Since I discovered the envelope maker, making envelopes for cards is so easy. But every now and again I don’t have it with me and so necessity calls that I can make an envelope in a few minutes on the fly.

This is the perfect solution I have come up with to date that is quick and easy and looks really amazing with its pinwheel flaps in the front.

Step 1

Cut Lady Pattern Paper Kraft paper into squares measuring 5×5”. Fold all the squares in half using your bone folder.

Step 2

Fold each alternating corner over like dog ears. I just eyeballed mine and folded them using a bone folder.

Step 3

Adhere the squares together by overlapping the squares over each other. Alternate the squares top and bottom.

Step 4

Finish off the envelope by adding a ribbon and tying it into a bow.

Now you are ready to add some of those beautiful handmade cards you have been stocking up on. How about making a cute smaller version using the same concept for a gift card for someone special?

And while making my pinwheel envelope, I got to use my favourite paper of all time – the gorgeous Kraft Essentials range by Lady Pattern Paper.