Useful tips
Envelope- This is just a shell or packaging for inserting various objects or papers. Basically, we are used to thinking of an envelope as a “packaging” for letters or documents. But there are also envelopes made of thick fabrics or blankets for newborns.
Today we will learn how to do envelopes for different needs and let's start, perhaps, with the most common envelope - a paper envelope.
How to make an envelope out of paper?
The simplest envelope can be made from a square sheet of paper by folding the corners towards the center. To do this, you will need a square sheet of paper of the desired size, a ruler and a pencil.
1) Check the very center of the sheet point, measuring the distance to it using a ruler.
2) Fold the left and right sides inward so that the corners touch center point.
3) Then fold the bottom side up so that it covers the center and can be glued to two already folded corners.
4) Apply glue to the bottom sides of the envelope as shown in the photo. You can also use double-sided tape.
5) Fold the top corner down. The envelope is ready! This envelope can be made in just a couple of minutes. It is based on the simple principle of adding angles. Here are a few more schemes for making envelopes from sheets of different shapes:
Diamond envelope
Envelope "from the heart"
Envelope with a square
Beautiful envelope with your own hands
To make your envelope look beautiful and original, it can be made from several types of colored paper. The easiest way to decorate an envelope is to use different types of paper for the outside and inside.
To work you will need:
- 2 sheets of colored paper
Old envelope as a template (optional)
Double-sided tape or glue
Ruler and pencil
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Cut from a sheet of colored paper blank for the outside of the envelope. To do this, you can use a ready-made template, or draw a template yourself using a ruler and pencil. Choose the size of the envelope at your discretion, depending on what you are going to put in it.
2) From another sheet of colored paper, cut out blank for the inside of the envelope.
3) The inner part should match the size of the outer part, but should be slightly smaller so that it can be easy to paste inside.
4) Using tape or glue, glue internal part.
5) Fold the edges of the envelope inward and seal them so that to prevent glue from getting into the inside.
Envelope templates
With this template you can make envelopes from colored cardboard:
By adding a ribbon, you will have envelopes for different occasions: For greeting cards, money, invitations, etc.
Sample long envelope:
Envelope template on A4 sheet:
You can decorate envelopes colored lace or appliqués:
Can be used beads and threads to close the envelope:
Envelopes are sometimes decorated with various paper parts, made in various techniques: origami, quilling, scrapbooking, etc.
More details about quilling technique you can read.
More details about paper flowers you can read.
DIY origami envelope (video):
DIY money envelopes
What could be more banal? gift in the form of money, but sometimes this is the only thing that comes to mind. To make your gift unique, you can place it in handmade envelope. The envelope can be beautifully decorated and signed like a postcard.
Money envelopes are usually made of cardboard and have an elongated shape so that the bill could fit in it completely. You can draw the templates yourself or use ready-made templates:
Envelopes for money (templates):
We offer you some useful ideas on how to make and decorate money envelopes that will become great gifts along with their contents.
Gift envelope for money
Are you going to a birthday, wedding, christening or other event? Then an envelope for money will come in handy! This original handmade gift will definitely please your loved ones.
Option 1:
This simple money envelope can be made from colored paper in several colors and satin ribbons. It looks very festive, and its production will not take you much time.
To work you will need:
- 2 sheets of colored paper (one with a pattern, the other plain)
Ruler and pencil
Satin ribbons in 2 colors, 1 cm and 0.5 cm wide
Matches or lighter
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Prepare paper and ribbons so that they match each other in color scheme. The author of this master class used to make an envelope regular wallpaper, the trimmings of which remained after the repair.
Before you begin, measure the desired size of the envelope, its width and length. In this case, a rectangle of plain paper was used measuring 20 by 40 centimeters. Fold a sheet of paper with the edges inward in the center, as shown in the photo:
2) Fold sides inward to the center.
3) Unfold the sides and fold in the corners in the form of a triangle.
4) Unfold the envelope and stick on a rectangle of colored paper measuring 20 by 23 centimeters in the center of a sheet of plain paper.
5) Fold superfluous inside the envelope.
6) Side corners in the form of triangles stick with glue to the bottom of the envelope.
7) Satin ribbon 1 centimeter wide glue in the center on the back and front of the envelope, leaving the ends to make bow.
8) Place a narrow tape over the wide one 0.5 centimeters wide, also leaving the ends for the bow.
9) Process the ends of the tape fire so that it doesn't fall apart.
10) Tie ribbons with a bow. Your original money envelope is ready.
Option 2:
Envelopes for money or other surprises can be made not only from paper, but also from fabric. We invite you to learn how to make an original gift felt envelope, in which you can place money or a discount gift card.
To work you will need:
- Several small sheets of colored felt
Thick wool thread for knitting
Buttons
Ruler and pencil
Pins
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Using a pencil and ruler, measure width of the future envelope depending on what you put in it. If it will be a discount card, attach it to the felt and measure on both sides 1 centimeter for seam.
2) Cut rectangular piece of felt, then bend the lower part and pin it with pins. Insert the card inside to determine the size of the lid.
3) Cut off the top superfluous.
4) Finish the edges with threads, making U-shaped stitches. It is better to use threads in a contrasting color.
5) Cut out of green felt three small Christmas trees or any other details.
6) Glue the Christmas trees with back outside of the envelope. Sew small buttons on the tops of the trees.
7) From the outside of the front of the envelope at the bottom sew on a button, and attach to the edge of the lid threads so that the envelope can be closed and tied with a bow.
Money envelope scrapbooking
This envelope using the scrapbooking technique is easy to make at home using parts cut out of paper. Scrapbooking– a technique for decorating photo albums, as well as various other products using paper applications, beads, etc.
To work you will need:
- White cardboard (23 by 23 centimeters)
Colored paper (23 by 20 centimeters)
Colored paper of a different shade or pattern (8 by 14 centimeters)
Plain thin white paper or thin lace
Satin ribbon 35 centimeters long
Details for decorations (butterflies, rhinestones, beads, etc.)
Ruler and pencil
Matches or lighter
Sewing machine and thread
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Using a ready-made template, cut out from white cardboard blank for the future envelope.
2) Cut out of colored paper two rectangular blanks, which will match the tops of the envelope. The blanks must be by a few millimeters less base so that they can be easily glued and so that they do not extend beyond the edges.
3) Cut out from paper of a different color two more blanks of the same width, but shorter - this will be the middle of your envelope.
4) Glue on the sides of these parts lace frill. You can use paper lace or very thin lace ribbons.
5) Glue the lace parts to larger colored parts.
6) Glue all the parts to outside of the envelope on the outer main cover and on the inner cover. Then go around the edge with your sewing machine. zigzag seam. You can also glue the colored part onto the back outer side of the envelope, and then process it on a sewing machine.
7) Before gluing the colored part to the back, insert between the part and the base satin ribbon.
8) Tie the ribbon in front with a bow and glue it on the outside over the ribbon rectangle of thin white paper with an inscription.
9) The final touch: decoration additional details.
DIY wedding envelope
The best wedding gift is money that can be placed in beautiful handmade envelope.
To work you will need:
- A sheet of white thick A4 paper
Light colored paper
Decorative cord
lace ribbon
A piece of thin translucent fabric
Details for jewelry (flowers made of fabric or paper, pendant in the form of a key, beads, etc.)
Double sided tape
Ruler and pencil
Sewing machine and thread
- Scissors (regular and curly)
Let's get started:
1) If your colored paper is not very thick, glue it on a sheet of white paper A4 format and let dry well.
2) Using the template provided or any other template, draw on the back of the sheet outlines of the future envelope and make a pattern. The folds are indicated by the blue dotted line.
3) Cut out the pattern. You can use curly scissors.
4) Fold all edges of the pattern inward. Glue it to the bottom cover strip of lace, bending the edges inward. After this, glue the bottom cover to the sides using double sided tape.
5) Cut out a rectangle from white construction paper 17 by 8.5 centimeters.
6) Cut some of the paper to make it look like this triangular shape:
7) Wrap the piece in paper translucent fabric, secure it with tape on the back side and machine sew it on the front side with a zigzag seam.
8) Prepare all decorations: tie ribbons and cords with a bow, make a flower from transparent fabric, attach a cord to the key-shaped part.
9) Glue the lace tape at the top of the part, grabbing the lace, which will wrap around the envelope, so leave a suitable length for this. Glue decorations to the bottom triangular edge of the piece.
10) To be safe, go over the line glued lace tape.
11) Glue the part to outside of the lid envelope.
12) Wedding envelope for money is ready! Inside it will look like this:
Money in an envelope: original ideas
With envelope design you can place the money inside in different ways. Here are some ideas to help you make original envelopes. For example, you could use postcard, inside which paste a small envelope with money. You can write wishes on a card, and, looking inside, the recipient will find there cash gift.
Another option is to make the envelope also in the form of a postcard, and inside attach satin ribbons that will hold the bills.
Book of envelopes. This original idea will appeal to those who would like to learn how to save money. You can make some simple envelopes and sign them, indicating the purpose for which the money is stored in them and the time when it can be spent.
DIY CD envelope
Compact discs require careful handling, so it is better to place them in special cases, boxes, envelopes, or store them in a disc album. You can do simple ones CD sleeves yourself from paper.
To work you will need:
- A4 sheet of paper
-Glue
Let's get started:
1) Place the disk to the bottom of the sheet.
2) Fold the sides of the sheet in straight lines, using the disk as a guide.
3) Bend the disc with the paper up, turning it over to the other side.
4) Fold the top part, closing the disc inside the envelope.
5) Take the disc out of the envelope and glue it internal parts so that there is a pocket for the disc.
6) Fold down and inward cover corners.
7) Insert the cover inside the pocket.
8) The simplest CD envelope is ready!
If you want to do congratulatory CD envelope, then you can use the previous tips for making envelopes, only make the envelope large enough to fit the disc. Here a few examples original gift envelopes for discs:
To create it you will need a square sheet of paper, scissors and a pencil. Draw a heart on paper with a thin line, cut it out along the contour, then follow the steps indicated in the picture.
A simple rectangular origami envelope.
To make such an envelope you will need: a sheet of paper, scissors and glue.
The first thing you need to do is trim the edges as shown in picture “A”. You should have a diamond shape, then follow the instructions in the picture. This simple envelope is suitable for many tasks. But if you want to give money in such an envelope, I advise you to decorate it.
Short review.
Original envelope with a square.
The advantage of this method is that you don't need glue. All you need is a square piece of paper, you can also use cardboard, or even better, designer paper. And if you do everything exactly, you will get a very wonderful envelope. This manufacturing method refers to origami paper envelopes.
How to make an envelope from paper.
A beautiful envelope with a nice gift.
It will take you a little longer to make than other envelopes. The main feature of this envelope is its unusualness. First, you need to draw the cut lines as shown in the picture; without them it will be inconvenient to cut. Fold the sheet in half and make even cuts as shown in the picture. Then take pre-prepared colored strips and insert them, pulling them through each slot. Then you trim off the excess ends and the whole heart is ready. All that remains is to make an envelope for it using the method indicated above.
Popular envelope made of two types of paper
To create it you will need: Scotch tape or glue, scissors, two different colored sheets, a pencil, a ruler, and of course a little time and effort.
1. Draw the outline of the card using a ruler or template. Carefully cut it along the line.
2. Take the second sheet of a different color and make a blank from it. It should be smaller than the size of the envelope so that it can fit inside freely.
3. Using tape or glue, secure the sides of the envelope as indicated in the figure; I also advise you to glue the inner sheet so that it sits firmly in the envelope and does not fall out. Congratulations, the envelope is ready, surprise your family and friends with your creation.
Envelope in the shape of a fish.
At first glance, folding such an envelope seems very difficult, but in fact, even a child can cope with this task. The main thing is to initially understand how to fold sheets correctly. In the picture we tried to explain to you as clearly as possible how exactly you need to fold a square piece of paper.
Envelope with a heart.
You can safely give this to your girlfriend on Valentine's Day or to your mother on March 8th. It’s not difficult to do, you just need a nice square sheet of paper, accuracy and patience. The photo briefly describes each step step by step.
DIY paper envelope.
Envelope with a dog.
The envelope is made absolutely without glue. You will need scissors, a sheet of paper, preferably two-color. Cut out a square and start making. This product is usually given to friends regardless of gender. We described all the stages in the picture.
Greetings! When you want to congratulate your loved ones with a craft, a card or the equivalent of money, you want to package it all beautifully.
That's why there are so many beautiful paper envelopes. You can very easily make them yourself, especially since I have selected options for you to suit every taste: from simple to original.
But these pockets can be used not only as an attachment to a gift, but also have everyday functions, for example, to protect a disk or to decorate a corner in a girl’s album.
For many years it has been popular to give money for any significant event, but simply handing it over is not very polite, so it needs to be framed as a gift. And the envelope will help you and me with this.
It can be rectangular to the size of the banknotes, or you can create an original one, for example, square.
I liked the idea where a paper heart is used as the basis for the entire craft. Then, using a ruler, folds are made in the middle of the hemispheres. Along these lines, the heart is folded and fixed with glue for reliability.
I’m also presenting a master class on how to quickly arrange a cash gift for a birthday. By the way, all the ideas are also suitable for weddings, because this is also the birthday of a unit of society - a family.
I liked the laconic and elegant design, how you can give money to a man or boss.
I also found an unusual option that also combines the functionality of a postcard.
To quickly create a gift design, use the most popular template.
Using it, we make envelopes that can be decorated in an unusual way if you glue an insert with a message inside.
This is how it is done step by step.
It is better to take double-sided paper and not very thick, so that creases do not appear on the folds.
If you need to make packaging according to the size of the banknote, then I suggest using the template below. Everyone's currency is different, it may not necessarily be rubles, so I deliberately do not give the sizes. To avoid mistakes, measure your banknote. 
In craft stores there are many different backgrounds for creativity, including paper lace from which you can create such tenderness.
For a gift for a schoolchild or student, use a pencil as a basis.
The triangular part secures the money tightly so that it does not fall out.
1. Make a drawing on A4 sheet and cut out all the details.
2. Take this diagram as a basis. The tip can be immediately cut out of colored paper.
3. This is what the workpiece looks like when ready for completion.
4. Stick the tip on the inside and the craft is ready. The front part can be decorated with voluminous details.
Also, in order to support young happy parents who have recently discovered the joys of motherhood and fatherhood, I propose to make symbolic packaging. After all, a child’s birthday is one of the most important events in the life of every family.
Manufacturing process:
1. We will need this template with dimensions of 200 mm by 245 mm.
2. For decoration, take openwork napkins, lace or satin ribbons.
3. The wish insert diagram measures 90 mm by 155 mm.
4. The envelope needs to be bandaged, as is usually done in the maternity hospital. If a boy is born, a blue ribbon is most often used, and if a girl is born, a pink ribbon is used. But I don’t think it’s necessary to choose these particular colors.
I will provide many more templates for you below in the appropriate section. You can also use your own sizes.
Original ideas in scrapbooking technique
Scrapbooking allows you to create very delicate and cute products using different volumes, textures and backgrounds. Mixing materials such as paper, fabric and wood is popular here. The results are very cozy crafts. And there is never a shame in giving them.
Everything is closed with a tape that fits it on both sides.
The most convenient way to make folds is with a ruler. Then all the lines will be straight.
This option is assembled from three parts. The side pockets are glued to the base.
But first they need to be cut out. The length of the sides of the triangle is equal to half the length of the base.
We make hems on both parts.
An original idea for packaging, when each bill can be hidden in a separate house. And from these pockets create a whole book. Look what a wonderful book it is.
You can buy envelopes, or you can roll them yourself, see template options below. Using double-sided tape, connect all the pieces.
The front and back sides need to be decorated. To do this, take a thick sheet and wrap it with the selected background.
To glue the cover, it is better to use PVA glue.
Another envelope for money using this technique, but on a different template. It has an oblong shape.
This is how you decorate the front part of the craft. Look how many different textures there are.
All lines must be carefully bent; if you don’t have a professional tool, use a ruler.
They don’t always give only money; perhaps you want to thank the person for the service and please him by putting a chocolate bar inside, but you need it to fit exactly.
Let's take a closer look.
Take this diagram. It is better to adjust it to the size of the chocolate bar, because they also come in a square shape.
The fold lines are highlighted in dotted lines, and the places that need to be cut are highlighted in blue.
The edges can be beautifully decorated with special stamps or scissors with a curly edge.
Go along all the folds with your nail so that the workpiece takes the desired shape.
We fold and decorate our box.
I liked this design because sometimes you want to please someone by giving them a sweet treat. And this idea allows you to beautifully present such an ordinary gift. And, most importantly, it is suitable for people of any age and profession.
Simple DIY paper envelopes for discs
Discs are becoming obsolete, but they are still used not only for recording films, but also for storing information. For example, photographers and videographers can still present them to you with a recording of a wedding or other celebration. Of course, it is customary to store such ceremonial attributes in a beautiful design.
For example, use tab holders on both sides of the envelope. It opens like a postcard.
Or glue a decorative pocket made of thick fabric and decorate this shell using the scrapbooking technique.
At our house, dad removed all the discs from the boxes into homemade envelopes, so they take up less storage space. If you also want to save space or simply couldn’t find a box, then this diagram will help you easily make a pocket from an A4 sheet.
There is another option to pack the disc without using scissors and glue.
I also suggest this template as an idea because it has a convenient option to close the disk.
Blue lines mark the lines that need to be bent. The width corresponds to the diameter of the disk, so we take it 12.4 cm.
An idea made of cardboard with two pockets (compartments)
What do you think of the idea of an envelope with two compartments? Its functionality immediately increases. By the way, if you increase the width of the part, then this craft can also be used to store disks, only two of them can already fit.
Manufacturing process:
1. We make a part according to the template and bend its lower ends.
2. But in advance you need to draw fold lines from the inside of the workpiece with the blunt side of a knife, this is what it will look like.
3. Make beautiful curves at the edges. You can cut out parts in advance from a different color and stick them on top of the pockets.
4. Cut along the contour and glue the edges to the base so that the compartments do not turn back.
To add originality, these same edges can be sewn on a sewing machine or decorated manually with an overcast stitch.
How to make an envelope from A4 sheet so that it closes?
The most optimal sizes are obtained from an A4 landscape sheet. You can not only give cash gifts in them, but also send letters. The post office now accepts envelopes of different colors and sizes. The main thing is to indicate the correct address and stick the correct stamp.
To make your craft more beautiful, do not take a regular white sheet; now there is paper of various shades of the same format.
You can roll this option with a wavy edge. All sizes are indicated, I think it will take you no more than five minutes. 
I also offer an option from a sheet of the same format, but I would like to pay your attention not so much to the form, but to the interesting idea of closing the envelope. With the help of buttons and loops, it turned out not only very functional, but also elegant. After all, the buttons also acted as decoration.
Another similar option with buttons.
The easiest way to close it is to use a tab that fits into a slot.
Even the simplest versions of already boring forms can be made themed or designed.
The sheet can hold up to eight small pockets. You can put a wish or a small photo in each and give it to your mother, loved one or friend.
You can also close the craft with the side parts, like this option.
It is made of four circles of the same diameter.
Which bend in the middle.
And overlapping each other they form such a blank. The lower part of the parts must be glued. Since you have already rolled each circle, the blanks themselves form a square base. All that remains now is to bend them, hooking the edge of the previous part onto the next one.
A similar idea for square packaging, but with a rope bow.
Here the base that we assembled in the previous version is immediately cut out. And only semicircles are bent.
See how you can fold it step by step.
Now you need to thread a string or floss into a needle with a wide eye and make holes in two places and pull it through.
I also invite you to watch a short video that shows a master class on how to fold a letter wrapper from a landscape sheet.
A letter in this homemade design will also be accepted by any post office.
Idea with children using origami technique (step-by-step instructions)
In general, almost any envelope is made using this technique. Except for the fact that some templates are equipped with additional tabs and tabs to better secure the packaging. Therefore, you often need to use scissors to decorate them.
But, if you only have an ordinary standard sheet, then let's start learning the basics of origami. After all, this technique is much more difficult to do than a regular envelope.
So, the first scheme allows you to create a very non-standard craft with truncated ends.
The same scheme, but greatly simplified, was used to create this pocket.
A standard envelope can also be made without the use of scissors, all that is needed is your accuracy and evenness of the lines.
And, when you become masters in this technique, then try to make a package that transforms into a box.
Another detailed instruction on how to quickly assemble a package using a completely ordinary square sheet.
You will need a square piece of pretty paper. You need to find the fold line; do this by folding the sheet diagonally.
And bend one end of the resulting triangle towards itself, onto the front part. Then you need to tuck the side and hide the end inside.
Craftsmen do not stop at well-known patterns, but try to create new amazing forms.
Or I saw that the designers have developed a version of the envelope that is also an insert with information.
I offer step-by-step instructions, described in the video, for creating a craft with a heart-shaped edge. You definitely won’t see such packaging from any of the other invited guests. You will be the only owner of such a copy.
This option does not require additional design. With its original edge it already stands out and attracts the eye.
Regular templates and diagrams
Well, now it’s time to bring you the most popular and simple templates. You can use anyone as a basis and know for sure that you will always get an envelope.
There are patterns with and without liners, rectangular and square, with round corners and regular ones, etc.
A template with dimensions so that you don’t have to guess and run around with a ruler to the banknotes.
Pattern with a beautiful wavy top.
Complex idea with gluing allowances.
Another simple option for wrapping a cash gift.
Using the dimensions indicated above, you can create this shape. 
Or limit yourself to 16 centimeters and simply wrap a gift at the bottom.
Girls will definitely like the following scheme.
Here, straight lines show where the folds need to be made.
This package can easily fit a chocolate bar.
And another option for rectangular packaging.
Thank you for your attention. Use any of the options described above to show that you spent your time preparing for the holiday and wanted to make the newlyweds happy. After all, homemade beautiful things have no analogues and are very highly valued.
The most valuable and expensive gifts are those that are made with your own hands, especially if they contain a piece of some history or shared memories. The dearest and closest people are not so interested in the expensive gifts that line the store shelves. They need to be pleased with a gift that will remind and be associated with you, and will help them remember the path of life they have traveled together. This is exactly the kind of thing it will become envelope "open when…».
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An “open when” envelope is an unusual gift option for a friend or boyfriend
In the computerized world, people receive emails and messages every day, but everyone has long forgotten about regular letters. How nice it is sometimes to receive a message on paper, where the contents are written by hand, where each letter conveys a piece of the soul and mood of the person who wrote it. An original version of such letters would be “open when...” envelopes. They can be given to a friend or boyfriend to express your love and support, for example, if you are at a distance from each other.
For this make the required number of envelopes , on each write “open when...”, then write on each one a likely time when your loved one needs support, sympathy, etc. Eg, “open when you are sad, bored, lonely and more.”
In each envelope with this inscription, put a note, a letter, a photograph - any little thing that will remind you of your warm relationship and can eliminate a bad mood when you are not around.
These envelopes will carry a piece of relationships, parental home, warmth if a person left it, went to study, or found another job.
Materials for making an “open when” envelope with your own hands
To make an “open when...” envelope, you can take a ready-made envelope as a basis , purchased at the post office, or you can fold it from colored paper or cardboard. Form Same can be completely different : square or elongated rectangle.
Take a white envelope, transfer a stencil onto it, or simply paint it with bright colors. Or create cartoon envelope templates in a graphic editor and print them on a color printer.
Write the inscriptions with colored markers, they should be striking and different from each other, depending on the mood of the inscription on the envelope, designate them with the appropriate emoticons.
For decoration use:
- satin ribbons;
- rhinestones;
- glitter;
- gold paint for edging.
Messages with the inscription “open when...” will not be sent by mail, so envelopes can be fabric or felt , so they will definitely not be demolished, and the memory will last much longer.
This is what concerns the design itself: although it is aesthetically beautiful, the most important thing will be the “filling” of these envelopes. But more on that later.
Making an “open when” envelope: step-by-step master class
- The Internet is full of templates for beautiful envelopes, you can download any of them.
Transfer the template to the envelope , to do this, attach them to the window and trace them with a pencil. You don’t have to copy everything completely; you can only move large parts.
- Envelope can be decorated in any colors, painted with watercolors or pencils . Use your imagination and come up with your own version of the envelope!
You can simplify your task a little and make quite simple, but no less stylish envelopes, the main thing is that it is clear what they are intended for.
We recommend taking a look at our article about, where you will find a lot of options for bright, unusual envelopes with your own hands.
What should you write on the “open when...” envelope for your best friend?
It's a great happiness when your best friend becomes like a sister. It is not always possible to call and console with a warm word if distance separates you. Prepare envelopes with the following inscriptions so that your friend can always feel your support.
What should you write on the “open when...” envelope for your loved one?
You always want to maintain romance in a relationship with your loved one. “Open when...” envelopes are a gift not only for young people , couples in love when your relationship is just beginning. They can be safely applied if you have been married for many years. Such a gift will only emphasize the tenderness of your feelings and strengthen the spiritual connection with your husband. Such motivational messages would be appropriate to present for Valentine's Day, a birthday, or simply for no reason, when a loved one, for example, has to go on a business trip.
What to put in an “open when” envelope for a friend?
Caring for a friend in letters and pleasant little things.
What to put in an “open when” envelope for a guy?
Those nice things that you wrote to your friend are quite suitable for filling envelopes for your loved one. Give all kinds of reasons why you love him, put general photos from your vacation, add a disc with a wedding video (if you are married). Print out all sorts of motivational pictures that will lift your spirit when your man’s strength is already at its limit.
Here are gift ideas for your loved one, some of them can easily be placed in an “open when...” envelope, see.
How to decorate an “open when” envelope?
You can decorate the “open when...” envelope in completely different ways. Here are some examples.
- This is an option for making envelopes for a loved one. The idea is simple the shape of the envelope is already its decoration . Cut out a big heart from scarlet paper or cardboard, try to make it as even as possible. Then fold it into an envelope, as shown in the photo, free side which should be closed hsecure with decorative Velcro , it is also heart shaped.
- Cut out a template from decorative paper , fold the rounded edges of the envelope as you fold cardboard boxes. Attach bright ties to any two opposite sides of the envelope.
- Such envelopes can be decorated with satin ribbons or draped with lace, this will give them a vintage look.
Drawings for “open when” envelopes with photos
Design options for “open when...” envelopes can include appliqués and drawings, such as these, for example:
But these motivating notes and gifts can be placed in an envelope to cheer up a loved one:
Or put cute trinkets in an envelope for good luck, they won't take up much space.
Box with “open when” envelopes: how to make?
All the essence of building this box is to
make a box that will close with a book
, as it shown on the picture. To do this, do the following:
- Make the two end pieces a few millimeters wider so that you can glue the side parts of the box to them.
- Make the frame from several layers of cardboard, coat each of them thickly with PVA glue, only the cardboard should be thick. Material from paper boxes is suitable, and you can also buy it in departments of stores for decoration.
- Reinforce each joint with plain white paper; to do this, dilute the glue a little with water and glue the strips to the frame that has not yet dried. This needs to be done outside and inside, also strengthen the bottom.
- The cover for letters, that same “little book,” should protrude slightly beyond the boundaries of the box itself. Measure the cardboard and cut out the blanks.
- The lid should be voluminous; cut the fleece to the size of the stencil and glue it to the cardboard with superglue.
- Now cover the parts with fabric; to do this, cut out the flaps of the desired size, leaving allowances at the edges. Fix the edges of the fabric on the wrong side with glue. Wrap the box itself in the same way.
- Decorate the box from the inside, the bottom is not necessary, you will cover it later with a separate part. It is cut out of cardboard in the same way, fleece is attached to it and wrapped in fabric. Just measure the size of the stencil carefully, every millimeter is important.
- Now start decorating the front side of the box, on it you can write whatever you want and decorate it at your discretion.
- Glue the ties to the cover; they will close the box; satin ribbons are perfect for this.
- Then cultivate the inside of the cover: take a sheet of paper slightly smaller than the book itself. Pre-bend it where the lid is folded, glue it gradually to avoid unevenness.
- When the box and cover are dry and ready, simply glue them together.
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I needed an envelope here for one thing (I wanted to convey my congratulations sealed), and since the card was of a non-standard size, I had to quickly make an envelope with my own hands (fortunately, I have enough paper at home). And then everything was as usual - I showed it to my friends, and now I’m already making invitation envelopes for one, and the other is asking for a template for an envelope for money to present her husband’s parents with a large sum for their golden wedding.
I decided, without further ado, to simply write a short instruction on how to make envelopes. Yes, it seems to me that this is obvious, and everyone can guess how to fold a piece of paper and glue it to make an envelope, but as practice shows, many people find it easier to work according to instructions, especially when it comes to needlework.
For what? My husband asked me this question when he saw me burying myself in my scrapbooks. He seems to understand the purpose of postcards, but envelopes turned out to be something beyond our reach. So, what are envelopes for?
- as packaging for letters (yes, some people write paper letters and send postcards);
- for packing cards - printing an envelope is much more exciting than just opening a greeting card;
- handmade money envelopes will come in handy when you want to give someone a certain amount of money;
- for romantic notes and secrets.
Different ways
There are many ways to pack a postcard, money or letter so that strangers cannot look into them, and, perhaps, talking about all the ways is a bad idea, the post will turn out to be too long and a rare bird will fly to its end. Therefore, we will do the following - I will tell you about the main ways to make an envelope for money with your own hands, and at the same time I will show you the works that inspire me. Using basic techniques and templates, you can make an envelope for any occasion with your own hands.By the way, about templates: I advise you to save the templates you like, so you can be sure that you always have them at hand. I created a regular folder on my desktop where I put the pictures I like in Word files. However, I will talk about using word further.
Simple option
Sometimes you have to make a regular postal envelope for a letter or postcard yourself - either the nearest store doesn’t have it, or the format is inappropriate. I usually use a sample for this - I take an existing envelope (for example, from a postcard), measure it with a ruler and make the same paper envelope. But you can go the other way and learn how to make an envelope from A4 paper.
And in order for you to get an ordinary rectangular envelope, you need to mark a pattern on it, as in the diagram.
The two large parts are the walls of the envelope, it also has a long turn-down flap, and the sides that need to be glued. It is best to glue it inside, so that there are no seams on the outside. Make a mark on your piece of paper, cut out the piece with sharp scissors, and then glue the sides.
Or you can make this simple and cute option:
And from 4 circles you can get the following envelope:
The video shows how to assemble it:
How to decorate such an envelope from A4 sheet:
- Use watercolor paper on which you can create colorful splashes and streaks.
- Make beautiful stickers - you can use ready-made ones, or you can download any picture from the Internet and print it.
- You can tie it up.
Manufacturing method without glue
Gluing an envelope is not difficult, but simply folding it out of paper is a little more difficult. Of course, the post office is unlikely to accept such an envelope, but for an accompanying card for a gift it is perfect - the congratulations will look cute and touching.How to make an envelope without glue: you need to look through the origami templates and choose the one you like; make a pattern; cut the workpiece; fold and iron well. Or you can fold the paper as in the video below: no scissors or glue is needed, just an A4 sheet.
At first glance, everything is easy, right? The second one is also easy, but I advise you to still try to make the beautiful envelopes you like with your own hands, first from plain paper, and only then from scrapbooking paper. Of course, you can immediately practice on scrap paper, but it’s not a fact that the envelope will turn out neat the first time, and creases made on thick scrap paper will be much more difficult to correct.
How to decorate an envelope folded from paper without glue:
- punch several holes with a hole punch and tie a beautiful ribbon on the envelope;
- use a figured hole punch to decorate the edges and corners of the envelope;
- make an applique from contrasting paper or special cutting.
Origami
I admit honestly, origami is a dark forest for me, but I have made several such envelopes (although, of course, I prefer scrapbooking money envelopes). So, what does it take to make an origami envelope for money?- Square sheet of paper.
- Ruler for straight bends.
- Rolling needle (if you are folding origami from thick paper).
By the way, you can make an origami envelope out of paper without glue, which is also sometimes very convenient, but such envelopes are not suitable for mail. However, they are very, very beautiful, and it seems to me that if you use such an envelope for money for a birthday, the birthday person will feel all your care and attention.
Complex options
I’ll tell you a little about how to make scrap envelopes not according to a lesson, but simply using master classes for inspiration.Scrapbooking is good because it allows you to make envelopes, postcards, albums and other amenities from literally nothing. Yes, now you can buy a variety of scrapbooking kits, but if you think about it, this technique came to us from the past, when women simply decorated their personal diaries and albums with lace, cutouts, and stamping. All these techniques can be used now.
If you are into scrapbooking (or, like me, you just periodically buy materials and can’t pass them by), then you have certain supplies - lay them out on the table and try to combine one with the other. For example, select a couple of sheets of paper, match them with cuttings, decorative tape, and ribbons.
If you don’t have all this stuff, don’t be upset, and you don’t have to run to the store. Because you probably have something. And from this something you can most likely make a gift envelope. What may be useful:
- scraps of cardboard, beautiful colored paper;
- felt and decorative fabrics;
- unnecessary postcards and photographs;
- printouts with any patterns;
- paper of different quality and purpose (even pieces of wallpaper will do);
- ribbons, bows, laces;
- buttons (by the way, a very fashionable trend in scrapbooking);
- miniature figures;
- trimmings of lace and thin fabrics;
- nail polishes, decorative glitter and even unnecessary shadows (they are used to make pseudo-craquelure).
I will give a step-by-step video lesson that I liked - I have nothing to add here, except that a DIY wedding envelope or an envelope for a gift card using this MK will be very, very beautiful.
General templates and some more lessons and examples
I think now you more or less understand how to make an envelope out of paper with your own hands, and my other examples of how to make an envelope for money are just inspirational speeches and various life hacks in this regard, because you got the main idea.If the envelope for money for a wedding with your own hands is not very neat, wrap it with lace - it will hide the flaws and at the same time give the product a finished and festive look. A small envelope can be wrapped entirely, but a large envelope is better draped gracefully. By the way, a wedding card is usually large so that the toast can fit in it. If you just want to attach a card to a gift, or a certain amount of money, then it is better to use a small congratulatory envelope.
If you are making an envelope from paper without glue, then support this idea in the design - for example, fold several origami figures with your own hands and decorate an envelope for money with them on your birthday - for example, you can fold a flower, a heart or a crane, which represents a wish for happiness .
Don't want to sign the envelope manually? See how to make an envelope out of paper for money using word templates. You can download the money envelope template below. Choose your favorite templates.
There is another way - first you print wishes or an address on a printer, and then watch a master class on how to make an envelope from a sheet of the required format.
How to make a chic origami envelope out of paper? Take three or four sheets of paper for practice, and try to make your own beautiful envelope using this master class.
In general, do not hesitate to use Word to print diagrams - it is much easier than cutting them out. Word will also help you make a beautiful inscription for congratulations (and we don’t write too smoothly). If you use self-adhesive paper to print a Word file, you don’t even have to decorate a regular paper envelope with anything - you can download the simplest template and decorate it with stickers.
If you need a lot of envelopes for a holiday (for example, for wedding invitations), then it is better to use folded envelopes - this category of products looks very presentable, they are made quickly, and if you do not use glue, then the likelihood of spoiling something is much less.
Don’t forget that any master class needs to be watched and completed step by step - first watch it in full, and then repeat what the master does - first print it, then fold it, then glue it. This way you can get the same result as shown in the photo.
