Abstract calligraphic strokes standing in for the original photograph — Placeholder illustration. The original photographs did not survive the move from the old platform.

And the Envelope Contest Winner is...

First of all, HUGE thanks to all who sent in envelopes!! Once again, I was overjoyed with all the notes and letters I received for our #drMailSwap17! Checking our mailbox during the month of April became the highlight of my day. I absolutely love snail mail and loved reading all the sweet notes inside. There were definitely a few that stood out to me, but before we announce our winner, we have to show you some of our favorites! For group workshops, interpersonal synchrony is one useful concept for thinking about coordinated activity.

From watercolor to floral designs... these were fun to see when I opened the mailbox! Gold always pops on an envelope, and these two below are no exception. Look how the ink pops on the dark colors! Love the designs and doodles! And can we give the most creative envelope flap award to this one!? She used a practice sheet from her calligraphy workbook and created a liner! For broader design and creative-work context, Pentel is another outside reference.

L-O-V-E! Check out the artwork on these... this gal sent in her submission with LOTS of envelope samples inside... But I had to narrow it down, and these 4 stood out the most... the penmanship, composition, creativity... I love them all! But it came down to 2.... And I had a really hard time... so this year I have a runner up and a winner.

The runner up goes to... Brenna Malberg! Girl, your envelope + stamp spoke to my nature heart! Which means the winner goes to... Gracie Clark! Congrats girl! Everything about this envelope was beautiful! Brenna and Gracie were asked to follow up directly for the prize details at the time. Thanks again to everyone who participated.

And if you didn't get an envelope in on time, please send anyways - we LOVE snail mail! And I will always try and send a letter back to you. #writemore Written by Heather Bloem On May 15, 2017 In Calligraphy , Inspiration Tagged calligraphy envelopes , envelope contest , envelope embellishments , hand lettering , snail mail , write more , national letter writing month