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Felt Envelope Tutorial

06/25/2012 by Kelly Rowe 77 Comments

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How about another quick and easy felt project?  I kinda {love} working with felt.  How about you?
I’ve made felt birds, a felt tissue box cover and felt house ornaments.  Let’s try our hand at a felt envelope!

Add a little whimsy to a letter or gift card by making a handmade felt envelope. livelaughrowe.comLet’s grab our supplies and get this felt project under way!

Supplies for DIY Felt Envelope:

Felt
Embroidery Floss
Pins
Buttons
Scissors
Envelope Template
Glue (of choice) or Glue Gun

Step One: Do you have an envelope template?  If not, maybe you have an extra envelope lying around that you can disassemble and use it as your template.  Once you have that ready, let’s trace and cut.

Trace and Cut Felt for Felt EnvelopeStep Two:  Fold in the lip on one side and then fold the larger flap over and pin.  Repeat on the other side.  At this point, you could iron down your creases,  or you can wait till after your gluing is done.   Totally up to you!  You will definitely want to iron the creases down at some point.

Making the felt envelope.Step Three:   Seal your folds.  However you choose to seal each fold is up to you — fabric glue, glue gun, stitch, etc.  I chose the hot glue gun {a crafty girls best friend}!

Gluing felt envelope together. livelaughrowe.comOnce you’ve glued the envelope closed — sew on a couple of buttons with your embroidery floss. After I finished sewing on my second button, I stitched a knot, then pulled the needle through between the button and the felt (not through a hole), so that it was still attached and could be used to wrap around the buttons for closure.  It was practically impossible to capture that on camera, so I hope that makes sense.  Once you’ve sewn on the buttons and your extra embroidery floss is in place for using as a closure, you’re DONE!  Yay!

Add a little whimsy to a letter or gift card by making a handmade felt envelope. livelaughrowe.com
...and the sky is the limit. Use for {love} notes.
Gift a lovely piece of jewelry.
Embellish the front with rolled flowers.
Make them bigger or smaller and have fun!

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Add a little whimsy to a letter or gift card by making a handmade felt envelope. livelaughrowe.com

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Comments

  1. Karen at Little Red House Designs says

    06/25/2012 at 5:58 am

    Great idea! I have many of those templates from scrapbooking – never thought to apply fabric to them!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/25/2012 at 11:39 pm

      YAY! Happy crafting, Karen 🙂 Hugs.

      Reply
  2. Danni Baird says

    06/25/2012 at 6:33 am

    Kelly those are just plain fun! I have never made an envelope, but I might try yours!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/25/2012 at 11:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Danni! I hope you do try making these — they’re darling 🙂 Hugs!

      Reply
  3. amy says

    06/25/2012 at 7:42 am

    I really really love these. I’m already thinking about what I could use these for come Christmas time.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/25/2012 at 11:43 pm

      YAY! So glad you like these cuties 🙂 You’re right — they will be fabulous to have, make or use around the holidays! Have a lovely week. xo, Kelly

      Reply
  4. Lizy b says

    06/25/2012 at 10:03 am

    I love felt projects!! The grey envelope is my favorite!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/25/2012 at 11:44 pm

      Hi Liz! I love felt projects too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. Hugs!

      Reply
  5. Kristine says

    06/25/2012 at 10:20 am

    What a fun and personalized idea! LOVE IT! Great tutorial.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/25/2012 at 11:45 pm

      Thanks so much, Kristine! Hugs!!

      Reply
  6. Melanie says

    06/25/2012 at 5:52 pm

    Very sweet idea, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/25/2012 at 11:46 pm

      Thanks so much, Melanie 🙂 Have a lovely week.. xo, Kelly

      Reply
  7. Kristy says

    06/25/2012 at 7:26 pm

    What fun these would be!! Great idea!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/25/2012 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Kristy! They’re super fun and easy. Hugs!

      Reply
  8. brittany says

    06/25/2012 at 7:55 pm

    O.M.G i love this tutprial! those envelopes are so cute! i want to make them now!! a trip to michael’s is in order this summer!! i love writing letters and notes so this a cute way to give to someone 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/25/2012 at 11:48 pm

      Hi Brittany! YAY. I’m so glad you like my tutorial 🙂 Happy Crafting. Hugs.

      Reply
  9. kara says

    06/26/2012 at 6:46 am

    Neat idea!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/26/2012 at 7:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Kara 🙂

      Reply
  10. Cari says

    06/26/2012 at 1:38 pm

    This is adorable!! I think my little one would love some for “her mailbox”!! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/26/2012 at 7:15 pm

      Thanks, Cari! Oh my gosh — how cute would that be for your little one 🙂 Love it!!

      Reply
  11. Emi says

    06/26/2012 at 2:43 pm

    Wow, so simple and so practical! I love felt projects and I’m a button collector – yap, I’m going to have fun trying out lots of colour combinations! Thank you so much for sharing the great tutorial 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/26/2012 at 3:52 pm

      So glad you like these felt cuties 🙂 Have fun… the skies the limit. Hugs.

      Reply
  12. Just Jaime says

    06/26/2012 at 6:33 pm

    Really cute! I think they would be perfect for Valentine’s day!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/26/2012 at 7:16 pm

      Yes, they would be perfect for Valentine’s Day 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  13. michelle says

    06/27/2012 at 12:05 am

    these are such a great idea, they’re cute and perfect for gifts plus they’re reusable!!

    i would love for you to link up with Get Your Craft On at the Gilded hare:
    http://thegildedhare.blogspot.com/2012/06/get-your-craft-on_24.html

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/28/2012 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle! Reusable and Versatile. YAY! Have a fabulous day 🙂

      Reply
  14. crystal says

    06/27/2012 at 7:52 am

    I love this! Love working with felt also. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/28/2012 at 2:14 pm

      YAY! Felt is fabulous, Crystal. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lindy @Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    06/27/2012 at 10:19 am

    This is awesome! Oh my gosh I have to make some of these for my cards. Thank you for the great tutorial.
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/28/2012 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks so much for loving on my felt envelope tutorial, Lindy! Have a fabulous weekend 🙂

      Reply
  16. Amy Nicole says

    06/27/2012 at 11:56 am

    You married my two favorite things.. fabric + stationary! So cute!

    ~Amy
    http://www.LadyMockingbird.com

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/28/2012 at 2:16 pm

      I love it! Thanks so much for stopping by, Amy! I hope you’re having a fabulous day 🙂 Hugs.

      Reply
  17. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    06/27/2012 at 1:05 pm

    Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial! You make it look so easy to make 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/28/2012 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Shannah! It is a pretty easy and fun project. Happy crafting 🙂

      Reply
  18. Jewelry Rage says

    06/27/2012 at 8:35 pm

    Really cool. I love working with felt!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      06/28/2012 at 2:18 pm

      ME TOO! And I love the versatility of this easy project 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. Hugs!

      Reply
  19. Jaime ♥ Raising up Rubies says

    06/29/2012 at 7:11 pm

    thank you for sharing…these are very sweet!
    ♥ much love

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      07/02/2012 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks so much, Jaime 🙂 A super simple and sweet project. Hugs.

      Reply
  20. Jessi says

    06/29/2012 at 9:49 pm

    Wow, what a brilliant idea! I love working with felt too, and I have a bunch leftover from making a bunch of coffee cozies, so I’ve got to give this a try! I’d be thrilled if you’d share these at my current link party so everyone can see how adorable they are! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/06/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-5/

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      07/02/2012 at 10:54 pm

      Hi Jessi! Thanks so much. I linked up to your party 🙂 Have a fabulous week! xo

      Reply
  21. Katherines corner says

    06/30/2012 at 9:36 am

    What a great project sweetie. This is something I can do with our grandchildren! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party. I hope you have a wonderful weekend xo P.S. I’m having a party at Katherines Corner today and you are invited!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      07/02/2012 at 10:58 pm

      Yay! So glad you like this easy and fun project… still hard to believe you’re a grandma. You look too young 😉 Have a fabulous week!!

      Reply
  22. Charlie says

    06/30/2012 at 10:07 am

    These envelopes are so sweet! I just love them — thanks SO much for the tutorial! I want them in every color and different sizes 🙂 Visiting from Tatertots & Jello!

    Charlie @ Match Made On Hudson

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      07/02/2012 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks so much for visiting with me, Charlie!! They are a super easy project — and the skies the limit 🙂 Have fun…and don’t be a stranger around here!! Hugs.

      Reply
  23. Lauryn says

    06/30/2012 at 10:38 am

    cute kelly! i love it!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      07/02/2012 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks, Lauryn! I hope you’re having a fabulous week 🙂

      Reply
  24. louise says

    07/01/2012 at 12:09 am

    This is so cute! I wonder if you could actually mail them?? I bet you could! You might need a different closure to send in real mail though. I want to try it!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      07/02/2012 at 11:02 pm

      Excellent question, Louise 🙂 You’ll have to keep me posted on that! Thanks so much for loving on my fun little project. Have a fantastic week. Hugs!!

      Reply
    • Sofia says

      09/12/2013 at 9:11 pm

      Were you actually able to mail these? I am very interested in what you did!

      Thanks!
      Sofia

      Reply
      • Kelly Rowe says

        09/12/2013 at 9:14 pm

        Hi Sofia! I didn’t actually mail it. I used it for cards and gifts 🙂

        Reply
  25. freckled laundry says

    07/02/2012 at 8:38 pm

    These are darling, Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      07/02/2012 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  26. Diana Meredith says

    07/02/2012 at 11:27 pm

    This is so cool! Love this idea. These would be great for small gifts for birthdays or Christmas. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      07/02/2012 at 11:37 pm

      Hi Diana! Thanks so much… I’m so glad to hear you love this super fun and sweet project. Have a fabulous week.

      Reply
  27. Christine says

    07/03/2012 at 6:10 am

    Yay Kelly!!! You are using my favorite sewing tool…. the glue gun!! haha!! LOVE the envelope!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! Don’t forget to swing by this evening.. I can’t wait to see what you link up! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Ginger says

    07/05/2012 at 9:45 am

    Featuring you today! 🙂

    Ginger @ Ginger Snap Crafts

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/07/take-look-at-you-my-favorites.html

    Reply
  29. Stephanie says

    07/05/2012 at 4:21 pm

    Love this idea! I just pinned it!

    Reply
  30. The Sisters says

    07/05/2012 at 8:07 pm

    These are so cute!! Thanks for linking up to “Strut Your Stuff Saturday!” Hopefully we’ll see you tomorrow at 8pm MDT for this week’s party! 🙂 -The Sisters

    Reply
  31. Lauren says

    07/06/2012 at 1:34 pm

    These are great! Felt is my new thing now. Love it!
    Thank you for linking up to our Pinteresting Party.

    Reply
  32. Angie R says

    07/06/2012 at 4:12 pm

    oh that is fabulous! Featuring your project today 😉

    Reply

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