Pushing Envelopes

Sydney based crafter Cathrine believes that envelopes can be as special as what is inside, as it's the first thing your hands touch and sets up an immediate impression. As a stationery buff, I happen to agree! Using some beautiful vintage and contemporary storybooks, Cathrine creates unique and quirky envelopes for you to send your mail in style. Many of them are pre-coloured pages but she has also created some colourable ones too, which is even better as it has a more personalised quality that your family and friends will really appreciate. 

Her envelopes come in packs of 8-16, and are shipped worldwide. Here is her selection of Christmas-themed pieces.

Each one lays flat for easy colouring, which you can then assemble into an envelope with the included self-adhesive strips. The charming designs have a real sense of nostalgia that look simply stunning when coloured. If you've been thinking of incorporating your colouring into Christmas gifts this year, start here! The envelopes are 15.5 x 11cm (around A6), perfect for making your own greetings cards or finding some in-store which fit (most are around this size). 

Here is one of my finished envelopes. I can't wait to send it out! I used alcohol markers and Wink of Stella glitter brushes (more about those soon!), to give the effect of twinkling snow :)

I was given these products in exchange for an honest review. You can find Cathrine's whole range on her Etsy shop. Shipping to the UK is approximately £4, and to the US around $6. Contact Cathrine to confirm before ordering.