{"id":49651,"date":"2024-11-27T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=49651"},"modified":"2025-11-26T20:58:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:58:42","slug":"diy-making-your-own-envelopes-from-scrap-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/diy-zelf-enveloppen-maken-van-oud-papier\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY: make your own envelopes from scrap paper"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A homemade card for the holidays or with a birthday is a super sweet idea. It doesn't get more original or personal than this. It really shows that you care. Especially now that sending cards has become increasingly scarce. Ideas for handmade cards we have shared with you before<\/a>. But where does that card go in? Exactly, in a homemade envelope! Making your own envelopes is a piece of cake and it's a surprise on the doormat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Have no idea what to do with those piles of old newspapers and magazines? Use them to make your own cards and envelopes! Not only are these DIY envelopes perfect for sending a card, they are also ideal for storing presents, such as money or a gift voucher. In such a cheerful, recycled envelope, sending mail and giving presents becomes even more fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can easily make a template from an old envelope so that you can then make your own envelopes from old magazines. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Think carefully about what you do with your last Flow! You can throw old magazines and newspapers in the waste paper, but it is even more fun and useful if you still do something good with them. Magazines, newspapers, weekend supplements and even advertising leaflets are great for making envelopes and cards. This is how to make envelopes from waste paper!<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Total Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Keyword: <\/span>envelope, upcycling, gift, diy, birthday<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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