In this video i will show you how to fold an envelope easily.
How to fold an envelope easy.
Envelopes don t have to be boring.
Fold one side over make it overlap the center fold the second side over overlapping the center as well.
Fold your bottom right corner up until the whole bottom side of the paper is flush with the left side.
When you re satisfied with how it looks make a sharp hard crease to create the edges of your envelope.
You could use christmas paper to make a christmas patterned one for a christmas card for instance.
If you re feeling unsure before you do a hard crease in the paper gently bend the paper to see where the points will meet.
Fold the left side in the same way and unfold.
Fold in the left right and bottom corners of the diamond.
Flip and do the same to the other side.
Re fold the lower right section.
Fold the paper up and along the crease.
You can fold and cut it in half before beginning if you want a smaller envelope step 2 fold the paper over evenly.
Got a note you want to send.
If you want a colored envelope make sure the colored side is facing down step 2 fold the paper in half from corner to corner across the square step 3 take the top corner of the first layer and fold it down to the bottom edge.
Step 1 take a square piece of paper with the corner facing you.
Fold the bottom corner up to the crease that is indicated.
Instructions to make an origami envelope.
Use tape to securely close the two open edges of the rectangle leaving the top open.
Fold the right edge of the bottom section inwards aligning with the crease you just made and unfold.
Take one corner and bring to meet the center of the paper.
Step 1 get a paper that s about twice as large as your desired envelope size.
You should get a rectangle half the size of your original piece step 3 tape together the open left and right sides.
When you make your own envelope you can make it in whatever color or pattern you want.
If in doubt a standard size of 8 5 by 11 inches will do fine.
The top is where you will insert.
A party coming up.
This easy tutorial means you can now create your own custom origami envelopes using your favourite paper.
I m always looking to add a little diy touch to special cards or invitations and these pretty envelopes are just the thing.
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