How to Make an Envelope Out of Construction Paper

A round-flap envelope is the easiest and most versatile envelope to make from construction paper. It can be made in any size you desire. However, the instructions given here produce a 6-inch square envelope. This is a good project for families or parent and child.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Sticker

1. Draw a 6-inch square in the center of a piece of white paper. With a drafting compass, draw half circles on all four sides of the square. Cut out this pattern.

2. Trace around the pattern onto construction paper.

3. Form creases that fold in the half circles on all sides.

4. Open the envelope and re-close the flaps clockwise. The back of the envelope will look like a pinwheel.

5. Seal the center of the envelope with a sticker.

Resources

• Envelope Templates
• Free Printable Stickers