Making own envelopes

[JodiSong]

Originally Posted by dizzy

I hadn't thought of using the patterened paper with the white out, great idea. I definitely have some of that I could use. I don't have to make them often, but once in awhile I make one that is odd shaped.
I do have the enveloper as well and it has been quite handy at times.

I use the white side when I need a journaling box.

Jodi

[LindaJH]

I have been thinking about buying the enveloper but haven't been able to decide if it will be useful for many sizes of envelopes. I saw the post from pennyd saying she has the product and it has made all the sizes of envelopes that she has needed. So I think I'll order it and give it a try.

I was wondering if they still sell rolls of plain white shelf liner paper. They sold this years ago and I would think that may be an option to make envelopes. I'll have to check that out next time I'm at the store.

[Cheryl]

Yes, the enveloper is GREAT for making whatever size envelope you need. Here is a link to a thread that talked about it and had a link for a VERY helpful document telling you what size paper, what lines to use, etc. for a large number of sizes of envelopes.

[Irishlady]

I use patterned paper with the white side out a lot. I've got some cardstock that isn't as thick as some & have used that also. I've found with it that I need to score it a little heavier so that it folds properly. I'd love to find 12 x 12 plain white paper easier. May be PW would consider making some. Hint, Hint! Judi

[Jan D. in Jax, FL]

Hey Judi...that's funny what you said about 12 x 12 white paper...I needed some the other day and didn't have any and had to go to 2 stores to find plain white in 12 x 12....LOL

[SandersNan]

By the way, I saw there is a new book out - finally a book about just envelopes with design ideas. I've ordered it from the Crafter's Choice Book Club. I'll let you know if I like it when it arrives!

Nancy

[Irishlady]

Jan, I hear you about the 12 x 12 paper. I can't find any around here. I have some papers that I want to use for envelopes but there's a cutting grid on the other side. Bummer! I have the Ultimate Crafter's Companion. I use it a lot. I love the fact that I can make a perfect fold on the cards I cut to a certain size. I love all the projects on the DVD that came with it. I was going to get the Crafter's Companion that HSN offered first but then they got the one I bought. It is a bit more price wise but you can do so much more with it. Judi

[Cheryl]

While it won't help with 12 x 12 scrapbook pages, an 11" width will work for all but the largest envelopes. You might want to try an internet search for 11" x 17" paper. It is a common size and you can find quite a variety that will work for envelopes. For instance, one of the big chain office supplies stores sells 500 sheet reams of 11 x 17 colored paper for less than $15. It's not the best quality of paper, but probably just fine for envelopes. Other larger sizes are available too, including rolls of paper.

[pennyd]

Don't forget, envelopes in general are usually very thin, not great quality, so Cheryl is right about the 11x17 paper - it'll work just fine and the light weight doesn't add to the postage! I've used patterned papers with grid lines on the back for envelopes - it actually looks kind of neat!

[Mrscleanhead]

Using the paper with the grid line would be interesting . . .