Envelopes, Card Layouts and Boxed Mailers…
Hello, and thank you for dropping in today. We are doing
something a little different and would like to refer you to my March 6th
video on face-book’s Let’s
make Cards Group. This is being geared towards our new card crafters
but just might aid some of our more seasoned creators.
PACKING DIMENTIONAL FLOWER CARDS
Please note: I order in quantity which saves money in
the long run. There are many bulk paper and business suppliers but I prefer
using the following for my “mailing supplies".
Clear Box with Gold Insert:
6-3/8 X 5-3/8 X 1-1/2
1/2# PVC SETUP BX W/GLD CARD
5.1 LBS / case
840965
50/CASE
White Outer Mailing Box:
7 X 6-1/2 X 1-7/8 (I)
WHITE TUCK TOP BOX
11.6 LBS / bundle
073427
50/BUNDLE
LAYERED CARD FRONTS FOR
DIFFERENT SIZED ENVELOPES
These are just my suggested, personal guidelines – could
be altered to your use. I show a ¼” reduction per layer. Some will go to 1/2”
reduction. Just have fun –remember to make the layers your design.
For 6.5” square envelope –
use 12”x12” cardstock cut to 6”x12” – fold to 6” Square
Squared
Layers: 5
¾”
5 1/2”
5
¼”
5”
For 4 ¾” x 6 ½” envelope –use
8 ½” x 11” cardstock, cut to 9”x 6 ¼” - then fold to 4 ½” x 6 ¼”
Layers:
4 ¼” v 6”
4”
x 5 ¾”
3
¾” x 5 ½”
3
½” x 5 ¼”
For 4 3/8”x5 ¾” envelope –use
8 ½” x 11” cardstock, cut 4 ½” x 5 ½” - then
fold to 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
Layers:
4” x 5 ¼”
3
¾” x 5”
3
½” x 4 ¾”
3
¼” x 4 ½”
I think this will give you the idea.
·
Measure your envelope.
·
Use cardstock for the base card. Cut so as
the finished base card is at least ¼” smaller than envelope front.
· Layers should be at least ¼” smaller than
base.
·
Each additional layer should be at least
another ¼” smaller than previous layer.
For me, being consistent with my reductions has helped
the overall appearance. Each of us has our own ideas and preferences for making
our “celebration” cards.
Play with your ideas. Check out other sources for
ideas, then create your own.
Well, that is it for today. I hope this has given you
some ideas or at least, food for thought.
Till next time,
May God Bless and Watch Over You and Yours.