Gift Envelopes

[Schnauzer Mom]

I got this website on Scrapjazz. I'm looking for specific directions on how to make the gift envelopes from legal size envelopes. They look really neat and I'd like to make some.

Can anyone help me?

Thanks!

[craftdoc]

You can use any size envelope, and in either direction.
Seal the envelope. Cut off the top quarter or third with decorative scissors. Stamp. Crimp the bottom half so that it will shrink to fit into the top half. Punch 2 holes in the top half and add some ribbon.

[Schnauzer Mom]

I can't wait to make some! The only other question I have is, what do you mean by crimping? Is there a special tool you use to do this?

BTW, I have looked at your gallery and you do terrific work!

[craftdoc]

Yes, Fiskars makes a crimper that we sell. I'll attach a sample. This one was made by Kathy Atherton. BTW, this stamp set will be retired in July.