| Looking for an easy, family-friendly craft idea? | | | | scissors and cut along the drawn outline. Finally, just |
| Handcrafting envelopes is a very easy, fun and | | | | follow the template for where to fold and crease, use |
| inexpensive craft project for all - adults and children. | | | | some glue to seal the flaps - be sure to leave an |
| Only a few simple tools are needed to make an | | | | opening for the envelope contents! Stuff the |
| envelope - an envelope template (can be purchased | | | | handmade envelope with the contents and that's it! |
| at a store or created at home - read on!), pen or | | | | Handmade envelopes can be created from a variety |
| pencil, glue, scissors and paper. | | | | of papers for a unique look every time. Some paper |
| | | | examples include cardstock, construction paper, |
| The first step in making an envelope involves the | | | | scrapbook paper, vellum, magazine pages, gift wrap, |
| envelope template. Envelope templates can be easily | | | | wallpaper, stamped paper - be creative and have fun |
| crafted at home. To make an envelope template at | | | | with it! Make homemade envelopes in a variety of |
| home, choose any size envelope, open it up and | | | | different sizes too. Envelopes can be gift enclosure |
| unglue the flaps - instant envelope template. | | | | sized to 9x12 large size or anything in between. |
| The second step to making handmade envelopes is | | | | Handmade envelopes are a simple craft for anyone. |
| quick and easy, too. Choose a piece of paper (any | | | | Beware, creating handmade envelopes is |
| paper works!), and lay the envelope template on the | | | | addictive!How to Make Handmade Envelopes was |
| paper. Trace the outline of the envelope template with | | | | written by Kim Monaco, a crafty mom and owner of |
| a pencil or a pen on the chosen paper. The next | | | | Learn Crafts Online, a website devoted to bring out |
| simple step takes one back to kindergarten, use the | | | | the crafter in everyone! |