Hello everyone!
Today I’ll be showing you all some examples of envelope art I’ve done recently that don’t require too much artistic talent, which is fun for me. 🙂 The main thing I’m using is scrapbook paper.
Here are three different types I’ve made recently using decorative paper.
Type #1: Solid Paper
This is a pretty obvious and simple way to use scrapbook paper, but it still makes any envelope look lovely! I especially like using more artsy paper such as the floral print on the envelope below.
I outlined the flowers and leaves with a pen because I like outlining things, but it’s basically just plain ol’ scrapbook paper. For the address I just cut out a circle shaped piece of paper, glued it on, and wrote my friend’s address on top of it. I outlined that piece of paper too. Easy as pie* and a great surprise to have waiting in your mailbox! 🙂
*Pie is quite hard to make, in my opinion.
Type #2: Cut Out Doodles
For this one you’ll need scrapbook paper with doodles or shapes rather than a small pattern. For the envelope I made this way I cut out several camera doodles from a piece of paper, glued them all over the envelope, and cut off the extra that stuck off the sides.
I also used a ruler to make lines going across the paper around the cameras.
Type #3: Strips and Shapes
The last type is also quite simple. I just cut out two strips of some gold and blue scrapbook paper and used that as a sort of border. You could also use triangles in the corners, circles, or whatever. 🙂
I used my friend’s name sort of as a decoration as well so there wouldn’t be so much blank space.
Type #4: Mix Them Together
Here’s another one I made using a mix of the last two types:
I just cut out a fairly thick strip of paper and cut out a couple flowers and leaves to use on the other side. Again I made the name bigger so there would be less blank space, plus lettering is fun even if it’s just simple bold letters. 🙂
So there you have a few different ways to use decorative paper with your snail mail! You could also use these “techniques” for cards, bookmarks, etc. Have fun!
ever decorated envelopes?
which of the envelopes above is your favorite?
oh my goodness! these envelopes are so pretty!! I should definitely try one of these designs next time I need an envelope! 😀 ❤
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Thanks so much, Lydia! I hope you have fun if you do any envelope decorating!
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Aww…those envelopes are absolutely adorable/beautiful. 😛 I have YOUR envelope all ready to go – it should be arriving soon!
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Thanks Enni! Ooh yay, I can’t wait to get it! Thanks for telling me!
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You’re welcome!
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Ooh! This is so cool, Megan! 😀 I think my favorite envelope is the second one (XD) but I love them all! Your envelopes are always so pretty. 🙂
-Clara ❤
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Thanks Clara! Hehe, that’s good that that one is your favorite. XD Thank you! Yours are too. 🙂
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Great ideas! Maybe I ought to get a pen pal someday 🙂 .
~Gracie
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Thank you! Yeah, that would be neat if you did!
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Nice! I’ll have to try some of that when I send you my next letter!!! Ellie? Are you penpals with an Ellie now?
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Thanks! Ooh, good idea. XD Well I’m sort of pen pals with her. She’s a friend from church and we’ve been sending a few letters back and forth since we moved. 😉
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That’s cool! 🙂
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Yeah!
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These are gorgeous Megan! I’m so sorry I haven’t been commenting on your posts, ive been so soooo busy!!!
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Thank you so much! Oh, that’s alright! I was happy to see your comments. 🙂
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Those look super cool! I have no artistic talent haha.
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Thank you! Well I wouldn’t say I have much either, but even if I keep doing little art things I keep getting better! 🙂
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The enevlopes look amazing and definitly inspire me to use in my bullet journal or sending out packages. Thank you for sharing your talent :D.
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Thank you so much! I’m glad they do. You’re most welcome!
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☺ thank you for taking the time to respond, my business email toonieunihorntreats@gmail.com: blogging friends are the best
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Lovely envelopes. Is it just me or is there also a nice sunset picture in this post?
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Thanks! Hmm, there might be one. Sometimes WordPress will put random pictures in my posts if you look at them from the WordPress reader.
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How odd? It was playing up for me earlier when I was trying to edit posts. I was using a previous post as a template and it wouldn’t save my edits where I was trying to replace photos. Technology eh 🙄
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Huh. That is strange! I hope you get ti to work.
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Seems ok now! Just a blip phew! 😅
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Yay! 🙂
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*it
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Awesome! I love the first example. My eyes always latch onto floral(;
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Thank you! Yes, same here!
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