How to make an envelope out of circles.

Why spend tons of money on stationary, when you can make your own? Here is a tutorial of a simple envelope you can use...especially now that Valentine's day is right around the corner.

Materials:

• Circle stencil
• Pencil
• card stock or medium weight paper.
• scissors or X-acto knife.
• Glue (I learned elmer's glue works best for cardstock)
• Waste paper
• Bone Folder.

1. Trace 4 circles and cut them.

2. Fold your circles in half. It helps to have a bone folder.

3. Place your waste paper on the bottom so you do not ruin your work space. Apply glue on the rim of each circle. Make sure that one edge is tucked into a circle and the other overlaps a circle. You also want to form a square when you glue the circles. 

See how the creases form a square?

4. Let the glue dry. Then tuck the flaps like so: 

The back side.

5. Insert your note for that special someone.

Have fun!