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25 Years of Graceful Envelopes

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At last, here’s some “eye candy”- the 2019 Graceful Envelope Contest Winners with their Put Your Stamp On It  masterpieces. There is no question, The Graceful Envelope Contest elevates “mail art” to museum quality levels. Every year, since 1994, the Washington Calligraphers’ Guild and the National Association of Letter Carriers team up to sponsor the  […]

Unique Holiday Cards

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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.   […]

Song of Songs

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I am so excited to bring attention to Margaret Shepherd’s current exhibit, Song of Songs, which is on display at the First Church of Boston.  I visited Margaret Shepherd this past March when she had a smaller show at St. Bolotoph’s. Now, with the addition of 8 new pieces, Song of Songs, will be a […]

Meeting Margaret

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November 2, 2016 I have been a fan of Margaret Shepherd’s books for many years. When I first discovered her collection of letter writing guides, I was sold. I felt I found a kindred spirit. With a little research, I discovered her address and immediately wrote to Margaret Shepherd expressing my thanks and appreciation. She […]

Under 91 Project

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September 28, 2016 Calligraphy literally means beautiful writing. What is displayed in the exquisite penmanship and design of The Graceful Envelopes is what is “traditional” calligraphy. Yet graffiti can also be calligraphic. Yes, much of it can be a statement of angst and protest. However, many street artists are extremely creative, talented draftsmen. How they […]

The Year of the Snake

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February 11, 2013 Happy Chinese New Year… “The Year of the Snake!” (-& belated greetings from snowbound Connecticut.  A severe Winter storm has paralyzed the area with 40 inches of snow, causing many celebrations to be cancelled or postponed.) The Positive Qualities are : Decisiveness, intelligence, intuitiveness, elegance, attention to detail; snakes make good philosophers, […]

What is Cursive Italic?

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January 15, 2011 We live in a world that prefers we PRINT everything.  Plain printing is “Basic Italic.” If you take the plain printing and connect the letters,  you will have “Cursive Italic.” To add some flare, pick up an edged pen, marker, fountain pen or an artist’s nib and your cursive italic will become […]