WeeMail Envelope Tutorial

Step 1

  • Start with a 4" x 6" card
  • In a Landscape orientation, mark the top and bottom edges at
    1 3/4" and 4 1/2"

4" x 6" Card INCHES 1 2 3 4 5 6

Step 2

  • Turn card to a Portrait orientation
  • Lining up the ruler with the previous marks, mark 1/2" in from both sides

4" x 6" Card INCHES 1 2 3 4 5 6

Step 3

  • At the top and bottom edges, 1/2" in from the sides, count an additional 3 little ticks (3/16") towards the middle and make a mark.

4" x 6" Card INCHES 1 2 3 4 5 6

Step 4

  • Using a straight edge as a guide, cut with a blade from mark to mark.
    Scissors may be used but aren’t as precise.

4" x 6" Card INCHES 1 2 3 4 5 6

Step 5

  • Using a straight edge to assist, fold 4 flaps along the dotted lines as shown.
    It may be helpful to orient the envelope here to its final orientation with the 1 1/2" flap at the bottom and the longer one on top.
  • Use a small hard surface to press the creases into a sharp angle

Step 6

  • Using scissors, cut little triangles out as shown. This makes the final piece fold better.

Step 7

  • Cut bevels out of the corners shown. We want the top flap to be angled but we want the bottom flap to be curved.

Step 8

  • Fold side flaps in and apply glue

Step 9

  • Fold the bottom up and let the glue dry. Insert a letter and a sticker and you're done!