Simply Scored Custom Envelope Tutorial

Recently I was creating little pieces of art called ATC's or Artists Trading Cards. This particular project was actually a variation (in that the card itself was an envelope).  A standard ATC is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"... so-ooo what size paper do I need and where do I find a template? There are quite a few templates available on the web, but still I wondered "How do I determine a custom size?"  I have been busy studying this and today I'm going to show you how it's done... Here we go!

 

Simply Scored™ Custom Envelope Tutorial

You'll need:

• Simply Scored  scoring board
• Simply Scored diagonal plate
• Paper or cardstock
• card or other rectangular art
• scissors or 1 1/4 square punch
• paper cutter or scissors
• glue to seal envelope

Now just sit back and follow along with the video :)

 

For those of you who may follow along better with written directions here you go!

Set the diagonal plate in position on the score board. Lay your card down in the upper left of the plate so its position is between tick marks (grooves) that show the same measurement at both directions. Example: card is positioned so both corners read 1 3/4".

Determining  size to cut your paper-Next, lay a piece of paper  along the bottom edge of the card aligned with left side of the score board. Note the measurement, add 1/2". That measurement is the size you cut your paper. Example: the card at its bottom edge was  4 1/4" so you would cut the paper 4 3/4" square.

 

Score narrow side- Lay the card back in position on top of the sized paper (so its position is between tick marks (grooves) that show the same measurement at both directions.) Move one tick mark over and score (1/8" away from card). Repeat with the paper rotated to opposite side.

 

Score wide side- Reposition card aligning wider side so its position is between tick marks (grooves) that show the same measurement at both directions. Move one tick mark over and score (1/8" away from card). Repeat with the paper rotated to opposite side.

 

My envelope is cut to fit  my ATC (it was 2 1/2"x 3 1/2").

The measurement when laid on the narrow side was 1 3/4".

When I laid the paper  at the bottom edge of the card the measurement was 4 1/4" so I cut my paper 1/2" larger at 4 3/4").

The measurement when laid on the narrow side was 1 3/4" so I scored it 1 7/8".

The measurement when laid on the wide side was 2 1/2" so I scored it at 2 5/8".

*Watch for a future post on ATCE's or Artist Trading Card Envelopes.

 

Where Oh Where Do I Store my ATC Collection?

If you've been dropping by The Scraproom, you already know I have been learning about, creating and swapping ATC's for several months. It really has been a blast experimenting with these small works of art but my office desk and art space are overflowing with piles of mail, art supplies, scraps an lots of fun ATC's. So now my next dilemma... Where Oh Where Do I Store my ATC Collection?

I was happy to come across a video instruction on how to make an ATC Holder and have created a really cute Accordion Style ATC Holder. I'm happy to report it has cut down on some of the stacks and piles, LOL.

 I hope you'll try out this tutorial. You'll find the written instructions for my simple ATC Holder below.

 Supplies:

1 piece cardstock cut to 4"x11" MAIN SHELL

2 pieces cardstock cut to 4"x2.75"  SIDES
2 pieces designer paper 2.75"x3.75"  FRONT/BACK Design
1 piece designer paper 1.75"x3.75" TOP Design
Simply Scored score board
strong double stick adhesive ( red liner tape)
optional supplies: bird punch and complementary scrap papers, velcro or tiny 2 part magnet with a positive and negative side.

Directions:
Score the 4" x 11" MAIN SHELL cardstock  along the long side at 3", 5", 8", 10". There will be 1" left to serve as the flap. Bend the main shell along the score lines to form the basic box shape.

Score the two 4" x 2.75"  SIDES along the long sides at 1/2" increments. Accordian fold the sides and crease well. Apply score tape to each end. Remove liner from tape and align as close to the inside edge of the main shell as possible. (Before adhering accordion pleats to side of main body be careful to position and adhere each side with the print facing the top if necessary.) Repeat on second side. Adhere top, front and back designer papers to box. If desired, punch out bird, wing and leafy branch and glue into place over designer papers. If desired put velcro or magnet in place to close ATC Holder.
Note: You'll notice my designer paper panels look to be a different size than my measurements...yup they are <blush>.

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