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Magazine Page Envelope

by MASTER

Turn a colorful magazine page into a simple envelope for a note or card. Use this when you want reusable packaging with a personal look.

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Magazine Page Envelope

Turn a colorful magazine page into a simple envelope for a note or card. Use this when you want reusable packaging with a personal look.

⏱ 10 min★ Easy
Target

You have a magazine page but no envelope ready for your note or card.

Obstacle

Magazine paper can be slick or thin, so folds may shift and glue may wrinkle the page. Check the fit before securing the seams.

Expectation

The page is folded into a pocket that holds the note or card, with the flap secured shut.

Preparation
Materials
  • • Magazine page — 1 page
  • • Glue stick — 1 stick
Tools
  • • Scissors — 1
Steps
  1. 01
    Measure and trim the page
    Place the note or card near the center of the page and trim the page so it extends about 2 cm beyond each side.
    ⏱ 2 min
  2. 02
    Fold the side edges
    Fold both side edges inward over the note or card, leaving a small overlap, then remove the note or card.
    ⏱ 2 min
  3. 03
    Form the pocket
    Fold the bottom edge upward to create a pocket and press the side folds flat.
    ⏱ 2 min
  4. 04
    Secure and shape the envelope
    Apply a thin line of glue to the overlapping side edges, press them together, then fold down the top flap and check that the note or card fits.
    ⏱ 4 min