Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Butterfly Envelopes



This is an oldie, but goodie - turning envelopes into treat bags.  I found these really cool Seventies envelopes at a flea market.  (It was more flea than market, but I did come away with some great stuff!)  Don't you love the orange and hot pink?

 It couldn't be easier to turn your envelopes into a quick gift bag - perfect for a little treat or gift card - maybe both?

Seal the envelope (I use glue, instead of just licking it - want to make sure it stays sealed).

Then cut open one end - you can use pinking shears or decorative scissors.

 Now what?  Just decorate!

This one already has some fun flowers.  I pinked across the top, clipped on a pretty butterfly and glued in a white doily on the inside.  Love it!

This one is a plain white envelope.  I wrapped wide washi tape around the bottom.  Holes are punched across the top and threaded with twine.  It got a pretty butterfly, too!

 Need a quick gift bag?  Try an envelope!

 Hope you're having a lovely week.  Happy you came by!



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14 comments:

  1. JanOctober 28, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    What a great idea. I reckon I will try this as it seems even I can do this. Thanks

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  2. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)October 28, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    love it! been a long time since I've done this. Where do you get your wide washi tape?

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    1. LoriNovember 4, 2015 at 3:38 PM

      Hi, Debbie! (I'm sending you an email, too.) I got the wide washi from Michaels quite a while ago.

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  3. misteejayOctober 29, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    These look lovely Lori. A great idea to fill a basket with treat bags ready for the trick or treaters.
    Toni xx

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  4. FikretaOctober 29, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    very pretty
    have a nice day

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  5. lozOctober 29, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Fabulous bag Lori..Loz

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  6. MariaOctober 29, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    What a great idea...fab way to use an envelope! Wonderful gift bags with pretty butterflies, Lori!!!

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  7. KT Fit KittyOctober 29, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    What a cool idea! You found some fabulous envelopes at the flea market - I love this colour combo! The finished bags are adorable - love the butterflies!

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  8. LisaOctober 29, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    What a great idea! And I love those envelopes!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 30, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    These are awesome Lori!! I love the colors and design!

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  10. UnknownOctober 31, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    This make me smile <3 the colors and the design is lovely <3

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  11. DortesjsNovember 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    you make such beautiful things

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  12. TraceyNovember 7, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Super simple idea...so creative! Very pretty gift bags!

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  13. KaronNovember 9, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Such a fabulous quick idea! Love it!

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