Design interpretations have spread to literally every little thing. Standard classic items become fashionable ideas and objects for the realization of fantasies. One example is an envelope.

What could be special about it? A sheet of paper folded in a certain order. And how can it be applicable, except for a postal letter? There are options! These are decorative "reservoirs" in which gifts are given, memorabilia is stored, money is transferred, after all.

It is of great importance in what form a person will receive a present for a birthday or new year. Even if in an envelope cheap bauble or a symbolic amount, the design itself, made by oneself, will give a lot of pleasant impressions.

Classic example. It is carried out both on plain white paper and on color. It does not stand out in any way and is most often used to create a kind of "money bag". If you really have to pay for the session, then it is better to do it with minimal costs.

What you need:

• paper. Smooth, clean sheet;
• glue. PVA or pencil - what do you have;
• scissors, ruler, pencil and eraser.

If you have perfect vision and are able to measure the distance without additional means, you can refuse the ruler.

But remember, if you do not keep the proportions and fold "by eye", it will turn out crooked, oblique and ugly.

Sequencing:

1. Cut a piece of paper into a square shape.
2. On the side that will be the inside of the envelope, define the center. To do this, using a ruler, draw thin, barely noticeable diagonals. The place where they intersect is the center.
3. Bend two opposite corners of the square, bringing the ends together in the center. Press the fold line well, fixing the position.
4. Fold in the third corner. The base of the bottom triangle will be the bottom of the envelope. To avoid gaps, the fold line should be slightly above the lower corners of the side triangles. Thus, the top corner of the lower triangle will be slightly higher than the center. Push the fold lines.
5. Open the "envelope" and erase the diagonals with an eraser.
6. Gather the envelope by folding the protruding edge of the lower triangle inward - it should be flush with the center. Glue around the perimeter of the bottom triangle. Tip - it is better to use a glue stick. From it, the paper will not swell and change shape.
7. Bend the "lid" - the corner should reach the bottom of the envelope. Press the fold line well. Ready!

How to make an envelope out of paper for writing with your own hands

If you decide to send a letter by mail, keep in mind that postal envelopes have certain dimensions and weight, therefore, not meeting the standard will lead to the fact that the letter may not reach the addressee. It is better to clarify the details by mail.

The envelope for the letter has a strict appearance - white color and rectangular shape.

The tools are the same: paper, scissors, glue, ruler, pencil and eraser.

Sequencing:

1. Take a sheet of A4 paper. Measure by a centimeter from the wide sides and bend. Along the sheet turned out to be a kind of fold.
2. Measure along the fold line 10 cm from one edge and bend. A non-glued pocket and a very long tongue were formed.
3. Measure 2 cm from the base of the tongue and cut off the excess length. Round off the edges.
4. Open the "envelope". Glue the hem of the longer part to the main sheet.
5. Lubricate the outer side of the collar of the short part with glue and glue it to the long one. The envelope is ready.

How to make a large envelope out of A4 paper

The easiest and fastest method. For it you will need an A4 sheet, glue, scissors and a ruler. Paper can be white or colored.

1. Measure along the wide side on the bottom right and top left of 7.2 cm. Draw lines to the corners up and down, respectively.
2. Cut off the resulting triangles. Leave the rhombus, discard the triangles.
3. We bend the left and right corners of the rhombus inward, leaving a distance of about 7 mm between them.
4. Bend the bottom corner so that there are no gaps. Spread glue on the undersides of the side triangles and glue to the bottom. Ready.

How to make an envelope for money out of paper without glue

The simplest method that does not require any additional items other than paper is an envelope with a square. The finished result will be small in size and with an unusual clasp. The A4 format is considered as an example, but other dimensions can be used. You can use both colored and white paper.

1. Attach a short sheet of paper to a long one. A triangle is formed. We push the fold line. Cut off the excess part of the sheet - a rectangular single-layer area.
2. We unfold the triangle with the base towards us. Fold up the top corner. The tip should touch the base. We push the fold line.
3. Fold the right side inward.
4. Fold the left side inward.
5. Bend the edge of the left side in the opposite direction. The fold line runs in the middle of the base.
6. The resulting "tail" is opened into a pocket.
7. Fold the pocket into a square.
8. Ready. It remains to bend the upper part and tuck the tip into a square pocket.

A more elaborate and time-consuming option is to use tape.

Such envelopes, as a rule, are not limited to colored paper alone. They are additionally decorated with twisted patterns, beads, glitter. It is customary to use patterned stencils to cut out the shape. Thicker paper is used instead of standard paper. For example, thin cardboard.

The scheme is simple:

• a stencil is cut out;
• in the places indicated by black stripes, cuts are made for the tape;
• the envelope is pressed along the main lines (the perimeter of the inner square) and assembled - the upper and lower parts are internal, and the side parts are external. You can put money;
• the tape is placed under the product and threaded through the slots. Ties at the front. Ready!

How to make a beautiful paper envelope

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You will need: a sheet of paper, a wax candle, a wide brush, coffee or tea, a signet.

Sequencing:

1. Fold a simple paper envelope. Do not glue.
2. Expand it and use a brush to paint over with brewing strong black tea or coffee. Let dry.
3. Fold and glue the envelope, leaving the "lid" free. Put a gift/letter.
4. Bend the lid, push the fold line well and press the tip to the envelope. Drip the wax and squeeze out the seal. Ready!

Any print can be used handy tool. For example, cosmetics caps or carved wine corks. Wax candles are easy to replace with paraffin or gun glue, which comes in a variety of colors.

inside out

To create it you will need:

• ready-made envelope stencil;
• plain, double-sided colored paper for the envelope itself;
• colored paper for the inside. On the wrong side, it will take significantly less paper. In addition, it should stand out clearly from the background of the main one.

Sequencing:

1. Cut out the envelope using the stencil.
2. Fold it by pushing through the fold lines, but do not glue.
3. Cut out the inside of the envelope.
4. Glue it to the inside of the envelope. Collect it and glue it.

Envelope-box

Materials:

• thick paper (scrap, cardboard);
• scissors or stationery knife;
• glue;
• round shape (most convenient - CD / DVD discs);
• decor (tape).

Sequencing:

1. Cut out 4 circles using the outline discs. Fold each circle in half.
2. Spread glue ¼ of each circle in the same place.
3. Glue the circles, according to the principle of closing a cardboard box. Let dry.
4. Put a gift, close the envelope like a cardboard box and decorate with decor - tie it with a ribbon.

More simple, but no less cute envelopes - decorated with decorative animals or flowers. It is not necessary to strive to achieve ideal shapes - clumsy penguins cut out of ordinary colored paper look much more charming. high technology quilling.

A standard white envelope is decorated with ribbons, lace, drawings of various shapes through stencils and turns into a unique package.

Do-it-yourself paper envelope - beautiful, simple, unique and touching. Moreover, this gift wrapping option is acceptable for children. The baby will be proud by making it on his own, and mom will be able to be touched and brag to her friends for many months.

Another idea for making a paper envelope is in the next video.

Do you like to write letters to your loved ones and do little surprises for them? It would not hurt to comprehend the knowledge of how to make an envelope out of paper with your own hands. A purchased envelope is not always at hand, and even more so, it does not always meet the necessary parameters. It is better make your envelope with love and with Best wishes.

What do you associate a paper envelope with? With love, romance, big and small secrets? And it is customary to give envelopes with money and greeting cards for birthdays and other holidays, you can keep documents, payment checks in them and other important papers. It is for these purposes that we want to tell you how to make an envelope from an A4 sheet.
We have prepared for you several ways to make a paper envelope.

• Firstly, you can print the template that we have posted on our page for free.
• The envelope can be folded according to one of the schemes proposed below.
• Use the popular origami technique.

Master class number 1: do-it-yourself envelope according to the template

If you want to make a colored envelope with your own hands the same as in the photo, we suggest that you read the short instructions.

Prepare everything you need

• colored double-sided paper;
• double sided tape;
• pencil;
• scissors;
• sample, which will then need to be cut out;
• scrapbooking paper;
• Printer.

1. 
   
2. Printing out the template future envelope on sheet a 4.
   
3. Trace on colored paper and cut out.
4. Folding the envelope as follows: to the middle we attract the lower, left, and right corners. Leave the top of the envelope unchanged.
   
   
5. The second layer of the envelope (lined with striped paper) cut along the contour finished envelope.
   
6. Again open the edges of the envelope and put a lining on it. If it turned out a little wider, carefully trim the edges.
7. Attach the lining with double sided tape.
   
8. Fold the envelope again on three sides, bend the top. We check that all the corners match, and glue.
   

Such a cute envelope can be used in different ways: for a letter, for a postcard, for money, for sending invitations.

We suggest using a few more templates for making gift envelopes.

materials you can use a variety of:

• colored cardboard or paper;
• the same scrapbooking paper;
• craft;
• colored blanks with congratulations, for example, for a wedding, birthday, etc.

Master class number 2: fold the envelope yourself

It is not always possible to print a template, so it is very useful to learn how to make an envelope from A4 paper yourself.
First, you can do the simplest envelope, triangular how in war time. In the corner write the addressee or put an autograph.

With the following two methods, the picture will help you figure it out. Use an A4 sheet or cut a square out of it. Strictly follow the instructions, bending the leaves in the places shown in the photo. In work, be guided by the principle of exact symmetry, so that the envelope is even from all sides. At the end, fix all edges with glue. gift envelope maybe small, but remote. Use colored paper in the shape of a heart.
Gluing this envelope will be as easy as shelling pears- Please read the manual.
Envelope with a square - for big secrets.
If you are unable to sign the envelope beautifully (for example, it consists entirely of patterns and drawings), use small decorative insert and the good old word with different fonts. Also, for a smooth signature, a zebra lining with scribbled lines for writing can come in handy.

For more information about envelopes and how to fold them, we invite you to see video tutorials on the relevant topic. With simple tips and visual instructions, you will learn:

• How to make an envelope out of A5 paper?
• What other types of envelopes are there?
• Learn how to make a large white envelope without glue.

Most best gift is a book, and the most useful is certainly money. However, they need packaged in a beautiful gift envelope so that everything looks solemn and festive.

To begin with, we present to your attention easiest money bag, which can be printed on a home printer, folded along the fold line, put in a gift and presented to the hero or heroes of the occasion.
And we will cut this chic envelope not just from an album sheet or cardboard. This is popular scrap technique, with the help of which envelopes, postcards, photo albums and other beautiful things are made from designer paper. Then you can decorate with paper applications, beads, ribbons, etc.

To make an envelope you will need

• Sheet of white cardboard(size - 23X23 cm)
• color sheet(23X20)
• Colored paper with a different pattern or other color (8X14)
• Thin paper lace or white paper
• Satin ribbon(35 cm)
• Decor(appliques, rhinestones, etc.)
• Glue
• Ruler, pencil
• Scissors
• Lighter, matches
• Sewing machine
• Threads

1. According to the ready-made template cut the workpiece from white cardboard.
   
2. Get some colored scrapbooking paper cut it up into 2 rectangles, just for the tops of the envelope. See that they are at least a couple of mm smaller than the base, otherwise the blank will not “fit” into the envelope.
   
3. From paper of a different color or pattern cut smaller rectangles(width is the same), for gluing in the middle of the envelope.
   
4. On the sides of short rectangles glue the lace paper or fine lace.
5. We glue the details with lace to the rectangles that we cut out earlier.
   
6. Glue the decorated rectangles to outside of the envelope- on the outer and inner edges. Sew along the edges of the envelope on a typewriter with a zigzag.
   
7. With reverse side envelope insert the tape between the colored part and a white base, and then glue and sew.
   
8. Tie the ribbon in front of the bow.

No matter how original the envelopes in stores may seem, they are not endowed with the most important thing - the soul. How you sometimes want a person to give you a nice note or a gift in an envelope, or send a letter from another part of the world. What would it be like to feel that this is not a soulless purchase envelope, but made by the hands of a person to whom you mean a lot.

In fact, there is nothing complicated about this - just take an A4 sheet and show a little imagination. No matter what anyone says, handmade gifts are very valuable. If you think that you lack the skills and imagination, we advise you to throw these thoughts away. After all, it is not in vain that they say: the eyes are afraid - but the hands do. Well, here we decided to offer you to make an envelope from a sheet of A4 paper with your own hands. In addition, we will show master classes on how to make an A4 envelope for any holiday, event, and so on. A step-by-step instruction will help you in mastering the information, which clearly shows all the actions with a piece of A4 paper.

Envelope templates

To start with, to make it easier for you, we will introduce various envelope templates that can be easily made with just scissors, 1-2 sheets of A4 paper and glue.

Workshops on making an envelope from A4 sheet

Master classes are more than just diagrams. This is already a visual representation of what can be done with a sheet of A4 paper in real life. In addition, master classes will tell you how to decorate the resulting envelope in an original way.

To cover all areas, we decided to present master classes on the implementation different types envelopes from a sheet of A4 paper, depending on their purpose.

So let's get started!

Paper money envelope

One of the most important uses of an envelope is as a gift to a friend, loved one or even a colleague. We usually put money in such envelopes, accompanying the gift with a fiery speech. I would not want a homemade envelope made of A4 paper to be lost among others. Let's try to make it the most interesting.

What do we need? We will need:

• scissors;
• ruler;
• 2 sheets of A4 paper (we suggest you take one plain sheet of paper, the other with contrasting patterns);
• glue;
• a pair of satin ribbons (one will be the top, the other the bottom).

We decided to be a little creative and took as a basis the wallpaper that remained after a long renovation. For this reason, the paper will seem different to you in its texture.

1 step: A piece of paper 20x40 was taken as the base. From this rectangle we will continue to create.

2 step: Fold the paper in half inward as shown in the photo above. Now bend the other edges of the product also towards the center.

3 step: Expand the work you just completed. Bend the sides with a corner, as shown in the photo.

4 step: Now you need to turn the sheet back. It's time for bright paper. Glue a small piece of colored paper to the base of the envelope.

5 step: Hide the remaining bright paper inside to a regular envelope sheet. It should turn out something like this.

6 step: Now take the ribbon prepared in advance and glue it in the center of the envelope, only on the reverse side.

7 step: We took 2 ribbons - wide white and thin blue. Now we put a thin ribbon on top of the white one to brighten up the envelope.

8 step: Tie a beautiful bow in the center of the envelope on the front side. Do not forget to process the cut parts of the tapes. To do this, you can use a regular lighter or matches.

Do-it-yourself postal envelope

In order to practice creating the most common white paper envelope for sending a letter, we only need:

• a sheet of white paper A4;
• scissors;
• as well as double-sided adhesive paper or ordinary glue.

1 step: Fold a sheet of paper in the way shown in the photo (triangle to the center). You should end up with a square with equal sides. The part of the paper that is outside the square will need to be cut off.

2 step: Now we take scissors and cut off the unnecessary part of the A4 sheet.

3 step: Put the resulting figure in such a way that in front of you is not so much a square as a rhombus. Try gently bending the right and left corners of the diamond so that they touch in the center.

4 step: Bend the marked sides.

5 step: Pull the bottom corner and unite the three corners in the center of the shape. Almost everything is ready. The corner at the bottom should be slightly higher than the side corners. We do not touch the upper part of the product yet.

6 step: Bend the corner of the bottom side inside the pocket. Thus, you ensure the safety of what you wrote there.

7 step: Bend the top. Everything is ready! You can now attach the letter and secure the "lid" of the envelope with double-sided tape or with a regular drop of glue.

gift envelope

In this master class, we took a more serious approach to preparing a gift envelope. The whole concept is based on scrapbooking motifs that fit perfectly into this style.

What will we need?

• basis - scheme;
• cardboard sheet of paper;
• 2 kinds of colored paper and plain A4 paper;
• satin ribbon;
• glue, scissors, ruler;
• various small details: beads, butterflies for decoration;
• and the most amazing tool is the sewing machine.

1 step: Taking as a basis one of the schemes presented above, we will make such a cardboard cutout.

2 step: Prepare two strips of colored paper, in proportion to the cardboard sheet. However, do not forget to slightly reduce the height so that the sheets fit neatly into the envelope.

4 step: Along the lines of the edge of these leaves, we make a frame from prepared ruffles.

5 step: We glue the cut out colored strips, as in the photo.

6 step: We stick paper on cardboard (on the outside of our craft). Next, we take out the sewing machine and walk along the edges with a white thread (neatly along the top line, without skipping the corners).

7 step: Important! Before you glue the back and leaf, thread a satin ribbon there.

8 step: Tie the ribbon in the front, add the inscription, decorative elements to your taste. For example, we made a butterfly on the top corner.

origami envelope

We invite you to watch a video on how to make an original origami envelope with which you can please your children and even friends.

Video: how to make an envelope out of A4 paper with your own hands

You can learn other ways to make cute envelopes with your own hands from the following videos.

Design interpretations have spread to literally every little thing. Standard classic items become fashionable ideas and objects for the realization of fantasies. One example is an envelope.

What could be special about it? A sheet of paper folded in a certain order. And how can it be applicable, except for a postal letter? There are options! These are decorative "reservoirs" in which gifts are given, memorabilia is stored, money is transferred, after all.

It is of great importance in what form a person will receive a present for a birthday or new year. Even if there is an inexpensive trinket or a symbolic amount in the envelope, the design itself, made by oneself, will give a lot of pleasant impressions.

How to make a simple paper envelope

Classic example. It is carried out both on plain white paper and on color. It does not stand out in any way and is most often used to create a kind of "money bag". If you really have to pay for the session, then it is better to do it with minimal costs.

What you need:

• paper. Smooth, clean sheet;
• glue. PVA or pencil - what do you have;
• scissors, ruler, pencil and eraser.

If you have perfect vision and are able to measure the distance without additional means, you can refuse the ruler.

But remember, if you do not keep the proportions and fold "by eye", it will turn out crooked, oblique and ugly.

Sequencing:

1. Cut a piece of paper into a square shape.
2. On the side that will be the inside of the envelope, define the center. To do this, using a ruler, draw thin, barely noticeable diagonals. The place where they intersect is the center.
3. Bend two opposite corners of the square, bringing the ends together in the center. Press the fold line well, fixing the position.
4. Fold in the third corner. The base of the bottom triangle will be the bottom of the envelope. To avoid gaps, the fold line should be slightly above the lower corners of the side triangles. Thus, the top corner of the lower triangle will be slightly higher than the center. Push the fold lines.
5. Open the "envelope" and erase the diagonals with an eraser.
6. Gather the envelope by folding the protruding edge of the lower triangle inward - it should be flush with the center. Glue around the perimeter of the bottom triangle. Tip - it is better to use a glue stick. From it, the paper will not swell and change shape.
7. Bend the "lid" - the corner should reach the bottom of the envelope. Press the fold line well. Ready!

How to make an envelope out of paper for writing with your own hands

If you decide to send a letter by mail, keep in mind that postal envelopes have certain dimensions and weight, therefore, not meeting the standard will lead to the fact that the letter may not reach the addressee. It is better to clarify the details by mail.

The envelope for the letter has a strict appearance - white and rectangular in shape.

The tools are the same: paper, scissors, glue, ruler, pencil and eraser.

Sequencing:

1. Take a sheet of A4 paper. Measure by a centimeter from the wide sides and bend. Along the sheet turned out to be a kind of fold.
2. Measure along the fold line 10 cm from one edge and bend. A non-glued pocket and a very long tongue were formed.
3. Measure 2 cm from the base of the tongue and cut off the excess length. Round off the edges.
4. Open the "envelope". Glue the hem of the longer part to the main sheet.
5. Lubricate the outer side of the collar of the short part with glue and glue it to the long one. The envelope is ready.

How to make a large envelope out of A4 paper

The easiest and fastest method. For it you will need an A4 sheet, glue, scissors and a ruler. Paper can be white or colored.

1. Measure along the wide side on the bottom right and top left of 7.2 cm. Draw lines to the corners up and down, respectively.
2. Cut off the resulting triangles. Leave the rhombus, discard the triangles.
3. We bend the left and right corners of the rhombus inward, leaving a distance of about 7 mm between them.
4. Bend the bottom corner so that there are no gaps. Spread glue on the undersides of the side triangles and glue to the bottom. Ready.

How to make an envelope for money out of paper without glue

The simplest method that does not require any additional items other than paper is an envelope with a square. The finished result will be small in size and with an unusual clasp. The A4 format is considered as an example, but other dimensions can be used. You can use both colored and white paper.

1. Attach a short sheet of paper to a long one. A triangle is formed. We push the fold line. Cut off the excess part of the sheet - a rectangular single-layer area.
2. We unfold the triangle with the base towards us. Fold up the top corner. The tip should touch the base. We push the fold line.
3. Fold the right side inward.
4. Fold the left side inward.
5. Bend the edge of the left side in the opposite direction. The fold line runs in the middle of the base.
6. The resulting "tail" is opened into a pocket.
7. Fold the pocket into a square.
8. Ready. It remains to bend the upper part and tuck the tip into a square pocket.

A more elaborate and time-consuming option is to use tape.

Such envelopes, as a rule, are not limited to colored paper alone. They are additionally decorated with twisted patterns, beads, glitter. It is customary to use patterned stencils to cut out the shape. Thicker paper is used instead of standard paper. For example, thin cardboard.

The scheme is simple:

• a stencil is cut out;
• in the places indicated by black stripes, cuts are made for the tape;
• the envelope is pressed along the main lines (the perimeter of the inner square) and assembled - the upper and lower parts are internal, and the side parts are external. You can put money;
• the tape is placed under the product and threaded through the slots. Ties at the front. Ready!

How to make a beautiful paper envelope

antique

You will need: a sheet of paper, a wax candle, a wide brush, coffee or tea, a signet.

Sequencing:

1. Fold a simple paper envelope. Do not glue.
2. Expand it and use a brush to paint over with brewing strong black tea or coffee. Let dry.
3. Fold and glue the envelope, leaving the "lid" free. Put a gift/letter.
4. Bend the lid, push the fold line well and press the tip to the envelope. Drip the wax and squeeze out the seal. Ready!

As a print, you can use any tool at hand. For example, cosmetics caps or carved wine corks. Wax candles are easy to replace with paraffin or gun glue, which comes in a variety of colors.

inside out

To create it you will need:

• ready-made envelope stencil;
• plain, double-sided colored paper for the envelope itself;
• colored paper for the inside. The inside will require significantly less paper. In addition, it should stand out clearly from the background of the main one.

Sequencing:

1. Cut out the envelope using the stencil.
2. Fold it by pushing through the fold lines, but do not glue.
3. Cut out the inside of the envelope.
4. Glue it to the inside of the envelope. Collect it and glue it.

Envelope-box

Materials:

• thick paper (scrap, cardboard);
• scissors or stationery knife;
• glue;
• round shape (most convenient - CD / DVD discs);
• decor (tape).

Sequencing:

1. Cut out 4 circles using the outline discs. Fold each circle in half.
2. Spread glue ¼ of each circle in the same place.
3. Glue the circles, according to the principle of closing a cardboard box. Let dry.
4. Put a gift, close the envelope like a cardboard box and decorate with decor - tie it with a ribbon.

More simple, but no less cute envelopes - decorated with decorative animals or flowers. It is not necessary to strive to achieve ideal forms - clumsy penguins cut out of ordinary colored paper look much more charming than the highest quilling technique.

A standard white envelope is decorated with ribbons, lace, drawings of various shapes through stencils and turns into a unique package.

Do-it-yourself paper envelope - beautiful, simple, unique and touching. Moreover, this gift wrapping option is acceptable for children. The baby will be proud by making it on his own, and mom will be able to be touched and brag to her friends for many months.

Another idea for making a paper envelope is in the next video.

In contact with

Of course, since we are giving money, we can spend a little more on buying a bright printed envelope in any stationery store. Fast and convenient! But wouldn't such a gift look too formal? Perhaps there are people for whom it is worth spending a little time and making an envelope for money with your own hands? After all, it's so easy!

There are many various ways to pack the money, and of course, you will need paper for this. What paper is better to take? Now many people recommend scrapbooking paper. It is quite dense, often beautiful in itself - with different textures, patterns and glitters. Double-sided paper with a colorful pattern on one side looks very nice in an envelope for money. In addition, on the other, plain side inside the envelope, it is convenient to write congratulations.

However, to create an envelope for money with your own hands, a sheet of any thick paper (you can take color for printing), which is easy to give the desired shape, is also suitable. But do not get carried away: cardboard can break at the joints.

For creating beautiful envelope you will need colored double-sided paper for the envelope and lining, thin double-sided tape, a pencil, and scissors. For the envelope, it is better to choose plain paper, and for the lining - with an ornament and a pattern. However, there are no limits to your creativity: use scrapbooking paper, magazine clippings, or your photo!

Presenting as a gift certificates, postcards, money or recognition, I want to surprise with the design. There is nothing easier than going to the store and buying an ordinary white envelope or a banal postcard with flowers and the inscription "Congratulations!". However, it is much more pleasant to do not regular envelope ik myself. There is no limit for imagination, and minimal skills are needed!

To get started, you will need colored paper (square sheet), you can take with a pattern or ornament and scissors.

In order to make a beautiful envelope for money, you will need your imagination, accuracy and some scrapbooking materials. You can buy such materials at any store for creativity and needlework.

Materials that will be needed:

• white cardboard;
• white office paper;
• two types of scrapbooking paper (different in pattern);
• double sided tape;
• decorations for a postcard: flowers, beads, butterflies, pearls;
• hole punch for the openwork edge;
• ruler, pencil.

Most main secret how to make a beautiful envelope for money is not in the materials, not in the technique you use, and not even in the skill. Professionals do a great job with this. The main thing is that you put a piece of your soul into it!

In fact, there is nothing complicated about this - just take an A4 sheet and show a little imagination. No matter what anyone says, handmade gifts are very valuable. If you think that you lack the skills and imagination, we advise you to throw these thoughts away. After all, it is not in vain that they say: the eyes are afraid - but the hands do. Well, here we decided to offer you to make an envelope from a sheet of A4 paper with your own hands. In addition, we will show master classes on how to make an A4 envelope for any holiday, event, and so on. Step by step instructions will help you master the information, which clearly shows all the actions with a piece of A4 paper.

Envelope templates

To start with, to make it easier for you, we will introduce various envelope templates that can be easily made with just scissors, 1-2 sheets of A4 paper and glue.

Workshops on making an envelope from A4 sheet

Master classes are more than just diagrams. This is already a visual representation of what can be done with a sheet of A4 paper in real life. In addition, master classes will tell you how to decorate the resulting envelope in an original way.

To cover all areas, we decided to present master classes on making different types of envelopes from A4 paper sheet, depending on their purpose.

So let's get started!

Paper money envelope

One of the most important uses of an envelope is as a gift to a friend, loved one or even a colleague. We usually put money in such envelopes, accompanying the gift with a fiery speech. I would not want a homemade envelope made of A4 paper to be lost among others. Let's try to make it the most interesting.

What do we need? We will need:

• scissors;
• ruler;
• 2 sheets of A4 paper (we suggest you take one plain sheet of paper, the other with contrasting patterns);
• glue;
• a pair of satin ribbons (one will be the top, the other the bottom).

We decided to be a little creative and took as a basis the wallpaper that remained after a long renovation. For this reason, the paper will seem different to you in its texture.

1 step: A piece of paper 20x40 was taken as the base. From this rectangle we will continue to create.

2 step: Fold the paper in half inward as shown in the photo above. Now bend the other edges of the product also towards the center.

3 step: Expand the work you just completed. Bend the sides with a corner, as shown in the photo.

4 step: Now you need to turn the sheet back. It's time for bright paper. Glue a small piece of colored paper to the base of the envelope.

5 step: Hide the remaining bright paper inside to a regular envelope sheet. It should turn out something like this.

6 step: Now take the ribbon prepared in advance and glue it in the center of the envelope, only on the reverse side.

7 step: We took 2 ribbons - wide white and thin blue. Now we put a thin ribbon on top of the white one to brighten up the envelope.

8 step: Tie a beautiful bow in the center of the envelope on the front side. Do not forget to process the cut parts of the tapes. To do this, you can use a regular lighter or matches.

Do-it-yourself postal envelope

In order to practice creating the most common white paper envelope for sending a letter, we only need:

• a sheet of white paper A4;
• scissors;
• as well as double-sided adhesive paper or ordinary glue.

1 step: Fold a sheet of paper in the way shown in the photo (triangle to the center). You should end up with a square with equal sides. The part of the paper that is outside the square will need to be cut off.

2 step: Now we take scissors and cut off the unnecessary part of the A4 sheet.

3 step: Put the resulting figure in such a way that in front of you is not so much a square as a rhombus. Try gently bending the right and left corners of the diamond so that they touch in the center.

4 step: Bend the marked sides.

5 step: Pull the bottom corner and unite the three corners in the center of the shape. Almost everything is ready. The corner at the bottom should be slightly higher than the side corners. We do not touch the upper part of the product yet.

6 step: Bend the corner of the bottom side inside the pocket. Thus, you ensure the safety of what you wrote there.

7 step: Bend the top. Everything is ready! You can now attach the letter and secure the "lid" of the envelope with double-sided tape or with a regular drop of glue.

gift envelope

In this master class, we took a more serious approach to preparing a gift envelope. The whole concept is based on scrapbooking motifs that fit perfectly into this style.

What will we need?

• basis - scheme;
• cardboard sheet of paper;
• 2 kinds of colored paper and plain A4 paper;
• satin ribbon;
• glue, scissors, ruler;
• various small details: beads, butterflies for decoration;
• and the most amazing tool is the sewing machine.

1 step: Taking as a basis one of the schemes presented above, we will make such a cardboard cutout.

2 step: Prepare two strips of colored paper, in proportion to the cardboard sheet. However, do not forget to slightly reduce the height so that the sheets fit neatly into the envelope.

4 step: Along the lines of the edge of these leaves, we make a frame from prepared ruffles.

5 step: We glue the cut out colored strips, as in the photo.

6 step: We stick paper on cardboard (on the outside of our craft). Next, we take out the sewing machine and walk along the edges with a white thread (neatly along the top line, without skipping the corners).

7 step: Important! Before you glue the back and leaf, thread a satin ribbon there.

8 step: Tie a ribbon in front, add an inscription, decorative elements to your taste. For example, we made a butterfly on the top corner.

origami envelope

We invite you to watch a video on how to make an original origami envelope with which you can please your children and even friends.

Video: how to make an envelope out of A4 paper with your own hands

You can learn other ways to make cute envelopes with your own hands from the following videos.

Today I have a slightly unusual post, but it’s suitable for diluting SEO-shnoy and moneymaker information. Especially also about money :-). It all started with the fact that I needed to make an envelope for money. Naturally, I didn’t want to mess around with glue and paper with scissors. I went to the search engine typed the appropriate request, but did not find anything really suitable. Either you need glue or scissors. Lots of tutorials on scrapbooking techniques, which didn't suit me at all.

A few years ago I got a little carried away Japanese art origami. I remembered that there is a way to fold an envelope out of paper without glue. But the problem is that in the schemes proposed on the Internet, you need to use square sheets, and the A4 format is rectangular, so it must either be cut with scissors or cut off. I decided to improve the standard technique so that I could do without scissors, and I succeeded. Do you want to know how?

Do-it-yourself envelope for money without glue and scissors from A4 sheet:

Explanation for the scheme:

1. We bend sheet A4 along the diagonal of the square.
2. Fold the rest of the rectangle into a triangle.
3. We do the same with the remaining piece.
4. We straighten the sheet and begin to fold from a small triangle along the folds made earlier.
5. We bend the excess part so that we get a square sheet.
6. We bend the square diagonally and get a triangle.
7. Next, we proceed according to the standard scheme. We bend the triangle from above.
8. We bend the right corner of the triangle first.
9. And we put the left one on top of it.
10. We find the center of the future lock, bend the edge to the left.
11. Smooth out the folds.
12. Then rotate the edge 90 degrees.
13. With a slight movement we make a lock to the envelope.
14. Straighten and straighten it.
15. We bend and close the top cover.

Congratulations! Your envelope is ready. Everything is done without glue and scissors in literally half a minute, and yesterday I only spent half a day developing the scheme and instructions for it :-). I even decided to put watermarks so that no one would steal the idea.

But the white envelope is somehow boring and too formal. You can pre-print something on a sheet, for example, a birthday photo, a landscape, or some text. A4 sheet size: 210x297 mm. I have a black and white printer, so I chose a floral pattern.

Envelope front view:

Envelope back view:

By the way, a banknote can only fit into an A4 envelope folded in half, so for money it is better to take paper in A3 format if possible. You can put in an envelope not only money, but also, for example, a postcard with poems or a gift certificate from a store.

The scheme for making an envelope for money proposed in the article has a number of advantages compared to existing options.

In this age of electronics and digital technology envelopes have almost disappeared from use. In the usual sense, they exist for sending letters by mail, but in fact they have a much broader purpose. You just need to imagine different forms and dimensions, and it will immediately become clear that the possibilities of envelopes have not yet been exhausted. Here we will consider several examples of how to make an envelope out of paper with your own hands for various purposes.

Ordinary - unusual

To begin with, we learn how to make the most ordinary envelope.

Prepare a sheet of paper, scissors, a ruler, a pencil and glue.

Using a pencil and a ruler, find the middle of the sheet and put a dot there. We fold the side corners to this point.

We bend the lower corner so that its end overlaps the two side ones.

Lubricate the corners with glue so as not to stain the inside of the envelope, glue and close the lid. In a couple of minutes the envelope is ready. This is the easiest way, but all envelope making is based on it. Further it will be more interesting. A paper envelope can be decorated, then it will turn into a festive package. For example, to give newlyweds for a wedding banknotes or a check for a certain amount, you will definitely need an envelope for money. From a piece of wallpaper, lace and ribbons, you can make a beautiful festive envelope.

Scheme for a rectangular envelope:

The photo shows several options for decorating envelopes.

For invitation cards for the New Year:

For a postcard:

Gift wrap:

For birthday:

Envelope design options are endless. Considering that this is usually a small item, it will not be difficult to find material for decoration.

Simple Options

Envelopes serve basically, as before, for the transmission of information. For a letter sent by mail, there are standards that must be followed. A4 sheet is quite consistent with these standards. Putting it vertically, you need to bend the upper part, measuring 5.1 cm, and bend the lower part in half. To glue the finished envelope, you will need two strips of paper 12.3 cm long and 4 cm wide. They need to be smeared with glue and glue the side edges of the envelope. To specify the sender and recipient addresses, it is better to follow general rules to make sure the letter gets through.

Note! It is very important not to forget to stick the stamp, otherwise everything will be done in vain.

Nowadays, information is most often transmitted on disks and flash drives. If a flash drive can be attached to a keychain or simply carried in a pocket, then the disks must be handled carefully, stored in separate envelopes. But what if the envelope is torn or simply did not exist? The answer is simple: you need to make an envelope for the disc with your own hands. Let's take a "stripped" disk and a sheet of A4 paper.

Did you need an envelope, but it wasn’t at the post office, or is there simply no time to go there? Or maybe he needs handmade? You can assemble it yourself at home from an album or notebook sheet. Such improvised material can be found in every home or office. Would you like to learn how to make an A4 envelope? Let's figure it out.

The envelope can be assembled by yourself at home

Giving money is very simple, but to make it beautiful and not look like a simple cash transfer, you need to put it in an envelope. And if the gifted person is dear to you or you just want to surprise him, then the issue of packaging must be approached with all seriousness.

It doesn’t matter if the envelope is large or not, the basic process is the same for them, so take as a basis step by step instructions on the formation of an envelope from sheet A4:

1. Select the desired color sheet. It can also be made from an ordinary sheet of office paper, but if there is a need in the stationery store, you can buy not only a colored sheet, but also with all sorts of drawings.
2. Now you need to fold it so that you get a square. Remove the excess part of the paper with scissors, but not tearing off, so that the edges are even and beautiful.
3. Lay the square so that its corner is facing up.
4. Using a ruler, bend inward all its corners, forming a square inside.
5. Unfold the top corner, it will close your envelope.

Fasten the remaining corners with a small drop of glue, preventing them from sticking to the inner space of the envelope, only between themselves.

How to make an envelope from a sheet (video)

How to fold an envelope from a landscape sheet without glue?

It is not always at hand that there is glue with which the corners of a home-made envelope are fastened. In this case, you need to apply a little more effort and slightly change the technique of forming a mail envelope. This is easy to do, especially if you have basic origami skills.

It is not always at hand that there is glue that fastens the corners of a homemade envelope.

• form a square from the album sheet, removing everything superfluous with scissors;
• make the edges as even as possible so that they do not spoil appearance the design in which your letter will fall;
• carefully fold the resulting sheet so that an even fold line connects the opposite corners of the square, forming two stripes;
• put the straightened square with one corner up, make the bend of the lower corner to the center of the structure;
• now also combine the side corners, but so that they do not reach the center, but are simply nearby;
• bend the corner of the bottom of the envelope so that it forms a flap connecting the side parts;
• put a letter or money in an envelope, bend it inward, hiding its corner in the inside.

Origami from the album sheet

For those who are not afraid of difficulties and want to surprise the addressee with their work with an album sheet, there is an option to form a beautiful envelope using the origami technique. It won't take more than half an hour.

For it you will need:

• a rectangular sheet of paper for origami or scrapbooking;
• centimeter substrate;
• simple pencil;
• iron ruler.

It won't take more than half an hour

How to do:

1. Fold the sheet with small sides to each other so that the wrong side of the sheet is inside.
2. Lay the sheet with the fold down, and fold the top towards you so that it takes up a quarter of it.
3. The resulting valve must be bent again, but already up, closing the wrong side with the front part. Now the whole sheet is folded 8 times.
4. Unfold the last fold and fold it in the middle to get a strip with a part of the inside and a part of the face.
5. Now we bend the lower corners into triangles, and tuck them under the previously obtained valve.
6. We turn the design over, and bend it on the sides, formed by the part outward on both sides of the envelope.
7. Turn over to decompose only the bends made.
8. We form the upper clan by bending it to the colored strip of the lower valve.
9. On the sides of the envelope you should get two rectangles on each side, on the bottom of them you need to draw diagonals diverging from the envelope.
10. Fold the top edge of the flap to the marked diagonal on each side.
11. We open the structure, form bends inward in the lower corners so that we get triangles.
12. Bend the belt and put it into a triangle, wrap its side part like a shutter.
13. We also form side triangles on the top valve, making a common triangle.
14. Having expanded it, we bend the folds, as is the case with the bottom valve.

The resulting triangle will close your envelope, with a message or money enclosed in it.

How to make a postal envelope from A4 paper?

Of course, the easiest way is to find a template for such an envelope on the Internet and, after printing, fold it along the desired dotted contours. In fact, it will need to be bent and glued. If printing is too easy, then you can use any of the above methods. Although it is difficult to work with your own hands, the emotions that the addressee will reward you with will more than pay off your efforts. Such envelopes are stored carefully and such an act is remembered for a long time, especially if before that needlework was not your forte.

Envelope for money

To make it, you need to draw a template on medium density cardboard.

1. In the center, draw a rectangle with sides of 24 * 21 centimeters.
2. On the wrong side, draw an inner rectangle with a side of 10 cm.
3. On the one hand, draw a protruding rounded part of 1 cm, and on the other - 2 cm.
4. Bend all the parts along the folds, stretch the cord into the side valves.

Such envelopes are stored carefully and such an act is remembered for a long time.

The envelope is ready. You can decorate it however you like.

Large A4 envelope

Any formation technology is applicable for it, but if we take the latter as a basis, then all lines must be drawn based not on the indicated numbers, but on the format of the sheet itself.

First draw small side valves, and from them the main ones.

Making an envelope with your own hands is quite simple

If the addressee is a man, then the color of the sheet and the ribbon must be chosen strict; for ladies, you can decorate with lace, feathers or other decor that the addressee will like.

What else can be done from an A4 sheet: ideas

There are a lot of options for crafts, and most often their creation is limited by the lack of imagination. But all this is fixable when there is a desire.

Therefore, the following ideas will come in handy:

• envelopes of various shapes and formats;
• greeting cards ordinary and 3D;
• bookmarks in books;
• Christmas decorations;
• decor for the room;
• tapes;
• airplanes and ships;
• any origami craft;
• flowers;
• hat decor and much more.

As a basis, you can take pure white paper, color, with drawings and embossing. You can make amazing tandems with fabric, special self-adhesive paper, colored tape, etc. With a certain approach, you can reach the level when your crafts become original works that will be in incredible demand.

Envelope using origami (video)

You need to start work small, gradually moving to more complex envelopes or other crafts. Something will not work out or will be hopelessly damaged, but you should not leave everything halfway. After all, it is through mistakes and painstaking, hard work that people achieve success. Even if it is an ordinary homemade envelope.