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02-21-2007, 10:23 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California Baby!
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Help! Square Envelope Templates
I have this AWESOME idea for a gift card set and need an square envelope template. The size I need isn't one that's readily available: 4 3/8 x 4 3/8. Does anyone have a square envelope template for this size or one I can play with to create the size I need?
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02-22-2007, 12:16 AM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Coluzzle has a great square envelope template that would fit your card and within the same template you can make envelopes from 4 1/2" to 6" square. Hope that helps. If you have questions, please send me a PM.
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Aloha, Joyce
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02-22-2007, 03:39 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Erie, PA
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moving question out of Downloads forum
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02-22-2007, 08:34 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California Baby!
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Thanks Kim! I had no idea where to put the question.  |
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02-22-2007, 08:53 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Oshkosh, WI
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Remember to use extra postage on your square envies! __________________ mum to two boys - one in heaven, one on earth lebe gut, lache oft, liebe viel |
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02-26-2007, 09:16 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California Baby!
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For anyone that's interested... I created a formula for square envelopes:
1) Cut a square equal to the 1 1/2 times the size of the card plus 1/2 of an inch; 2) With a pencil, bi-sect the card with a light line; 3) Where the line meets the edge, cut a small 1/2" right triangle; 4) Fold the corners in to create the envelope and secure with your chosen adhesive; 5) Use envelope paste for the "licking" edge.
The small right triangle lightens up the corners, kind of like when you're sewing and need to make a flat corner.
When I was done creating the template, it looked like the square envelope template from Stampin' Up! that was retired last year. I'm still testing the calculations, however, theoretically, it should work.
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03-01-2007, 12:21 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Robins AFB, Georgia
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I'm so glad I found this thread! Thanks for the instructions Suzy Q. They worked out perfectly.
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03-01-2007, 05:42 PM
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Thanks for the formula!! After puzzleling over it for a few minutes I figured it out I have been searching for a supplier that sell square envelopes, and haven't found one. Now I don't need one!
Thanks again
Kim |
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03-28-2007, 11:44 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern MN woods
Posts: 11,655
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I also have instructions for square envies in my gallery entry:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=42708
Have fun! __________________ ~ Carol G.
"The Lord is a Mighty Savior who rejoices over you with great gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears and exult over you by singing a happy song."
Zephaniah 3:17 |
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06-16-2007, 09:32 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Northen Nevada
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Quote: Originally Posted by scgustaf |
I would love to see your template, however I am not a demo. Is there another way for me to view it? __________________
Jen
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06-17-2007, 02:42 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cow Town, Canada
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Quote: Originally Posted by nvscrapmomI would love to see your template, however I am not a demo. Is there another way for me to view it? |
me too!! |
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06-17-2007, 07:31 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hemet, CA
Posts: 116
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I thought that I could use 12x12 paper to make a 6" square envelope ~ DUH. Naturally it didn't work and I didn't know what I could use. Finally someone suggested that I use one of the large cardstock M.S. papers at Mike's. I got two envelopes out of that plus enough to trim several cards to match.
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06-17-2007, 07:48 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 13,681
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?Question?
I have a question-- What type paper do you use to make the envelopes? Seems cardstock would be to stiff and copy paper to thin. Thanks.
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06-18-2007, 05:32 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cow Town, Canada
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Quote: Originally Posted by junebugstamperI thought that I could use 12x12 paper to make a 6" square envelope ~ DUH. Naturally it didn't work and I didn't know what I could use. Finally someone suggested that I use one of the large cardstock M.S. papers at Mike's. I got two envelopes out of that plus enough to trim several cards to match. |
What is the M.S. paper from Michaels?? |
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06-18-2007, 06:13 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Quote: Originally Posted by catt871What is the M.S. paper from Michaels?? |
That would be the new Martha Stewart line....some of her papers are 18 X18" |
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06-18-2007, 02:42 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cow Town, Canada
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Quote: Originally Posted by trulyblessedThat would be the new Martha Stewart line....some of her papers are 18 X18" |
Ohhhh duhhh!! Thank you for clarifying that!! LOL  |
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06-18-2007, 08:14 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hemet, CA
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The Martha Stewart line at Michaels also includes rolls of papers. They are large but I don't know the measurements. I used one 18x18 sheet of scrapbook paper.
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06-18-2007, 09:43 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Sunny Arizona- eat your hearts out, Snowbabies!
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Quote: Originally Posted by MaxellI have a question-- What type paper do you use to make the envelopes? Seems cardstock would be to stiff and copy paper to thin. Thanks. |
I have used both cardstock and scrapbook paper. Cardstock IS thick but makes a cool envelope if you attach a string and 2 of those circle thingees to wind the string around to close it...arg! What are those called??? They're like the inner office envelopes we have at work. I punch out 2 circles and attach them with eyelets in the centers, to the flap and the envelope and tie the string to the envelope circle thingee. (If anyone can understand that, I'll be shocked...)
Regular scapbook paper is heavy enough and sometimes I buy cheap-on-sale paper to make envies. Of course, that doesn't work for 6x6!  __________________
~Nancy
Baby Fiona! You are sooooo sweet!
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06-18-2007, 09:45 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Sunny Arizona- eat your hearts out, Snowbabies!
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I can't believe Martha has 18x18 paper! Gotta make a special trip for that one!
Oh, yeah, my LSS has flowered paper bags they put everything in, so I've used those to make envies, especially the large size like 6x6.
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Baby Fiona! You are sooooo sweet!
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06-18-2007, 09:47 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Sunny Arizona- eat your hearts out, Snowbabies!
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Quote: Originally Posted by Suzy Q. MooseFor anyone that's interested... I created a formula for square envelopes:
1) Cut a square equal to the 1 1/2 times the size of the card plus 1/2 of an inch; 2) With a pencil, bi-sect the card with a light line; 3) Where the line |
Oh yeah again! Thanks for the envie recipe! __________________
~Nancy
Baby Fiona! You are sooooo sweet!
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07-08-2007, 07:17 AM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Gaithersburg
Posts: 492
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Hi I would love to use this formula...but I am so bad without seeing things...I can't visualize how to fold the corners in. Or why you are bisecting the card.
Also I can't see scgustaf's gallery instructions....if anyone can post them here.
Thanks for any help.
Lisa.
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07-13-2007, 05:45 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California Baby!
Posts: 648
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Sorry for the Delay
I deleted my subscription to this thread and didn't know anyone had posted.
Here's the visual instructions. Enjoy!
(There will be two sets of pictures.) |
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07-13-2007, 05:46 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California Baby!
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Second set. |
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07-13-2007, 08:37 PM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 351
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HOW MUCH POSTAGE DOES IT TAKE TO MAIL ONE OF THESE TO A LOCAL ADDRESS? tia, sorry about the caps- have to look at the keys sometimes!
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07-13-2007, 09:33 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California Baby!
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I'm sure you can find the answer to any postage question at USPS.com. I just make 'em. I don't mail 'em.
Quote: Originally Posted by dr.fineHOW MUCH POSTAGE DOES IT TAKE TO MAIL ONE OF THESE TO A LOCAL ADDRESS? tia, sorry about the caps- have to look at the keys sometimes! |
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07-14-2007, 08:36 AM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Thanks for the directions and great photos. Pics really do help.  |
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07-14-2007, 04:18 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 692
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I did it. I did it I used your directions and made an envelope for a 5 x 5 card out of copy paper. The paper was at least 20# in weight. I also used a calculator to check the measurements I had come up with. Needed an 8 x 8 square of paper. Thank you again. It was so easy. |
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07-14-2007, 04:55 PM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 101
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I have a square envelope template from Judikins but it makes an envelope for a 3x3 card - I am sure you could use the basic shape to make a larger template. Here's the link so you can see the shape:
http://www.stampstampstamp.com/Merch...ry_Code=ctvw91__________________
Vicki
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07-14-2007, 05:23 PM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Gaithersburg
Posts: 492
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Suzy Q. Thanks for the pictures they are awesome! Now I can totally visualize how to make these!
Thanks so much!
Lisa.
So I get (please check my math).
3" = 5" square
4"= 6.5" square
4.25" = 6 7/8" square
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07-14-2007, 08:12 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California Baby!
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Quote: Originally Posted by lisat_2003Suzy Q. Thanks for the pictures they are awesome! Now I can totally visualize how to make these!
Thanks so much!
Lisa.
So I get (please check my math).
3" = 5" square
4"= 6.5" square
4.25" = 6 7/8" square |
Yep, that's right! |
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08-18-2007, 01:12 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Cheeseheads unite!
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I've been looking all over for a template or instructions to make different sized envies. Thanks a bunch everyone!
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08-18-2007, 05:40 PM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: South Georgia
Posts: 92
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I cut some envy's from my square 5 x 5 die using 70# drawing paper...I buy it in tablets that are 9 x 12...and the weight is perfect for lots of techniques...I also cut the envy's from the 20# legal size paper, I buy at the office supply stores...
hugs, Debbie
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10-07-2007, 03:39 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Rochester NY
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subscribing - thanks for sharing your directions!
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12-30-2007, 11:30 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SW Georgia
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Quote: Originally Posted by scgustaf |
Thanks for sharing this link. |
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02-20-2008, 10:53 PM
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Compulsive Stamper
Join Date: May 2007
Location: New Zealand
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subscribing |
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02-22-2008, 09:39 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Spring, Texas
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Quote: Originally Posted by stelladaynalucyI have used both cardstock and scrapbook paper. Cardstock IS thick but makes a cool envelope if you attach a string and 2 of those circle thingees to wind the string around to close it...arg! What are those called??? They're like the inner office envelopes we have at work. I punch out 2 circles and attach them with eyelets in the centers, to the flap and the envelope and tie the string to the envelope circle thingee. (If anyone can understand that, I'll be shocked...)
Regular scapbook paper is heavy enough and sometimes I buy cheap-on-sale paper to make envies. Of course, that doesn't work for 6x6! |
I totally understood that and LOVE your geniusness!!! Thanks for sharing! |
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04-02-2008, 07:01 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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Quote: Originally Posted by Suzy Q. MooseI have this AWESOME idea for a gift card set and need an square envelope template. The size I need isn't one that's readily available: 4 3/8 x 4 3/8. Does anyone have a square envelope template for this size or one I can play with to create the size I need? |
I made a pdf that's 4 2/8 inch square, SO close! ;0) It's here:
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...d.php?t=319951
I could send you a jpeg that you could alter if you like,
:0) |
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05-29-2008, 04:35 AM
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Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Maryland
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I haven't read through this whole thread, but people were saying that a 12x12 piece of paper is not big enough for a 6x6 card.
I made a 6x6 card recently, and tried to make an envelope from 12x12. I laid the card on an angle on my paper, then folded the envelope up around it. It was crooked, so I need to work on it, but there was plenty of paper that way. The trick is getting the paper at the correct angle to have your envelope come out evenly.
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05-29-2008, 08:41 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: DE
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subbing, great formula
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05-29-2008, 03:30 PM
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Linking Queen
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: I escaped from NY! I ♥️ my new state of SC!
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Quote: Originally Posted by lynnewithaneI haven't read through this whole thread, but people were saying that a 12x12 piece of paper is not big enough for a 6x6 card.
I made a 6x6 card recently, and tried to make an envelope from 12x12. I laid the card on an angle on my paper, then folded the envelope up around it. It was crooked, so I need to work on it, but there was plenty of paper that way. The trick is getting the paper at the correct angle to have your envelope come out evenly. |
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