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 6^th 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".

http://www.papermart.com

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.