Have you ever wanted to make your own envelopes? This is a great way to use your stash of scrapbook paper! In this video I’ll show you how to make an envelope using an 8×8 piece of double-sided scrapbook paper. Below the video you will see the supplies used and step-by-step written instructions. I just love how the double-sided paper looks on an envelope. These will send through the mail no problem and give an extra handmade element to your cardmaking. Here is the video tutorial:

Creative Memories Supplies used:

  • Corner Rounder
  • 12-inch Trimmer with Straight Blade and Scoring Blade
  • 8×8 Double-sided Designer Paper
  • Multi-purpose Tool
  • Tape Runner

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Line up a piece of 8×8 paper on your trimmer’s 45-degree mark.
  2. Using the Scoring Blade, Score at 3.5 inches.
  3. Turn your paper 90-degrees and Score at 2.75″ again lining it up with the 45-degree angle mark.
  4. Turn your paper 90-degrees and Score at 3.5″ lining it up with the 45-degree angle mark.
  5. Turn your paper 90-degrees and Score at 2.75″ again lining it up with the 45-degree angle mark.
  6. Fold in the 2 small sides. Smooth folds with Multi-purpose Tool.
  7. Using the Straight Blade, cut 1″ off the bottom flap.
  8. Fold bottom up. Adhere with just a little bit of adhesive along the bottom side edges.
  9. Use the Corner Rounder to round the corner of the top flap.
  10. Fold the top flap down and smooth with Multi-purpose Tool.

There you go! Be sure to check out simple card ideas in future videos under the Cardmaking tab on this blog. Ideas and inspiration are added weekly for Simple Scrapbooking, Cardmaking and Journaling. Thanks for following!

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