Handmade Envelope Swap

Launch gallery slideshow

Group:	Paper on Steroids USA & Canada Only
Swap Coordinator:	doulakk (contact)
Swap categories:	Letters & Writing Ephemera Mail Art
Number of people in swap:	6
Location:	Regional - USA & Canada
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	May 24, 2013
Date items must be sent by:	June 7, 2013
Number of swap partners:	2
Description:
For this swap, you will make 5 envelopes with special paper, not plain paper and send them to two partners! Special paper, meaning printed pages, stamped paper, artsy papers that you found, bought, created, etc. Sizes must be mailable, PLEASE!! No tiny envies, unless partner specifies this is okay in the comments below! If you've not done this before, it is rather simple...find an envelope you like, gently tear it apart and use it as a template. After you cut one out, fold on the fold lines from your pattern and glue the sides to the bottom and you're done! 2 Swap Partners this time. As usual, with POS swaps, check their dislikes, please!! *Do not send them naked.* *Send them in a Mail Art Envie!!*

Discussion

doulakk 05/ 7/2013 #

I would like ATC sized and larger, please. Thank you! :)

Aumonae 05/ 7/2013 #

I would like regular sized for the swap. If you send small, please do so as extras or not at all :)

user2637 05/ 7/2013 #

Any tips on what kind of glue to use for these? I've never done them before.

Angie 05/ 7/2013 #

So, 2 partners, 5 envelopes each equals 10 envelopes total? Just checking ...

isabellasnow 05/ 7/2013 #

@user2637 I like to use Scotch quick-drying glue. It comes in a red bottle and really does dry quickly.

To all..I wanted to mention how EASY it is to line your envelopes, too, with tissue paper or dictionary pages--they look so finished!

user2637 05/ 8/2013 #

Hmm, I haven't seen that at my craft store but I will look again. Right now I have Elmer's, 2 kinds of ModPodge, Diamond Glaze (would prefer not to use that), wood glue (heh), and glue sticks. Anyone have experience using any of those?

maranda222 05/ 9/2013 #

I prefer rubber cement. It is inexpensive and has a great bond when you coat both the pieces of the paper you are bonding together, plus if you get a out of place it comes off very nicely.

user2637 05/10/2013 #

Ah, I can't tolerate the scent of rubber cement. I'll try what I have and see what I come up with. :) I remember someone PM'd me a recipe for envelope glue, but I can't find it....

bizzles 05/12/2013 #

Tacky glue works great, Its the only glue I have ever used on my handmade envies. That and deco tape along the edges for extra support. So, maybe elmers and tape along the edges for support would work?

scrappermama 05/13/2013 #

I picked up some envie glue from Staples, haven't tried it yet tho. Says its Envelope Moistener with Adhesive 2Go Pen... Hmmm? Guess I'll find out soon enough. I'll let y'all know...

scrappermama 05/13/2013 #

I picked up some envie glue from Staples, haven't tried it yet tho. Says its Envelope Moistener with Adhesive 2Go Pen... Hmmm? Guess I'll find out soon enough. I'll let y'all know...

dkay 05/19/2013 #

I just use glue sticks. Never had a problem. My favorite is Alene's.

bizzles 05/26/2013 #

When will partners be assigned?

doulakk 05/28/2013 #

5 envies to each swap partner, please

You must be logged in to leave a comment. Click here to log in.

Top Swaps

Newest Swaps

Handmade Envelope Swap

Launch gallery slideshow

Do not send them naked.

Send them in a Mail Art Envie!!

Discussion

Leave a Comment