Now that the holidays are winding down, perhaps you might try your hand at The Graceful Envelope Contest…”Whatever the Weather,” the 2018 theme might spark an idea. View the complete rules and check out many inspiring winners from previous years at http://www.calligraphersguild.org/ Deadline is March 26, 2018
The 2016 Graceful Envelope Contest Winners
September 25, 2016… “The best communication comes by mail.” _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reprinted courtesy of The Postal Record July 2016
Memorial Day 2016
May 30, 2016 … Yes, it’s a holiday and a day off from work and school. Today heralds the beginning of the summer season, and many retailers are offering fantastic bargains. However, let’s not lose sight of the real reason we have the day off- remembering those who served and died in our country’s military. […]
Postcard Blitz for Bernie
Public event organized by Carl Brackin Jr. Details….This is a creative postcard action to counteract the media’s attempt to “disappear Bernie Sanders’ campaign.” All you need are 7 postcards and 7 stamps …the 7 addresses are below… 777: Seven postcards, Seven Stamps, Seven addresses. This event is a targeted blitz on mainstream media, the […]
Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving! Did you know that happiness and gratitude go hand-in-hand? Happy people are more grateful, and folks that express gratitude tend to be happier! Research states that being thankful can boost your “happiness index” by 25%. What’s the “happiness index?” Think of a mood meter based upon your genetic disposition and early family circumstances. […]
The Graceful Envelope Contest Winners 2015
August 17,2015 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To view all the recent contestants’ entries from all the categories go to https://www.flickr.com/photos/washcalligraphersguild/sets/72157653360937870/ click at top “back to albums list” The Washington D.C. Calligraphers Guild has a listing of the winners and those with honorable mention. http://calligraphersguild.org/envwinners2015.html
The 2014 Graceful Envelope Contest Winners
February 16, 2015… In honor of Presidents’ Day, I want to offer something elegant and letter-related: The 2014 Winners of The Graceful Envelope Contest. The theme was “The Superlative Letter ‘S’.” As always, the winners are outstanding. See for yourself. Also, check out the 2015 Contest Theme, at the end of this post. Below top: […]
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Below top : Best in Show by Julie Gray of Sandia Park, NM Middle left: Janet Kasper of Friendsville,TN Lower right: Paul Terry Lynn of Casplan, MI
National Letter Writing Week
National Letter Writing Week is always the second week of January. I am planning another letter writing rally at the library. The weather is threatening frigid temps, but I’ll be there for whomever comes by. Briefly, I want to say this is a perfect time to focus on getting those “Thank You Notes” done. After […]
Call For Entries
September 16, 2013 Weren’t those winning envelopes awesome? And it all begins with just an ordinary envelope, add your imagination and skill, and who knows what work of art will develop… For those of you interested, the 2014 theme for The Graceful Envelope Contest is- The Superlative Letter “S“ “Create a Graceful Envelope by symbolizing […]