Handmade Envelopes

Envelopes are so fun and super easy to make! Plus, we all use them in the swaps we send.

Templates: There are all sorts of ways to get them, but I’ll share my favorite: Take an envelope you already own and carefully take it apart. Trace it onto a piece of cardstock, cardboard, etc., cut it out, and now you are ready to make envelopes! I’m sure once you try this method, you’ll start looking all envelopes in a new way.

What to make envelopes out of: my favorites include pretty scrapbook paper and calendar pages. (Note: If you make them out of a paper that’s really thin, you might want to glue that paper to another piece before you trace/cut your envelope. This will allow it to withstand the postal system.) I tend to add some clear packing tape to reinforce the sides before I mail any of mine.

Swap details

• You will make and send 5 envelopes to each of your 3 partners. The envelopes should be no smaller than the minimum allowed by United States Postal System (5” long X 3 1/2” high). Other than that, you can make them as large as you want to.

• Please add a note card or letter to one of the envelopes, telling them a bit about you and/or your day. Do not seal this envelope so your partner can use still use it.

• Sender’s choice on envelope colors/patterns/designs.