How To: Calligraphy Envelope Addressing 101

In this video, I'm sharing my most highly requested tutorial: envelope addressing! We're covering the basics with three techniques.
Grab my free envelope addressing template here: www.thehappyevercrafter.com/e...
You’ll learn:
✔️How to create left justified, right justified and centered envelope addressing
✔️The rules you need to follow to ensure your envelopes are delivered
✔️Which supplies you need
✔️My favorite tips for laying out your address
✔️AND SO MUCH MORE!
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👉🏻 Get my 50-page guide of ALL the supplies I use in my calligraphy work: www.thehappyevercrafter.com/s...
👉🏻 What Paper Types to Use for Calligraphy: • What Paper Is Best For...
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👉🏻 How to Create Block Letters: • How To Do BLOCK Letter...
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Tools mentioned in this video:
✔️Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen: amzn.to/36oCbKh
✔️Sakura Pigma Micron Pen: amzn.to/2LJ3KnM
✔️Pencil
✔️Eraser
✔️Ruler
✔️Laser Level (Johnson Hotshot): amzn.to/2ZpBKgW
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About The Happy Ever Crafter:
Welcome to my channel! I'm Becca and I do & teach modern calligraphy. On this channel, you'll find all my most requested modern calligraphy tutorials, tips & tricks!.
✍🏻 Want my free 50-page guide of ALL the supplies I use in my calligraphy work? Find that here: www.thehappyevercrafter.com/s...
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www.showmeyourdrills.com/
🤷🏻‍♀️ Want to learn even more about calligraphy? Check out my website!
www.thehappyevercrafter.com
👋🏻 Stay in touch with me:
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[@conniegiacobbe3872]

Becca you are ridiculous, I paid for the complete calligraphy class but, you just keep giving more and more. I’m not a real weeping kind of person but, you’re killing me with so much kindness. You have literally gone above and beyond. Thank you just doesn’t cover the gratitude I feel. ❤️

[@lindasue8719]

I agree! I can’t believe how giving she is. Sometimes people have knowledge or a gift and they keep it close to the chest. I am always amazed how she shares so freely! ❤️ Some people want to keep the “how to‘s” a big secret, but Becca is going to create legions of competent calligraphers! This is actually a wonderful gift to society and the world, especially in a time when people write less and less. It truly is an art form, and the more people who practice art, the better!💗

[@valarya]

When I was doing my wedding envelopes I found the over-top template too constricting for the block lettering. So I measured all my envelopes out and made a template of DARK LINES that I put inside each envelope to see through for the guide. Of course that only works on white (or light-colored) envelopes. :) Great video

[@alexsandoval9536]

You might have a hand lettering obsession when you're watching The Happy Ever Crafter videos at 6am

[@aditsingh893]

Of course

[@lindasue8719]

I agree with what others have noted about Becca’s generosity! I can’t believe how giving she is. Sometimes people have knowledge or a gift and they keep it close to the chest. I am always amazed how she shares so freely! ❤️ Some people want to keep the “how to‘s” a big secret, but Becca is going to create legions of competent calligraphers! This is actually a wonderful gift to society and the world, especially in a time when people write less and less. It truly is an art form, and the more people who practice art, the better!💗

[@amandastratton8242]

just love the way you did the Envelopes. I like the idea of embellishment but I think these simple ones are very sophisticated Thank you Becca for sharing with us x

[@Hoodat_Whatzit]

I took an honest to goodness typing class in high school and we learned to count the letters AND spaces in the phrase/title that we needed to center and divide the number in half. So if , for example you wanted to find the center point of Becca Courtice… that’s 14… so the midpoint is between the C and o in the last name. This became my secret weapon as a teacher when putting up bulletin boards ! 😝

[@rubes3927]

Your “rough” calligraphy is like 10x better than my “good” one 😂😂😭

[@sylviar549]

I don't know how you keep giving us free things and still keep your business running. We still love it though!

[@susannah5469]

This woman is just AWESOME! 😍she has a video for everything! Woooooaahhh! Can't wait to learn more ❤️

[@lorimcconnell9737]

Becca, thank you so much for sharing so much of your expertise and knowledge with us. It’s greatly appreciated! And also thank you for your generosity with all the freebies you offer - you are SO giving! 🙏🏻💕

[@charlesbritt9751]

Becca, you are amazing! I purchased the entire set, yet you continually offer free bits of help and templates that are above and beyond!!! This is perfect timing for me on this topic! I am going to do my son's graduation envelopes!!! Thank you again!!!

[@mammabear2183]

Thanks so much Becca! This was extremely helpful! I love how clearly you explain things.

[@phumibcw]

Your tutorials are always so helpful! Thank You for sharing your incredible work✨

[@shellibarnett5257]

Thank you so much, Becca! I can always count on your for the best lettering advice! XO

[@nrmartin5091]

You are so generous and helpful! Thank you for all the awesome lessons and free stuff! I am excited to become better and better at calligraphy!

[@chichidarl4309]

Thank you so much for sharing ! 💕 I’m a beginner I don’t know anything about modern calligraphy, I just started watching your basic tutorial late October and now me and my son 10 yrs old he can write perfectly the letter ‘h’ and he was so proud of it 😅 even took my pen to school lols! Thank you so much! Bless You! I’ll tag you one day on IG when we are brave enough to show our calligraphy lols!

[@twentyseven-]

I can’t thank you enough! This video was so helpful I’ve got my template and it’s awesome! ❤️❤️

[@jenniferwinters8108]

Thank you for the awesome template! It would be really great in an upcoming video to see what to do with names like, “Mr. & Mrs. Something” or names with a lot of descenders, etc. that make it difficult to determine which justification to use. Love this video!

[@vlisdero]

Jennifer Winters on envelopes you dont use the 2.1.2 ratio but 2.1.1,5 or even 2.1.1 ie the descenders are shorter than the ascenders. If in doubt leave the descenders incomplete and once you have written all the name and the first line of the address you'll know how much you can descend. If a letter " crashes" against another, you dont write the whole of the second letter but leave some minimal space before the line goes into the first letter. It will look finished to the eye and it wont look messy. Hope this helps. Val

[@MsHazza73]

vallisdero ...you helped me! Thanks Val 🙏🏼😁

[@geraldinehomenchuk8655]

Very helpful, Becca. Thanks so much. Most envelopes I address are A2 size but I can adjust the template easily enough. Off to watch your Block Lettering tutorial again! Glad to see you're keeping well. 🙂

[@Sunny-pr1qw]

Hi Becca, I'm so happy you are back. Straight line lettering is So Important, helps make up for imperfect writing. Big hug😊

[@suzannerobicheauxdorbandt5282]

Great video! So helpful! The way I like to center words/phrases/addresses is to roughly sketch them in the size and font that I'm going to be writing. Then just fold in half and there's pretty much your center without any measuring.😊

[@michelleschumer1812]

This basic tutorial was great. Good Foundation! Looking forward to the next one! thanks

[@zainubhansrod9838]

Thank you so much something i can try out in quarantine

[@ronbishop9939]

Thank you Becca. You are truly amazing. Thank you for the template. Ordered my laser tool today. That is totally amazing. Thank you.

[@dannehanan6589]

Great ideas as always! Love the measuring tape & I have been eying the laser level in your videos

[@SilverSeaOT7]

Thank you for the template. Most people/companies charge for these. Much appreciated.

[@lucyc]

I will definitely be adding this envelope style for my Christmas cards this year! I usually send out about 40 so it will be a nice practice exercise. Thank you!!

[@juliejoseph4953]

Thank you Becca!This was very useful!

[@marysunderland4314]

Thank you! You are a great instructor!

[@insidiouschaos812]

i set up all my envelopes with stamps while I was drawing my guidelines, but I am relatively confident in my rudimentary calligraphy skills and I know my loved ones won’t care if theyre a little imperfect as long as they get an invitation lol. Edit: also if you have a 4H pencil, that’s my favorite for guidelines - they erase *so nicely*

[@doririchins5818]

Perfect timing Becca 🌸 working on bridal shower invitations! Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@wanderingcreativity]

Thanks for the help Lady Becca!! :)

[@GelaRat]

I love a good blackwing pencil!! nice to see others enjoying it too!

[@sandrarodz9024]

Becca, Awesome video!!! Thank you!

[@heirunasgeirsdottir8464]

Thank you so much. This is very helpful.

[@adolfohernandez3606]

tombow pens are one of my favorites!!! they are great for learning to do calligraphy as well.

[@arlenepadden1243]

Clearcut, helpful and useful information for every Calligrapher plus

[@leonconant8257]

Thanx so much this helps so much I bought so many books but you are more helpful

[@annedyken2961]

The palomino blackwing! My favorite pencil.

[@carolinebrown9018]

Thank you for the envelope guide line download!

[@jenniferostheimer8125]

What a great idea to use the laser for lines! It would save me from having to erase the lines I draw in and can never quite completely eradicate...

[@yvonnehusic9879]

Magical! Thank you!

[@joanneferguson9297]

Just found your videos. Thank you for the template.

[@merakitra]

Thankyou, Becca!

[@greengohm]

Nice. Going hi-tech! Lasers and stuff!

[@PRAKASH-cm1vo]

You are amazing Madam . Very useful video. Thank you

[@kelleyjoyce6795]

Wonderful tutorial and your engagement ring 🥰

[@ElizabethatREMAX]

Great idea!

[@talishabridges1207]

This is amazing! Getting ready to address my wedding invitation….nervous:)

[@AgnesVelez]

Omg I love all of your videos been with you for like 5 years but started 3 lol

[@pinkdaisy5934]

thank you!!!! what great information =)

[@palakrana8582]

Very useful👍👌👍

[@beckyericsen4229]

Very clever!!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Great tutorial!! I have used your template many times especially when I am addressing a lot of cards like at Christmas time! Thanks!!

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Wow very interesting . I’m lifted hand , it’s not easy but with your trick I guess it will be easier

[@tonikinney40]

Love it!

[@eogovan4900]

Take care Becca..hope ur fine and stay safe....

[@tinamarie9047]

That's a great hack!

[@eileendooey7015]

I haven't had the courage to start practicing yet. I have Depression and anxiety and I'm full of fear. I watch every episode and I'm going to start in the New year Becca with Crayola to practise. Thanks Becca. Merry Christmas 🎅🎄🎁🎅🎄🎁

[@eileendooey7015]

I also live in the UK and my address is about 5 lines. How would I get that on the back of an envelope Becca

[@alohaha007]

Please do a pen haul I really really love your videos❤️❤️

[@isabelmcconnon3064]

Rebecca, I haven't seen any woman without any eye makeup to look as beautiful as you do. And also, I would like to thank you for your creativity and ideas.

[@frangrice6228]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful. I was wondering, though...how do you handle longer names? I am thinking of quite a few that would come up. Would you make your address smaller so that the name still would "pop"?

[@annpettigrew3258]

The link to the template does not seem to be working. It takes me to the "New Website Coming" page. Is there another way to get the template? thanks

[@clarid31]

Thanks for your tips and trics. Very helpfull for me. May I ask what the font is you used on your computer template of the adres? It is so nice

[@BellaYari149]

You are such a great teacher. Your explanations are really clear and I love that you demonstrate everything. The templates are a plussssssssss. Thank you!

[@sTarRyNiiTeX]

Love your channel! Have subscribed :D unfortunately the website is still down right now

[@yvonnetucker1416]

thank you

[@sheelaghschulze5606]

Awesome video. Thanks Becca. I am struggling with wedding invitations - Mr. and Mrs. John Doe? Mr. John and Mrs. Jane Doe? It seems very long... I want the names of everyone invited, in a specific household, to be on the label because I don't have an inner envelope. So, for a family of 5, it could be Mr. and Mrs. John Doe and the next line would be Jim, Jack and Jenny????? I have seen a variety of examples, but I would love YOUR advise.

[@michlpo]

Thank You Becca!!! for your never ending freebies!!! There must be a website that shows how to address envelopes for different occasions. Since you're engaged and are probably going to address you're invitations....if you come across a website that shows how to address them for different occasions and/or people living together in an array of situations....please share!!! Thank You again!!!

[@carolmelancon]

A search for "invitation envelope rules" will give you several sites to try.

[@lisamendenhall3160]

Thank ya mam

[@monanaghibirad1914]

Hi, thank you very much for the amazing video..I live in the UK and I do Copperplate and Persian calligraphy and I am more than ready to do envelopes or flower cards ,but I have no idea how to find clients!! Any tips will go a long way 🌷

[@rubakasem5532]

I'm interested to know how did you learn all about calligraphy and types of paper and pens?

[@dorothynusser5519]

Becca, Your voice is soothing and instruction very clear, thanks, can you suggest a pen for writing on glossy postcards? thanks

[@annacavazos6323]

Posca paint pens!!!

[@kerimurphy4240]

Have you used pilot friction erasable markers for hand lettering? Wasn't sure if they be better since I'm learning

[@lindarogers6209]

Oh dear Becca what a sense of humor you have,, I really NEED to win that little laser gozmp..Pick me Pick me!

[@lindarogers6209]

Gizmo......Can't spell.

[@annawright1680]

when you charge for lettering an envelope, do you include your purchasing of the stamps? or does the client buy the stamps?

[@rinasweetness]

Hi, do you have any placement suggestions for the return addresses?

[@Dishiest]

did not see this video until today - mailed my christmas cards YESTERDAY. OOOPS!

[@BirdieGenny]

Does your black letters fade when you erase your pencil lines underneath?

[@kateleverone7403]

Becca, any tips for cutting the envelope template? Yet to be successful at cutting it!!! Please help!!!! 🙏

[@myiesha359]

Watching it :)

[@nirajkarkhanis5561]

Cn u mk a vidio on hw 2 allign the title on a notice sized paper for projects

[@60stryker]

Hi Becca this is Vickie Ming tying to download the envelop template. it just new website coming soon. Is there another place I can download it?

[@cw4608]

Do you use the soft or hard Fudenosuke pen?

[@jessys6584]

Who noticed the no. 7 turning to no. 9 in 14:57.....

[@wallst4fun1]

How do you erase the pencil without it smudging the ink? Do you wait until it dries and do it later? Thanks

[@8randomprettysecret8]

Dear Women, your handwriting is pretty 😍

[@Mdt18i08]

Do I need to pay for KZbin to be able to download your template?

[@mehvishahem8097]

Tutorial for decorating your calligraphy and hand letter

[@siunmccarthy8350]

Would you have an example of address to two people?

[@juliac.3400]

❤️❤️❤️

[@evonnesakhrani9515]

Your palimino pencil is long...😂 In the top 10 supplies video it was so small!!!😂😂😂

[@decimator2497]

Maybe she bought more lol. She did mention that she uses palominos all the time.

[@evonnesakhrani9515]

@@decimator2497 Yes....

[@tammylex9184]

Dumb question... How do you cut out template?

[@evonnesakhrani9515]

5 min ago I am so early! !!

[@anshitaharlalka3124]

Will you teach me calligraphy

[@lsnider59]

where is the envelope template?

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

The link to download the template is in the video description. :)

[@lsnider59]

@@TheHappyEverCrafter Thank you I swear I couldn't see it last night :)

[@gayatribindal674]

👍👍👍

[@acyutanandadas1326]

A hand addressed letter is usually the first letter a person will open

[@amazing1019]

I am the 99 viewer

[@lizlimaindia]

The link to the template does not seem to be working. It takes me to the "New Website Coming" page. Is there another way to get the template? thanks (2)