How to Fold an Envelope From A4
Instead of buying packages of mailing envelopes, consider making your own using only a piece of A4 (letter-size) paper. Not only is it a fun and easy paper project, but it will save money and allow you to make a custom-sized envelope for a card you want to send. There are, of course, several ways you can fold a homemade envelope, and not all will look like a traditional envelope.
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To make an envelope for a card, lay the A4 paper horizontally on a flat surface.
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Place the finished card on top of the paper, directly in the center. The card's long sides should be parallel with the paper's short sides.
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Fold and crease the paper inward along its long sides (top and bottom). Leave a small amount of room on each side of the card.
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Fold in the left side of the paper inward against the edge of the card, creating the bottom of the envelope.
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Fold the other side of the paper inward to create the envelope flap.
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Crease each side. Place a piece of tape or a decorative sticker on the edge of the flap to seal the envelope.
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Turn over the envelope. Address it, stamp it and send the mail on its way.
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References
- Photo Credit the envelope image by Kimberly Reinick from Fotolia.com
