I needed an envelope here for one thing (I wanted to convey the congratulations sealed), and since the postcard was a non-standard size, I had to quickly make an envelope with my own hands (fortunately, there is enough paper at home). And then everything is as usual - I showed it to my girlfriends, and now I’m already making envelopes for invitations for one, and the other asks for a template for an envelope for money to present a large sum to my husband’s parents for a golden wedding.
I decided, without further ado, to just write a small instruction on how to make envelopes. Yes, it seems to me that this is obvious, and each person can guess how to fold the sheet and glue it to make an envelope, but as practice shows, it is easier for many people to work according to the instructions, especially when it comes to needlework.
For what? My husband asked me this question when he saw me digging into my scrapbooks. He seems to understand the purpose of the postcards, but the envelopes turned out to be something transcendent for us. So what are envelopes for?
- as a packaging for a letter (yes, someone writes paper letters and sends postcards);
- for packing postcards - printing an envelope is much more exciting than just opening a greeting card;
- handmade envelopes for money will help out when you want to give someone a certain amount of money;
- for romantic notes and secrets.
different ways
There are many ways to pack a postcard, money or a letter so that outsiders cannot look into them, and, perhaps, talking about all the ways is a bad idea, the post will turn out to be too large and a rare bird will fly to its end. Therefore, we will do the following - I will tell you about the main ways to make an envelope for money with your own hands, and at the same time I will show the work that inspires me. Using basic techniques and templates, you can make an envelope for any occasion with your own hands.By the way, about templates: I advise you to save the templates you like, so you can be sure that you always have them at hand. I started a regular folder on the desktop, where I add the pictures I like in word files. However, I will talk about the use of word later.
Easy option
Sometimes you have to make an ordinary postal envelope for a letter or a postcard yourself - either you don’t have it in the nearest store, or the format is not suitable. I usually use a sample for this - I take an existing envelope (for example, from a postcard), measure it with a ruler and make the same paper envelope. But you can go the other way and learn how to make an envelope out of A4 paper.
And in order for you to get an ordinary rectangular envelope, you need to mark a pattern on it, as in the diagram.
The two large parts are the walls of the envelope, it also has a long turn-down flap, and the sides that need to be glued. It is best to glue inward, so that there are no seams on the outside. Make a markup on your piece of paper, cut out the blank with sharp scissors, and then glue the sides.
And you can do this simple and cute option:
And from 4 circles you can get such an envelope:
The video shows how to assemble it:
How to decorate such an envelope from A4 sheet:
- Use watercolor paper on which you can make painterly splashes and streaks.
- Make beautiful stickers - you can use ready-made ones, or you can download any picture from the network and print it.
- Can be tied up.
Manufacturing method without glue
Gluing the envelope is easy, but just folding it out of paper is a little more difficult. Of course, such an envelope is unlikely to be accepted by the post office, but for an accompanying gift card it will fit perfectly - the congratulation will look cute and touching.How to make an envelope without glue: you need to look through the origami templates and choose the one that you like; make a pattern; cut the workpiece; fold and iron well. Or you can fold the paper as in the video below: no scissors and glue are needed, only an A4 sheet.
At first glance, everything is easy, right? The second one is also easy, but I still advise you to try to make your favorite beautiful envelopes with your own hands, first from plain paper, and only then from scrapbooking paper. Of course, you can immediately practice on scrap paper, but it’s not a fact that the envelope will turn out neat the first time, and it will be much more difficult to fix the folds made on thick scrap paper.
How to decorate an envelope folded from paper without glue:
- make a few holes with a hole punch and tie a beautiful ribbon on the envelope;
- use a figured hole punch to decorate the edges and corners of the envelope;
- make an applique from contrasting paper or a special cutting.
Origami
To be honest, origami is a dark forest for me, but I made several of these envelopes (although, of course, I prefer a scrapbooking envelope for money). So, what is required in order to make an origami envelope for money?- Square sheet of paper.
- Ruler for straight folds.
- Needle for rolling (if you fold origami from thick paper).
By the way, you can make an origami paper envelope without glue, which is also sometimes very convenient, but such envelopes are not suitable for mail. However, they are very, very beautiful, and it seems to me that if you use such an envelope for money for a birthday, the birthday person will feel all your care and attention.
Complex options
I’ll tell you a little about how to make scrap envelopes not from a lesson, but simply using master classes for inspiration.Scrapbooking is good because it allows you to make envelopes, postcards, albums and other amenities literally from nothing. Yes, now you can buy a variety of scrapbooking kits, but if you think about it, this technique came to us from the past, when women simply decorated their personal diaries and albums with lace, clippings, and stamping. All these techniques can be used now.
If you are into scrapbooking (or, like me, just periodically buy materials, unable to pass by), then you have certain stocks - lay them out on the table and try to combine one with the other. For example, select a couple of sheets of paper, pick up cuttings, decorative tape, ribbons for them.
If you don’t have all this stuff, don’t worry, and you don’t have to run to the store. Because you certainly have something. And from this something you can most likely make a gift envelope. What might be useful:
- scraps of cardboard, beautiful colored paper;
- felt and decorative fabrics;
- unnecessary postcards and photographs;
- printouts with any patterns;
- paper of different quality and purpose (even pieces of wallpaper will do);
- ribbons, bows, laces;
- buttons (by the way, a very fashionable trend in scrapbooking);
- miniature figurines;
- trimming lace and thin fabrics;
- nail polishes, decorative glitters and even unnecessary shadows (they are used to make pseudo-craquelure).
I will give a step-by-step video lesson that I liked - I have nothing to add here, except that a do-it-yourself wedding envelope or an envelope for a gift card will be very, very beautiful.
Common templates and some more tutorials and examples
I think now you more or less understand how to make an envelope out of paper with your own hands, and the rest of my examples of how to make an envelope for money are just inspirational speeches and various life hacks on this subject, because you have caught the main point.If an envelope for money for a wedding with your own hands turned out to be not too neat, wrap it with lace - it will hide the flaws, and at the same time give the product a finished and festive look. A small envelope can be wrapped entirely, while a large envelope can be gracefully draped. By the way, a wedding card is usually large - in order to fit a toast there. If you just want to attach a card to a gift, or some amount of money, then it is better to use a small congratulatory envelope.
If you make an envelope out of paper without glue, then support this idea in the design - for example, fold a few origami figures with your own hands, and decorate an envelope for happy birthday money with them - for example, you can fold a flower, a heart or a crane that personifies a wish for happiness .
Don't want to sign the envelope by hand? See how to make an envelope out of paper for money using word templates. You can download the envelope for money template just below. Choose your favorite templates.
There is another way - first, print wishes or an address on the printer, and then watch a master class on how to make an envelope from a sheet of the desired format.
How to make a chic origami envelope out of paper? Take three or four sheets of paper for practice, and try to make your own beautiful envelope from this master class.
In general, feel free to use a Word to print diagrams - it's much easier than cutting out. Also, the Word will help to make a beautiful inscription for congratulations (and we all do not write too smoothly). If you use self-adhesive paper to print the word file, you don’t even have to decorate a regular paper envelope with anything - you can download the simplest template and decorate it with stickers.
If you need a lot of envelopes for a holiday (for example, for wedding invitations), then it is better to use folded envelopes - this category of products looks very presentable, they are made quickly, and if you do not use glue, then the likelihood of spoiling something is much less.
Do not forget that any master class needs to be watched and completed in stages - first view it completely, and then repeat what the master does - first print, then fold, then glue. So you can get the same result as shown in the photo.
Greetings! When you want to congratulate your loved ones with a craft, a postcard or a cash equivalent, you want to pack it all beautifully.
Therefore, there are a lot of beautiful paper envelopes. They are very easy to make with your own hands, especially since I have selected options for you for every taste: from simple to original.
But these pockets can be used not only as an attachment to a gift, but also carry everyday functions, for example, become a protection for a disk or decorate a corner in a girl's album.
It has been popular for many years to give money for any significant event, but simply handing it over is not very polite, so they need to be presented as a gift. And the envelope will help us with this.
It can be rectangular for the size of banknotes, or you can create an original one, for example, a square shape.
I liked the idea where a paper heart is taken as the basis for the whole craft. Then, using a ruler, folds are made in the middle of the hemispheres. Along these lines, the heart is folded and fixed with glue for reliability.
I also give a master class on how to quickly arrange a cash gift for a birthday, by the way, all ideas are also suitable for weddings, because this is also the birthday of a unit of society - a family.
I liked the laconic and elegant design, how you can give money to a man or boss.
I also found an unusual option that combines the functionality of a postcard.
To quickly make a design for a gift, use the most popular template.
According to it, we make such envelopes that can be unusually designed if you paste an insert with a message inside.
Here is how it is done step by step.
It is better to take paper double-sided and not very dense so that creases do not appear on the folds.
If you need to make packaging according to the size of the banknote, then I suggest using the template below. The currency is different for everyone, it may not necessarily be rubles, so I deliberately do not give the dimensions. In order not to be mistaken, measure your banknote. 
There are many different backgrounds for creativity in needlework stores, including paper lace from which you can create such tenderness.
For a gift to a schoolboy or student, take a pencil as a basis.
The triangular part tightly fixes the money so that it does not fall out.
1. On an A4 sheet, make a drawing and cut out all the details.
2. Take this scheme as a basis. The tip can be immediately cut out of colored paper.
3. This is what the workpiece looks like, ready for completion.
4. Stick the tip on the inside and the craft is ready. The front part can be decorated with voluminous details.
Also, in order to support young happy parents who have recently experienced the joy of motherhood and fatherhood, I propose to make a symbolic package. After all, a child's birthday is one of the most important events in the life of every family.
Manufacturing process:
1. We will need this template with dimensions of 200 mm by 245 mm.
2. For decoration, take openwork napkins, lace or satin ribbons.
3. The wish liner layout measures 90mm by 155mm.
4. The envelope must be bandaged, as is usually done in the maternity hospital. If a boy is born, then most often a blue ribbon is used, and if a girl is born, a pink one. But I do not consider it necessary to choose these particular colors.
Many more templates for I will give below in the corresponding section. You can also use your own sizes.
Original ideas in scrapbooking technique
Scrapbooking allows you to create very delicate and cute products using different volumes, textures and backgrounds. Here it is popular to mix materials, such as paper, fabric and wood. It turns out very cozy crafts. And they are never ashamed to give.
Everything is closed with a tape that fits it on both sides.
It is most convenient to make bends with a ruler. Then all lines will be smooth.
This option is assembled from three parts. Side pockets are glued to the base.
But first they need to be cut. The sides of a triangle are half the length of the base.
We make folds on both parts.
An original idea for packaging, when each bill can be hidden in a separate house. And from these pockets to create a whole book. Look what a wonderful book.
You can buy envelopes, or you can roll them yourself, see below for template options. Using double-sided tape, connect all the blanks.
The front and back sides need to be decorated. To do this, take a thick sheet and wrap it with the selected background.
For gluing the cover, it is better to take PVA glue.
Another envelope for money in this technique, but on a different template. It has an oblong shape.
This is how you decorate the front of the craft. See how many different textures are here.
All lines must be carefully bent, if there is no professional tool, use a ruler.
They don’t always give only money, perhaps you want to thank the person for the service and make him happy by putting a chocolate bar inside, but you need it to fit exactly.
Let's take a closer look.
Take this diagram. It is better to fit it to the size of the chocolate bar, because they are also square in shape.
The dotted line indicates the fold lines, and the places that need to be cut out are highlighted in blue.
The edges can be beautifully decorated with special stamps or scissors with a curly edge.
Drive along all the folds with your fingernail so that the workpiece takes the desired shape.
We fold and decorate our box.
I liked this design because sometimes you want to please someone by giving them a sweet treat. And this idea allows you to beautifully present such an ordinary present. And, most importantly, it is suitable for people of any age and profession.
Do-it-yourself simple paper envelopes for a disc
Disks are becoming obsolete, but still they are still used not only for recording movies, but also as information storage. For example, photographers and videographers can still present them to you with a recording of a wedding or other holiday. Of course, it is customary to keep such solemn attributes in a beautiful design.
For example, use tab holders on both sides of an envelope. It opens like a postcard.
Or glue a decorative pocket made of dense fabric and decorate this shell using the scrapbooking technique.
At our house, dad removed all the disks from the boxes into home-made envelopes, so they take up less storage space. If you also want to save space or just couldn’t find the box, then this diagram will help you easily make a pocket out of A4 sheet.
There is another option to pack the disc without the use of scissors and glue.
I also suggest this template as an idea, because it has a convenient option to close the disk.
The blue lines mark the lines that need to be bent. The width corresponds to the diameter of the disk, so we take it 12.4 cm.
Cardboard idea with two pockets (compartments)
How do you like the idea of an envelope with two compartments? Its functionality immediately increases. By the way, if you increase the width of the part, then this craft can also be used to store disks, only two of them can already fit.
Manufacturing process:
1. We make a part according to the template and bend its lower ends.
2. But in advance you need to draw fold lines from the inside of the workpiece with the blunt side of the knife, this is how it will look.
3. We make beautiful roundings at the edges. You can pre-cut parts from a different color and stick on top of the pockets.
4. Cut along the contour and glue the edges with the base so that the branches do not turn back.
To give originality, these same edges can be sewn on a sewing machine or decorated by hand with an overcast stitch.
How to make an envelope from an A4 sheet so that it closes?
The most optimal dimensions are obtained from an A4 landscape sheet. They can not only give cash gifts, but also send letters. The post office now accepts envelopes of different colors and sizes. The main thing is to indicate the correct address and stick the desired brand.
To make the craft more beautiful, do not take an ordinary white sheet, now there is paper of various shades of the same format.
You can roll this option with a wavy edge. All sizes are indicated, I think it will take you no more than five minutes. 
I also offer an option from a sheet of the same format, but I would like to pay your attention not so much to the form as to the interesting idea of \u200b\u200bclosing the envelope. With the help of buttons and eyelets, it turned out not only very functional, but also elegant. After all, the buttons also acted as a decor.
Another similar option with buttons.
The easiest way to close is to use a tongue that fits into the slot.
Even the simplest variants of already boring forms can be made thematic or design.
Up to eight small pockets can fit on a sheet. In each, you can put a wish or a small photo and give it to your mother, beloved or girlfriend.
You can close the craft with the side parts, as in this option.
It is made of four circles of the same diameter.
that fold down the middle.
And overlapping each other form such a blank. The lower part of the parts must be glued. Since you have already folded each circle, the blanks themselves form a square base. Now it remains only to bend them, hooking the edge of the previous part to the next.
A similar square pack idea, but with a rope bow.
Here, the base that we collected in the previous version is immediately cut out. And only semicircles are bent.
See how it can be rolled up step by step.
And now you need to thread a rope or floss thread into a needle with a wide eye and make holes in two places, stretch it.
I also invite you to watch a short video that shows a master class on how to fold a letter wrapper from an album sheet.
A letter in such a homemade design will also be accepted by any post office.
An idea with children using origami technique (step by step instructions)
In general, almost any envelope is made in this technique. Except for the fact that some of the templates have extra lugs and tabs to better fix the package. Therefore, often for their design you need to use scissors.
But, if you only have a regular standard sheet, then let's start learning the basics of origami. Indeed, in this technique it is much more difficult to do than a regular envelope.
So, the first scheme allows you to create a very non-standard craft with truncated ends.
The same scheme, but greatly simplified, was used to create this pocket.
A standard envelope is also made without the use of scissors, you only need your accuracy and evenness of the lines.
And, when you become masters in this technique, then try to make such a package that transforms into a box.
Another detailed instruction on how to quickly assemble the package, having a completely ordinary square sheet.
You will need a square piece of pretty paper. You need to find a fold line on it, do this by folding the sheet diagonally.
And bend one end of the resulting triangle towards you, onto the front part. Then you need to tuck the side, and hide the end of its end inside.
Craftsmen do not stop at well-known schemes, but try to create new amazing forms.
Or I saw that the designers have developed such a version of the envelope, which is immediately an insert with information.
I offer step-by-step instructions, described in the video, for creating crafts with a heart-shaped edge. You will definitely not find such packaging in any of the other invited guests. You will be the only owner of such a copy.
This option does not require additional design. With its original edge, it already stands out and attracts the eye.
Common templates and schemes
Well, it's time to bring you the most popular and simple templates. You can take any as a basis and know for sure that you will always get an envelope.
There are schemes with and without inserts, rectangular and square, with round corners and regular ones, etc.
A template with dimensions so that you do not have to guess and run around with a ruler for banknotes.
Scheme with a beautiful wavy top.
A complex idea with allowances for gluing.
Another simple option for wrapping a cash gift.
Taking the dimensions indicated above, you can create such a shape. 
Or limit yourself to 16 centimeters and just wrap a gift at the bottom.
The following scheme will definitely appeal to girls.
Here, straight lines show where to make the folds.
A bar of chocolate will fit in this package.
And another option for a rectangular package.
Thank you for your attention. Use any of the options described above to show that you spent your time preparing for the holiday and wanted to make the newlyweds happy for the birthday or anniversary. After all, home-made beautiful things have no analogues and are highly valued.
Often we need to make an envelope. It can be an envelope for money, a congratulatory envelope in which we will put a congratulatory card, an envelope for seeds and other types of envelopes. An envelope is easy enough to make out of paper. All you need to do is cut out a blank from an A4 sheet according to the pattern and glue it. In the review on our website you will find a large number of templates for all occasions, including envelopes without drawings and decorations, which will serve as the basis for your creativity.
Envelopes on boobooka. on this site, in addition to wedding envelopes, envelopes for DR, you will learn how to make romantic scrapbooking envelopes for money.
The most diverse templates in the vk group- a huge collection of a wide variety of envelopes that is constantly updated with new copies. You can find an envelope for every taste and for any subject.
The most unusual envelope and minipack templates can be found in the DIY blog post. Despite the fact that there is a relatively small collection, there are original copies.
Blank Mailing Envelope Templates - Standard envelope templates without extra graphic elements for free download. White "blank" envelopes do not limit the flight of your imagination.
You can download from the famous site rylik.ru. Here you are waiting for the source files for Photoshop in good quality.
6 envelopes for all occasions. This is a children's envelope, and an envelope for a wedding, for a birthday and an anniversary, as well as a universal envelope for money.
40+ envelopes of various shapes, including heart-shaped, with torn edges, and with rounded flaps, you will find on this English site. Templates are presented here, mostly without drawings and patterns in Word and PDF formats.
Envelope box - here you will find an envelope template in which you can put something more substantial and voluminous than money or letters. These can be seeds, buttons, paper clips, coins and other small items.
We often decide to give money instead of a gift. But it is not customary to give money without an envelope. You can buy an envelope for money, or you can download, print, cut and glue. The second option is preferable, since you can both sign and select an image.
- any of the envelopes will fit both Russian rubles and dollars;
- the size of the glued envelope is 160 x 70 mm;
Women's envelope for money "Happy Birthday!"
A photo with red roses was used as the background of the envelope. The inscription "Happy birthday!" written in capital letters. To print the template, you need A4 paper.
Men's envelope for money "Happy Birthday!"
This envelope template for men features a nautical background that features a map and compass. The inscription "Happy Birthday!" is also present.
Children's money envelope
For kids, the envelope should be colorful and fun. This is exactly the template. It depicts a blue sky, the sun, ducks and flowers. You can download and print this template for free.
wedding money envelope
Money is often given for a wedding or wedding anniversary. And without a beautiful envelope for this purpose simply can not do. This template will look great printed even on plain paper.
Universal money bag
Most often, we are used to giving money on birthdays, especially if it is not just a birthday, but a round date, an anniversary. After all, it is rather difficult to guess the tastes of a person if, for example, this is some distant relative or a little-known work colleague. It’s another matter if the birthday boy is very familiar to you, here you can somehow find out through your acquaintances that the person just wants to get on his birthday, so that it would be preferable for him, and that’s quite difficult, since you can not understand something and they miss, and here it will somehow feel uncomfortable for both you and the person you are congratulating. But to give money is the most optimal of all gifts today. But to hand it over, you definitely need an envelope, since just handing over money is both uninteresting and rather banal. In addition, some memory of you should still remain, so a congratulatory envelope is simply necessary. And here, as they say, there is a huge choice, both in the factory version, and in our own production of the envelope thanks to technology. Handmade envelopes and postcards differ from simple ones in that they are made with love and soul, as well as in an original and exclusive design, since repetition is almost impossible even due to the fact that the hand of each master is individual and 100% copy the work unreal.
Right now, together with you, we will learn how to make such a money envelope with a bunny and take for work:
Blue album sheet of cardboard under the skin;
Scrapbook paper in blue with daisies;
Pictures with a bunny and a bouquet;
Carved mother-of-pearl butterfly in dark blue;
Stamp "Happy Birthday";
A piece of mother-of-pearl blue cardboard;
White large paper hydrangea;
Brilliant blue hollow cabochon and flower cabochon;
Blue rose in latex tulle;
Stamens with glitter;
Green paper petal on a stem;
Ribbon with polka dots light blue from satin 5 mm wide;
Blue grosgrain ribbon with polka dots 10 mm wide;
Curb puncher;
Satin white ribbon with lurex;
Half beads;
Scissors;
Glue gun;
PVA glue;
Ruler;
Double-sided tape;
Pencil;
Lighter.
We put the blue cardboard vertically, measure three bases 8 cm, 9 cm and 9.5 cm in height on it. We measure 17.5 cm in width, cut off the excess. We separate each part along the bend and fold the workpiece.
With a hole punch, we make the bottom and top flower along the border. We measure 15-16 cm from a satin ribbon with polka dots, cut it off and burn it, stick it with adhesive tape on the back and front parts.
We cut out the following scrap rectangles from scrap paper: 7.5 * 17 cm, 8 * 17.5 cm and 8.3 * 17 cm.
We pass the hole punch along the side of the larger rectangle, and also make a blue openwork strip. On a white sheet we make two stampings "Happy Birthday".
We glue inscriptions and pictures on both rectangles. On the front blank we glue a mother-of-pearl openwork strip and a rep ribbon. Each scrap rectangle is glued to the base. We sew each on the edges with a machine.
