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1. #DIY ENVELOPE LETTERING GUIDE HOW TO#
2. #DIY ENVELOPE LETTERING GUIDE SOFTWARE#
3. #DIY ENVELOPE LETTERING GUIDE PROFESSIONAL#

Go to Page Layout > Size > More Paper Sizes. Create a Word documentĬreate a Word document that’s the exact same size as your envelopes: If you don’t know what size envelopes you need, this handy chart can help you choose the right ones. If you can’t find that info on the packaging, just break out a ruler and measure.įor our invitations, we recommend A7 envelopes which are 5.25″x7.25” but this could vary depending on the size of your invites. Hopefully you’ve figured this out already, but you need to know exactly how big your envelopes are (in inches or centimeters) with the flap closed. Although it’s fine for business printing, it’s definitely not what you want for wedding envelopes or fancy stationery.įor that, we need to get a little creative.

#DIY ENVELOPE LETTERING GUIDE SOFTWARE#

While most word processing software gives you an “envelope” option, I’ve found that it’s usually bulky and basic looking. If done correctly, printing your own envelopes should be exactly like printing a piece of paper.

Just follow this tutorial and you’ll never have to address another envelope by hand for as long as you both shall live. Run off as many copies as you need, then re-purpose that baby to work for thank you notes, holiday cards, you name it. At $3+ an envelope, why not put your credit card away and make an envelope template (or snag our A7 envelope template for free!) that you can print at home.

#DIY ENVELOPE LETTERING GUIDE PROFESSIONAL#

I hate to say it, especially since I’ve been known to dabble in calligraphy a time or two, but hiring a professional calligrapher to address your wedding invitations is such a waste of money. Wondering where to buy envelopes? We love Cards and Pockets. To download the calligraphy font we used (you’ll need this to make your envelopes look exactly like ours), scroll down to the bottom of this post and follow the links.

To snag our free A7 envelope template for use in Microsoft Word, just click here.

There's TONS of inspiration and tutorials out there on different ways to address envelopes, specialty tools you can buy, etc.Ps. Starting Point: Use this lesson and layout as a starting point! This is just to get you comfortable with the idea of using your calligraphy on actual projects you can send to other people. Sketching: If you're really nervous about getting your name centered, you can sketch it in lightly with pencil first, get it just right, and then trace with your calligraphy pen!īlock Text: I know I make it look somewhat easy but this shit is TOUGH! If your nib is just not working for you, then just write the block text with a fine-tipped pen (like a micron or fine gel pen). If you get the cheapest envelopes you can find, your calligraphy ink might just feather and bleed into the paper.

#DIY ENVELOPE LETTERING GUIDE HOW TO#

Then, if you haven't already, watch my Simple Calligraphy Envelope Video on YouTube to see my step-by-step process on how to create this simple style of envelope.Įnvelopes: Make sure you're using nicer envelopes with a heavier paper weight (the one in the video is from Paper Source). it worked! I got hired to do an envelope job because this combination of calligraphy and sans serif text actually looks pretty elegant!ĭownload and print the Envelope Guide Sheet so you have a template for your guidelines. And I actually wrote the address using a black gel pen because I didn't trust myself to write block text with my nib.īut hey. The calligraphy on my first envelope is far from perfect.