How To: Make handmade paper envelopes

Everyone loves the personal touch of a homemade greeting card, so why send such a beautiful gift in a plain white envelope? To maintain the crafty beauty of your card, why not make a custom envelope to go with it?
In this tutorial, learn how to make a very easy homemade envelope using nothing but a piece of paper and some tape. Your friends and family will be so excited to get this in the mail, that they will never throw the envelope away.
So, whether you are sending thank you notes, invitations or holiday greetings, there is an envelope for every occasion. Check out your local craft store for some pretty patterned or colorful paper and start folding!