"HAPPY MAIL" is equally fun to make as it is to receive! Today, I am sharing how to make an origami envelope using a 12x12 piece of scrapbooking paper and some scrapbooking supplies that you probably already have on hand. This super cute DIY envelope is the perfect size for mailing gift cards for the upcoming holiday season.
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| DIY Origami Envelope (front) |
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| DIY Origami Envelope with a Tag & Starbucks Gift Card Enclosed |
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| Start with a 12x12 Piece of Patterned Scrapbooking Paper. |
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| I Chose This Christmas Themed October Afternoon's Midnight Clear from the Silent Night line. The Map of the North Pole Compliments My Air Mail Theme Beautifully. |
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| I Added Black Doodle Stitching Around the Border of the Paper for Added Texture. |
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| Folded the 12x12 Piece of Patterned Scrapbook Paper in Half to Make a Triangle. |
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| Folded the Bottom Right Corner Over as Shown Above. |
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| Folded the bottom Left Corner Over the Top of the Right Side as Shown Above. |
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| Folded the Bottom Left Corner As Shown Above to Create a Diamond Shaped Enclosure. |
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| Diamond Shaped Enclosure (Close-up) |
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| The Envelope Flap Should Tuck Nicely Inside the Enclosure as Shown Above (Back of the envelope). |
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| Front of the Envelope |
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| Distressed the Edges of the Envelope with Tim Holtz's Vintage Photo Distress Ink or Markers for a More "Aged/Worn" Look. |
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| Grabbed Some "Air Mail" Themed Supplies From My Stash to Decorate My Envelope. Here is a peek inside my "Air Mail" Stash inside My Credenza. |
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| "Air Mail" Themed Goodies I Used on the Front of the Envelope. |
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| Added a Coat of Gesso to Tone Down the Patterned Scrapbooking Paper. |
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| Chose the Unique Laser Design "Handle With Care" Chipboard Piece to Embellish the back of the envelope. |
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| Sprayed the ULD "Handle With Care" Chipboard Embellishment with Heidi Swapp's 'Sweet Cherry' Color Shine. |
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| Stamped 'Snail Mail" on the Bottom Left Corner & Adhered the "Handle With Care" Chipboard Embellishment with Matte Medium. And VOILA" ~ Your DIY Origami Happy Mail Envelope is COMPLETE! ;D |
XOXO,
Shelley
What a fab idea this is very cool TFS Shelley..
ReplyDeleteHey Brenda! Thanks so very much for the love, my dear. Let me know if you decide to give it a try! SMOOCHES! :D
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this envelope idea! It is so colorful and fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, Michele! Blessings to you, my dear!
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