How to Lick 100 Envelopes

How do you lick 100 envelopes?  Quite precisely...don't.  Remember that Seinfeld episode where George Costanza's fiance died from ingesting toxins from licking wedding invitation envelopes?  Let's all avoid that unfortunate event with these simple steps...

First, you will want to purchase an envelope moistener from your local office supply store.  Also have on hand a clean, dry towel and your hand picked envelopes.

Now don't get too excited.  This little sponge tool is not magic.  You will need to use it with skill.  Too much water will run, only to spoil the calligraphy and destroy the envelope glue.  Kindly dot the moistener on the towel to place water in the sponge.

Now that we are ready to go, hold the moistener upright and apply to the envelope glue.  Do not tip the tool upside-down.  You need not apply too much water.

If you see water puddling along the envelope act quickly and wisk away with a dry part of your towel.  This will avoid runny calligraphy and ruined paper.

Now carefully fold the envelope closed and confidently press along the edge with your fingertips.

And voila!  You have successfully completed your first envelope!  Now grab a glass on wine...only 99 more to go!  (and keep that vino out of spilling distance!)

Calligraphy by Blue Eye Brown Eye
Save the Date by Kate Reed Designs