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Recycled Paper Gift Envelopes


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Recycled Paper Gift EnvelopesIt's always a shame to throw away used gift paper (or any craft paper) when you have some left over. Here's a method of turning those scraps into gorgeous little gift envelopes.

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Total Time: 20 minutes

Source: My mother's design

Supplies:

Steps:

  1. On the blank side of your paper, draw out this pattern, using a ruler to measure. If you'd like a bigger or smaller version, adjust the measurements accordingly.
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  3. Cut right outside the lines of this pattern. Trim off the triangles indicated by black. (The same goes for the bottom, but the pattern shows them cut off there.)
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  5. Start by folding the two 1.5" sections inward to make your creases. Unfold, then glue the vertical 1/4" section. Refold then seal.
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  7. Fold the bottom horizontal 1/4" section upwards to make a crease. Unfold, glue, then fold back up to seal.
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  9. After inserting your gift or letter, you can fold the top side down and secure with glue or a sticker.
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