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Can wax seals go through the mail?

We've posted wax sealed letters from metro areas to regional towns, interstate across Australia and overseas to test how wax seals on envelopes survive the mail journey. Read on for our...

Behind The Scenes: Designing a wax seal stamp

There is something ethereally transcendent about the sun and moon coming together as one. It is a popular symbol in tattoo art, jewellery, ta...

Envelope art with traceable calligraphy drills

We've made two free versions of a C6 free envelope template for you to enjoy: one with calligraphy strokes to make envelope art and a blank v...

Evolution of a greeting card design

I am someone who values constant learning and personal growth. Designing my own greeting card range was something that I'd always felt linked my calligraphy skill...

How to gift wrap in an envelope style

We hope you like our short, Japanese-inspired, creative gift wrapping tutorial showing how to wrap a gift with an envelope-style flap. ...

Writing letters to Parliament about Climate Change

Sparking change, one small action at a time As I'm sure many of you aware by now, Australia is currently in the grip of an unprecedente...

How to gift wrap in a pleated wrapping style

Elevate your gift wrapping style with this easy tutorial featuring elegant, folded pleats. The wrapping style featured in this guide is credited to this Japanese video tutorial. I had a lot o...

DIY your own envelopes (with our A4 free templates and downloadable print-outs)

Small envelope 11.5 x 8 cm (approx 4.5 x 3.25 inches). Perfect for little cards and sweet notes. Sold out ...

How to create wax seals using wickless wax sticks

The first time that I saw a wickless wax stick, I was convinced that they'd somehow accidentally left out the wick. 'Why would they make them ...

Useful software and web tools for your calligraphy/ lettering/ creative e-commerce business

Here it is! My no-frills list ...