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I'm going to show you how to \u003Ci\u003Ereplicate\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;any interesting envelope that you might already have, no measuring involved!\u0026nbsp; Click below for the how-to:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1. Choose an envelope you already have that you like the size and shape of\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E2.  Soak it in a bowl of water (lukewarm is probably best) for about one  minute, or until the glue releases from the paper easily. It will not  take as long as you think!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E3. Pat the now unfolded envelope dry - it doesn't  have to be completely dry, just not drippy - and trace it onto a thin  piece of cardboard - chipboard works well, as would something like a  cereal box. Try to be accurate at this stage and trace neatly.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UZw_irS41_I\/TnGBFCAkmFI\/AAAAAAAAe30\/rXwj8SDDdwc\/s1600\/easy-tiny-envelopes-tutorial-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UZw_irS41_I\/TnGBFCAkmFI\/AAAAAAAAe30\/rXwj8SDDdwc\/s1600\/easy-tiny-envelopes-tutorial-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E4. Cut the template out with a pair of scissors, and  you may want to label it so that in the future you (or whoever you live  with) won't say \"what is this strange piece of cardboard?\" and toss it  out!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E5. Use your new wonderful template to trace out an  envelope design on any and all types of paper! Think gift wrap, maps,  magazines, old calenders, stamped cardstock - you name it! I like to  trace using pencil on the side that will be the inside so the marks  won't show.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eiBCz6K9cSw\/TnGBHrSZDWI\/AAAAAAAAe34\/zV-h_zF4U2A\/s1600\/easy-tiny-envelopes-tutorial-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eiBCz6K9cSw\/TnGBHrSZDWI\/AAAAAAAAe34\/zV-h_zF4U2A\/s1600\/easy-tiny-envelopes-tutorial-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ivIXJyMu0U\/TnGBKm-D8cI\/AAAAAAAAe38\/1LBqIm59qc8\/s1600\/easy-tiny-envelopes-tutorial-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ivIXJyMu0U\/TnGBKm-D8cI\/AAAAAAAAe38\/1LBqIm59qc8\/s1600\/easy-tiny-envelopes-tutorial-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E6. Carefully cut out your envelope with scissors and  fold it up - I like to do the sides first, then use the folded sides as  a guide on where to fold the top and bottom. Use the handle of your  scissors or a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/lineco-bone-paper-folders-and-scorer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebone folder \u003C\/a\u003Efor really crisp edges.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E7. Use a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tombowusa.com\/CraftDetail.aspx?sku=10004\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eglue tape roller\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to  stick your envelope together, or glue stick but I find glue stick gets  brittle after just a few months, go ahead and get a glue tape roller,  they're like $5 and you can find them in the adhesive section of an  office supply store or craft store.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E8. *Bonus Points* if you've ever wanted to be able  to lick and stick your envelope flaps, check out this Lick\u0026amp; Stick  glue I originally bought from Paper Source (they don't seem to carry it  anymore). If you can't find it, you can also \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.friendship-by-mail.com\/envelope-glue-recipes.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ED.I.Y. your own envelope glue\u003C\/a\u003E (2x craft bonus points!)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E9. Ta-da! Admire your finished work! Ideas for use  include: penpal \u0026amp; swap envelopes, gift card envelopes \u0026amp; storing  small things in your studio - if you happen to make some yourself, I'd  LOVE to see them! Post a link in the comments.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERuth Bleakley is a paper addict who probably became a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ruthbleakley.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebookbinder\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;soley  as an excuse to obtain more paper. She lives on Cape Cod and also  designs nautical invitations and stationery (more paper!) under the name  \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/concertinapress.etsy.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EConcertina Press\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003ECopyright 2005 - 2019 Poppytalk. 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