Pattern Play Calendar Project: DIY Mini Envelopes
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Hopefully you have gotten your 2022 Pattern Play Calendar and if you remember, we told you it was SO much more than a calendar. Well, today, I'll showing you how you can turn one page of the calendar into a cute little envelope. This little envelope is perfect to give your honey a sweet Valentine. DIY photos and steps to follow. Have fun!
What you will need:
One sheet from your Pattern Play Calendar
Envelope Template - Click HERE to get for free!
Pencil
Scissors
Glue Stick
Ruler
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Steps to Make Mini Envelope:
1. Print out envelope template attached above. Cut along dotted lines to create a pattern. Trace that pattern onto your pattern calendar sheet. Position the template as seen above in the photo to trace.
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2. After you trace the envelope template onto the calendar sheet, then cut along the dotted lines to create your envelope template shape.
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3. Using a ruler, fold in the two side flaps and bottom flap.
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4. Fold the two side flaps in and the bottom flap up as shown above. Then, fold over the top flap to form the envelope. Using a glue stick, glue the bottom flap to the side flaps. A little glue on the edge of the side flaps is al you need. Fold back together and hold closed for glue to adhere.
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5. You can use another sheet of paper or cardstock to cut a small card to slide into the envelope. Add your message and voila...a pretty little Valentine.
You can also use this DIY project to create a gift card envelope for a friend's birthday, a wedding gift or just a little thank you note for a friend or family member. Happy Making!
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