Making and Decorating a 5 1/8 x 6 7/8″ Envelope on the 1-2-3 Punch Board
For this video project, I made an envelope for a recent card project, using the 1-2-3 Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers, with Recollections Kraft Cardstock. I also show how I decorated the envelope using Studio Light Grunge Collection Butterfly Stickers, and created a protective mailing layer using Gina K Designs Ivory Cardstock with the Spellbinders Dimpled Embossing Folder. All products used to make this project are listed below.
Making the Envelope
In the video, I explain and demonstrate step-by-step how to make an envelope using the 1-2-3 Punch Board with measurements from an online punch board calculator. This calculator will give you the correct measurements for any envelope size you need, in both metric and imperial systems.
My card measures 5 1/8 x 6 7/8″, so I entered those measurements in the online calculator. This gave me a paper size calculation of 9 3/4″ square, with a score line of 4 1/4″. I used a sheet of Recollections Kraft Cardstock and trimmed it to the correct measurements using my Spellbinders Trimmer. This trimmer has extendable arms to allow you to measure and cut large paper.
How to use the 1-2-3 Punch Board
Our first score line on the punch board is 4 1/4″. Score, punch, and then rotate the paper one turn to the left. The next score line is at 5 1/2″, lining up the created score line in the track on the left. Score and punch, then rotate a turn to the left. The opposite sides’ score lines are at the same measurements, so the third score line is back to 4 1/4″. Score, punch, and turn to the left once more. The fourth score line is at 5 1/2″ again; score, punch, and you’re all done with the scoring. I love to use a Cricut Scoring Tool to score my cardstock as it is gentle on the paper, but still offers a crisp score line.
The 1-2-3 Punch Board comes with a corner rounder at the top of the board. Round your corners if you like. Then fold all the score lines and use a bone folder to burnish the folds. I used 3/8″ double-sided adhesive tape to construct the bottom half of the envelope. I added 1/4″ tape to the top flap and left the release paper on. I will remove this when it’s time to seal the envelope for mailing.
Decorating the Envelope Using Studio Light Grunge Collection Butterfly Stickers
After I finished making the envelope, I added a butterfly PET sticker to the back flap of the envelope, and an additional butterfly on the front. Adding washi or stickers to an envelope is a super-easy way to decorate them.
To help protect the card front while mailing, I cut a piece of Gina K Designs Ivory Cardstock the same size as the card, and then embossed it using the Spellbinders Dimpled Embossing Folder. I will place this panel over the card front before putting it in the envelope to even out the bumps from the embellishments. If you need more information on calculating USPS Postage, check out my video on this topic.
If you are looking for additional ways to decorate your envelopes, check out my Part 1 and Part 2 videos. They offer numerous easy ways to add fun details to your envelopes.
Here is the envelope tutorial video:
Hope you enjoyed this project!! For instructions on how to make other envelope card sizes, check out my Punch Board playlist on YouTube. For more card-making ideas, check out my YouTube playlist and card-making blog posts.
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