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One of the easiest ways that many people are finding to overcome this problem is to create their own envelope with a template. Using a template will give you the flexibility to be able to create the right size envelope for any card that you make.
Making an Envelope with a Template Gives You the Ultimate in Creativity
By creating your own envelop with a template instead of going out and spending money to buy one you will have the pleasure of being able to give a card that is one hundred percent handmade and will match the card you have worked so hard to create. Once you have used the template to create the basic shape of your envelop, you will be able to add your own embellishments such as embossed monograms with a very simple method of embossing.
Another way to personalize your newly created envelopes is to line the inside with a second color of paper that will compliment the outer color or the card itself. Using a template for your envelopes will give you far more flexibility than you would ever be able to find if you tried to accomplish this with a standard store bought envelope.
Going Beyond the Basic Template for an Envelope
One of the best things about making your own envelopes is that it does not take a huge supply of tools. The most important tool you are going to need is the template as this what you will need to cut the basic shape of your envelope out with. You will also need a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter and of course some form of glue. You should purchase either an adjustable template or a range of templates to create a range of different sized envelopes.
