C'mas in July! (to Janet, 2021)

I can't help it.... Every year I end up doing Cmas envelopes as well as other holiday creations. I'm mainly a "Cmas-once-a-year" person (AFTER Thanksgiving, ending the first week of January), but I always get inspired in July (plus, I try to get things done that I put off in December or finish after-Cmas ideas!) 

I only did 2 this year though! (and one is a just a sample) I wasn't even going to, but the main reason was because i'm doing a "12 Days of Cmas in July" for IG. SO, I made this one for Janet:

Used a callig marker and lowercase Neuland alpha. I also printed the address small under the tree shape, just to make it (hopefully) easier for the po.

I hate how the star looks like a starfish vs a regular star. 

Back side. Wish I had just lettered it "hello-ho-ho" vs the 3 "ho's". Hate when I can't think of better ways to do the back.

This is an experimental piece that turned out so well, i made an env. to match! It's so much prettier in-person with the metallic watercolors and 3d effects. Can't wait to letter and send! (maybe to myself! -- haha!)

Happy Christmas in July!