Randall Beach: A passionate letter writer spreads the word By Randall Beach Sep. 28, 2019 (Reprinted courtesy of The New Haven Register) When Carol Christmas was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, she noticed she was delivering fewer and fewer real letters. She also noted that on those rare occasions when she did […]
Unique Holiday Cards
With the holidays quickly approaching, I want to share with you two lovely card designs that have crossed my path. Designed by Ray Barber, they feature his exquisite typography. Both cards offer a one word greeting when folded, then open up to display a glorious message inside. Without a doubt, these are frame-worthy keepsakes. […]
Royal thanks and 21st century courtesy
Much is known about the beautiful and tragic life of Princess Diana, as she lived in the Royal “fish tank.” Yet of all the things we do know of this young woman, perhaps many of us are unaware of her great fondness for letter writing. Diana Spencer was trained at an early age to write […]
Mr. Boddington to the Rescue!
Teaching kids to hand-write letters the old-fashioned way, might sound like a step backward to some, but there are plenty of good reasons to encourage this effort. Let me count the ways… Within these last few years many published scientific studies have emerged warning us of the downside of our highly technological lifestyle. Aside from their […]
“Whatever the Weather”
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
Animal Kingdom Postcards
With bunnies in the seasonal theme, I feel this card is a great way to introduce you to Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom Postcards. I am thrilled by the exquisite detail of her drawings. Without any doubles in this boxed set, you are rewarded with 50 gorgeous different images! I am mailing them out for […]
Veterans’ Day 2015
When thinking of those who served in the military, I am humbled. I cannot imagine what it was like to experience what they went through. Sure, we have journalistic images and war movies that give us the sights and sounds of combat, but that’s not like having your own boots on the ground. Because […]
The Graceful Envelope 2015
February 16, 2015… The 2015 Graceful Envelope Contest CALL FOR ENTRIES. For more information go to www.calligraphersguild.org
The 17th Annual Graceful Envelope Contest
April 8, 2011 The Graceful Envelope Contest is “High Mail Art.” Calligraphers and artists from around the world rally to produce some of the most beautiful Mail Art I have ever seen. There is no entry fee and there are 3 judging categories- Adult, Junior (Grade 6-12) Child (Grade 1-5) All art must be hand […]