Envelopes

Gifting is an art — an art through which you can mark your expression of love, respect, and care. Thanksgiving and Christmas are celebrated worldwide to articulate the act of gifting. And it inherently paves the demand for envelopes.

Do you know how one feels when you give them a gift that they have never expected? Do you know how seamless it is to make come someone feel special? Do you remember how you used to receive money at the time of festivals in beautiful envelopes? 

Gifting things is losing its charm slowly. People have started believing that giving gifts to your loved ones is merely a formality. Envelopes are the only memorable souvenirs left to cherish old gifts. But it’s not too late. You can revive the idea of gifting through beautiful handmade envelopes.

So, how can you make handmade envelopes at home?

• Collect the material that you would require. Buy sheets of handmade paper or textured paper, whatever you like. Buy some colored pens, glue, scissors, and other decorative material.
• Start folding the paper from the corners towards inside from all four corners. Then, glue these corners to stop them from opening — double the sheet of paper. You can ask a friend or check a video if you face difficulty.
• Once the structure is ready, decorate it with patterns, drawings, and quotes. You can also put some beads around it to give a royal look. 

How do these little envelopes benefit the environment and society?

These little envelopes are a sign of the emotion that you love someone. And even in this busy world, you remember them every day. But they express not only your love for your family but also the environment and society. These envelopes are made with recycled material, which means that you are contributing to the environment. 

Can I customize or personalize these envelopes?

Yes, it is feasible to customize your envelopes. It is the new era where you can make everything by yourself. DIY is the latest trend that has captured everyone’s minds. If you want to try personalized envelopes by yourself, you can try your hands on it. Just buy the plain envelopes and let your skills flow. You can write a poem, a quote, or draw patterns or doodle over it. 

In what ways can I use these envelopes when I want to give a gift?

These handcrafted envelopes can be used in the following ways:

• Keep greeting cards in the pocket after matching the color, designs, and the size of the card and the container. 
• Sending letters to your friends, relatives, loved ones, and spouse in these plain envelopes to express how much you love them. 
• Preserving important cards like business cards, credit cards, and shopping cards in small-sized envelopes. 
• Keeping them as souvenirs of someone else’s gift in the scrapbook or file as a form of memory. 

Envelopes bring us the memories of childhood when the postman would bring letters in envelopes. It has nearly lost its significance, but to keep it alive, start gifting your family letters and envelopes.