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Create a beautiful A5-sized envelope with rounded corners using 12 by 12 inch decorative paper. This elegant envelope features a floral patterned flap in soft pinks, creams and browns, and can be lined with a coordinating smaller envelope for a luxury finish. The main techniques include scoring, folding and using a box and envelope maker board.
Cut your card stock to 10½ by 10½ inches using the box and envelope maker board as a guide.
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Place the card into the box board at the 4½ inch mark. Twist the board 90 degrees and score once across the paper using the score extender.
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Rotate the card 90 degrees and line it up with the V-guide on the box board. Punch and score at 4 and a half inches.
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Rotate the paper again to the diagonal position. Using the box and envelope maker board, punch and score the third side following the same measurements as before.
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Rotate the paper once more. Use the box and envelope maker to punch and score the final line to complete the scoring for your envelope.
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Fold the envelope together along the score lines. Apply glue to the side flaps and press them down firmly to secure the envelope structure.
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Use the corner punch tool to round off the corners of the envelope flap for a professional finish.
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Tuck the top flap point inward and glue it down securely for a neat finish.
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Score down the flap of the envelope to complete it. Use the box and envelope maker to create a crisp fold line across the top flap.
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