Easy DIY tiny Envelopes
These are so cute and easy to make. I love using these to put little cards in, hold my coins inside my purse or a business card to a customer.
They can be used for so many things. Whatever you want.
I used to buy them and draw on them for friends and myself. Now, I found an awesome tutorial on Poppytalk! And her guest by the name of Ruth Bleakley. She does such a good job and this is not something I could ever come up with on my own.
I will link to her blog and have the tutorial below!
Here goes nothing...
1. Choose an envelope you already have that you like the size and shape of
2.
Soak it in a bowl of water (lukewarm is probably best) for about one
minute, or until the glue releases from the paper easily. It will not
take as long as you think!
3. Pat the now unfolded envelope dry - it doesn't
have to be completely dry, just not drippy - and trace it onto a thin
piece of cardboard - chipboard works well, as would something like a
cereal box. Try to be accurate at this stage and trace neatly.
4. Cut the template out with a pair of scissors, and
you may want to label it so that in the future you (or whoever you live
with) won't say "what is this strange piece of cardboard?" and toss it
out!
5. Use your new wonderful template to trace out an
envelope design on any and all types of paper! Think gift wrap, maps,
magazines, old calenders, stamped cardstock - you name it! I like to
trace using pencil on the side that will be the inside so the marks
won't show.
6. Carefully cut out your envelope with scissors and
fold it up - I like to do the sides first, then use the folded sides as
a guide on where to fold the top and bottom. Use the handle of your
scissors or a bone folder for really crisp edges.
7. Use a glue tape roller to
stick your envelope together, or glue stick but I find glue stick gets
brittle after just a few months, go ahead and get a glue tape roller,
they're like $5 and you can find them in the adhesive section of an
office supply store or craft store.
8. *Bonus Points* if you've ever wanted to be able
to lick and stick your envelope flaps, check out this Lick& Stick
glue I originally bought from Paper Source (they don't seem to carry it
anymore). If you can't find it, you can also D.I.Y. your own envelope glue (2x craft bonus points!)
9. Ta-da! Admire your finished work! Ideas for use
include: penpal & swap envelopes, gift card envelopes & storing
small things in your studio - if you happen to make some yourself, I'd
LOVE to see them! Post a link in the comments.
I was happy to come across this and cannot wait to make a ton more of them!!
Picture available on her blog post!
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