How To Make a Die-Cut Envelope

When I told you last week that I'm on a die-cut kick... well I really am on a die-cut kick. Last week I added a funky floral cut-out along the edge of an invitation pocket (and the pocket template is yours for FREE!). This week I'm adding the floral cut-outs to an envelope flap. The Martha Stewart punches are so easy to use and the results are so spectacular, that it's hard not to want to punch every piece of paper in sight. I'm using a floral punch in this tutorial to coordinate with the bright blooms on the Allison invitation set, or you can choose from one of our Budget Savvy Bride Collection designs at Download & Print. You can use any punch you like to coordinate with your invitations and wedding theme.

I'm a fan of Euro flap envelopes, which have the pointy flap. I think they are elegant and not like every other envelope that arrives in the mail. The straight punch will work equally well on a square flap envelope though.

This quick tutorial shows you how to punch the flap and line up the design seamlessly.

 

• 5 x 7 Invitation (customize online)
• Euro flap envelope
• Floral border punch & corner punch (or you can choose other options that are available with this link)

This DIY project isn't really rocket science. Use the corner punch on the pointy part of the flap first. Then finish with the straight punch on either side. I'm using an A7 envelope to pair with the Allison 5 x 7" invitation and it took two punches down each side. Line up the punches seamlessly by matching what you have already punched to the silver design on the top of the punch.

This simple project really adds something special to your invitations. It's quick. It's easy. It's inexpensive. Yet the results give such a 'WOW' vibe. Try it for yourself. Once you start punching there's no turning back!

You can choose from any of our invitation designs along with many die cut options for the envelope. The options are plenty and the results are exquisite!

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With template love,

(Although all the products listed in this tutorial are products I personally use, I will be compensated if you make a purchase through some of the links provided.)