Happy Friday! I am really excited to show you how to make these DIY Envelopes. Plus, I have included a Free Printable Hello Card. These envelopes are easy to make with an existing envelope and scrapbook paper. What better way to send happy mail to someone you love than with these personalized envelopes and card.
Okay, so by now you should know I have a problem with gorgeous scrapbook paper. I can’t stop buying it and I just love making pretty things with paper. I have a lot of friends who live all across the US and when I find time I enjoy sending happy mail to them. Something that I am passionate about is personalized and handmade gifts. These DIY Envelopes and Free Printable Hello Card make my heart happy.
MATERIALS:
- Standard size envelope
- 12 x 12 Scrapbook paper (I used doubled sided)
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Adhesive tape
These DIY envelopes are incredibly easy to make. No special tools required. All you need is a standard 5.75 x 4.375 envelope.
First, I started by taking apart a standard size envelope. Lay the unfolded envelope onto a piece of 12 x 12 scrapbook paper. I used double sided scrapbook paper so there will be a pattern on both the inside and outside of my DIY envelope. Use a pencil and trace around the standard envelope on what will be the inside of the DIY envelope.
Cut along the traced lines with a pair of scissors.
Fold the two flat ends into the center of the paper.
Next, fold in one of the pointy ends to the center. Use adhesive tape to adhere the flap down.
Place your card inside of the envelope. Then, fold the top of the envelope to the center and seal with a piece of washi tape.
How cute are these envelopes? I love the different patterns and colors. They are much more cheery than a plan white envelopes. Plus, they are guaranteed to put a smile on the receivers face.
Yay for happy mail!
these are so sweet! Please tell me you shared this at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. ( you can link up through SAT) Hugs!
What an adorable and simple idea!
Love it Katie! Just adorable! Love the patterns and colors too!Xo
I love the papers you used, too!
These are so adorable. I have a little bit of the same problem and now I have something to do with all the paper I never use. 🙂
Gorgeous envelopes! I love the paper with the arrows on it!
Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party!
These are super cute! Thank you for linking up at Skip The Housework Saturdays! I’m sharing this post on FB tomorrow! http://www.facebook.com/reasonstoskipthehousework
Smiles!
Melanie :)
I love them. What a way to dress up a little gift or even to send a note. I will have to give these a try. I’m a new follower…Linda @ Home Cooking. Have a great week.
Katie, I’m obsessed with these! I’ve been making/designing cards for a long time but still haven’t quite mastered the art of the DIY envelope. Thanks for this easy to follow tutorial. Pinning! 🙂
Love, love, loveeeee! I am obsessed with stationary and these are super adorable!!
These are really creative! I’ve just recently become a scrapbook paper lover, can’t ever have enough:)
These are adorable! I want to make my own envelope! And thanks so much for the printable! Have a wonderful weekend, Katie!
~Abby =)
Katie –
I love these! The papers you used are gorgeous. Thank you for linking up to The Creative Exchange. I featured your project this week.
xo, Laura
I absolutely love these Katie! I’m featuring you tonight at the Do Tell Tuesday party.
Oh my heck—too cute! These would work for just about anything. I would love for you to share this post at my Create & Share Link Party tonight (7:00 PM MST)! Hope to see you there 🙂 http://designsbymissmandee.blogspot.com/
These are so gorg. Thanks for the tutorial!
Gina
Pink Wings
So simple and so pretty! Thanks for sharing these cute envelopes at the Pin Junkie pin party! They are being featured this week at http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2014/08/pin-junkie-pin-party-82.html
OMG! These envelopes are so freaking cute!! I totally want to do this for my wedding invitations now!! So pinning!