DIY Magazine Envelopes

Hello.

A few days ago, I made a fun care package for a friend :) She lives about 5 hours from me so its fin for us to send little packages to one another.

I chose to send her a necklace, DIY creative journal and some of my art :) I also included a little note in a DIY envelope I made from a magazine page with cool graphics on it!

Super cute, very creative and artsy and bonus... great way to recycle and upcycle!

Here is what you'll need:

magazine

couple mailers for templates

pencil

scissors

washi tape or scotch tape

stickers (optional)

scrap colored paper (optional)

clear packing tape (optional)

First carefully"open" the mailer envelope flat to use as a template. You'll also be mindful that the template is not larger than the magazine page ;)

Find a pretty page with some interesting graphics (or cool looking pictures) and carefully tear out. Or you could use a craft knife.

Lay your template out, making sure the front of the envelope would display the part of the page you want. Trace with a pencil and cut out.

Next you'll fold along the little indention's.

Easy peasy! Secure the flaps with tape. And then fold over the main flap.

Optional: Trick? Cover any unwanted lettering or text on the main side of your envelope with a pretty sticker.

Optional: Then add some scrap colored paper to the front so your mailing and return addresses can be easily seen.

Optional: As magazine paper could be rather thin, cover the entire letter in clear packing tape to ensure no damage during the trip ;)

Embellish with washi tape :)

Make several to have on hand for fun letters to friends or family :) Use newspaper, maps, scrap book paper, wrapping paper, etc to make tons of cute envelopes.

Enjoy.

xoxo

Ginger

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