Review of envelope-making tools

[GreenVelvet]

For those of you out there who write letters and/or like to make your own envelopes, I just did a review on my blog of three envelope-making tools I got from PaperSource: an envelope template kit, a bonefolder, and Lick & Stick envelope glue.

 

My findings are all favorable!

[pmsalty]

Awesome. thanks for the link and info!

PMS

[jbb]

Thank you!!!!

[drifting]

I love the Troll envelope: looks like you had a lot of fun!

 

Ryan.

[WillSW]

You should try experimenting with your own templates, then you can vary size and design.

 

I was very into making envelopes for a while, and always tried to think of different ways to fold them and variations of the shapes the edges make. My roommates thought I was crazy. Also, making your own lining is wonderful.

[ladyambrosia]

I <3 your blog. Truly...truly I do.

[GreenVelvet]

Thanks for the comments, all - I appreciate them.

 

WillSW, I have flirted with the idea of making liners, thought I suspect I lack the patience. PaperSource sells a separate envelope liner kit for those like me that need some extra help, but I doubt I'll get that fussy.

 

(And yes - I had much fun making the troll envelope!

[Ed Ronax]

Excellent, thanks.

[Kathelyne]

That is brilliant, I LOVE the envelope!

[greggy]

very creative, thanks for showing us.

[Scylla]

That troll envelope is fantastic! I love it so much that after I checked out your website, I bought the kit.

Edited February 8, 2010 by Scylla

[p-zero]

I loved your review & blog. I am planning on ordering the envelope making stuff. Thanks for sharing!!

[mooshi]

That's awesome! Great looking envelope. I actually want one of these so that I could make personalised money envelopes for the new year... I didn't even know they sold "lick and stick" glue! To be honest, I've made my own "lick and stick" formula using white glue and vinegar. I don't recall the exact proportions, but I believe it was around 2 parts glue to 1 part vinegar.

 

-- Moo

[Enai]

I saw this on Lifehacker today: Map Envelope is a web-based tool which can make an envelope template lined with a Google map of your location, plus a custom message. You can then print out this template. I haven't tried it yet, but thought I'd share the link. The size of the envelope seems to be around 3.5 in x 5 in.

[GreenVelvet]

The size of the envelope seems to be around 3.5 in x 5 in.

 

Interesting. That is the smallest acceptable size for a first-class rate envelope in the USA.

 

Looks pretty cool, especially if you have a color printer with good resolution.

[Enai]

The size of the envelope seems to be around 3.5 in x 5 in.

 

Interesting. That is the smallest acceptable size for a first-class rate envelope in the USA.

 

Looks pretty cool, especially if you have a color printer with good resolution.

 

Of course, this map envelope would be pretty useless if the recipient uses a letter opener to cut the top seam of the envelope (like I do).

 

I forgot to say that I also enjoyed reading about the making of your troll envelope.

[GreenVelvet]

I forgot to say that I also enjoyed reading about the making of your troll envelope.

 

Thanks!

[Ondina]

Great post, Greenvelvet, most helpful an interesting!. I have always wanted to try to make some envelopes and this gave me an idea on where to start. Thank you!

[Journaleur]

Thanks for the post. Interesting idea. No need right now, but something to keep in the "file cabinet" in the back of my mind.

[Judybug]

Wow! These are nifty templates! Being able to see through them is definitely a plus. I love making envelopes. I often use old calendar pictures. Your blog is so much fun! That troll envelope! How cute!

 

Judybug