, tutorial, vintage

8 Tips to Improve Your Handwriting (Plus a Free Worksheet)

March 10, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 111 Comments

8 Tips to Improve Your Handwriting (Plus a Free Worksheet) | The Postman's Knock

People often assume that calligraphy and handwriting are synonymous, but they’re not. In general, calligraphy is comprised of stylized, embellished letters — it’s more art than writing, really. Conversely, handwriting refers to the style and technique that you use to jot things down day to day. Handwriting needs to be quicker and more practical than calligraphy. While everyone has their own personal handwriting style, there’s always room for improvement! In this post, you’ll find eight tips to help you improve your handwriting.
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Filed Under: Everyday Skills, Free Printables, Printable Goodies, Tutorials, Worksheets Tagged With: freebie, letters, printable, tutorial, video

Spider Halloween Mail Art Printables

September 16, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 17 Comments

Spider Halloween Mail Art Printables | The Postman's Knock

There’s been a crispness in the air that can only mean one thing: Halloween is on its way! Every year, I make some sort of free printable to celebrate. This year brings this delightfully creepy Halloween mail art pair! You can download both of the envelope templates by clicking here, then return to this post to read about assembly.
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Filed Under: Free Printables, Mail Art, Printable Envelope Templates, Printable Goodies, Tutorials Tagged With: art, DIY, envelopes, freebie, handmade, handmade envelopes, holiday, letters, printable, tutorial, vintage

Elegant and Effective Letter Writing Tips

September 2, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 15 Comments

Elegant and Effective Letter Writing Tips | The Postman's Knock

Before phones, email, and internet, letter writing was the way to communicate! Inevitably, however, letter writing has lost its place as the most popular mode of communication. It is much more convenient and efficient to give someone a quick call or write them an email. The disadvantage of electronic correspondence is the loss of personal touch: emails, calls, Facebook messages, and texts are intangible, and most will fall by the wayside as the days pass. That’s where letters really shine: they capture a piece of the author with handwriting, ink choice, stationery, and enclosures. For that reason, letters stand the test of time — and they make the recipient feel very special! In today’s blog post, we’re going to examine how to write a standard and simple yet elegant letter.
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Filed Under: Calligraphy, Inspiration, Paper, Tutorials Tagged With: calligraphy, DIY, letters, tutorial

Two International Mail Art Tutorials + a Giveaway

August 12, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 16 Comments

Two International Mail Art Tutorials | The Postman's Knock

Travel — whether domestic or international, near or far — is one of the very best ways to jump-start your creativity. When you experience new architecture and artwork, new people, and new food, you find yourself filled with new ideas when you return home! In this post, we’ll cover two international mail art tutorials, both inspired by a trip to Brazil last month. The mail art hints at some of the Brazilian pride we saw in Rio as preparation for the Olympics was underway …
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Filed Under: Calligraphy, Inspiration, Mail Art, Tutorials Tagged With: calligraphy, DIY, envelopes, giveaway, handmade, handmade envelopes, letters, mini-tutorials, tutorial

Envelope Art Mini-Tutorial Roundup

July 26, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 14 Comments

Envelope Art Mini-Tutorial Roundup | The Postman's Knock

Every couple of weeks or so, I post an envelope art mini-tutorial on the TPK Facebook page. Mini-tutorials aren’t as detailed as full tutorials that are posted here on the TPK blog; instead, they provide a burst of inspiration! In place of walking through the creation process step-by-step, the Facebook mini-tutorials break envelope art creation down into 4-6 different steps. This allows you to get a feel for the concept and modify accordingly to make it your own!
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Filed Under: Calligraphy, Inspiration, Mail Art Tagged With: art, calligraphy, DIY, envelopes, letters, mini-tutorials, tutorial, watercolor

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