DIY Beautiful Envelopes

These DIY Envelopes can be used to wrap gifts, package jewelry/ stickers, etc. They are so easy to make and you can make them in different sizes depending on your needs. 

It’s a great way to use up any scrapbook paper that you have lying around. You get some beautiful prints and you can customize them according to different seasons/ occasions. 

What supplies do you need for these DIY Beautiful Envelopes? 

Scrapbook paper – 12inch by 12inch is the most common I think. You get scrapbook paper books in Michael’s, that is where I got mine from. Use your 40% off coupon to get them cheaper! 

I’m sure you could get these in any craft store or Amazon too. 

An alternative that you could use is gift wrapping paper, it may not be as strong as the scrapbook paper but it should work.

Scissors 

Ruler/pencil 

Glue/ Double-sided tape – in the video, she used double-sided tape. I found that it worked out quite expensive if you make a lot of envelopes, so I used glue.

That’s it! 

Grab your supplies and let’s start making these beautiful Envelopes! 

How do you make them? 

First, you need to decide what size you want to make these envelopes? 

I made small, medium, and large. For all the sizes,  I did not follow any set measurements, you just have to cut a rectangle that is big enough to fit your gift. 

For the sake of this tutorial, I am going to make a small one giving you the measurements I used.

Find a page of scrapbook paper that you like, tear it out of the book.

1. Cut one rectangle 10inches by 4.5inches.

2. Fold the rectangle leaving 1 inch from the top.

3. Open up the top fold, and cut 1/2 inch on both sides up to the fold.

4. Fold up the flap. Cut a little rectangle out of the top corners as seen in the picture below.

 

5. Cut the corners at an angle on all sides of the flaps. Refer picture.

6. Glue the side flaps.

 

That’s it your envelope is ready! Put your gift in and wrap them up with tape, or a thin ribbon.

 

Make different sizes and keep them on hand so you can give them to your friends and family, I’m sure they will be impressed by your beautiful packaging!

 

Notes:

• Using a ruler, bend the paper at the folds. 
•  I kept the envelopes under a heavy book for some time to be sure that the edges were glued well.
•  If you don’t have scrapbook paper, you can use wrapping paper to make envelopes like these. The only thing is it might not be as strong as the scrapbook paper ones, but it will still make a pretty gift!
•  I used a DIY felt flower for the center of my gift-wrapped envelope, they are so easy to do, you can find the tutorial Easiest felt flower tutorial here.
• These envelopes are based on this tutorial by Makena Makes on YouTube, if you like watching videos to learn, you can find the video here.

 

Hope you enjoyed this easy DIY and you are inspired to elevate your gift wrapping to the next level!!

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