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September 8, 2007 By Amy

Thankful Season “Envelope Trick” (Updated)

This neat little ‘envelope trick’ idea was given to me by my wonderful & talented friend Amanda Coughlin from whom I steal ideas from all the time!  She made a card with insert like this last spring for a swap.  Of course I run with her great ideas (and then unfortunately I am the one remembered for them not her!).  Leave her a sympathy message on her blog, LOL!

Easy gift card or money card holder created from a long envelope!

UPDATED INFO –The envelope is the Stampin’ Up! “Large Open-End Envelope” however you can use a regular #10 (long) envelope–END UPDATE.  

Okay, I have been asked how it is colored:  I used watercolor crayons (outlining the detail) and blending it with the Aquapainter, being careful to wipe it off often so that I don’t overrun each color.  It is not as tedious as it sounds, really! 

The leaves, however, were sponged with More Mustard and Always Artichoke with sponge daubers and I did use the Elegant Eggplant crayon in spots around the outer edge and blended it out to make the shadows.  

Be sure not to overcolor… leave white space and don’t go too heavy on color.  The beauty of it is in the artwork of the stamp, the color should complement not overtake it.  I have been asked to share a 5 minute Workshop WOW next Saturday at the Philadelphia Regional and I have decided to do what I lovingly refer to as “Cheap Envelope Tricks”… I almost always show cool things you can make with an envelope at workshops.  I will be sharing them here as well. 

To My Customers:  ask me about an “All Wrapped Up” workshop showing quick and inexpensive gift and packaging ideas with rubber stamps and decorative papers! 

Filed Under: 3D Project, Gift Money Holder, Techniques, Template Tagged With: envelope trick, gift card holder, money holder

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  1. Jenn in GA says

    September 8, 2007 at 8:57 am

    what size is that envelope–3×3? very cute and very quick way to make a snazzy gift card.

  2. Amy says

    September 8, 2007 at 9:00 am

    The envelope is the Stampin’ Up! “Large Open-End Envelope” which is 9 1/2 x 4 1/8 (Order #170285 for Vanilla)

  3. Kim B says

    September 8, 2007 at 10:36 am

    You keep making me want to get this set. Thanks for the inspiration. I love your blog!

  4. Amy says

    September 8, 2007 at 11:18 am

    That is all part of my evil master plan…

  5. Jenn Nahrstadt says

    September 8, 2007 at 4:42 pm

    Thanks for the info. I didn’t see the lower part…so much always going on in your projects to look at, besides the beautiful setting you put them in!

  6. Kelly Swienton says

    September 9, 2007 at 7:21 am

    Ooooooo, you’ll be doing a demo in Phillie, how exciting! I’m looking forward to it – I will be a helper this time, so hopefully my DL will take good notes! LOL Good luck Amy!

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