Hi this is Maria. Today we’re making custom envelopes for our cards with matching Designer Series Paper. I’ll show you a triangle flap as well as a rectangle flap type envelope. We’ll be learning how to measure any card in order to be able to make an envelope for any size card. The principles are the same.
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Easy step by step instructions on YouTube so that you can watch, pause as needed, and craft along.
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Instructions for a Triangle Flap Envelope:
- Measure your card from corner to corner. Add 1 inch.
- Take that measurement and cut your paper into a square.
- For my 4 ¼ x 5 ½ card, the diagonal was 7 in. So we cut an 8 in square.
- Place the square in a diamond formation on the table.
- Place the card in the center.
- Fold the sides into the center, and close to the card edge.
- Try to keep the corners aligned before pressing down.
- Repeat step 6-7 for the top and bottom.
- When you fold up the bottom piece, fold the corner to make it level with the side pieces.
- Place the card inside the envelope before sealing to ensure an easy fit.
- Use Tear & Tape to secure the bottom piece up to the side pieces.
- That’s it! You’ve made a beautiful envelope!
Instructions for a Rectangle Flap Envelope:
- Measure your card’s width. Add 1 ¼ inches.
- For my 4 ¼ x 5 ½ card, the width was 5 ½ in. So we cut the first side to 6 ¾ in.
- Determine the size of your flap. I decided on 2 inches.
- The height of this card is 4 ¼ in. Double this makes 8 ½ in, and add the 2 in flap. So we cut the side at 10 ½ in.
- Score ½ in from the long side. Score both sides.
- Decide which side is the top. Score 2 in from the top.
- Rotate the paper. Score at 4 in. This leaves a ¼ in finger grip when folded.
- Burnish all folded edges.
- Cut the lower side rectangles and top rectangles away.
- Miter the corners on the bottom piece, side tabs, and top.
- Place the card inside the envelope before sealing to ensure an easy fit.
- Use Tear & Tape to secure the bottom piece up to the side pieces.
- That’s it! You’ve made a beautiful envelope!
Supplies and suggested Tools:
- 161503 Earthen Elegance DSP, 12 x 12
- 161289 Fresh as a Daisy DSP, 12 x 12
- 102300 Bone Folder
- 144107 Take Your Pick Tool
- 103579 Paper Snips Scissors
- 152814 Stampin’ Seal
- 154031 Tear & Tape Adhesive
- 152392 Paper Trimmer
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