Envelope Links
Here is a wide variety of envelope making links that I’ve collected over time, including links to free and purchasable templates, printable project ideas, books, and more.
Books
The Envelope Mill by Haila Harvey
Although this book is out of print and may be hard to find, it’s an excellent resource on making envelopes, with creative ideas for variations and embellishments. It also comes with 3 plastic templates to help you get started.
Creative Correspondence by Michael and Judy Jacobs
An interesting book showing various techniques for creating unique mailart pieces, including envelopes, postcards, and self-mailers.
The Handcrafted Letter by Diane Maurer-Mathison
This well-illustrated book features all sorts of tips and suggested projects for creating personalized correspondence, including suggestions on decorating envelopes.
Mail It
A book of envelope and packaging patterns, including files of all patterns on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Fantastic Folders and Exceptional Envelopes : A Designer’s Guide to Custom Carriers That Open Conversations and Seal Deals by Patricia Belyea, Jenny Sullivan
How to create the perfect envelope or folder, from a graphic design point-of-view.
Hot Off the Press - Vellum Envelopes & Pockets
A book of over 50 projects you simply cut out and glue, plus embellishments.
Hot Off the Press - Vellum Envelopes #2 Cut-Outs
A second book featuring envelope projects you simply cut and glue.
Information
General information and how-to details about envelopes and envelope-making.
USPS: Mail Shapes & Dimensions
Size guidelines for mailing envelopes via USPS.
Wikipedia: Envelope
A history of the envelope, postal requirements, and other details.
Wikipedia: Envelope size
Quick information about common envelope sizes and their dimensions.
Envelope Size Chart
Drawings and dimensions of common envelope types and their sizes.
Envelope Styles & Sizes
A well-written and informative guide to envelope construction and details.
Envelope Template Kit Video (Paper Source)
Purchase the basic supplies from Paper Source, including their own envelope template kit, and watch a video to see how to use the kit.
Making Custom Envelopes (Martha Stewart)
A quick how-to guide on making your own envelopes with basic supplies.
Festive Envelopes (Martha Stewart)
Unfold an envelope to use as a template, then use decorative paper to cut out a new one.
Envelope Liner Kit Video (Paper Source)
Purchase the basic supplies from Paper Source, including their own envelope liner template kit, and watch a video to see how to use the kit.
Lined Envelope (DIY Network - DIY Crafts)
Detailed instructions and photos on lining envelopes.
Lining Envelopes (Martha Stewart)
How to line your envelopes using decorative scrap paper.
Envelope & Letter Folding
An extensive resource providing a variety of envelope styles and other mailpiece information.
Making Envelope Glue
Use simple household items to make your own envelope glue for the flap seal.
Paperfusing (Draggin’ Ink)
Tips on how to make thin papers sturdy enough for mailing as envelopes.
Templates
Print these on cardstock to make your own envelopes again and again.
Stampington & Company - Tempting Templates
Templates of booklets, boxes, and other paper projects.
Envelope Template
A sketched image of two envelope templates.
Paperworks Printable Project Sheets
Neat project ideas and printable templates (PDF format).
Mirkwood Designs - Templates
More than 50 templates for envelopes, cards, and other items.
Red Castle - Envelope Printing Software (Freeware)
Adjust the size envelope you want and print a page of them!
Amish Letter Fold Envelope Template ($)
Instructions provided free, must buy template
Small Envelope Template
A simple rectangular envelope template.
Envelope Pattern for Ivy’s Print Cards
A basic rectangular template with instructions included.
Templates for Windows Draw
Envelopes, cards, and more. Windows Draw required.
Printables
Just print, cut, fold, and glue. No template needed!
Canon Greetings - Envelopes
A lovely variety of printable envelopes (with matching stationery) to choose from.
Sanwa Supply Paper Museum
This Japanese paper company offers lots of printable goodies, including envelopes, cards, and other paper crafts.
Seed Envelopes
Floral and other designs of seed templates, usable as small envelopes.
Project Ideas, Instructions
Creative project ideas involving envelopes.
Accordion Books (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Lovely accordion style books, including one made entirely from envelopes!
Add-On Envelope Books (Martha Stewart)
Link envelopes together with a key ring, then store keepsakes inside.
Birthday Card Book (Martha Stewart)
Create a book for storing birthday cards by placing large envelopes in a binder.
Doily Envelopes (Martha Stewart)
Use paper doilies to make lovely, lacey envelopes.
Envelope Accordion Project (Paper Souce)
Clear, illustrated instructions on making a neat organizer/album with envelopes.
Envelope Album Project (DIY Network - Scrapbooking)
Make a photo/postcard album out of envelopes. Includes templates.
Envelope Book/Card (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Create a lovely book with envelopes as pages.
Envelope Gift Bag (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Create a colorful gift bag using any size envelope.
Envelope Books (Martha Stewart)
Bind envelopes together to make a book for storing keepsakes in.
Envelope Guestbook (Martha Stewart)
Attach envelopes to a guestbook page for guests to leave notes inside.
Envelope Sachets (Martha Stewart)
Inexpensive and easy-to-make sachets.
Envelope Scrapbook (DIY Network - Scrapbooking)
Make a quick and easy scrapbook using envelopes.
Freezer Paper Notecards (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Create envelopes from tissue paper and freezer paper.
Inside-Out Security Envelopes (Design*Sponge)
Reuse those bill envelopes by turning them inside-out.
Keepsake Envelope Folders (Martha Stewart)
An easy-to-make accordion folder that uses envelopes and can store little keepsakes.
Kite-String Envelope (Martha Stewart)
Make a wall hanging or gift set by using envelopes and some ribbon or string.
Love Letter Box (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Create a “lovely” box out of envelopes, foam board, and other materials.
Notebook with Envelope Pockets (Martha Stewart)
Add a pocket to a journal or notebook by attaching an envelope to the inside cover.
Paper Heart Wrappings (Martha Stewart)
Valentine-inspired greetings that fold up into tiny envelopes.
Pin-punch Envelope Sachets (Martha Stewart)
Punch pretty designs into envelopes using a pin, then fill with scented items to make sachets.
Shoebox: Envelope Linings (DIY Network - Carol Duvall Show)
Reuse the linings from envelopes to make beautiful patterned cards.
Vintage Envelopes (DIY Network - DIY Crafts)
These vintage-look envelopes make a great display.
Shopping
Coluzzle Envelope/Card/Tag Template
The original envelope and card template, and one of my favorites!
Coluzzle Square Envelope Template
Varying sizes of square envelopes and a square card all in one template.
Coluzzle Mini Envelope Template
A template of various small envelopes and matching cards.
Paper Source Envelope Template Kit
Make your own Paper Source-style envelope templates at home.
Paper Source Envelope Liner Template Kit
Create decorative liners for your Paper Source-style envelopes.
Dick Blick - Deja-Views Envelope Pattern Templates
Sturdy blue plastic templates with lettering guides and a card pattern.
Anna Griffin Template Set
These templates are somewhat thin, but provide some nice variety for making your own envelopes, cards, and liners.
Hanko Designs - Square-velopes Templates
A set of varying sizes of square envelope templates, on its own or with lovely Japanese papers.
Green Sneakers
This company offers various envelope templates, envelope glue, and other crafty products.
Draggin’ Ink
Geared towards rubber stampers/paper crafters, this site offers various templates as well as project ideas and other resources.
USPS Envelope Sizing Guide
If not available at your local post office, you can purchase a plastic template to make sure you can mail your envelopes via the USPS.
Fiskars ShapeCutter
Cutting tool system that includes several envelope templates with scoring guides.
Hot Off the Press - Envelope Templates
This template comes with a larger envelope shape and a mini one inside, with scoring lines for both.
Hot Off the Press - Mini Envelopes #1 Template
Lots of miniature envelope shapes in one template.
Hot Off the Press - Mini Envelopes #2 Template
Even more miniature envelopes, including some open-ended ones.
Hot Off the Press - Mini Envelopes #3 Template
Yet another template of several miniature envelopes.
WildCards Templates
Funky, angled cards and envelopes.
Communities, Groups
Envelope Group on Flickr
Post photos of your handmade envelopes here!
