In yesterday’s post, I shared this Googly Ghouls Halloween card as a part of the Pals 2012 Holiday Catalog Blog Hop:
I mounted the ghouls on a long, slender card that would easily fit in a standard business envelope – the Basic Black base measures 9″x7-1/2″ and is scored at 3-3/4″ to make a 9″x3-3/4″ card front. Rather than stick this beautiful card in a plain, legal envelope, I decided to make a coordinated, stylish envelope for its delivery. Today, I want to share the step-by-step instructions for making this envelope:
- I cut a piece of Pumpkin Pie Designer Series Paper Stack paper to 9-1/4″x11-3/4″. I chose this DSP with stripes as the exterior of the envelope. I wanted the lines to extend the length of the envelope, so I ensured the lines were horizontal on the 11-3/4″ side.
- I placed the paper on the Simply Scored Scoring Tool with the shortest end of the paper lined up against the top ruler.
- With the markers at 2-3/8″ and 6-1/2″, I scored the horizontal lines of the envelope. Look at me scoring!
- I then turned the paper on its side and scored it 1-1/2″ and 11″.
- I trimmed the corners off the scored piece of paper, careful to snip on the inside of the scoreline so that everything would fold over cleanly:
- With the 3/16″ Corner punch, I rounded all the corners:
- I folded the envelope, using my bone folder to make sure that the envelope completely closes:
- I added adhesive to the shorter side panel and then glued down the longer side.
- And then added adhesive to the bottom panel (the shortest of the remaining panels) and glued it down.
- I then sat back and smiled because I had a pretty awesome envelope that opens from the top and that makes for an amazing delivery system for my dancing, little ghouls.
Paper: Bold Designer Series Paper Pack (Pumpkin Pie) Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Simply Scored Stylus, Bone Folder, 3/16″ Corner punch
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Brian
Oh my word you have no idea how funny you are! Your dry humor cracks me up! “look at me scoring!” I love it! Say, if everyone who posted yesterday chipped in and gave you $10. I think your next tutorial could be via Video and we’ll all be laughing! (with you not at you.. 🙂 ) A pleasure to see a new card size & matching DSP envelope my friend! Keep up the good work!
Patti – would you please lead the “everyone who posted yesterday, please send Brian $10” campaign? I will even set up a PayPal account. 🙂 It makes me so happy to know that my little funnies are seen and appreciated. Video will happen. I promise.
Echoing Patti’s reply…love your humor and would love to see all this, comments included, in a video!! ;D I totally love your card, it’s size, and of course, this beautiful envelope!
Hugz2u!
Thanks, Sharon! It’s all about having fun, right? 🙂 We’ll stamp together one day soon, and you’ll see just how serious I really am.
What a fun project. The envelope just makes a perfect ending, …well – it would really be the beginning for the recipient, wouldn’t it? Point is – no matter how you look at it – it’s just plain adorable! Personnaly – I like picture tutorials best because they are printable (most of the time) and I keep them in my techique binder. This one is definitely a keeper for me! Thanks Brian!
Ha! Barb, the envelope IS the first thing. Ha! If I ever move to videos, then I will definitely keep some photo instructions just for you. 🙂
Patti … sign me up! I would love to ‘hear’ Brian’s humor. He makes me smile every day! I love his blog, his creations and his unique style!
Y’all don’t want to see me cry. It’s an ugly mess. 🙂 Thanks for all the shout-outs for my little blog. I really appreciate it!
Such a great idea to make the envelope to match your card! You make all of it sound like so much fun. What an excellent way to present your cards, beyond the stock white envelope. You never cease to amaze me, and I enjoy that sense of humor too! Please keep entertaining us with your cleaver ideas.
Thank you! It IS fun, so I am glad that shows!
Thank you, Brian…I need to do more of this…it really makes our cards a full package!
I agree, Carol. I’ve only done a couple of envelopes, but I will definitely be doing more. Thanks!
Thanks for the great envelope tutorial! Love the card, too!
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback and compliments.
Love the card and the envelope! I would also love to see you do a video and see you in action. Keep up the great work.
OK, video to come. I have to figure out the logistics of it all, but I will get on it this weekend. 🙂 Thanks for the encouragement.
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Brian- just love your envelope tutorial . All you need is to make your own mint glue” iI think its called Licky sticky Glue for the flap! lol thank you for the great card & envelope idea
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