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Ever wish you had better handwriting? Drool over gorgeous calligraphy? OK, so maybe we’re not thinking about the art of handwritten words much these days, but there’s something so special about a lovely handwritten note over the holidays… Unless it looks like a serial killer wrote it.

So here’s a simple way to add polish to your Christmas cards with this handwritten calligraphy trick. Yes, technology can even make handwriting easier!

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Instructions

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1. Print out your envelope addresses in a light grey font. To format your printer for envelopes go to {File} and then {Page Setup}.

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2. Trace over the ink in a darker pen. I used a sharpie, but a ball-point pen would work just great too.

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And that’s all folks! An easy trick to add a bit of sophistication to just about anything! Give it a try.