I learned how to make this cute envelope pocket from Jessica Samuels, a Stampin' Up consultant. Take one legal size plain or decorated envelope and measure over 2 3/8 inches from the edge of the envelope on each side. see red line
Cut this triangular area away from the flap of the envelope.
If you did not start with a decorated envelope, stamp or decorate over the entire envelope, front and back. I left lining area plain.
Fold both sides of the envelope to the center. I think it is easier for children if you place a piece of cardboard in the middle to have a guide for folding. My cardboard measured 4 3/8 " X 4 1/8".
Remove cardboard and place 1/2 of a hole punch about 1 " down (depending on the length of your flap. It should be about at the center of the side of the flap when flap is folded down YIKES that is hard to explain) from the flap fold on each side.
Run ribbon through the holes on the front inside out to the back of the envelope. I used about 24" of ribbon.
Place candy or a card in your refashioned envelope.
Fold in the sides, then fold down the flap and tie your ribbon.
Cindy loves to be creative and craft with her kids over at her blog Skip to my Lou. Visit her site for more Valentine's Day Ideas!
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very cute
What a great idea Cindy! I've been looking for something to top last year's valentines, and this may make the cut (especially stuffed with FunDip!!)
Best,
Amanda @ http://www.kiddio.org & http://www.housemade.org
This was so incredibly cute! Thank you for sharing it! We'll be trying it!
Maybe I'll even blog about it when we've completed it! lol.
Here's my
It was quite the ordeal as you'll see.
post on our Valentines.
Post entitled:
"The day the art bomb blew up -OR- Don't cry over spilled glitter glue. "
*grins* Enjoy and have a great day!