Original Hand Made envelope

In such an original gift envelope you can, say, give money. Write a letter of recognition to your loved one; he will definitely be delighted with such an envelope. Present in the “Hand Made” style are always original and unique and in no way comparable to those purchased in a store. In order to create an envelope postcard using the technique scrapbooking with your own hands you will need:
1. Thick A4 paper;
2. Scrap paper or any decorative paper, labels;
3. Scissors, pencil, ruler;
4. Double-sided stationery tape;
5. Glue gun;
6. Cotton ribbon, paper flowers.



First you need to fold the A4 sheet into a blank of any size. To do this, you need to bend the sheet crosswise in two places. Then we cut out parts from decorative paper that are sized to match the outer parts of the envelope. Decorative paper and labels can be purchased at many art stores.



To give them a finished look, as well as emphasize handmade work, you can sew the edges of the parts on a sewing machine. It is better to use threads that match the decorative paper, although in some cases contrasting stitching is also appropriate.



Then, using double-sided tape, attach the cotton tape to the center of the envelope. Ribbon made of natural material is perfect for decorating any products in the hand made style. There is no need to glue the tape in the area of ​​the inner pocket, otherwise the envelope will not close!



After the tape is secured, we glue the decorative paper parts onto the workpiece. The work is gradually taking on a finished form.



Now, using narrow strips of tape, you can glue the sides of the inner pocket.



You can start decorating the envelope. To do this, select the desired decorative label. If such labels are not available, you can print out any greeting and cut it out with curly scissors.



Let's start decorating with paper flowers. Such flowers are sold in specialized craft stores. It is necessary to carefully select their shape and size so that the finished composition looks harmonious and matches the color scheme and style of decorative paper. First you need to carefully cut off their wire legs and twist the buds together in pairs.



Using hot glue, glue the flowers along the edge of the label. We attach the largest flower in the center, then, closer to the edge - smaller flowers, and complete the composition with small buds.



You can add finishing touches in the form of rhinestones or beads to the envelope, tie the ribbon into a beautiful bow, and the original envelope using the scrapbooking technique is ready!



A gift in such an envelope will never get lost among others and will emphasize sincerity and a special relationship. Using the technique described above, you can create cards and envelopes for any holidays and events.