Envelopes in 4 Easy Steps + Simon’s Hey Bestie Release Hop
Today’s tutorial is part of the Simon Says Stamp Hey Bestie and Love You More release blog hop! Keep on reading for all the hop details.
When I’m making a card, I always enjoy taking the time to create a coordinating envelope to go with it. In the new Simon Says Stamp Hey Bestie release, there are three envelope die sets that I designed which are meant to help making custom envelopes the easiest they’ve ever been!
In today’s video I am going to teach you not only how to make the envelopes in their most basic form, but I’m also going to show you how to step them up a notch! We’re going to create a die cut, see-through window that aligns perfectly to the same die cut on the card inside.
These see-through windows give a peek as to what is inside, which I think is a great way to dress up an envelope! My envelopes today use both 4-Bar sized envelope dies but note that the A2 envelope die set assembles in the same way as the 4-Bar V-Flap envelope die.
Want to see how I did this?? Watch the video below!
So now that we’ve talked about the envelopes and you’ve watched how I made them, let’s touch a bit on how I actually made these cards!
I used the Be Kind stamp and die set (new from Simon Says Stamp!) to stamp, watercolor and cut out the pretty sprigs on these cards. Each leafy branch is watercolored with a mix of Daniel Smith and Prima watercolors.
These sprigs I’ve attached onto 4-bar cards, made with Soft Navy and Neenah Desert Storm cardstocks. The slightly smaller panels of cardstock layered onto the card bases are cut from Ivory cardstock.
I embellished the cards with a bit of twine tied around each sprig and some Moonshine sequins are sprinkled about for a bit of subtle shine.
Finally, I added simple thank you sentiments from the Botanical Heart stamp set to finish each card off.
When placed into their coordinating envelopes, the leafy branches peek through the vellum-covered, die cut window in an elegant way! And you know what? It was SO easy! I hope that you find these new envelope dies helpful in your crafting; they are definitely going to be a most-used tool in my studio from now on!
SUPPLIES
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NEW DESIGNS I CREATED
I’m really excited about the new stamps and dies I’ve created for this Hey Bestie release. You can see them all below!
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The new Hey Bestie collection from Simon Says Stamp is absolutely gorgeous!
Be sure to check out all the new stamps, dies, stencils and more … you are going to love them all!
JOIN IN THE BLOG HOP!
I’m thrilled you stopped by today! If you’re part of the Simon Says Stamp Hey Bestie and Love You More releases blog hop, you’ve got so much more to see!
THE HOP DETAILS
Your next stop: the so-very-talented, Nichol Spohr! You can find the entire hop list on the Simon Says Stamp Blog .
Prizes: Simon is giving away a $25 gift card to every stop on the hop! Leave a comment for a chance to win! Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 15th of January.
Free gift offer: use code BFF489 to get an exclusive Simon Says Stamp Friend Outline die with your next purchase! *Valid on orders of $50 or more, while supplies last or until 1/12 at 11:59 pm EST
MORE INSPIRATION
Did you catch my video from yesterday featuring more Hey Bestie release products?? I really enjoyed using my Distress Oxides and the Peony Bouquet stencil to create this multicolored, soft stenciling effect!
such a beautiful card!
Now THIS Is clever!! What a masterful creation! I love the peek a boo envelope and your watercoloring and mixed hues are just amazing. STUNNING! TFS :)
Gorgeous card, the coloring is gorgeous!! And the idea for the matching envelope is ah-mazing!!
GORGEOUS,GORGEOUS,GORGEOUS!
Fabulous cards and envelops. I especially love how you die cut the envelope to let the branches peek through, so clever and elegant!
Awesome creations! I especially love how you die cut the envelope also to let the branches peek through, so clever!
I just love how crisp and clean all your work is, very inspiring
Wonderful cards! Loved your video.
Nina, a see through envelope, what a great idea. Love the Be Kind set. Too many great new choices.
I love making matching envelopes. It’ll certainly be a lot easier with your dies. Thank you!
What a great idea for the envelope dies! The die cut windows are so fun and your cards are beautiful! Love the coloring on the leaves.
Nina your work is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
T x
Cards and matching envelopes are beautiful. Love the watercoloring and am anxious to try my hand at it.
What fabulous cards and those envelopes are AWESOME!!
I love this idea! What a neat way to dress up an envelope!
Very pretty cards! I love the see through envelope you made also!
Genius envelope dies designed by you. That see-through technique is awesome.
Love the colors of the leaf! Love the way its blended and on vellum.
Love your new envelope dies and how easily they go together. I can hardly wait to start using them. Clever the way you lined up the die to match the card. Also very elegant cards. Love your beautiful water coloring.
Beautiful! I love the coordinating envelopes, extra special mail.
Such a clever idea!
Neat idea for the peek through, love the colors!!
Gorgeous!! Love the coordinating envelopes!! Beautiful!!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia Rodriguez
Migdalia’s Crafts
Wow what a cool idea! I’ve never thought about doing this. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a fun idea to step up an envelope! Also loved your video using the peony stencil, the colors you used were so pretty.
I love the window envelope and can’t wait to try it.
The see-through envelope is an amazing look, I had never seen that before, will be doing that soon. I also had never heard of a 4bar card, I have only been crafting for 2 years and its a slow learning process because there is so much to learn and experience. You all are amazing crafters and I am thankful for all you teach me and all the inspiration you provide. Thank you
I like the idea to make the peek-a-boo envelopes. I got lost though when you stuck back the die cut parts to the vellum around six minutes. Was that an idea to use the cutout to make a mix and match look?
I like your elegant cards and envelopes.
I so love this idea for windows in my envelops; so pretty ! A must try ! My wishlist is getting longer.
I love your designs!
Your cards and envelopes are absolutely beautiful. The colors used work well together. Such depth. Definitely inspirational. I’m looking forward to rewatching your video! Thank you for sharing your talents.
Terrific cards and envelopes. Both made in a matter of minutes yet look as if it took a lot longer to make.
An awesome release of products and your cards and envelopes are fantastic, love them!
Really beautiful designs, so inspirational ❤️
These are simply gorgeous!!
Beautiful cards and what a clever idea to create a window in the envelope to get a peek at the card inside.
I love your technique of creating this unique envelope!
What a clever idea with the envelopes! Your cards look great.
Very clever! Beautiful, elegant card!
Three different colour/paper combos but I love how the colours seem to glow on every one! Gorgeous!
Thanks for the video. I love the clean and simple style of your cards.
Love the simple but elegant sprig card idea. It turned out lovely.
Gorgeous – I love your sets. I am absolutely in love with that Be Kind set and love your take on it – the colours are gorgeous.
What a neat way to enhance this envelope die, Nina! Love the beautiful cards you made also. The envy dies are way too expensive for me, however.
Love the cards you made, so pretty! And you designed some great products!
See thru envelope; now *that* is impressive!
Beautiful coloring, love the new envelope die, great inspirations.
Gorgeous card and envelopes.
Thanks for the great inspiration. I love the new release. Loads of great products, especially the new envelope dies. It will be fun to make matching, funky envelopes so quickly!
These are great inspirations. Thanks for sharing
You’re right, Nina, those envelopes are easy-peasy! Love the see-thru windows, too. Your cards are fabulous!
Love your cards, and the envelope technique is really neat!!
Great cards! Great envelopes!
Your cards are so beautiful! Love them all!
Your card and envelopes are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing how to make them in your video.
Very pretty! Love how this makes it so special.
Beautiful and so elegant, Nina-Marie!
I LOVE all the leaves on your cards ! They are too pretty !
Clever idea, Nina-Marie. ????
Love the look of your cards, Nina! The vellum over the opening allows you to see the card inside but it’s so unique and quite elegant!
Beautiful cards and envelopes! I love how the navy looks with the kraft card stock and twine!
The Be Kind set is so pretty. Love your creativity with the envelopes.
What a great idea! The card is simply elegant but that see- through envelope puts it right over the top! The video was fantastic!
Love the envelope dies and the cards are beautiful as always.
So creative, love the vellum window and love your elegant cards!
Great job Nina-Marie, I love the clever envelope dies you designed.
Gorgeous cards and stunning idea to make the die cut see trough on the envelopes,
Thank you so much for your great video tutorial and have a wonderful weekend.
Those see through windows on the envelopes are so clever! Everything you’ve made her is super elegant!
What a creative idea to create a vellum window in your envelope!
Very pretty cards, love the dies too
Gorgeous cards, and a wonderful technique for the envelope!
Wow such beautiful projects you created using such beautiful products!
Oh, my word! Never would have thought to die cut a window on an envelope. And your watercoloring is gorgeous, as always!!
Very lovely cards!!
Fabulous cards! Thank you for sharing!
Oh wow… the window is just genius. I have to try that. Thanks
The peony stencil is on of my favorite pieces in the new collections. Thanks for the beautiful example, I love the shading.
Great cards, envelopes…love this stencil
Be Kind set is gorgeous! I can’t watercolor to save my life but I’ll be using this color combo with different medium for sure!
That is such a cool technique!!!! Very pretty cards too.
Such beautiful cards!
These cards are great and so are your envelopes!
beautiful cards! Love these!
Beautiful color combos
What a beautiful creation! Thanks for the chance to win.
The colors and designs are drop dead wonderful! Love the peek a boo envelope. Just
fabulous!
The cards are beautiful and envelopes so clever!
Beautiful cards and envelopes!
The envelope window is a very creative idea. These envelope making dies are amazing and I am very excited about them. However, what really took my breath away was the watercolored images you created. Absolutely beautiful.
amazing colors!! Beautiful!!
Beautiful, clean designs! I love the colors you chose for these leaves.
Gorgeous envelopes! I never thought of cutting a window!
Thank you for the envelope designs & this video about how to step them up by making windows to match the interiors! Just beautiful! Love the water coloring on these cards as well!
Stunning ideas. This Be Kind set is my favorite in the release & I am saving your post to try some of your design ideas. Thank you!
What a cool way to decorate the envelopes! Thanks for sharing!
I love the wonderful products that you created for this release!
Nina, what a terrific product. It sure can’t get any easier!!! Love the cards, so beautiful ❤️❤️
lovely cards. I love the creativity
So beautiful to see the special envelopes & the cards. Thanks for sharing.
matching envelopes are my fave!! love the inspiration!
I love the colors and the new products. You can’t beat a beautiful matching envelope to match a card you worked so hard on.
Love your cards!
I love the way you have coloured these leaves – great use of the Be Kind set – and I had never thought of die cutting an envelope to peak through.. love it…
What lovely cards! I love the simplicity and beauty of them!
These cards are so elegant! You are very talented!
I love these envelope dies! Thanks for the tips and the video!
Wow, so clever. Love your card and envelope and the dies…
Love your use of color and Simon Says Stamp is fabulous!
Blue is the best color this year.
Your work is simply beautiful! And brilliantly created envelopes that allow the leaves to peek through! I love the little touch of twine on the stems. Very soulful cards!
wow- your cards are stunning
This set is so beautiful and your creations show them off so well. Stunning!
My two favorite products from this release – the Be Kind set and the A2 envelope die! Lovely card examples!
Amazing and beautiful projects, you are so inspiring! Congrats on all your new designs!
Wow! You are super talented!! I love everything!
The card and envelope connection enhances the beauty of the card. And then of course, your coloring is always spectacular!
Would love to try that envelope die – looks like an opportunity to be so creative!!
This is truly genius Nina. You certainly rocked this stamp and die set. Your peony card is gorgeous too. Well done.
OK, I would never throw away any of those envelopes, Nina. And, your cards are amazing, as well. I need to get that stamp set.
Wow! I can’t believe how many beautiful projects you have created with one stamp set! That is AMAZING, and every single one is beautiful!
Blue is the color for 2020! Love your designs!
Loved the extra detail on the envelope. It added so much to the whole presentation. Thank you for the inspiration.
Love the die-cut envelope!
Fantastic envelopes and cards. Loved your video you appear to spunky and upbeat! New subscriber!
Super pretty cards!
Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous.
Beautiful cards and envelopes!
Thanks so much for sharing…
You are an amazing artist – love the watercoloring you did on the leaves. Thank you for sharing!
Lovely card. The stenciled bouquet card is pretty.
Beautiful! I love the colors!
Nina, you are SOOO talented!
Beautiful, clean, elegant cards. I love this fantastic release.
Wow, love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Love your see-through envelope. Such a cool idea. Thanks!
Wonderful examples and a great release.
Fantastic envelope and card. Love the new release.
Remarkable release and so very versatile…creative inspiration galore!!
I love all the blues in your samples!
Gorgeous color palette and I love the simple elegance.
Beautiful cards and corresponding envelopes! What an inspiring idea!
Beautiful card, I love the simplicity.
Hi! This my first time visiting your blog, and I’ve gotta say I loved your energy! I’m super excited for the Hey Bestie SSS release; thanks for sharing some inspiration!
Nina, what a great idea with the envelope. I loved your cards too. Simple but very pretty.
Beautiful cards! These leaves have to be my favorite from this release.
Very unique use of the velum. The colors used on the leaves is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the idea,
Very cool window envelopes and beautiful cards.
I’m really new to stenciling and I love your ideas.
I’m really new to this craft and your designs inspire me. Now I need to buy stensils.
Love your window envelopes.
Love your cards and these envelope dies seem like a wonderful addition to my craft stash!
Beautiful and Simple designs. Love your color choices!
Beautiful work on both card and envelope. WOW
So pretty! Great ideas!
Beautiful cards! Love the idea of the cut out on the envelope.
Wow, this is such a fun & unique way to use envelopes! I definitely gotta try. Beautiful coloring; I just love the blue color palette. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Simply elegant card!!
Fantastic envelopes.
thanks for so many wonderful ideas.
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Love your color selections!
Your water color is absolutely beautiful! Allowing the peek-a-boo through the envelop is a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing!
Such a beautiful card and I love the idea of a window cut envelope!
Gorgeous cards and envelopes!
Wow, I love these new envelope dies!! I didn’t think much of them at first but watching you put them together had me thinking of all kinds of ideas!! Your cards are awesome as always, love that sprig!! Beautiful choice of colors!!
Great idea to put a vellum window in your envelope!
Love the envelope dies!
I LOVE your idea about the see thru window on the envelope & I love the envelope dies. Your cards are gorgeous.
Nina-Marie, I always enjoy your videos and seeing what beautiful or fun creation you come up with! Thanks for the inspiration! Loving this idea of dressing up the envelope!
I love the way you colored the leaves and the see through envelopes.
Wow! I love your coloring!! Fantastic cards! <3
Love the elegant simplicity of your cards and envelopes.
My goodness! I just love what you did to make the envelope match the card, so beautiful! Very impressed!
WOW, how pretty the are. And just a little branch. NICE
These envelope dies are going to be a big hit, I think. Your cards and envelopes are beautiful!
wow thanks for sharing how versatile this set is – love your cards
These are Awesome envelopes!! I love the idea of a window!
I just love the blue leaves zou created.
These are fabulous!
Envelope dies could become a staple in card making! Love your die cut envelope and matching card!
Beautiful colors! Love the peek through envelope!
These are so elegant! I love the delicacy and making envelopes!
Love how delicate your cards are, but how fun is it to create the matching envelope.
Envelope dies? Game changer. Love your projects!