How to Fold an Envelope with Double Sided Paper

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21 May, 2022

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Learn how to fold cute paper envelopes and matching cards using double sided paper. These cute cards can be sent through the mail and brighten the day of the recipient!

How to fold an envelope with double-sided paper!

Learn how to fold beautiful paper envelopes and matching cards with double-sided paper. These gorgeous cards can be mailed and brighten a buyer's day! You can make these A2 envelopes from items you already have, such as magazine pages or boxes of grain.

A2 is the standard size for a sheet folded in half (or quarter sheet). Knowing how to fold an A2 envelope is a great skill for any last minute gift, greeting card, banquet invitation, or fun letter.

There are a lot of stamped letters in Echo Park . They are double sided and perfect for making cards and envelopes. This set from the Little Lumberjack collection is absolutely glamorous.

Double sided Lumberjack paper from Echo Park for folding envelopes.

Materials needed for the folding bag:

double sided card

MONO + Permanent Glue

Scoring Tool (I use my Cricut tool)

MONO graphic pen

Sovereign (again Cricut)

A pair of scissors

supplies needed for folding your own envelopes and making your own cards.

Step 1 – Cut the Paper into 8 Inch Squares

Start by cutting the paper into 8-inch squares. Then mark a half point (4″) on each of the four sides.

Step 2 – Mark the Lines

Then use a ruler to line up the 2 symbols on the diagonal. Then use the aim tool to mark the cards. Repeat this process on the other side.

Then fold the sheet over the marked line.

Step 3: Mark the Other 2 Edges

Now mark the folded edge of the paper about half an inch from the corner.

Repeat for the other side and mark from point to point.

Use a ruler and score stylus to make your own envelopes with patterned paper.

Repeat for the opposite side of the envelope. Then fold the lid up and down along the counting line.

The envelope is practically complete! This technique works for all envelope sizes, but this is my favorite size. Very useful for preparing my own envelopes!

Now use Tombow Plus MONO Permanent Adhesive and apply a small amount of glue to the bottom edges of the two side covers.

Then fold the bottom cover up and press the adhesive firmly.

Make matching cards now! Cut 4.25 X 5.5 inch Echo Park paper and use MONO + permanent glue to attach the card to the folded card stock.

make matching cards and envelopes with double sided paper.

Write it on the card and put it in the envelope. Seal the envelope with one of the Little Lumberjack stickers.

This would make a great party invitation (if we were to go to a party again)...and it would be a great way to start a Christmas card!

These beautiful individual envelopes are perfect for party invitations, birthday cards, or just that. Use the white poster sticker on the front of the envelope to add an address. Complete with fun scripts for the perfect happy message!