How to Make Envelopes Out of Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper + Treat Bag
Give your cards and candy gifts some extra flair with decorative envelopes handmade with love. Whether you're looking for a last minute Valentine's Day craft, a creative way to mail your wedding thank you cards, or just want to mail a letter that stands out in the mailbox - this video roundup of three quick and easy DIY envelope tutorials is just the ticket!
P.S. We added an extra little treat bag tutorial to help you wrap small treats and jewelry for your Valentine
DIY Envelope #1 - For Cards
This handmade envelope will fit a 6" x 4" card or letter. Start with a larger square for larger envelopes. Since it doesn't require any tape, glue, or adhesives, this envelope is 100% recyclable and compostable when made with newsprint gift wrap. A great way to reuse wrapping paper or utilize smaller scrap pieces of paper.
Materials:
- (1) 8" Square Sheet of Wrappily Paper (we used Dot Wave/Check Check)
- Stickers from the My Darlin' Chatter Blob Gift Tag Sticker Sheet
DIY Envelope #2 - For Treats
This small rectangular 5.5" x 2.5" envelope is the perfect size for Valentine's and snack-sized treats. Pro Tip: You can always cut a larger sheet of paper to create a bigger envelope if you need to fit a full-sized letter as long as you keep the proportions.
Materials:
- (1) 8.5" x 11" Sheet of Wrappily Paper (we used Positivity)
- Stickers from the My Darlin' Chatter Blob Gift Tag Sticker Sheet
DIY Envelope #3 - Custom Shape for Photo Cards & Odd Sizes
Beautiful photo cards and invitations come in all shapes and sizes, making it difficult to find the right size envelope to fit around it. This DIY Envelope can be custom fit to whatever you plan to put inside. These 7" x 5" wedding thank you cards didn't come with envelopes, so this 5 min craft helped these newlyweds ensure the photos of their special day arrived safe and sound.
Materials:
- (1) 8.5" x 11" Sheet of Wrappily Paper (we used Positivity)
- Stickers from the My Darlin' Chatter Blob Gift Tag Sticker Sheet
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
Bonus DIY Craft: Treat Bag for Candy and Small Jewelry
Another great way to use small to medium scrap pieces of wrapping paper is to create small decorative bags. These cute DIY paper bags are a quick and easy way to wrap your Valentine's Day Jewelry and small treats. At 2.5" wide, it's the perfect size for earrings and necklaces (or a handful of chocolate kisses).
Materials:
- (1) Square Sheet of Wrappily Paper (we used Simian Says + Hypnotic)
- Twine, Raffia, or Ribbon
- Glue Stick or Tape
Pro Tip: Make sure you give the glue time to dry before opening the bag or reinforce the bottom with a little tape.
Featured Products
Pink Hibiscus
$10.80
Celebrate sustainably with Wrappily recycled and recyclable double-sided eco wrapping paper featuring the nostalgic botanical visions of Lola Pilar Hawaii. Reversible patterns make gift wrapping fun! Paper works great for crafting, too.
Package includes three sheets + adhesive gift tags
• Sheet size 21.5" x 34"
• Premium newsprint + soy-based inks
• Plastic-free PLA packaging
• Flat, folded sheet for easy storage
• No unnecessary cardboard tube
• 100% recyclable and compostable
• Milled, printed and packaged in Washington State
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Pink (Paper Ribbon)
$7.50
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Wrap it up and tie it with a bow! This eco-friendly paper ribbon not only adds a perfect pop of color, it's recyclable, compostable and made with non-toxic, water soluble dyes. What a score! It's shapable, versatile, fairly sturdy, and has a great crinkle texture allowing you to get creative tying-on that finishing touch to your gifts.
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Ribbon is 1.5" wide. Each spool is 25 yards.
Pineapple Blush/ Sea Flower by Jana Lam
$10.80
Wrap the best looking gift at the party!
Presenting the eco-friendly, double-sided wrapping paper that tropical dreams are made of:
Pineapple Blush/ SeaFlower by Jana Lam packs a fruity punch, mixing and matching this combo of soft-petaled pua (flowers) and pineapple sweeties will add a rosy touch to any gift.
Each pack of gift wrap includes: (3) Sheets of double-sided wrapping paper and adhesive gift tags. Each full sheet size is 21.5" x 34”. Paper arrives flat and folded in plastic-free PLA bag made of plant starch.
Our eco-friendly wrapping paper is milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State on recycled SFI certified newsprint making it 100% Recyclable and Compostable.
Hibiscus - Cotton Curling Ribbon
$7.00
Loop it, tie it, curl it –– this Hibiscus cotton curling ribbon is the perfect eco-friendly alternative to plastic curling ribbons.
Why You’ll Love this Curling Ribbon:
- Curls easily with scissors. Crimped or uncrimped - this ribbon curls like magic.
- Get creative with your ribbon styles - split into thinner strands or even quill into fun shapes to use as a gift topper. The sky is the limit! Check out our blog for more creative ideas.
- Feel good choosing a ribbon that’s plastic-free, compostable, and biodegradable. It really makes an impact to green-up gifting!
Sustainable Materials:
- Uncoated and unwoven cotton curling ribbon is 1/2” wide. Each spool is 10 yards.
- Beautiful COLOR made with water-based dyes and soy-based non-toxic ink.
- Made in the USA with cotton yarn sustainably grown & dyed by an artisanal ribbon maker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Plastic-free packaging on a cardboard spool.
Care & Disposal Instructions:
- Store in cool, dry area outside of direct sunlight to preserve color.
- Uncoated ribbon is stiffer than its plastic counterparts and may require a heavier hand to hold & tie. We recommend creasing the corners where the ribbon wraps around your box for a nice crisp look.
- Compost in your green bin or in the backyard with your compostable gift wrap.
Simian Says/ Hypnotic
$9.79 $10.80
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Pink monkeys, people! And paired with this hypnotizing rosy kilim print? Simian says, raise your hand if you could find a dozen occasions to wrap with these versatile everyday patterns. Simian Says/ Hypnotic is part of our on-trend collection, The Oracle, designed by professional patternista, Holli Zollinger.
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Wrappily's reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Sheet size is 21.5" x 34". Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
Pink/ Gold Hemp Twine
$7.29 $8.00
Bubblegum, unicorns, glitter bombs and all things gloriously girlie, this premium-grade polished 100% hemp twine packs a punch for your gift wrapping. Brilliantly colored with a touch of metallic sparkle, this fine crafted twine is biodegradable, eco-friendly, vegan, AZO dye-free, and oil-free.
Cord diameter is 1mm, 205 ft. spool.
Eco Shred Basket Filler - Candy Stripe
$6.49
– Sold OutA perfect nest for your goodies, this pliable recycled printed paper shred is easy to work with and provides a lofty fill to be used as Easter grass, basket/box filler, or crinkle-paper alternative.
Why You’ll Love this Eco-Friendly Basket Filler:
- Colorful prints add a subtle pop of color to your gift baskets, party centerpieces, and care packages being shipped around the country.
- The perfect party decor that can be stored with Easter decorations and reused year after year. Have fun designing a perfect basket with this fluffy stuff! Keep the fun colors and whimsy you’d expect from Easter grass and crinkle-paper filler without the plastic.
- Feel good knowing your eco-shred is recyclable and compostable. Your choice makes a big impact to green-up gifting.
Sustainable Materials: Package includes approximately 4 ounces of recyclable & compostable paper shred. Made in the USA with recycled, premium-grade newsprint that is sustainably milled, printed, and packaged in Washington State. Printed with soy-based inks. Clear packaging is PLASTIC-FREE, made of biodegradable plant-based PLA
Red (Paper Ribbon)
$7.50
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Wrap it up and tie it with a bow! This eco-friendly paper ribbon not only adds a perfect pop of color, it's recyclable, compostable and made with non-toxic, water soluble dyes. What a score! It's shapable, versatile, fairly sturdy, and has a great crinkle texture allowing you to get creative tying-on that finishing touch to your gifts.
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Ribbon is 1.5" wide. Each spool is 25 yards.
Blue Tigers - Double-sided Eco Wrapping Paper for Everyday Gifting
$9.79 $10.80
Wrap the best looking gift at the party! Presenting the eco-friendly, double-sided wrapping paper of your dreams: A wee bit feisty and a whole lot fiery, artist Kim Sielbeck's Blue Tigers are a sophisticated gift wrapping to use for any occasion. Paired with electric orchid Jungle Lines, this duo is HOT! Designed by illustrator and muralist, Kim Sielbeck, Blue Tigers is part of her Wild Thing! collection exclusively for Wrappily.
Each package includes three sheets of double-sided gift wrapping paper + complementary adhesive gift tags. Paper arrives flat and folded in a plastic-free PLA bag made of plant starch. Full sheet size is 21.5 x 34" Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable/ compostable newsprint.
Wrappily is on a mission to green-up gifting, join us!
Red Sparkle Hemp Twine
$8.00
– Sold OutRed as rich as a royalty, this premium-grade polished 100% hemp twine is a dainty touch that packs a punch for your gift wrapping. Brilliantly colored with a touch of metallic sparkle, this fine crafted twine is biodegradable, eco-friendly, vegan, AZO dye-free, and oil-free.
Cord diameter is 1mm, 205 ft. spool.
Flock Together/ Tribal Tri
$9.79 $10.80
Party-ready blush crested cockatoos your service. A bit jungle and a bit desert, Flock Together/ Tribal Tri is a sophisticated go-to for your everyday wrapping needs. Part of The Oracle, our on-trend collection designed by professional patternista, Holli Zollinger.
Wrappily's reversible gift wrap sheets come flat and folded with complementary gift tag stickers. Sheet size is 21.5" x 34". Printed in Washington State on recycled and recyclable newsprint.
Sweet Dreams Hemp Twine
$7.29 $8.00
A dreamy hue at the hazy intersection of grey, purple and brown, this premium-grade polished 100% hemp twine is a dainty touch that packs a punch for your gift wrapping. Brilliantly colored with a touch of metallic sparkle, this fine crafted twine is biodegradable, eco-friendly, vegan, AZO dye-free, and oil-free.
Cord diameter is 1mm, 205 ft. spool.