You can even make matching greeting cards for these easy-to-make homemade greeting card envelopes. It's a quick solution for beautiful gift-giving. Just follow these simple steps for these easy-to-make homemade greeting card envelopes.
Step #1: Cut the Gift Wrapping Paper
Easy-to-make homemade greeting card envelopes can be made from any type of gift wrapping paper. Set the card on the wrapping paper. Fold the bottom until it covers the card to the top. Cut the wrapping paper, leaving 2 inches of paper on either side of the card and 3 inches on the top.
Step #2: Fold the Easy-to-Make Homemade Greeting Card Envelope
Fold the sides first, leaving a little room for the greeting card to move freely. Then, fold the bottom up so the card is covered. Use masking tape to secure the bottom fold over the sides.
Step #3: Fold the Easy-to-Make Homemade Greeting Card Envelope Flap
Fold the corners of the top of the wrapping paper to form a diagonal envelope flap. Tape the folds in place. Next, use scissors to cut the wrapping paper where it impedes the greeting card from slipping in and out of the easy-to-make homemade greeting card envelope. Finally, tape the cut paper in place.
And that's it! Your easy-to-make homemade greeting card envelope is finished. Have fun making greeting card envelopes in all sizes and for all occasions. For more inspiration, here are 5 homemade greeting cards that you can create for your easy-to-make homemade greeting card envelopes.
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3 Comments
Post a CommentSo often I have a card and no envelope. With your easy to do steps, I now have no worries. thank you.
Love this! Thanks Tal :) Clicked the helpful button too :)
How very special!