How to Make a Greeting Card Envelope

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Using regular paper and rubber glue, you can make your own envelopes in almost any size. It's easy - even kids 5 and up can do this (with supervision) - and it's the perfect way to send a handmade card.

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    on a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Center it horizontally on the paper but a little low. [1] If you don't have a card already, just mark the paper where you want your card to be.
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    inwards. Leave a little room so the envelope will be a little larger than the card. [2]
    • Press firmly on the edge of each fold so it lays down flat. [3]
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    and the bottom (remembering to leave a little wiggle room).
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    Make a cut slightly larger than 90 degrees. [4]
    • One corner snipped off.
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    at the bottom of each side piece. Then fold the bottom up and press down (this glues the bottom piece on to the sides).
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    slightly smaller than your envelope. This will be the back piece.
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    then place the back piece on and press down gently.
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    - the finished envelope! Put the card inside, then glue the top of the envelope closed.
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    If you fold a paper in half hamburger style, then secure the sides with glue or tape, keeping the top open, you can put the item inside and then fold a flap with the excess paper to close it. Seal with tape, glue, or a sticker.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Rubber glue - Elmers sell a good size bottle for around $6 including a handy brush inside the cap.
      • Brush (if one is not included with the glue)
      • Plain old 20# paper (almost any will do, but lighter paper is easier to handle)
      • Scissors
      • Ruler
      • Pencil and eraser

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHsSnJdI62U
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHsSnJdI62U
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHsSnJdI62U
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHsSnJdI62U

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