Guest JenniaHart Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I have a few envelope templates that I use. I have also just "winged it" when making larger envelopes. I saw an idea online for making a really cute lined envelope but haven't tried it yet. I also use store bought greeting card size envelopes- that is what I usually use for the cards I make. Do you make fancy envelopes to go with your handmade cards? What is your favorite way to creat them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest faithfulscrapper Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I confess, I buy store bought ones!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CAT Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I make my own. I use an old envie as a template. I have a scanned copy of it in case I ever loose my original! I usually make the envie match the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JEB Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Store bought ones work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stacey Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I like to make my own if I have time. The only template I don't have but want is a 5x5 card envie. I may have to put that on my list of "google searches"! :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FireWifeScrapper Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I have never made my own envelopes, but I always embellish the ones I send. They must have a couple of stamped images or stickers on them. I also always write the recipients name with color and in a fancy handwriting so that it looks nicer than all the other pieces of mail we get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artsy22 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I buy store bought envelopes. If I remember I try to stamp something on the outside...but the real treat is in opening the envelope and finding what's inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varanda Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Only the ones in my card sets, LOL! I love that you can "line" them with a pattern before you fold them up, makes for a nice gift when the card is opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandiev Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I do both...make them and also use store bought ones....just depends on my mood and what the card is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Romika Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 [font="Optima"][color="Navy"] If I make an odd-shaped card, I generally have to make an envelope for it. Sometimes I use templates...the one's from C-thru are sturdy, and I've also had good luck with the "Kreate-a-lope" line. Otherwise I wing in....the "pocket" that houses the card needs to be about 1/4 of an inch larger than the card, so I start there and add the flaps. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries, but once I have a template, I keep it! -K[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CathyRose Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I like making evelopes to match the card or white with matching linings. I have a template kit I got from QVC, I think it is called Creat-a-lope. I am using my old "Slab" BB paper to make envelopes, it's the only way I will ever make a dent in that paper stash of mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappingForever Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 CathyRose, do you like the Creat-a-lope? I saw it demoed once, and thought it looked really cool, but I haven't bought it yet. I'd love to hear what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxscraps Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I have it also, it was a bargain on QVC, there's like 8 sizes or so for under $20, made of sturdy plastic. I made a set of bridal shower cards and envies in no time. Though I do like to cut my edges for most cards, there instructions just say tear along the edge. I like the cleaner edge for most projects though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juliet_A Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I have the creat-a-lope, and I don't really like it that much for tearing, it is safer to cut the paper. I also have a template from Stampin' up that i use for envelopes that I like better. I usually use storebought envelopes, but when I send my xmas cards, I make the envelopes out of giftwrap. I think it makes them stand out in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CathyRose Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 I do like it Jan, but I usually cut mine out with scissors not tear it as the directions say. I think it is a very useful set of templates. BTW, I spelled it wrong. It actually is spelled Kreate-a-lope in case you want to search on eBay or elsewhere. I paid $15 for mine in a QVC outlet store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Butterfly Love Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I do both. I use store bought ones and I make my own. I use store bought for those times I simply don't have time to make one. But want to send a card off quickly. If I have time I like to make them. I perfer to make them. I use no templets. I just put my card down and fold my paper around it then cut away. Works good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentousangel Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I prefer to make my own usually, but when I'm in a hurry to get it in the mail, well, store bought ones are sure handy to keep around. I'm getting pretty good though also at making my own templates. I like to add a different edge to the flaps of envelopes I plan to use for cards, . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roxanna Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 hmmm interesting.. I didn't even think about making my own envelopes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest angelvanilla Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 kreatealope huh - will have to check that out! I do a bit of both - make my own - sometimes use store bought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momsnack Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Just open up an envelope, trace around it onto cardstock and use this as your pattern! Very simple. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest triciadoll Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I make my own envelopes using the coluzzle template...quick and easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JulieB Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I usually bought my envelopes until I found the ScrapSimple card template sets here on ScrapGirls. I really love to make square cards (5"x5") so I immediately bought the template set which has templates for about 6 cards AND the envelope template. It's very easy to resize the template for other situations. For instance, if I have a 3" square gift enclosure card and I want a fancy envelope, I'll pull up the envelope template from the card set kit, and then add a square 'shape' to my workspace, remove the fill so I only have the outline, size it to 3" and lay it on top of the envelope template in the area that actually holds the card. I'll then resize the template to about 3 1/4"(a little bigger if I have dimensional embellishments on the card) and then just pull my paper pattern into the black template and, print! Then...I'll pull up a coordinating paper pattern and print it (borderless) over the entire other side of the paper that I just printed the 'envelope' on to. I usually tone it down abit to give it a slightly faded look. Assemble the envelope and you will have a beautiful, lined envelope that will fit your card perfectly. It is definitely worth the very small cost of the card template kit. You won't find anything for less anywhere and you'll have ANY size you need. There are template kits for rectangular cards too. Oh, and as for scoring the card and/or envelope, Making Memories makes a very nice tool that is not expensive. It's call a stylus and is very handy for alot of applications including rubons and dry embossing. One end will score your fold and the other end is a wonderful broad tip to sharpen the crease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDecker Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I use both store bought and Kreate-a-lope templates. For scoring I use a Pampered Chef scraper that comes with their stones! I have a ton of them and use for rubons too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mingle Now Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I love to create envelopes and small boxes, however these days i usually end up buying from some Handicraft Store... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deannayh Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I Love my Coluzze template and swivel knife. A few flicks of the knife and its done. Start with a double sided piece of paper and viola! Sometimes, I just put the card into a clear envelope and seal it shut with a label that becomes the address label. My other easy cheat is buying a boxed set of cards and envelopes. Decorate the cards the way I want, then laying the envelope down on a matching piece of paper (Flap open) and draw around the envelope. I then cut out the shape about 1/8" in from all sides and about 1/2" up from the straight edged bottom. Now I have a lining for my envelope that matches the card I just made. The trick is to only glue it to the top pointed part of the envelope and NOT the bottom (or inside) part ... this way, when you open and close it, it won't wrinkle or bunch up at all. Just slide the lining into the envelope, put glue on the lining (top part only) and press down to seal. Leave the bottom part free to move. does that make sense? deanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loriscraps3 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Thanks for all the helpful posts on making envelopes. For those that buy envelopes, any recommendations on particular stores? I am looking for envelopes for a 4x6 photo thank you card, and I would like to buy something a little nicer than the standard white, security envelope! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerbaby1981 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 [quote name='Loriscraps3' post='83610' date='Jan 13 2007, 11:47 PM']Thanks for all the helpful posts on making envelopes. For those that buy envelopes, any recommendations on particular stores? I am looking for envelopes for a 4x6 photo thank you card, and I would like to buy something a little nicer than the standard white, security envelope! Thanks![/quote] I bought cream colored invitation envelopes from Staples business store.. They look really nice for card envelopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meisie Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 If you make envelopes to go with your stack of gift cards....what glue /adhesive do you use for the gift envelopes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deannayh Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 [i][quote name='Meisie' post='85489' date='Jan 18 2007, 11:19 AM']If you make envelopes to go with your stack of gift cards....what glue /adhesive do you use for the gift envelopes?[/quote][/i] Do you mean...What adhesive do I leave on the flap...for the receiving person to use to seal the envelope? I use "[i]Lick-&-Stick Remoistenable Envelope Glue[/i]" by Green Sneakers Inc. OR My favorite is to put a line of double stick tape along the inside of the flap [i](The kind that has a protective cover on it and will stick to the envelope, but not seal it shut until you actually remove the protective cover)[/i]. I leave the protective cover on the tape [i](preventing it from sealing shut)[/i] and let the recipient remove it when they are ready to use it. AND I almost always include a decorative seal of some kind that matches the card and envelope. This is for the recipient to use instead of sealing the envelope flap in the traditional manner, or just for decoration. To make the seals, I just print a matching design, [i](or use a pre-printed paper and a rub-on)[/i] then I punch out a cute shape and run it thru my Xyron sticker maker. I leave the protective backing on the seal for the recipient to use however they wish. [i](Trim the backing to a nice shape for presentation, like the kind you would find in a fancy stationary set. NOTE: Don’t trim it so close that the person cannot separate the backing from the seal, leave a little bit of an edge at least for them to grab and peel apart.)[/i] deanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deannayh Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 [i][quote name='Loriscraps3' post='83610' date='Jan 13 2007, 08:47 PM']Thanks for all the helpful posts on making envelopes. For those that buy envelopes, any recommendations on particular stores? I am looking for envelopes for a 4x6 photo thank you card, and I would like to buy something a little nicer than the standard white, security envelope! Thanks![/quote][/i] The Coluzzle template [i](#44-4094)[/i] has 3 envelope and cardsizes. The envelopes fit a 4x6 card , a 5x7 card and a small 2x2 gift card. The template includes both the card and matching [i](slightly larger)[/i] envelope for all 3 sizes. deanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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