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Here's a creative way to save paper: Instead of putting a note in an envelope, why not fold the note itself into an envelope? That way, there's no additional paper to tear open and throw out. Plus, by using sheets of paper with various designs on one side, you can make some pretty original origami envelopes!
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhen using a regular sheet of paper, the envelope is really small. Will the Post Office accept it?
Community AnswerYes. Postage in the US is weight based. In the UK, it's the size (would be small enough for a 50/60-ish pence stamp). So in the US, it'd be cheaper to send letters without an extra envelope. - QuestionCan I make a long envelope?Community AnswerYes. Just repeat these steps using a longer piece of paper and do it horizontally.
- QuestionWhy do I have to overlap the bottom of the envelope?Community AnswerYou overlap so it has less chance of opening up.
Tips
- Find a vintage ticket and paste it where the stamp would go.[5]Thanks
- When you make the folds, press them down with your thumb. It will stay a bit better.Thanks
- Put something into the little envelope for a little surprise. However, make sure it isn't too heavy and that it won't fall out.Thanks
Tips from our Readers 
- If you write the note in ink, make sure it dries before you fold it so it won't smear and get messed up.
- The smaller the paper, the thicker the folds and the harder it will be to make the envelope.
- If you want to put something heavier in it, use hot glue to keep it from coming apart.
Warnings
- The person receiving the envelope may not know that it is a note and rip it apart.Thanks
- If you make one part uneven, the entire thing will be uneven.Thanks
- If you want a bigger envelope use a bigger piece of paper.Thanks
- You may make mistakes - just keep trying.Thanks
- This size envelope is not mailable in the US. It does not meet the minimum standard for postage and delivery. However is fine for postage in the UK.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- A piece of paper
- A pen or pencil
- Sticker or tape (optional)
References
- ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/2-ways-to-fold-a-letter-into-its-own-envelope/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/rGyt_NhG5SY?t=5
- ↑ https://youtu.be/rGyt_NhG5SY?t=30
- ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/2-ways-to-fold-a-letter-into-its-own-envelope/
- ↑ https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/out-of-the-mails-just-for-kids/fold-a-colonial-style-letter
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