By Lydia Krupinski
Need some sustainable mailing supplies, but tired of shelling out the dough? If you answered yes, then we have a simple DIY project that will show you how to make large mailing envelopes out of empty cereal boxes!
Just follow the steps below!
Step 1: Flatten out your cereal box
Step 2: Cut across one crease of the box.
Step 3: Flip the box inside out.
Step 4: Cut off all flaps but one.
Step 5: Make two diagonal cuts on each side of the remaining flap.
Step 6: Using a zig-zag stitch sew around the box, leaving an opening beneath the flap. If you don’t have a sewing machine, use a clear packing tape.
You can decorate the outside of your mailing envelope with stencils, stamps, or a collage. Then, all you need to do is fill it, stick some stamps on it, and send it on it’s way!
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May 19, 2009 at 1:12 am
Christine
Love it. Thanks for the tutorial.
May 27, 2009 at 8:05 am
Tam
What a fantastic idea and great tutorial! Thanks :)
May 27, 2009 at 9:06 am
kimberlee
Wow, very outside of the box! Um, didn’t mean the pun!
May 27, 2009 at 9:08 am
Cassie
This is Fabulous!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!
May 27, 2009 at 10:24 am
Diana B
great idea – I also make my own padded envelopes from bubble wrap leftovers and paper.
May 27, 2009 at 11:57 am
Suzanne
Very clever. Thanx for sharing this idea. Excellent tutorial.
May 27, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Sherry
I love this! Thanks for the great idea.
May 28, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Annie
Love it! I’m going to do this next time I mail something. I’ve used the cardboard to keep pictures protected INSIDE a mailing envelope, but never thought to use it as the actual envelope.
May 31, 2009 at 2:55 am
Nikki
Hello from France !
I love it
It’s a great idea !
See U
Nikki
May 8, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Гуля
Отличная идея!
January 14, 2012 at 4:21 pm
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