Beautiful letter design is not only about writing the text exactly, without errors, blots and blots. It is necessary to think over the options for decorating the sheets on which the text will be written, and, if possible, the envelope. It is especially important to think over this detail when it comes to a thematic message. There are certain features that should be taken into account during the design process, otherwise you can spoil the material and worsen further finishing.
Preparing the sheet for further processing
Initially, you should choose only high-quality thick paper that can withstand certain types of decoration. After choosing the main material, it is worth preparing it:
- Remove unnecessary elements from the surface, such as metal staples, clips, stickers.
- Smooth wrinkles or folds caused by certain circumstances.
- Before you start decorating, it is worth preparing the surface for work and it is advisable to have a blotting paper so that the text or decor is not reprinted.
A beautiful letter design can only be achieved if you carefully select the tools and materials for doing the job. Before applying paint, ink on a sheet, it is worth checking the preliminary effect of the substance on a specific type of cellulose.
Possible design options
Beautiful letter design can be done using a few simple techniques, as well as a combination of them. The most popular, spectacular and easy to perform are the following options:
- On an ordinary sheet of paper, make a composite picture of colored, corrugated, decorative paper.
- The corners of the sheet can be decorated according to the principle of a snowflake for the New Year - prepare a layout from small parts and cut them out with a clerical knife.
- Using ordinary pencils, it is easy to make a colored background-drawing on which the text will be placed.
- To decorate paper, you can use rhinestones, sparkles, beads and stickers that are applied to the surface of the workpiece.
You can use any materials at hand, after considering their interpretation. It takes a little imagination and a little effort, and even the simplest pencil drawing can become a real masterpiece.
The original design of the New Year's letter
Children are very fond of writing New Year's letters asking for gifts, but to make this action more fun and entertaining, you must first work on preparing the envelope andpaper.
A beautiful design of a letter to Santa Claus, which can be done with a child, can be done according to this pattern:
- It is worth taking a sheet of A4 format and draw it, forming lines to fill with text.
- In the lower right corner, you can make a drawing with a winter theme according to the usual standard.
- A more original version is the creation of colored paper palms. Invite the child to circle the palms of the child, and then cut them out.
- Make a Christmas tree out of the palms by gluing the elements with glue. On top of the finished product, glue Christmas tree toys made of paper, on which wishes or requests are written.
This execution technique is a common application that children love so much.
How to decorate a letter that is intended for a loved one?
According to template ideas, a letter to a loved one can be decorated exclusively with hearts, kisses and cupids. In fact, it is worth taking into account the preferences of the second half and choosing the most suitable option in meaning.
A way to beautifully design a letter to your loved one in a modern style can be a combination of miniature abstract drawings and inscriptions. It is necessary to prepare the following tools and materials:
- Feather pen and several colors of ink. Black ink required.
- Simple pencil, eraser.
- Acrylic paints.
The design principle is the following steps:
- The envelope and the sheet itself should be designed in the style of retro typography. It is necessary to prepare a template in a given topic,which is created on a regular sheet of paper.
- Put the sheet into the envelope and use a simple pencil to transfer the design to the surface of the envelope.
- Use an ink pen to circle all the elements of the picture. Black ink is preferred.
- Paint over the individual parts of the image with acrylic paints. It is worth using a maximum of 3 bright colors, among which yellow will definitely be present.
- It is worth considering the font for creating inscriptions. It is better to write in block letters, which can be found in books.
Decorating sheets for a subject letter
Beautiful letterform sheets can be achieved with minimal but appropriate decoration - it is not necessary to paint the base with bright colors, filling the entire space. Initially, it is worth determining the subject of the letter, and only then choose the ways and methods of decoration.
Thematic design of the letter beautifully with your own hands can be done in this way:
- If the letter is written in the summer, then in the upper left or right corner you can draw a small anchor that will decorate the bow of satin ribbons.
- You can make your message pleasant and memorable by simply pasting the inside of the envelope with neutral print gift paper.
- Romantic essays can be made using a flower herbarium, which will be decorated with eco-style textile elements.
It is worth remembering thatminimalism is also an art that requires much more talent and fine organization of the soul than any other style.
Secrets regarding the design of sheets for letters
Beautiful letter design does not have to take a lot of time, you can significantly reduce this process. At the same time, if artistic talent is completely absent, then it is still possible to solve the problem of decorating the envelope and sheet.
To do this, you should use ready-made or semi-ready templates for letters. You can purchase a special set for a beautiful letter design with any subject.
It is easy to make a blank yourself if you use ordinary transfer paper. It is enough to select a drawing and copy it onto the prepared surface. Decorative stamps and seals are also suitable.
