The envelope is a great size, it will hold a fabric covered journal (still to be made), a DVD and I also think you could use it as a holder for many things.
The first one I made - I used Velcro for a closure.
Then I played with some patterned jelly bean vinyl - and used a button and elastic for the closure.
Love how this turned out
Finally a custom one for my nephew for his birthday, which is in 12 days time. I still need to make a journal to put inside this one. I liked the idea of printing his name on fabric for the inside of the envelope and I think I will keep this theme for the inside of his journal. Again I used vinyl on the outside. It may protect it a little bit from the "rough and tumble" treatment.
Now I need to get the journal made to complete the gift, however I will not be able to start on it for a few days.
It is school holidays in NSW, and my brother and his family are visiting, so that means a "craft day" with my nieces and nephews. Lucky I cleaned up my craft studio, so there will be room to play.
I will post photos of their creations...
Judy
I love them. I didn't use the button because I didn't want to make a buttonhole. The elastic was a great alternate idea. Did you iron on the vinyl or is it vinyl coated fabric. I have a piece of the iron on that I want to try. Did you print your nephew's name using freezer paper? Take care and keep up the creative work.
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Cool envelopes! I just have an idea to teach my niece how to do this. I hope you could come up with a video tutorial? Thanks!
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