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Make customized envelopes for any occasion!
A cute little idea, Alternatively for patterned envelopes follow just steps 1 & 7 on the paper that you like.

Posted by Breadjit J. Published
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  • How to make an envelope. Custom Mini Envelope - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start out by taking an envelope and opening it up.

    Place it on a piece of paper and trace around the edges.

    I used a small (creditcard size) envelope.

  • How to make an envelope. Custom Mini Envelope - Step 2
    Step 2

    Take an image/design and make sure its the right size for your envelope.

    (skip if you're drawing your own)

  • How to make an envelope. Custom Mini Envelope - Step 3
    Step 3

    Transfer the picture.

    Cut tansfer paper or newspaper to put under the image, a big black-ink ad works best placed face down.

    Secure both down and trace the image with a pen or pencil. Go over each line a few times to ensure the best transfer.

  • How to make an envelope. Custom Mini Envelope - Step 4
    Step 4

    Remove the image and newspaper/transfer paper.

    Go over the outline with a marker or pen.

  • How to make an envelope. Custom Mini Envelope - Step 5
    Step 5

    Use an eraser to get rid of any leftover newspaper markings.

  • How to make an envelope. Custom Mini Envelope - Step 6
    Step 6

    If you're like me, You now have an envelope template!

    Pause here, Make copies.

  • How to make an envelope. Custom Mini Envelope - Step 7
    Step 7

    Cut out one of your copies fold up and tape/glue the seams!

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