Nowadays, hand made is more popular than ever. DIY items have a unique and unique appearance and are highly valued. Such crafts can even be used as a gift or sold at special exhibitions, which are organized specifically for the sale of unique items made by craftsmen.
Today, for a holiday, it is increasingly common to give money as a gift. But after all, no one will hand them directly into their hands, it is better that they lie in a beautiful envelope. And if this envelope is also copyrighted, then such a gift will undoubtedly be remembered by the hero of the occasion. Let's look at how to make an envelope with your own hands in order to put a holiday card or some amount of money there.
Option number 1
Consider the easiest way to make an envelope out of paper in a detailed step-by-step instruction.
- Take a sheet of square paper of any color you like. Bend it in half so that you can see the diagonal fold line.
- Fold the resulting bottom corner so that it matches the diagonal visible in the center.
- Coat the side parts of the corners with glue and glue them to the bent corner.
- Now you need to bend and straighten the very top of our envelope.
- Now you know how to make an envelope, because it is ready for use. You can put a card in it and seal it if necessary.
Option number 2
We examined the simplest version of a makeshift envelope. Now the second, more complicated way, will explain to us how to make an envelope for money so that you can use it also as a gift.
- We take a square sheet of paper.
- Fold the envelope diagonally and place it at right angles in the direction away from you.
- To the middle, it is necessary to bend the upper part of the triangle from the base.
- Divide the base into three identical parts. Bend the right corner to the third part. Do the same with the left side.
- Bend the corner of the side of your envelope to the fold line.
- Carefully smooth the folds of your envelope. Form a pocket and define it in vertical position. Open the resulting small triangle.
- Lock the opened part so that the small pocket is right in front of you.
- Fold the part of the envelope located on top, and the corner must be inserted into the pocket. Now you know how to make an envelope in the second way.
Today they give money very often and, as a rule, always in a special gift envelope. Having bought it in a store, you will not be able to boast of originality. Having made it yourself, you will make your gift unique. As we already understood, the process of making a gift envelope is very simple and does not take much time. Knowing how to make an envelope can be useful to you in various life situations and will never be superfluous. Therefore, do not be lazy and devote several minutes to this process, involve your children in this, then this will also be a good educational moment.
Such an envelope can be used to store computer disks or commemorative cards and letters. This type of manufacturing refers to the starting level of origami and can be the beginning of an exciting hobby for you.