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5½ by 5½ Envelope Using Box and Envelope Maker

A project from our live show How to Make the Perfect Envelope Every Time - Broadcast 18TH May 24 · 18/05/2024 · watch it from 4:30

5½ by 5½ Envelope Using Box and Envelope Maker - the finished project
The finished project

Create a charming 5½ by 5½ inch envelope using decorative patterned card stock. This project features a finished envelope with floral and botanical designs in soft pink tones, crafted using the Box and Envelope Maker tool. The technique involves precise measuring, scoring and folding to create a professional-looking envelope perfect for cards or special occasions.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut your patterned card stock to 9 by 9 inches as specified on the envelope chart. Use the pink glittery card

    Cut your patterned card stock to 9 by 9 inches as specified on the envelope chart. Use the pink glittery card stock for a decorative envelope.

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  2. Step 2: Place your card stock into the Box and Envelope Maker, aligning it at the 4½ inch score line marking. Hold the

    Place your card stock into the Box and Envelope Maker, aligning it at the 4½ inch score line marking. Hold the card stock in position with one hand whilst preparing to score.

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  3. Step 3: Using the scoring tool, score your first line by following the V-shaped groove system down and across the pape

    Using the scoring tool, score your first line by following the V-shaped groove system down and across the paper, just as you did with the score line.

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  4. Step 4: Use the scoring tool to punch along the scored line on the envelope template. Punch at each intersection where

    Use the scoring tool to punch along the scored line on the envelope template. Punch at each intersection where the score lines meet.

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  5. Step 5: Twist the paper and match the first score line back up with the alignment mark on the envelope maker board.

    Twist the paper and match the first score line back up with the alignment mark on the envelope maker board.

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  6. Step 6: Score and punch across the paper again using the same score line on the board. Twist to match the previous sco

    Score and punch across the paper again using the same score line on the board. Twist to match the previous score lines and continue the pattern.

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  7. Step 7: Repeat the twist and punch process for the remaining two sides, ensuring the score lines match up correctly on

    Repeat the twist and punch process for the remaining two sides, ensuring the score lines match up correctly on all sides.

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  8. Step 8: Burnish all fold lines with a bone folder or scoring tool to create sharp, crisp creases on your envelope.

    Burnish all fold lines with a bone folder or scoring tool to create sharp, crisp creases on your envelope.

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  9. Step 9: Fold the envelope together along all the scored lines to create the envelope shape.

    Fold the envelope together along all the scored lines to create the envelope shape.

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  10. Step 10: Use a corner punch to round all four corners of your finished envelope for a professional look.

    Use a corner punch to round all four corners of your finished envelope for a professional look.

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