A while back I purchased these lovely wooden envelope templates. I used them occasionally, but it wasn't until recently that I found the perfect material for them... old calendars! I had kept a few cute ones because I just couldn't throw them out. When I found them again I instantly knew what to do and started making envelopes.
I made these small ones from an asian art calendar (which happen to be perfect for wrapping my kokeshi bookmarks):
And larger ones from a beautiful fairy calendar I had.
Can't wait to send some of these off! And hopefully I'll also find some more calendars in the house so I can make some more envelopes. It is addicting!
Great idea! I've never seen those wooden envelope templates before, are they new or vintage?
ReplyDeleteHope you had a nice weekend and have a lovely week! :) xx
I've seen templates like this before but never could bring myself to buy some. ;)
ReplyDeleteThese are really good looking templates! Where do you buy them?
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How cute! I've never tried making my own envelopes, but that looks so fun!
ReplyDeletexo Heather
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Those templates are functional AND pretty. And those envelopes look lovely. They would be so much more exciting to receive in the post! Jen x
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! The recipients will love them!
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How very awesome! They turned out so well. I really love the first one :]
ReplyDeleteYour envelopes are so nice! Great idea to use the old calendars. And I love those envelope templates.
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That's so neat and such a creative idea!
ReplyDeletexo Amber P.
http://theowlsden.blogspot.com
I love making my own envelopes, too! :) I don't have a template, though, so mine don't look as neat as yours.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, girl! ;D
Oh wow, this is such a cute idea! xx
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I somehow missed this post (I realised I managed to miss quite a few of your posts this month, so will look forward to catching up with them all!) I LOVE those envelope templates... off I got right away to click on the link, since yours turned out so pretty and also I can never throw calendars away!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour envelopes are so nice! Great idea to use the old calendars. And I love those envelope templates.
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