Enveloper & envelo-boxes

[MilwaukeeMommy]

I've been playing around with my new Enveloper & I love it ~~ I like to make the envelo-boxes because my cards are sometimes (ok, almost always) too thick to put in a regular envelope. They have dimensions for a 6X6 envelo-box & a 4X4 ~~~ I need a 5.5X5.5, which is the size card I usually make. Should be simple right?? If I have the dimensions for the other 2, it should be somewhere in the middle. But I can't figure it out ~~ I've tried 3 times & it's just not turning out. It comes out crooked each time. I used a bigger piece of paper, a smaller piece, different lines ~~~ has anyone made one this size & care to share the size info with me??? It doesn't even have to be with the Enveloper, I am capable (although at this point I'm starting to wonder) of measuring & hand-scoring lines.

****sigh**** this should be so simple.......

[pjw2855]

MilwaukeeMommy..........Unfortunately, I don't know how you would do it with the Enveloper. That system is set for certain measurements that they give you the instructions for the envelopes they developed. I found it doesn't leave any variations. Perhaps someone else has devised a way to get around it.

I use the Scor-Pal which allows for anything I want as it has actual ruler measurements for scoring.

Patti

[scrapamiga]

Can the Enveloper be used for 4-1/4 X 5-1/2 cards? I purchased the Enveloper but have no idea how to make an envelope this size. Anyone have any idea? I have the Scor-Pal, but I've heard so much about the Enveloper I thought I'd give it a try.

[jimandbeth1]

Im gonna go look at my enveloper, the square envelopes are easy to figure out using the pathagorean theorum, but the rectangular ones that they dont have listed takes work.

[jimandbeth1]

you need an 8 and 3/8 square and use line f i think, it may be line e, which ever one measure about 3 and 1/4 from the corner point. Try that, mathematically speaking it should work, but sometimes putting it into practice, it doesnt.

[pjw2855]

scrapamiga........The Enveloper and Crafters Companion are based on European measurements. Therefore for inch measurements it will be off somewhat.

From what I understand of reading the instructions on mine, to make the envelope that would be for an A2 card (4.25x5.50) the envelope comes out a tad too large. The card has movement inside the envelope which it should not have.

I do like both the purple boards, but find I don't use them anymore since they are based on the European measurements. Also they are only designed for certain measurements of making items or score lines for folding.

That's why I purchased the Scor-Pal. That is marked by inches, so you can make anything you want with no problem. (it also has score lines inbetween for increments)

Patti

[MilwaukeeMommy]

If you play around with it enough (with SCRAP paper, lol) you can figure it out. I asked a friend & she gave me the paper measurements & the score lines to use for the 5.5" square I was looking for...

I do hope to get a Scor-Pal someday.....sigh.....it's on the wish list..... I got the enveloper for such a good price I couldn't pass it up ~~ & I do like it. It's very easy & fast, once you get used to it. Love the envelo-boxes!!

[scrapamiga]

Thanks ladies for your help! I'll play around with some scraps till I get it down pat!

[lnl96]

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Originally Posted by scrapamiga

Can the Enveloper be used for 4-1/4 X 5-1/2 cards? I purchased the Enveloper but have no idea how to make an envelope this size. Anyone have any idea? I have the Scor-Pal, but I've heard so much about the Enveloper I thought I'd give it a try.

Yes, I've made envelopes for this size card with the enveloper. I had to change the measurements a little (start with an 8" square of paper instead of 8 1/4"), but otherwise yes, it can be done. HTH!

[lnl96]

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Originally Posted by MilwaukeeMommy

I've been playing around with my new Enveloper & I love it ~~ I like to make the envelo-boxes because my cards are sometimes (ok, almost always) too thick to put in a regular envelope. They have dimensions for a 6X6 envelo-box & a 4X4 ~~~ I need a 5.5X5.5, which is the size card I usually make. Should be simple right?? If I have the dimensions for the other 2, it should be somewhere in the middle. But I can't figure it out ~~ I've tried 3 times & it's just not turning out. It comes out crooked each time. I used a bigger piece of paper, a smaller piece, different lines ~~~ has anyone made one this size & care to share the size info with me??? It doesn't even have to be with the Enveloper, I am capable (although at this point I'm starting to wonder) of measuring & hand-scoring lines.

****sigh**** this should be so simple.......

I think I might have gotten it! Try a 9 1/8" square, double scored on the F lines. It should work (with a little wiggle room). HTH!

[MilwaukeeMommy]

Thanks everyone ~~ a friend emailed me (she's used the enveloper forever, I knew she'd know, lol) & I ended up using a 9.25" square, then scoring on the F lines. Thanks for helping me figure it out!!!!