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Taught by Courtney Cerruti
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Artist and educator Courtney Cerruti has an enthusiasm for the postal system that is both abundant and contagious, and she demonstrates that you don’t need elaborate materials or even perfect handwriting to spread joy through the mail. In this class, be inspired to make unique postcards, address envelopes decoratively, and try out wax seals. She shares her favorite materials, postal requirement guides, and an addressing template that creates tidy envelopes every time. Most importantly, you’ll discover that postal bliss is just a stamp away.
Learn how to:
What you'l get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Nice quality printer paper – Courtney is using Strathmore writing paper 6x8 and 8.5x11
- Postcards or cardstock – Courtney is using Paper Source Flat cards in A6 (4x6) or A7 (5x7)
- Variety of sizes and colors of envelopes, including clear plastic
- Postal stamps – postcard, letter, and international rate
- Acrylic or craft paint
- Plastic bowl scraper, soft ceramics rib, or plastic card
- Stamps and ink pad for multi-surfaces -- Courtney is using stamps from Le Tampographe Sardon in Paris and Yellow Owl Workshop
- Variety of pens – Courtney suggests JetPens Sampler Pack
- Gelly Roll metallic and white pens for black paper
- Sakura Permapaque paint markers
- Washi tape
- Wax and wax seal stamps, and candle for melting
- To make Addressing Guide: manila folder, push pin, ruler, cutting mat, X-Acto knife, template in PDF printed out
- Scratch or wax paper and baby wipes (optional)
Downloads:
- Embellish postcards or design your own
- Know the requirements for envelope sizes and postage rates
- Make artful envelopes in many different ways
- Address envelopes neatly
- Use a wax seal
What you'l get:
- Instructions on how to make and send postcards and letters
- 7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Courtney Cerruti
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Creative Correspondence Reviews
243 users recommended this class to a friend
Jeanine G
Loved the artistic & whimsical ideas! I hope letter writing makes a comeback in popularity especially in this age of electronic communication and mailboxes filled with bills and junk mail. I set aside time to letter write occasionally. Those cards & letters that friends wrote & designed just for me - treasured!
March 23, 2025
Constanca Cabral
So much fun! I used to write so many letters when I was a teenager and managed to keep the habit into my early adulthood, but lately I've completely stopped. This course has made me want to start again! Courtney is always so creative, I love her classes.
March 1, 2025
Teresa Clark
Very informative and motivating.
March 1, 2025
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