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A5 Envelope from 12 by 12 Paper Using Box Board

A project from our live show MY PODCAST - Catch my latest updates broadcast 2nd February 2026 · 02/02/2026 · watch it from 15:30

A5 Envelope from 12 by 12 Paper Using Box Board - the finished project
The finished project

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.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut your card stock to 10½ by 10½ inches using the box and envelope maker board as a guide.

    Cut your card stock to 10½ by 10½ inches using the box and envelope maker board as a guide.

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  2. Step 2: Place the card into the box board at the 4½ inch mark. Twist the board 90 degrees and score once across the pa

    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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  3. Step 3: 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 i

    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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  4. Step 4: Rotate the paper again to the diagonal position. Using the box and envelope maker board, punch and score the t

    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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  5. Step 5: Rotate the paper once more. Use the box and envelope maker to punch and score the final line to complete the s

    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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  6. Step 6: Fold the envelope together along the score lines. Apply glue to the side flaps and press them down firmly to s

    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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  7. Step 7: Use the corner punch tool to round off the corners of the envelope flap for a professional finish.

    Use the corner punch tool to round off the corners of the envelope flap for a professional finish.

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  8. Step 8: Tuck the top flap point inward and glue it down securely for a neat finish.

    Tuck the top flap point inward and glue it down securely for a neat finish.

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  9. Step 9: Score down the flap of the envelope to complete it. Use the box and envelope maker to create a crisp fold line

    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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