Small loaded envelope to hold a gift card and small treats

 I love giving gift cards and small treats. This loaded envelope is perfect. It was inspired by the Loaded Envelope by Bree Renwick (Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team member). 

You can use cardstock, two-toned paper or designer series paper (patterned) for your envelope. Then after folding to create your envelope you can decorate the front pocket any way you like. Keep it simple or layer it up with die cuts and add in ribbon and embellishments. This size could be mailed but would require extra postage. I'll be hand delivering mine. On this envelope, I used Pool Party two-toned cardstock, Basic White cardstock, Neutrals family designer series paper (Blackberry Bliss), Peaceful Evergreens and coordinating dies and Framed & Festive stamp set (retired). The trees are stamped in Pool Party classic ink. The greetings/phrases are stamped in Blackberry Bliss classic ink. 

Measurements/Instructions:

1. Envelope: Paper is 8 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score at 2 1/4" and 6 1/4" on one side. Turn 90 degrees and score at 2 3/4" on the other side. Fold and crease score lines.
2. Fold in the 2 1/4" and 6 1/4" score lines. Fold down the top corner to the outer edge to create a "collar". I added in some patterned paper so that it shows when I fold down the "collar". Cut patterned paper 2 1/4" x 2". Adhere to the back side of the flap on each end before you fold down the corner to create the collar. 
3. Add strong adhesive (tear & tape, snail plus) along one side (on the inside of the layer) from the collar score line down to the bottom on the outer edge. You can do either side. Then fold side with adhesive on top of the other flap. This seals your front together. I liked the collar adhered down so I added a little adhesive near the corner to tack it down. 
4. Add strong adhesive to the bottom below the score line along all three outer edges. I did the length of both sides and then a smaller piece along the top.  I used tear & tape adhesive. 
5. Patterned paper layer for front pocket 3 3/4" x 2 1/2". Adhere to front pocket and decorate with die cuts or images. Add ribbon on this layer if desired. 
6. Note card for front pocket 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"
7. Note card for back pocket 3 3/4" x 5". Stamp greeting or images as desired. 

Watch the video tutorial:

Here's a few others I've made so far. You can really have fun with different color combos, your favorite stamps and greetings. This would be great for other holidays too- birthdays, weddings, graduation- any holiday you give small gifts or gift cards. I used Pool Party two-toned cardstock and color family designer series paper (neutrals and regals) on these as well. For the one on the left, I used the retired Warm Hugs stamp set and Deckled Circles dies. For the one on the right, I used Yuletide Village stamp set, a retired paper pumpkin stamp, Deckled Rectangles dies, Stylish Shapes dies (in my online store), and some retired shimmery ribbon. 

You can use whatever papers, stamps and dies/punches you have on hand. What's in your stash that you need to use?

Thanks for stopping by! Give this cute treat holder or gift card holder a try. 

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~ Beth