Giving You Goosebumps

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Envelope with GooseBumps and Embellishments

by Mark Melnick

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With Mother’s Day and Graduation coming soon, here’s a creation both beautifully unique and practical for any occasion. Using Goosebumps Matte Texture Spray, and an interesting embellishment closure, this envelope is perfect for gift cards, money or a handmade card.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Time Required: 45 minutes + drying time

Directions

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Step 1

Cut a piece of butcher’s paper cut to 4 ½” x 6

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Step 2

Take a stencil and cover the paper completely. Spray with GooseBumps Matte Texture Spray over stencil. Remove stencil immediately and with care.

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Step 3

Create fold lines at middle and at top for flap.

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Step 4

Take needle and thread and make numerous loops for closure. Use wire rod and coin width for sizing of loops.

Step 5

With a sewing machine, sew sides and bottom of envelope with a decorative stitch and metallic thread.

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Step 6

Adhere Dynasty Coin to flap and cut hole for loop. Place a wire rod through loop creating the finished closure for envelope.

Supply List
Imagine:
Other:
  • Butcher paper
  • Metallic thread
  • Adhesive
  • Stencil
  • Wire rod

 

 

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