I realized that I often share envelope inspiration from the #dailydoseofpaper hashtag on Instagram – but I don’t really share those envelopes here. So today I’m fixing that! It’s such a joy to open up our mailboxes and find a hand addressed envelope – even if you don’t have the skills of a professional calligrapher – among all the bills, junk mail, and catalogues. Any time I see a colorful envelope, I know it’s going to be something good! And even when I’m browsing through envelopes on Instagram, I’m probably more likely to stop and comment on an envelope post than any other type of image. Envelopes jump out at me for different reasons: sometimes it’s color palette, sometimes it’s the gorgeously curated vintage stamps, sometimes it’s the lettering style, or even something else completely. Today I’m definitely noticing a color theme in this round up, from terra cotta envelopes (so obsessed with this color right now) and brown walnut ink to deep navy and dark green. So much pretty!
Gorgeous walnut ink on handmade paper envelopes – just look at those deckled edges! – by Hello Maurelle
Ooooh copper envelopes with white brush lettering by Bare Ink Co.
Gorgeous green brush lettering with floral stamps for these baby shower invitations by Mary Kate Moon
Navy blue and lilac has to be one of my all-time favorite color combinations – and that wax seal! Calligraphy by Alison Vaz Designs with art direction by Sincerely, Jackie Paper
A modern take on classic black and white from Willow Wynn
When the postage stamps become artwork by Mary Kate Moon
Loving this gorgeous dusty navy blue with white ink by Bare Ink Co.
This hunter green is an unusual envelope color choice – and is just so, so stunning – by P + Co. Design Studio
Gold ink on dark blue envelopes is always a good idea – by Twinkle & Toast
What color envelopes are you loving right now???
Thanks for sharing my work! xo