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For those that fold/make your own envelopes, what kind of paper are you using? I had some envelope paper from Stampin� Up!, but they no longer offer it.
I use the thin papers that I've gotten in scrapbook paper pads. Sometimes when the single sheets are on sale at Michael's or JoAnn's, I buy some to use for envelopes and bags.
Mostly I use colored copy paper (to match my cards) or sometimes - especially if it's going to be hand delivered, I'll use a fun heavy weight wrapping paper.
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This is probably obvious, but card stock works well, too. Some of mine is starting to fade on the edges because I've had it so long - works great for sturdy envelopes
I'm another one who uses patterned paper. It's an awesome way to use up old designs that I don't like anymore (or were part of a pack that I never liked). Usually, I fold it with the design on the inside, leaving the outside white. That way, I don't have to worry about if you can read the address. Even the ugliest patterns seem fine on the inside of an envelope, LOL. And it still adds a bit of interest.
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For nice white envelopes I use Hammermill Laser Print 24 lb. paper that I get at Staples. I made a template for A2 cards that works well with 81/2 by 11 size paper. For sealing my envelopes I use 1/2" score tape. I also use this same paper for the sentiment on the inside of the card.
Vellum can be fun to use on cards that are not going to be mailed. The recipient gets a peek as you hand them the card. To seal envelopes in this case I would probably use a sticker.
But what adhesive do you use to stick the envelope together ????
Tombow Mono Multi for me. And usually to close it too. But if I'm giving handmade envelopes with a commissioned card, I put double-sided tape that's easy to peel off (like red-liner) on the flap for the person sending it to be able to seal it easily.
But what adhesive do you use to stick the envelope together ????
I use Scor Tape (usually 1/4") to make the envelope. Then, if I'm mailing it myself, I usually just use my ATG gun to seal it. If I'm selling or giving the card to someone to send, then I put more Scor Tape on the flap, but I leave the backing on it.
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I usually use either Elmer's Flex glue or Alene's tacky glue - but really anything you use to adhere stuff to your cards could probably be used to make the envelopes too. . . . . .well okay, maybe not hot glue . . . .
__________________ Linda aka Bubbles
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I usually use score tape. All you need to adhere are two short sides. I've also bought an all-purpose glue called "YES!" from Dick Blick. It's for envelopes.
Sometimes thin paper can tear some when pressing the seams so I have often glued with Elmer's rubber cement two coordinating pieces of thin paper together which gives just enough depth to not tear. I also like the feel of this more than cardstock. But these are mostly for hand delivered as I think postal machinery might tear the thin papers.
Upon recommendation of a friend, I tried 28 lb. copy paper to make envelopes. It's a more substantial than the basic 24 lb. paper, which I have always thought was on the thin side for making envelopes, especially if the card you are mailing has embellishments. Since I usually make 5 x 7" cards, a ream of 8 1/2 x 11" copy paper isn't big enough for me, although it would be perfect for those who make the A2 size cards. I couldn't find 28 lb. 11 x 17" in the local office supply stores, so I ordered it online. After having used 28 lb. paper for envelopes I would not use anything else anymore (except maybe DSP which tends to be heavier than standard copy paper). The specific paper that was recommended to me was Hammermill Color Copy Digital. I imagine any brand of 28 lb. paper would work, but I really like the Hammermill Color Copy Digital. It's very smooth and I like it.
If you are sealing your envelopes yourself (and not selling them for others to seal), I have found Elmer's Extra Strength Glue Stick to be a very good envelope adhesive. It really sticks!
Would the card stock paper from Michaels be too thick? I often get their craft smart paper pads.
I got a lighter weight cs from Michaels recently and I think it is perfect for envelopes. I think heavy weight cs is just too thick and heavy to use for envelopes so do not like to use anything above, I think, it is 65 # cs. For me, I think copy paper is too flimsy for mailing. have not tried dsp but have seen one sheet of dsp turned into an envelope and that seemed very sturdy so will try that great idea!
You mean in the packs? You could try the 65#. If you dont mind having to put on a second ounce, I like heavy paper too like the 80 or 110. I have not made them yet but I have gotten them. Nice in the hand as the saying goes.
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Would the card stock paper from Michaels be too thick? I often get their craft smart paper pads.
I'm still working on a huge Heinrich envelope order and will be for some time. But pattern paper is nice if you want privacy. Which mine dont do. They are thin. I have used DP for envelope liners. I need to cut some more to have at the ready.
Handmade envelopes
