A calligraphy happy birthday envelope builds anticipation for the card inside! Today, I’ll walk you through how to write a simple and pretty greeting that features white calligraphy with gold accents.
Written Tutorial
1. Gather Your Supplies
To get started, you’ll need a few key supplies. Feel free to make modifications or substitutions to the list below!
First, use a ruler, a white pencil, and The Perfect Calligraphy Envelope Generator to make a pair of guidelines. Be sure to draw slant lines, too! Then, write “Happy Birthday” on the top line and your recipient’s name on the bottom line.
3. Add Ink
Next, use your favorite pen + nib combination and white ink to write over your pencil draft.
4. Add Gold Accents
Now, give the calligraphy just a bit of glittery personality by “hugging” some of the strokes with gold watercolor.
5. Erase Pencil Guidelines and Enjoy!
Finish up by using a black eraser to erase your pencil lines. Be gentle! Sometimes white ink will smear if you go over it too aggressively.
I hope that this tutorial comes in handy next time you want to create a lovely birthday card presentation! Thanks very much for watching/reading, and enjoy the rest of your day.
“It is rare that I open my inbox with anticipation like a child about to get a new present, but that is exactly how ‘A Week of Christmas’ felt. Each and every day I would check my email to see what treat has Lindsey set up for us today.”– Stephanie, Week of Christmas 2022 Subscriber