Our Simple Basics feature makes the fun and hot trends you find in scrapbooking easily accessible through step by step tutorials. Today I'm going to show you how to make your own envelopes for cards or hidden journaling on your layouts. Sure you can buy fancy envelopes, but do they match the Simple Stories lines? I don't think so. But now you'll know how to make your own, our sample is 3.5" x 6". You can make them smaller or a bit bigger using one 12" x 12" sheet. I'm using the new Year•o•graphy line for this tutorial.
1. Cut an 8" x 9" rectangle and mark out the following measurements:
2. Cut out the corners:
3. Trim just a bit off the edges, note how the greyed rectangle in the above image is just a bit larger on the edge? Trim the one edge a bit more, as shown below, this will make the folding much easier.
4. Score and fold.
5. Fold the two sides in, draw a slight curve on the top side of the envelope and cut it out.
6. Do the same for the top and bottom flaps. You can use a corner rounder for this step as well.
7. Glue the center and bottom flap.
8. Let dry.
9. Punch 2 circles, I used a 3/4" punch. Add a brad to the center of each circle, apply a pop dot to the back of each circle.
10. Attach the circles to the flap and the back of the envelope. Wrap with a bit of twine to hold closed.
11. Decorate as desired, and you are finished. Now you have a custom made envelope to match the line you are working with. Pretty cool, huh?
Supplies:
Year•o•graphy Fundamental Cardstock Stickers #1902
Year•o•graphy Expression Cardstock Stickers #1903
Year•o•graphy Green/Notebook #1918
Year•o•graphy Red/Mini Calendar #1919
OTHER: The Twinery twine in Cappuccino, Brads, Scotch Quick Dry Liquid Adhesive
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THANK YOU for the great tutorial! What a darling envelope :)
Posted by: Leisa | October 28, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Love it! I will be trying this tomorrow!
Posted by: Barbara | October 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM
So adorable! Thank you!
Posted by: Angie Boswell | October 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM
WOW, I will be making this while @ the deer lease this weekend...AWESOME!!
Posted by: Jodi | October 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Merci pour ce tuto !
Posted by: Ninou | October 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Thanks for adding this great project! It is so cute and looks incredibly easy to make. I can't wait to try this myself. I look forward to seeing what else you guys post! =)
Posted by: Janay Mann | October 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Thanks for sharing this - it's fabulous!
Posted by: Lowri McNabb | October 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM
How cool! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to try this!
Posted by: Melinda T | October 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM
So very cute. TFS.
Posted by: Julie Shearer | October 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Wow - very cool!! Thanks for sharing!! :-)
Posted by: Michelle | October 29, 2011 at 06:22 AM
I love your patterns! Where can I buy your paper?
Thanks!
Lesley
Posted by: Lesley | October 30, 2011 at 03:49 PM
This is a very neat project!
Posted by: Chelsea Wilson | October 30, 2011 at 06:42 PM
This is really cute! Thanks so much for sharing the how to.:)
Posted by: Julie | January 05, 2012 at 08:27 AM
Great tutorial! Thanks Emily!
Posted by: KarenP(kphike) | February 08, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Hi there!! its amazing, I love this envelope. If I own it, I would be keeping it myself, my heart will not obey to give it to any one to greet!
Posted by: surf holiday | March 09, 2012 at 08:52 AM
I lived in the country long ago and would leave change for the mail carrier for stamps in a very similar envelope that I designed. It made me smile when I saw this.
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