How to Make a Greeting Card Envelope

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lay your card on a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

   Center it horizontally on the paper but a little low.
   
   If you don't have a card already, just mark the paper where you want your card to be.
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   Step 2: Fold the sides of the paper inwards.

   Leave a little room so the envelope will be a little larger than the card.
   
   Press firmly on the edge of each fold so it lays down flat. ,,, Make a cut slightly larger than 90 degrees.
   
   One corner snipped off. ,,, Then fold the bottom up and press down (this glues the bottom piece on to the sides). , This will be the back piece. ,, Put the card inside, then glue the top of the envelope closed.
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   Step 3: Do the same with the top and the bottom (remembering to leave a little wiggle room).

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   Step 4: Now flatten out the paper and remove the card.

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   Step 5: Snip off the corners.

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   Step 6: Do this for all four corners.

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   Step 7: Check that the card will fit inside just nicely (always best to check this before you glue).

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   Step 8: Put just a little dab of glue at the bottom of each side piece.

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   Step 9: Measure and cut a new piece of paper slightly smaller than your envelope.

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    Step 10: Glue carefully along the sides and bottom of the envelope

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    Step 11: then place the back piece on and press down gently.

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    Step 12: There you have it - the finished envelope!

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