Monday, July 30, 2012

Handmade Envelopes Using Scrapbook Paper


A couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon this awesome post by Emily of Design And Nonsense.  She used wallpaper samples to make envelopes.  (Economical and cute, right?)

When I saw this project I immediately thought of the stacks (and stacks) of beautiful and fun scrapbooking paper I own.  I decided that this would be a perfect project for me.  And of course, I like to make my own cards so these two things just go hand in hand!

Even though it is super duper simple I won't tell you how to make your own envelopes here, you will have to visit Emily's blog post.  (It's only fair, since that's where I discovered this awesome and  yet simple technique.)

I do have a tip to share though.  When folding the flaps of the envelope use a ruler to help make sure that everything is straight and square.  On my first envelope I didn't do this and it shows.  Also, use the ruler to press down the folds--this will help to make them crisp.

Today I made business card sized envelopes.  These are perfect to mail a quick note to someone or used as a way to make your business card stand out.

Personally, I think these would be awesome at blogger conferences or for Etsy shop owners!


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13 comments:

  1. Rachel these look great and it was a great idea to do mini versions! Thank you for mentioning me and I'm so glad I inspired you :-) I'm your newest follower!

    Emily @ Design And Nonsense

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  2. Such pretty envelopes!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  3. I love love LOVE making my own stationary with matching envelopes. Its just so...matchy matchy. =D If you have a minute, I'd love for you to stop by and link up to Sweet Sharing Monday! http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday-16/

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  4. I made these as well from Emilys blog. I love your paper choices.
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  5. Beautiful paper choices. Thanks for the idea!

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  6. Look awesome. I love making my own envelopes for my cards. Really punches up the wow factor. Thanks for sharing at I Made It! Monday. Can't wait to see what you share this week.

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  7. Hi! I’m visiting from the Financial Friday link up – these are lovely - beautiful idea! Now following on GFC and also pinning this! Please visit me at jugglingactmama.blogspot.com

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  8. What a great idea. I will be featuring this tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  9. This is soo clever, again! well done. great idea. ~ Rose

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  10. Nice and different idea, I really appreciate your concern about this topic and I will follow this steps, make a wonderful envelops.

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  11. Those are beautiful! I have a ton of extra scrapbook paper lying around collecting dust and now I know what to do with it. Thank you!

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  12. Wow! Beautiful idea. Thanks for sharing this great post.

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