Pun Fun Class

OMGosh!  Why have I not played with this stamp set before now?!  These images are so adorable, and so much fun to watercolor!  I hope it doesn't retire this year...I wanna play with it a whole lot more! :)

I did a class with it on Saturday, and everyone LOVED their cards!!!  I kept the layouts all very similar, and chose to do square cards for all.  If you scroll down below this post, you will see all of the cards up close & personal.

It has really bothered me that we don't sell any square envies to fit a 4-1/4" card!  Am I the only one who is obsessed with making these small square cards???  Anyway, I decided to try cutting one of my regular envelopes down & using DSP for the flap....VOILA!  It not only works great; but they are so darned cute too!



Here's how you make the envies:

Cut a medium envelope down so that it is square...I believe it's 4-3/8". 

Next, glue the flap down.  I use SNAIL because I hate licking envelopes!









Next, I used the 1-1/4" Circle punch to punch a half-circle in the top of the envelope.  This makes it easy to pull a card out.  You want to be sure to only punch the side with the seam in it.












Next, I scored a 4-3/8" x 3" piece of dsp at 1" (on the 3" side).  Be careful not to cut your dsp...gentle, gentle, gentle...yes, that's personal experience talking!

Attach the 1" section of the dsp to the envelope using SNAIL.

I used the Tag Corner Punch to angle the corners of my dsp.  You could use a corner rounder or whatever makes you happy. :)

I added some Greeting Glue across the top of the inside of the flap.  This glue is retired from SU; but I'm willing to bet you can get it in a craft store.  You just swipe it on & let it dry.  It then works just like the glue on the envelopes you buy in the store...cool, huh?!












Here's the front side of the finished envelope.

Aren't they neat?!  I usually just give clear envelopes with my small square cards; but this is so much more fun!

Have a very happy Tuesday everyone!

Blessings~
C

Comments

[Kylah Marro]

1.

Those envelopes ROCK!!! Do you know if you can mail that size?

[leanne]

2.

These cards are great! Your watercoloring is so nice. I like the envelopes too. Nice job!

[Dee]

3.

These cards and envelopes are adorable!
Thanks for sharing directions on your
envelopes..Great Idea!

[MaryJo Monoski]

4.

Great idea! I love making 4 1/4 size cards, thanks for the tip!!

[Tracy Altemose]

5.

I knew it before but THIS just reinforces my thoughts!! You are Brilliant!! I love your FIX for envelopes for the 4 1/4 Square Cards!!
Tracy

[Lynn]

6.

Well, it is about time you came up with this idea. This has been bugging the heck out of me too. LOVE it! I will be doing this trick for my square cards for sure!

[LeAnne]

7.

What a GREAT idea!!! So fun for these square cards---I'll have to do this at my stamp club!
LeAnne

[LeAnne]

8.

What a GREAT idea!!! So fun for these square cards---I'll have to do this at my stamp club!
LeAnne

[Michelle]

9.

Thank God! NOW I can finally make these square cards! Thank YOU!! ;0)

[Lizzy]

10.

I'm loving this idea! How cool! I'll have to try this tonight!
Thanks for the inspiration (and totally adorable cards at the top of this post!)
Lizzy

[2stampis2b]

11.

This is great! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[Dawn Easton]

12.

This is fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing...I'll give this a go real soon!

[Donna]

13.

wow - what a neat idea! tfs. love your cards, I also adore this set

[Tammy Hershberger]

14.

Fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing!

[erinkmckinney]

15.

What a clever idea! TFS! I also love the smaller square cards, so I will get lots of use out of your fun idea!

[Mary Jo Price-Williams]

16.

This is wonderful! I love the envelope idea, I am gonna share this with my readers, with a link to you of course! Brilliant!

[Sandy B]

17.

Simply ingenious!!

Your cards are adorable too -- great coloring.

[Bonnie Sharp]

18.

Brilliant! and such cute cards!!

[Meredith Winston]

19.

These envelopes are SO cute Cindy!! What a great idea!!

Thanks for sharing!

=) Meredith

[Nicole]

20.

fabulous idea! TFS! :D

[Michelle]

21.

These cards are really cute. We haven't got this set in the uk, maybe we will be lucky in our new catalogue! The envies are fantastic, i would never have thought of that idea. Thank you so much for sharing!

[Marion]

22.

Thank you so much for sharing the envelope secret...... the best "create" I've seen for ages, and so simple. Thanks!

Marion, UK

[KT]

23.

Pure genius! LOVE IT! Can't wait to share your fantastic idea at my next card club. Your cards are so professional. Thanks for starting off my day with a BIG smile ;-)

[Julia (Artystamper on SCS)]

24.

What a great design Cindy! I love the color panel adding the flap!

the only problem is that it costs more to mail a small card! (non-standard size) - so I usually just put the small cards inside a regular size envelope if I'm mailing them.

but if you're making a gift set - or don't mind paying a little more postage these are super terrific!!!

thanks so much for sharing your idea and instructions!

[Mary Fish]

25.

I really love your envelope idea and just "CASE'd" your tutorial (crediting you, of course). Thanks.

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2008/06/envelope-for-4-x-4s-in-a-snap.html

[Linda Hidalgo]

26.

oh my great idea to revamp my envelopes that are everywhere ...love redo to make them more exciting..ty

[Barb]

27.

Hi Cindy,

This is a brilliant idea!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

Fellow controlfreak. :-)

Barb

[Marilyn M]

28.

What a cool idea - thanks for sharing - I came here from Andrea Walfords site - and I'll definitely be back!

[Jennifer]

29.

Love this idea! Found my way here from Andrea Walford's blog....I'm adding you to my Google Reader after seeing so many fabulous projects!

[bsktnstamp]

30.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! That was the same issue I was having but I didnt think outside the box I guess lol!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! You have made me one happy stamper!!! I too found this from Andreas site!!!

[Ret]

31.

what a great project! I hardly use this set, I'll have to drag it out! Awesome envy!
thanks for sharing with us!
Ret

[Kathy Kuffel]

32.

Thanks at my last club meeting we were discussing how that was done...now I know how...Kathy

[S]

33.

this is a wonderful tutorial. my ladies will love it.

[Bianca from Germany]

34.

Thanks a lot for this tutorial! What a great idea!!! I will give it a Try real soon!

Bianca, Germany!