Conscious by Chloé

Chloé Lepeltier - Conscious By Chloé

A Sustainable Lifestyle Blog focusing on Zero Waste, Slow Living, and Ethical Fashion.

Make your Own Watercolor and Calligraphy Cards

Handmade Calligraphy Watercolor Cards by Conscious by Chloé

At the beginning of the pandemic, I decided to find a way to stay in touch with friends and let them know that I think about them which would not involve a phone or a computer... on only a little.

I don't know about you, but I get as excited to get a postcard now as I was when I received an email in 1997.

I haven't kept many material memories from my childhood, but, for some reason, there's a box at my parents' full with all the letters and postcards I've received in my lifetime.

Two friends of mine are really good at written correspondence: one sends postcards, the other sends a yearly recap which includes personal anecdotes and pictures.

Handmade Calligraphy Watercolor Cards by Conscious by Chloé

So yes, back to the pandemic... I was going crazy at home and was not only looking to being in touch with friends but also to staying busy and creative while under lockdown.

So here's what I did.

I texted friends and asked them what's the first word that would pop into their head.

Then I would use my watercolor and calligraphy supplies to craft a card, write whatever I wanted to tell them that would be worth writing on an actual physical piece of paper and mail it to them.

Handmade Calligraphy Watercolor Cards by Conscious by Chloé

Here's what I used:

Handmade Calligraphy Watercolor Cards by Conscious by Chloé

Oh, I also took pictures of the process because that's who I am.

Writing this, I realize that it's been a while since I last sent once. But also, will I ruin the surprise now that the whole story is on the interwebs? Nah, none of my friends read this blog anyway, or do you?

Send me a postcard if you do! Or write a comment below, if you understand how to sign up via Disqus.

Handmade Calligraphy Watercolor Cards by Conscious by Chloé