Here’s how: Materials
2-3 pieces of magazine or newspaper approx. 8.5” x 11” Scissors and/or exacto knife Paper glue Printer (to print templates) Pencil Bonefolder or butter knife Ruler
Download the Envelopetemplate and print it out full size (a scale has been placed on each jpg to help with printing at the correct proportions). Next »
Cut out the template and trace the outside envelope on a piece of paper and cut out the envelope. Next »
Repeat step two using the envelope template but cut out the greyed “Inside Flap Decoration” area. This piece will be added to the inside flap of the envelope to give it some pizzazz. Next »
Glue the inside flap piece to the larger envelope, placing it in the center of the flap and body area (look at the original template to see approximate placement). Next »
Lightly mark the fold lines with a pencil and then use a bonefolder or the wrong side of a butter knife. Then score the FOLD lines * Fold the envelope * as shown on the template. Scoring a piece adds a notch to the paper that makes it easier to fold. Place the ruler on the fold line and take the bonefolder and run it along the length of the fold. If you do not have a bone folder you can use the back side (the un-serrated edge) of a butter knife. Do not press too hard as you do not want to rip or tear the paper. Next »
Using the envelope template as a guide, glue the flaps on the back of the envelope. Next »
Optional decorative steps: 7. Choose one of the following templates and print it out at full size: Envelopetemplate_2 or Envelopetemplate_3. 8. Cut out the template and trace the outside of the ornaments on a piece of paper. Cut out the pieces. Next »
- Each ornament template has two sizes to choose from. You can use one or the other, or you can place the smaller size on top of the larger one for a more ornate look. Glue the adornment to the envelope and enjoy your results! Please share your creations in the comments!
