To convey a message, cash gift, congratulation or invitation, you should use a decorative envelope. In order to decide how to make a small envelope elegant and practical, you must initially choose the appropriate material and scheme for implementation.
Small envelopes: what are they used for
Making a small envelope with your own hands is quite simple, if you decide on the topic. The theme itself depends on the type of celebration or event where such an element can be applied. Miniature paper envelopes are useful for the following purposes:
- Wrapping wedding or birthday invitations.
- Hiding love messages on Valentine's Day.
- You can put confetti into the product, turning into a pleasant surprise for the person you want to cheer or congratulate on some event.
- Decorative envelopes can be used to store special small things, namely the first curl of a child, jewelry and other little things.
- Small bright paper envelopes can become an interesting decor in the form of horizontal and vertical garlands.
- You can put a gift in a small envelope if it is money.
- Textile envelopes or knitwear are used as covers for storing equipment, jewelry, money and other small items.
If you apply imagination, then you can find other options for the use of such a decorative product.
What materials are suitable for making small envelopes
A decorative element can be made of several types of materials, namely paper, textile or knitting. The combined option remains relevant. In this case, you can use almost any type of paper or fabric, but it is worth remembering the features of the material finish.
Working with textiles involves a lot of nuances when it requires the involvement of many techniques. A knitted envelope will be obtained provided that the needlewoman has special skills. In addition, such envelopes are of particular use.
The best option for fast and high-quality manufacturing is a small paper envelope with your own hands. Work with paper does not require special skills or special tools. Moreover, the paper is quite malleable and can have a particularly attractive appearance.
Small heart envelope for loved ones
Before you make a small envelope, you need to think about the execution scheme. An interesting option would be an envelope-heart, which has a very attractive appearance. Execution algorithm:
- Fold a white sheet of paper in half to draw a half heart - this will be a pattern with symmetrical sides.
- Then lay out the printed paper and circle the template on it.
- Cut the workpiece.
- Turn the paper with the white side toward you.
- Fold the sides to the center, but so that the sides do not touch - there should be about 1 cm of distance between the halves.
- Lay the blank so that the bottom of the heart is at the top. Tighten the lower part to the very base of the upper triangle.
- To unbend the lower part, grease it with glue in places where there is contact with the sides.
- Press the bent elements well, wait until the glue grabs the parts. The envelope is ready!
Origami gift envelope for special occasions
Origami is a unique technique that allows you to create real masterpieces from a sheet of paper. Therefore, before you make a small envelope with your own hands according to the standard scheme, you should also inquire about this method.
The simplest envelope in the origami technique:
- Fold a sheet of A4 paper in half, applying the smaller sides of the rectangle.
- Then again fold the side that is in front of the face, applying it to the first bend.
- Fold the same side again in half, applying the free edge to the middle. Then deploy this part, since a fold is needed at this stage.
- Fold the free edge in half so that it lies against the preformed fold.
- Take the second, namely the lower part of the sheet and fold it so that it coincides with the last element of the facade of the letter. Then bend the sheet and continue to work with the front.
- Bend the lower corners so that they reach the step accordion, which is formed due to the folds of the halves.
- Turn the workpiece sideways and fold the strip so that the lower triangles close. The same can be done on the other hand. And then lay out the strips. Again, only folds are needed.
- Fold the top corners of the back sheet so that they pass through the intersections of the pre-folds.
- Then it’s worth expanding almost all the formed elements, except for the side ones. The sides are opened so that the lower corners fix part of the work.
- The front part of the second fold is wrapped on itself and fixed by the side parts using angles, folding back.
- The upper part of the folds is partially wrapped inside the already formed envelope.
Such an envelope will turn out to be dense and multifold. In this case, the envelope will be closed using a paper "lock".
Cute mini envelopes in eco style
There are many options on how to make small envelopes, but products in eco-style with semicircular edges become the most relevant. The principle of creation:
- Prepare brown paper without glossing. You can use raw materials for packing.
- Using a ruler, draw a square with a specific side length.
- Attach a compass needle to the middle of each side and draw circles.
- Cut the resulting shape. Get a kind of flower of four petals.
- Bend the sides of the square so that the petals connect in the center of the square.
Such an envelope will not be closed tightly, but it can be pulled together with a thin twine, and for beauty, slip a twig of herbarium under the thread.
Universal paper envelopes
The easiest option is a standard envelope, which is very simple to make without much effort and knowledge. Having studied the simple scheme of the mail example, it becomes clear how to make a small envelope with a decorative look.
- Cut a square of a certain size from paper.
- Lay the blank in front of you so that a rhombus forms.
- Fold the side corners to the center. In this case, one of the corners should slightly cover the other. Lubricate with glue to fix.
- Fold the lower corner towards the center, slightly bending the side assembly so that the element covers the structure from the corners. Glue the item.
- The top corner will simply cover the already formed pocket.
Additional decorations for decorative paper envelopes
It is necessary to decide how to make a small envelope not only practical, but also beautiful. It is worth considering decoration options. Can be used:
- For romantic items - guipure, ribbons, lace.
- The festive option involves the use of serpentine, confetti, sparkles.
- Everyday may include an eco-style option, using colored paper or a gift.
Additionally, can be used: beads, beads, rhinestones, sequins, pebbles, metal rivets.
What paper can I use
Before you make a small envelope out of paper, you should choose the appropriate material. For the manufacture of these types of pulp can be used:
- Wallpaper of various kinds.
- Gift paper.
- Dense newspapers and magazine sheets.
- Colored paper and cardboard.
- Stationery paper.
You can use more original types of paper.