Plain old store bought envelopes are boring, here's a cheap way to make some envelopes that will make a statement!
First you need your paper, what better than to recycle an old calendar, or if you're like me and don't have one then buy a new one.....I went to Michael's the other day and bought a bunch of calendar's.....2011 calendar's for
.50 cents!!!
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Take an envelope, open it up to use as your template and place it on your calendar page |
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Take a rule and mark your edges, after the 4 edges are marked go back and do the corners |
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Trace the corners and mark where the creases need to go |
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Here's the finished tracing and markings....then cut it out |
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Use your ruler, line it up at your corners to make a crease |
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After creasing the 4 edges, fold them up |
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Once your envelopes are folded use double sided tape or glue dots to hold the flaps together |
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You're saving
$$$ already!
Beware: Once you make a few of these you'll be hooked, you simply cannot stop at one envelope!
I like you envelope ideas. I have not made envelopes in years.
ReplyDeleteFab envelopes! Great tip.
ReplyDeleteI have tagged u on my blog as a new blog I have recently found! :)
carol