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origami paper envelope is a perfect craft that really helps you bring back the art of sending cards.
While these are absolutely stunning as they are, I know that we sometimes like to personalize or decorate things a bit more.
Below are a few ideas and ways to make your envelopes just a bit brighter or more special.
*Add glitter along the edges of the folds
*Use a stamp with a special pattern or initials to stamp the paper before folding
*Glue or stick colorful or patterned stickers onto the envelope.
*Use two or three different colors of paper glued together to create the envelope
*Dip into watercolor to create a fun dyed look
*Address the envelope with brush lettering or calligraphy
*Glue on small feathers or tiny flowers as embellishments
*Attach a strip of ribbon along edges
*Use patterned scrapbook paper,
glitter paper, or even tie-dyed paper instead
1,Start by folding your paper over to create a triangle leaving the lower half of the paper unfolded as shown.
2,Now, you will fold up one corn of the bottom so that it is even with the bottom of the triangular flap.
3,Next, you will fold that section of paper over at the edge of the bottom fold as shown.
4,Now, fold over the other end so that it creates a smaller rectangle envelope shape with a bit of extra overlapping paper.
5,Now, unfold the paper and flip over, leaving one corner folded over as shown.
6,Now, you will fold over the opposite corner.Once folded, you will then start folding that piece back and forth starting at the edge close to you and
folding accordion-style until the small point is left and folded in the center.
7,Now, you will fold this entire piece in half vertically to create the envelope shape as shown.
you will fold over the opposite corner.
8,Tape or glue in place as desired before use.
For those who like the paper folding, check out this easy origami book page wreath. So simple but super fun to make!
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