There are really no rules about the sort of paper you should use for handmade envelopes, though. I have made them out of everything from newspaper to large antique book pages.

Paper The type of paper you use will vary according to what your envelope will be used for. Try ordinary A4 printer paper, patterned paper or scrapbooking paper .

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Make some Cupid-worthy DIY stationery this Valentine’s Day! Start out by crafting a cute card for your crush or your main squeeze. Then top off the DIY theme by making your own envelopes.

Craftbits has step-by-step instructions on how to fold an envelope out of a standard sheet of paper, including how to make an envelope pattern so you can whip up several of these bad boys at once.