Paper & wrapping
An envelope sized for a handmade card
A rectangular blank with two side tabs becomes an envelope for an A6 card. Work through the folds with scrap paper first.
Paper & wrapping
Fold, cut and assemble envelopes, boxes and paper details.
Paper & wrapping
Fold a card without cracking the edge
Paper direction and a light score can make the difference between a crisp fold and a cracked card.
Paper & wrapping
Find the grain direction of paper
A gentle bend test helps you place folds and notebook spines in a direction the paper accepts.
Paper & wrapping
Gift tags from small paper offcuts
Turn small offcuts into tags by giving the name, the hole and the ribbon enough room.
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A paper band for a simple gift
A removable paper band adds a label or a little structure without covering the entire parcel.
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Develop a small folded box from a paper mock-up
Develop a lightweight box around its contents, using scrap paper before cutting the final cardstock.
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Fit a paper box lid to its base
Fit the lid to the assembled box, allowing for folded corners and any decorative covering.
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A gift bag with a folded base
Make a folded-base bag for a lightweight gift, testing the shape before adding decoration.
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A folded corner bookmark
A folded pocket slips over a page corner without glue or bulky decoration.