make an envelope

a while back, someone asked for instructions on how to make envelopes. here is one way, starting with a square.

if you are handy with scissors or a craft knife, you can remove the tiny triangles on either side of the top flap.

this is where i found the directions
http://www.makingfriends.com/scouts/swap_envelope.htm

it is for mini envelopes, but you can make them any size you want and add glue where you think it needs to be glued. or use narrow double face tape.

another way to make envelopes is to carefully pull an envelope apart and use it for a pattern.