Does anyone make their own envelopes?

[jakeandryansmom]

I was at Joann's to day and I bought a envie maker. My mom played around with it and I think it will work, but my question is, what do you use for the sealer?

We have thought about double sided tape and leave the paper on, or maybe "non-permanent" adhesive.

Any ideas will be helpful!!

Thanks

[deb_loves_stamping]

I havent used it, but SU! sells some kind of envelope sealer.

[sma499]

Yep, you can buy envelope sealer. I have some envelope templates that came with the sealer. It's basically like a roll-on glue, very easy to use and works good.

[JulieHRR]

I don't. I find it "blecky" to make envies. While I occasionally stamp on pre-fab ones, nekked envies do not bother me. I just care about the goods inside. :p LOL!

[JulieHRR]

If I were to make my envies, I would just use whatever adhesive I have layin' around.

Sorry I didn't answer your question fully; I'm in a playful mood today, and attempting to delay the inevitable: school supply/clothing shopping with my 2 kids aaaaaaaaaall day. eek!

[olivia'smom]

I am too lazy to make my own envelopes. There is also a homemade recipe for a sealer. but I would use my regular adhesive for the rest of it.

[calgramma]

Here is a recipe for Homemade Envelope Glue that I found here. I'm sorry I don't know who posted it, so I can't give credit. HTH
Mix one part white vinegar, one part white glue, and one drop of peppermint flavoring in a disposable cup. Brush on the back of a handmade envelpe or artist stamp (designed to look like postage). Let it dry. When ready to use, just lick and stick.

[kellybee]

The glue SU sells is the envelope glue from greensneakers.com. They also sell envelope templates. I would use this glue if I was making a card I was selling to someone but it's not necessary if you are just making a card to give someone as you can use any glue. If you are making envelopes for cards to sell, go to green sneakers and order the glue.

[vensung1]

I make my own envelopes quite often. I used to use my coluzzle but have an accucut die now and that makes quick work of it. I always line them too- just a real nice finished look.
I also am addicted to the string closure and will mail in a clear envelope as I don't trust ANY glue on the market to keep my envies nice and tight through the mail system.

here is an example: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

[lynnewithane]

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Originally Posted by JulieHRR

I don't. I find it "blecky" to make envies. While I occasionally stamp on pre-fab ones, nekked envies do not bother me. I just care about the goods inside. :p LOL!

I love that! Blecky. I am sure I used that word when I was a little girl!

I bought SU's envelope template just for fun. I just used regular printer paper for the envelope, then different scrapbook papers for liners. They are kind of fun, and don't take much time. I posted on here quite a while back asking about envelope glue as well. Someone told me about something - maybe "lick and stick". They sent me a link, but it was expensive shipping if I wasn't buying other things as well. So, I put it off, and when SU came out with it, I bought some. It seems to work fine.

[jakeandryansmom]

Thanks for all the advice. I tried the homemade glue and it worked very well.

[amysings]

I bought some envelope glue at Joann's on sale a few months before it appeared in the Spring Mini. It was only a couple dollars for the bottle (which I haven't actually used yet, but it was a great bargain! LOL). Look in the adhesive/glue section.

[winnieu]

I started making mine using Anna Griffin templates and LOVE them..I don't do them for all cards, but when I want a very special card...or if I have spare matching paper I will just make a liner for one of SU envies...that is easy and a good use of scraps... I use red line tape for the envies...and su envie glue for the flaps. Also, if I have patterned paper that I won't use for scrapping or something, I use it for an envelope....a good use of themed papers.

[scrappykat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnieu

I started making mine using Anna Griffin templates and LOVE them..I don't do them for all cards, but when I want a very special card...or if I have spare matching paper I will just make a liner for one of SU envies...that is easy and a good use of scraps... I use red line tape for the envies...and su envie glue for the flaps. Also, if I have patterned paper that I won't use for scrapping or something, I use it for an envelope....a good use of themed papers.

I also LOVE to make my own envies (especially out of old pp that I don't want in a scrapbook;) ) and also use Anna Griffin templates and redline tape. I've found the envie glue doesn't work very well, but mine isn't from SU (I think I got it from Michael's) so maybe that's the problem. I just use the redline tape to seal the envie closed too.
Kati