Make Decorative Envelopes & Liners: {Tutorials}

Posted By Tipnut On November 16, 2011 @ 11:21 am In Paper Crafts | No Comments

Here are over a dozen ideas for making your own envelopes or adding something a little extra special to them (with decorative paper, doilies, fabric, etc.). Great inspiration here for holiday cards, wedding invitations, special announcements, whatever you like. Nothing too complicated in this bunch and the expense is quite minimal, have fun!

thepinkcouch.blogspot.com

Handmade Envelopes With Vintage Paper ^[1]: An A4 envelope is used as a template and pretty scrapbook paper is glued to the inside.

Made From Heart-Shaped Paper ^[2]: A heart shape is cut from decorative paper then cleverly folded into an envelope.

fortyweeksandthensome.blogspot.com

paigesofstyle.com

DIY Photo Liners ^[3]: Learn how to make custom photo liners with cardstock, photos and double sided tape.

Collage Style ^[4]: Made with brown kraft paper and decorated with bits of scraps such as old receipts, parking tickets, etc.

puglypixel.com

flickr.com/photos/designmein/

Pretty Doily How-To ^[5]: Here’s how to fold a round paper doily into an envelope to hold an invitation, note or whatever you like.

Lace Paper Envelope ^[6]: This one’s made with a 9″ square paper doily and lined with vellum.

welovelaughkiss.wordpress.com

incolororder.blogspot.com

Made With Fabric ^[7]: Have something special you’d like to hand deliver or maybe hold important documents? Here’s a project using a couple pieces of fabric and medium-weight interfacing. Finished size measures 9.5″ x 6.25″.

Inter-Office Style ^[8]: Another project made with fabric, this one closes with string wrapped around two buttons (at the flap).

afewscraps.blogspot.com

ruthannzaroff.com

ATC Template ^[9]: Gift-card/credit card sized, print on cardstock or paper then cut, fold and glue as directed. You’ll find another freebie here ^[10].

DIY Templates ^[11]: Here’s how to take any envelope you like, take it apart and make your own cardboard template.

poppytalk.blogspot.com

seekatesew.blogspot.com

Make Fabric Liners ^[12]: Made with scraps of fabric, heat n’ bond adhesive paper and a glue stick.

Decorative Paper Liners ^[13]: Can be made for any size envelope, shows you how to measure for a perfect fit.

thepaperplace.ca

howaboutorange.blogspot.com

Made From Patterned Paper ^[14]: Includes free template to download (measures 5.75 x 4.5 inches and holds a 5.5 x 4.25 enclosure).

Pretty Flower Pattern ^[15]: Bright and cheery with a green background and floral print, folds into a square with space on the front to note details.

birdplusone.blogspot.com

letterfu.com

Letterfu ^[16]: Letter-writing without envelopes, cutting or glue. Includes a variety of designs to print (Blank, Lilac, Valentine’s & Christmas) in both A4 & Letter sizes.

Teeny Patterned Template ^[17]: Includes decals and labels on the sheet (via pdf download).

cottage-industrialist.com

goodnightlittlespoon.com

Scalloped ^[18]: Features a scalloped black border, “From” label in the top left corner and “To” label in the bottom right.

Hello Design ^[19]: Includes template and liners with colorful stripes and the word “Hello” (green, blue, orange and pink).

clementinecreative.co.za

papayablog.com

Fancy Flower ^[20]: This one is suitable for mailing and has a fancy floral background in brown/beige tones.

Bonus: Microsoft Office templates (for Word, Publisher, etc.) can be found here ^[21], you’ll find dozens of freebies in assorted sizes (business, coin size and more).

Also see the motherload of ideas here: Over 100 Templates & Tutorials ^[22] (melstampz.blogspot.com).

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URLs in this post:

[1] Handmade Envelopes With Vintage Paper: http://thepinkcouch.blogspot.com/2010/11/envelope-tutorial.html

[2] Made From Heart-Shaped Paper: http://fortyweeksandthensome.blogspot.com/2011/02/craftsdiy-heart-envelopes.html

[3] DIY Photo Liners: http://www.paigesofstyle.com/2011/06/diy-photo-envelope-liner-tutorial.html

[4] Collage Style: http://www.puglypixel.com/2011/07/23/diy-custom-envelopes/

[5] Pretty Doily How-To: http://www.flickr.com/photos/designmein/3382052067/in/photostream/

[6] Lace Paper Envelope: http://welovelaughkiss.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/she-says-do-it-myself-dim-lace-paper-envelope/

[7] Made With Fabric: http://www.incolororder.com/2010/07/fabric-envelope-tutorial.html

[8] Inter-Office Style: http://afewscraps.blogspot.com/2011/04/tutorial-fabric-envelopes.html

[9] ATC Template: http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/atcenvelope.htm

[10] another freebie here: http://www.everythingmarybeth.com/2007/12/atc-envelope-free-download.html

[11] DIY Templates: http://www.poppytalk.com/2011/09/tutorial-easy-tiny-envelopes.html

[12] Make Fabric Liners: http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/2011/11/fabric-lined-envelopes.html

[13] Decorative Paper Liners: http://www.thepaperplace.ca/wp/2010/04/26/envelope-liner-project-by-arounna-khounnoraj/

[14] Made From Patterned Paper: http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2007/04/make-envelopes-out-of-patterned-paper.html

[15] Pretty Flower Pattern: http://birdplusone.blogspot.com/2008/06/free-envelope.html

[16] Letterfu: http://www.letterfu.com/instructions.php

[17] Teeny Patterned Template: http://www.cottage-industrialist.com/blog/2009/1/16/teeny-envelope-printable-template.html

[18] Scalloped: http://www.goodnightlittlespoon.com/2012/04/freebie-printable-scalloped-envelope.html

[19] Hello Design: http://www.clementinecreative.co.za/2012/07/free-printable-mini-envelopes-and.html

[20] Fancy Flower: http://www.papayablog.com/2010/09/new-series-free-printable-envelopes.html

[21] can be found here: http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/templates/results.aspx?ctags=CT010104314

[22] Over 100 Templates & Tutorials: http://melstampz.blogspot.com/2008/07/5-12-inch-square-envelope-template-lots.html

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