Envelope Cards

by Moonman0922 in Living > Christmas

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Envelope Cards

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Hello! This is a simple way to make homemade cards, enjoy! Also, Please vote for both contests I am in.

Get the Supplies

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You need

  • A business style envelope without the window
  • A stamp pad
  • Pen/Pencil/Sharpie Etc.
  • Colored/Patterned holiday cardstock
  • stickers/glitter is optional
  • A gift card or nice note

Fold the 'Lope

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Cut the very tippy end of the 'lope off.

Fold in a way that your gift card or message can fit in one side.

Ink the Envelope

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Use the inkpad and, on newspapers run it along all edges, front and back.

Cut and Glue the Cardstock

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Cut the cardstock with a paper cutter so that the stock is centered with a small border. Do this for the front, back, and the extra little bit above the slot. Glue envelope after gluing the smallest piece down.

Next center and glue both front and back pieces.

Add Stickers/Glitter And/or a Personal Message

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Write on the front cardstock with a marker or pen, and add stickers until happy.

Put gift in and... voila! Your master creation is done!

Until next time

See ya!