Envelopes To Put Gifts In

Using envelopes to put certain gifts in is really fun and different. I have included some fun ways to create different types of envelopes. As well as some fun things to put into them:)

Wallpaper Envelopes

What You Need

Outdated wallpaper sample books Small mailing envelope Cereal box cardboard Pencil Scissors Glue

How To Make It

Go to your local wallpaper store and ask for outdated wallpaper sample books - they are free. Take a small mailing envelope and carefully pull the glued edges apart so you have a pattern. Trace the envelope on a piece of cardboard (cereal boxes work good) so that you have a durable pattern. Place your cardboard pattern on the wallpaper and trace. Cut out, fold and glue. You have a beautiful, usable envelope.

Confetti Envelopes

Take a sheet of cold laminate (or clear contact paper) and peel off the backing. Sprinkle confetti, glitter, dried flowers, whatever you want. Use lots of stuff, it looks cool. Cover the whole thing with plastic wrap. Try different color plastic wrap for different effects. Pop any air bubbles with an xacto knife. Trace an envelope pattern, cut, fold and glue. You CAN mail these just use the postage stamp stickers. Everyone will oooooh and aaaaah. It doesn't matter how much confetti you use. Put the address on when you're done with an Avery label. Don't cut the contact paper until you're done! Make a big sheet of confettied contact paper and then cut out your envelope shape. You want the plastic wrap to wrinkle that's what gives it the water look.

Tie-Dyed Envelopes

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Tissue Paper Envelopes

OK, here we go - you need freezer paper and tissue paper. Crumple up the tissue tightly (old tissue from gifts you've been given are great for this),then carefully unfold. Place the freezer paper shiny side up on a flat surface (ironing board works fine since you're about to iron this paper!). Then place the crumpled tissue over the freezer paper, it helps to paper clip the sides to hold it in place, then carefully, with a low setting iron, press down on the tissue in a few places to anchor it at first, then all over so that the tissue is 'glued' to the freezer paper (the shiny side acts as glue!). And, viola, the neatest paper to use as envelopes or for card decorations, bags, you name it! Experiment using different colors of tissue, and putting confetti between the freezer paper and tissue before you iron it. A different effect is achieved without crumpling the tissue, also I've heard you can use aluminum foil but I've not tried this yet (but I will!). Another friend tried this, and used silver confetti between crumpled white tissue paper and the freezer paper and it was absolutely stunning. Perfect for weddings or anniversaries! So go have fun!!!

What to put in your Envelopes

Looking for Ideas for some gifts to Place in Envelopes:

Tiny Bags of Scent, that they can tuck into a locker or even shoes later.....Confetti of course but that is risky...Handmade Bookmarks.......A Handmade Coupon Good For a Favor etc. Origami Puppets or Fortune Tellers.....hand written by you, A stick of Gum.....will also scent the card for added fun. A dried flower or leaf from your last outdoor activity together....A Penny for their Thoughts, calling cards. Hope this helps....