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How to Seal a Letter without an Envelope

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How to Seal a Letter without an Envelope

Wax seal stamps on letters may be synonymous with period dramas but they can be a lovely touch to modern-day post too. Although you might not want to send them entirely without an envelope, it is still possible to fold and seal a letter without one. And even if you do end up sending it within an envelope there’ll still be a sense of surprise and joy at cracking that seal and unfolding the letter within. Not to mention feeling VERY sophisticated.  It is actually really simple to do.  When you know how.  The main thing to remember is that...

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Wax Seals - Practice Makes Perfect

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Wax Seals - Practice Makes Perfect

Wax Seals are a really lovely and budget friendly way to add gorgeous details to stationery and gifts.  But they can also seem a bit daunting, and it’s true that they're perhaps a little trickier and more time-taking than some tutorials make out.  It's not that they're hard to do, just that you do need to practice and be patient when doing them.  While I can’t advise on speeding up the process, or on improving patience, I can certainly help with making sure your preparation is on point so you’re ready to go when your wax, seal stamp and other...

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Stamping on Fabric

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Stamping on Fabric

Stamping on to fabric produces a really great effect and is a great way of adding a personal touch and a bit of detail to something that might otherwise seem plain.  It’s also a lot of fun to do. But what sort of things can you make? The possibilities are endless but here’s a few ideas: Tableware – you could brighten up a table cloth, linen placemats, napkins or even make some napkin rings. (At for Christmas you could even make reuseable crackers!) Wrapping paper – inspired by the Japanese Furoshiki, reuseable fabric wrapping paper is becoming increasingly popular. Summer...

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Planning With Stamps

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Planning With Stamps

If one of your intentions for this year is to be more organised or more thoughtful about looking after yourself and/or your business, then one great way of doing that on your own terms is by tailoring a planner to suit you.  Bullet Journaling is a trendy term for one approach, but more generally adapting a journal/notebook to becoming a planner for you is great fun and can be a really effective tool too.

And guess what can help you make those planner pages look and function beautifully for you. Yup, stamps (obviously!)!  And to give you a few ideas and help you out here are some tips!

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Creating Wax Seals With Leaves And Flowers

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Creating Wax Seals With Leaves And Flowers

Creating wax seals with leaves and flowers DIY post for inspiration for your mail art or wedding invitations.

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