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Quick Tip: How to make a Classic Air Mail Envelope with Adobe Illustrator

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A happy holiday Quick Tip with Ryan shows us how to create a classic envelope in Adobe Illustrator, using simple shapes, effects, and gradients. After your envelope is created, some simple shadows and gradients create a warm background that makes the envelope look good enough to mail to Santa. I wonder if LoungeKat got him anything for Christmas?

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Ryan Quintal
Ryan Quintal
Edgy. Daring. Sometimes a little kooky. Graphic designers of all backgrounds turn to Ryan's QuintalDesigns.com for industry articles, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Tutorials, and a host of other fun information. A blend of strong experience, innovative design, and geeky background. Ryan's current gig is as a Designer in Massachusetts, while at the same time, attending college, where he is honing his skills for his design career.
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