Envelope in the form of a postcard: option 1

This method of creating a wedding envelope is the simplest.

1. Cut a rectangle measuring 21 cm by 17 cm from cardboard or thick paper.

1. Round the ends of the workpiece using a special hole punch, a simple figured ruler or other round object.

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1. Mark the bend location. To do this, measure 6 cm on each side and draw lines.
2. Run sharp scissors along them and fold each edge towards the middle.
3. Make two pieces of tape 15 cm long.
4. Glue one piece to each side of the envelope.

1. From any beautiful paper, cut out rectangular templates, one measuring 16.6 cm by 8.6 cm, the other two – 16.6 cm by 5.6 cm.
2. Paste the resulting blanks onto the future envelope.

1. If the envelope is intended for money, then you should take care of a special fastening. Fold a piece of ribbon in thirds and secure it on the inside of the card with glue.
2. If the envelope is used as an invitation, then you can simply put a postcard inside it, or you can glue a sheet of paper inside with an original inscription.

1. Decorate the envelope in any way you like.

Wedding envelope in the form of a postcard: option 2

This option for making a wedding envelope is more complex. But with the help of the master class described below and the video lesson presented, even a beginner can handle it.

1. Cut a rectangle measuring 21 cm by 19 cm from thick paper.
2. Mark the fold lines on the sides so that the middle is 8 cm, and the sides are 6 cm and 7 cm.
3. Press the lines with a needle or scissors and bend both edges towards the center.

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1. Make a fold for gluing. To do this, place the workpiece with the side 19 cm from the bottom.
2. Measure 1 cm strips along the sides of the rectangle.
3. Cut them off, but only in two parts (one edge and the middle). There should be a sealing strip on the third part of the envelope. Its inner edge must be cut at an angle.

1. Also press the fold line with scissors and roll it up.

1. Now you should decorate the inside of the envelope. At the bottom of the blank, you can use a special stapler to make a semicircular hole for more convenient removal of the contents of the envelope.

1. The upper part of the workpiece can also be made in the form of a larger semicircle, using any round object as a stencil.

1. The edges of the envelope can be processed with a figured hole punch, if available.

1. Next, you can move on to the external decoration of the envelope. Cut out templates from beautiful paper that correspond to the dimensions of the sides of the workpiece and glue them to the cardboard;

1. Make a mount for the envelope. Cut a strip of paper 21 cm by 2 cm;
2. Bend the strip into three parts so that the envelope fits into it;

1. Secure the holder using any decorative element: a ribbon bow, a fabric or paper flower, etc.;

1. Decorate the envelope to your liking.

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No wedding is complete without gifts. Some present furniture sets, tableware, and home appliances, while others present money so that the young people can use it as they wish. You can give a “russling” gift in a beautiful printed wedding envelope or make such an envelope for wedding money with your own hands.

Making the simplest envelope for money for a wedding

We all once folded airplanes and boats out of paper. Let's remember our childhood and try to fold a simple wedding envelope from colored paper.

Using this pattern, you can fold two types of envelopes

Look carefully at the diagram. It shows very clearly how the red and blue envelopes are folded. Be sure to seal the edges of the envelopes and leave the top flaps free. You can create a lot of interesting options based on these very simple envelopes.

This envelope is easy to fold according to the diagram

Envelopes for wedding invitations

The bride and groom send invitations in advance to all guests who will be expected at the wedding ceremony. An invitation card is a traditional, best option. Envelopes for invitations that young people have made themselves will look especially tender. The postcards will remain intact in them - they will not be wrinkled, dirty, or torn. To make a cover, you can use a variety of materials: colored cardboard, paper, lace, fabric, beads, sequins. It is better to make a wedding envelope so that guests immediately understand in what style the celebration will take place.

Wanting to organize the upcoming holiday original and memorable, the future spouses try to think through every little detail, and make many accessories themselves, not only for the purpose of saving money. Unusual invitations look impressive and will surprise guests. It’s not difficult to make them yourself, but the work will require perseverance, painstakingness and imagination.

Joint creativity brings people closer together and helps young people learn to work in a team and listen to each other.

We offer a master class on how to make a simple, but at the same time unusual wedding invitation. What materials will you need:

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The so-called “lace” cards, where invitation cards are inserted, look elegant and impressive. To make them you will need the following:

How to make a “lace” card: