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6x6 Envelope from Coloured Card Stock

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 6th Feb 2025 · 02/06/2025 · watch it from 37:15

6x6 Envelope from Coloured Card Stock - the finished project
The finished project

Create a charming 6x6 inch envelope from coloured card stock, perfect for presenting gift cards or small handmade greetings. This project uses a scoreboard and envelope maker tool to achieve crisp folds and a professionally rounded flap. The finished envelope features a soft grey colour that coordinates beautifully with floral designs.

You will need

Stamps By Me Creative Tool Bundle 180424AStamps By Me Creative Tool Bundle 180424ASEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Select a 6x6 inch piece of coloured card stock from your stash. This will be used to create your envelope base

    Select a 6x6 inch piece of coloured card stock from your stash. This will be used to create your envelope base.

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  2. Step 2: Refer to the scoreboard on your envelope template to locate the 6x6 card size. Note the corresponding score li

    Refer to the scoreboard on your envelope template to locate the 6x6 card size. Note the corresponding score line measurement, which is number three on the chart.

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  3. Step 3: Place your card stock on the scoreboard and align the left edge with the number 3 marking on the board.

    Place your card stock on the scoreboard and align the left edge with the number 3 marking on the board.

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  4. Step 4: Use the score tool to score down the length of the card. Then score across at the marked horizontal line to cr

    Use the score tool to score down the length of the card. Then score across at the marked horizontal line to create the envelope fold lines.

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  5. Step 5: Punch the card at the designated point marked on the scoreboard to create the hole for the envelope closure.

    Punch the card at the designated point marked on the scoreboard to create the hole for the envelope closure.

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  6. Step 6: Twist the envelope and line the score line back up with the corresponding line on the scoreboard.

    Twist the envelope and line the score line back up with the corresponding line on the scoreboard.

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  7. Step 7: Align the score line with the vertical line on the scoring board and score across horizontally. Punch the enve

    Align the score line with the vertical line on the scoring board and score across horizontally. Punch the envelope again to complete the scoring pattern.

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  8. Step 8: Fold up the sides of the envelope along the score lines using a bone folder to create crisp creases.

    Fold up the sides of the envelope along the score lines using a bone folder to create crisp creases.

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  9. Step 9: Fold in the side flaps of the envelope and secure them with double-sided tape to create the envelope shape.

    Fold in the side flaps of the envelope and secure them with double-sided tape to create the envelope shape.

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  10. Step 10: Insert the pointed flap of the envelope into the corner rounder tool to create a curved top edge.

    Insert the pointed flap of the envelope into the corner rounder tool to create a curved top edge.

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  11. Step 11: For a neater finish, fold the bottom flap of the envelope inward before sealing.

    For a neater finish, fold the bottom flap of the envelope inward before sealing.

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