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Among paper crafters, making cards is very popular, but how often do we make our own envelopes to go with them?  Not only is making envelopes easy to do, but it's inexpensive as well, requiring only a few basic supplies.  Here are some resources to get you started making your own envelopes!

General Information 

General information and how-to details about envelopes and envelope-making.
USPS: Mail Shapes & Dimensions
Size guidelines for mailing envelopes via USPS.
Wikipedia: Envelope
A history of the envelope, postal requirements, and other details.
Wikipedia: Envelope size
Quick information about common envelope sizes and their dimensions.
Envelope Size Chart
Drawings and dimensions of common envelope types and their sizes.
Envelope Styles & Sizes
A well-written and informative guide to envelope construction and details.
Envelope Template Kit Video (Paper Source)
Purchase the basic supplies from Paper Source, including their own envelope template kit, and watch a video to see how to use the kit.
Envelope Liner Kit Video (Paper Source)
Purchase the basic supplies from Paper Source, including their own envelope liner template kit, and watch a video to see how to use the kit.
Lined Envelope (DIY Network - DIY Crafts)
Detailed instructions and photos on lining envelopes.
Lining Envelopes (Martha Stewart)
How to line your envelopes using decorative scrap paper.
Envelope & Letter Folding
An extensive resource providing a variety of envelope styles and other mailpiece information.
Making Envelope Glue
Use simple household items to make your own envelope glue for the flap seal.
Paperfusing (Draggin' Ink)
Tips on how to make thin papers sturdy enough for mailing as envelopes.

Envelope Templates 

Print these on cardstock to make your own envelopes again and again.
Stampington & Company - Tempting Templates
Templates of booklets, boxes, and other paper projects.
Envelope Template
A sketched image of two envelope templates.
Paperworks Printable Project Sheets
Neat project ideas and printable templates (PDF format).
Mirkwood Designs - Templates
More than 50 templates for envelopes, cards, and other items.
Red Castle - Envelope Printing Software (Freeware)
Adjust the size envelope you want and print a page of them!
Amish Letter Fold Envelope Template ($)
Instructions provided free, must buy template
Small Envelope Template
A simple rectangular envelope template.
Envelope Pattern for Ivy's Print Cards
A basic rectangular template with instructions included.
Templates for Windows Draw
Envelopes, cards, and more. Windows Draw required.

Printables 

Just print, cut, fold, and glue. No template needed!
Canon Greetings - Envelopes
A lovely variety of printable envelopes (with matching stationery) to choose from.
Sanwa Supply Paper Museum
This Japanese paper company offers lots of printable goodies, including envelopes, cards, and other paper crafts.
Seed Envelopes
Floral and other designs of seed templates, usable as small envelopes.

Project Ideas, Instructions 

Creative project ideas involving envelopes.
Accordion Books (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Lovely accordion style books, including one made entirely from envelopes
Envelope Accordion Project (Paper Souce)
Clear, illustrated instructions on making a neat organizer/album with envelopes.
Envelope Album Project (DIY Network - Scrapbooking)
Make a photo/postcard album out of envelopes. Includes templates.
Envelope Book/Card (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Create a lovely book with envelopes as pages.
Envelope Gift Bag (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Create a colorful gift bag using any size envelope.
Envelope Guestbook (Martha Stewart)
Attach envelopes to a guestbook page for guests to leave notes inside.
Envelope Scrapbook (DIY Network - Scrapbooking)
Make a quick and easy scrapbook using envelopes.
Envelope Sachets (Martha Stewart)
Inexpensive and easy-to-make sachets.
Freezer Paper Notecards (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Create envelopes from tissue paper and freezer paper.
Keepsake Envelope Folders (Martha Stewart)
An easy-to-make accordion folder that uses envelopes and can store little keepsakes.
Love Letter Box (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Create a "lovely" box out of envelopes, foam board, and other materials.
Paper Heart Wrappings (Martha Stewart)
Valentine-inspired greetings that fold up into tiny envelopes.
Pin-punch Envelope Sachets
Punch pretty designs into envelopes using a pin, then fill with scented items to make sachets.
Shoebox: Envelope Linings (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Reuse the linings from envelopes to make beautiful patterned cards.
Vintage Envelopes (DIY Network - DIY Crafts)
These vintage-look envelopes make a great display.

Shopping 

Envelope templates and related products for sale.
Coluzzle Envelope/Card/Tag Template
The original envelope and card template, and one of my favorites!
Coluzzle Square Envelope Template
Varying sizes of square envelopes and a square card all in one template.
Coluzzle Mini Envelope Template
A template of various small envelopes and matching cards.
Paper Source Envelope Template Kit
Make your own Paper Source-style envelope templates at home.
Paper Source Envelope Liner Template Kit
Create decorative liners for your Paper Source-style envelopes.
Dick Blick - Deja-Views Envelope Pattern Templates
Sturdy blue plastic templates with lettering guides and a card pattern.
Anna Griffin Template Set
These templates are somewhat thin, but provide some nice variety for making your own envelopes, cards, and liners.
Hanko Designs - Square-velopes Templates
A set of varying sizes of square envelope templates, on its own or with lovely Japanese papers.
Green Sneakers
This company offers various envelope templates, envelope glue, and other crafty products.
Draggin' Ink
Geared towards rubber stampers/paper crafters, this site offers various templates as well as project ideas and other resources.
USPS Envelope Sizing Guide
If not available at your local post office, you can purchase a plastic template to make sure you can mail your envelopes via the USPS.
Fiskars ShapeCutter
Cutting tool system that includes several envelope templates with scoring guides.
Hot Off the Press - Envelope Templates
This template comes with a larger envelope shape and a mini one inside, with scoring lines for both.
Hot Off the Press - Mini Envelopes #1 Template
Lots of miniature envelope shapes in one template.
Hot Off the Press - Mini Envelopes #2 Template
Even more miniature envelopes, including some open-ended ones.
Hot Off the Press - Mini Envelopes #3 Template
Yet another template of several miniature envelopes.
WildCards Templates
Funky, angled cards and envelopes.

Envelope Books on Amazon 

Creative Correspondence

Amazon Price: (as of 05/21/2008)

The Handcrafted Letter

Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 05/21/2008)

Mail It (Agile Rabbit Editions S.)

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/21/2008)

Other Envelope Books 

Hot Off the Press - Vellum Envelopes & Pockets
A book of over 50 projects you simply cut out and glue, plus embellishments.
Hot Off the Press - Vellum Envelopes #2 Cut-Outs
A second book featuring envelope projects you simply cut and glue.

Envelope Templates on eBay 

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totalhealth

customized gifts are better and appreciated more, thanks for a good resource.

Posted May 19, 2008

CleanFace

Nice lens! 5 stars given! :)

Posted May 17, 2008

beachbum_gabby

thanks for the resources. Very helpful for my customized cards too! :)

Posted May 13, 2008

thomasz

Nice lens. Great info.

Posted February 12, 2008

bebeymama

Amazing resource, sincere interest in sharing your passions with others. Bravo! Incredible! Gracias! You Rock!

Posted December 30, 2007

 
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