You can have fun and easily make a very special envelope all by yourself. All it takes is a piece of paper, scissors and some glue along with your creative imagination!
Begin by finding a sample of the size envelope you want to make. Carefully pull it apart so that it becomes a flat template or pattern for your specially made envelope. Don’t worry if it doesn’t come apart perfectly. Next, find a colorful piece of paper that will become your new envelope. Wrapping paper, scrapbooking paper or even pages from magazines work well. Or, color your own piece of white paper with your own unique design. It is even more special if the design is on the front and the back of the piece of paper.
Now lay your pattern on top of your new piece of paper and trace around the edges. Cut along your traced line. Next, look at your pattern and mark the fold lines on your new piece. Fold the sides in and the bottom up, gluing the flap carefully so that you can still slide your card into the open envelope. Remember not to glue the top flap down until you have your contents inside!
Once you have made a few using a pattern, you will be ready to create envelopes for any size letters or greeting cards you wish! You can affix mailing address labels or leave blank spaces for addressing if you’re coloring your own paper. Experiment with different sizes, styles and paper and have fun using recycled materials to make earth friendly envelopes too!
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