You will need card stock measuring at 8 1/4 x 9 inches.
Along the 9 inch side score at 2 1/8, 4 1/4, 6 3/8, 8 1/2.
Turn to the right one side at score at 2 3/4 inches.
Trim the side away from the 2 3/4 score you just made down to 6 inches. Keep this strip. Trim it down in half the long way and then cut down to 3 1/8 length.
Cut the short shorelines up to the middle. Cut off the small edge tab (seen at the right side).
Fold the box up with the remaining tab attached on the inside of the box. I like to place a piece of card stock up the back of the box on one panel to held hold it stiff before I fold down the other three box flaps. (5 7/8x2)
Now take the two saved strips from earlier and fold into Z's.
Attached to the inside of the box. One with the Z against the back and one with the Z against the front. Make sure that the box will flatten out with them in place. (Also helps to get the pieces in right place.)
Now you can add any additional embellishments you wish to the inside and flaps. Just be sure they will stay within the edge of the card. When it is flat it ought to measure 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. If pieces do over hang be sure they fit your envelope at least. You may want to add a stiff piece of card stock or card board so they are not damaged.
Above: closed (for mailing).
Below: opened (for viewing).
I like to add a large embellishment for signing and words stamps.
I will be adding a short video later as well as an example of a finished card.
Check out my Pinterest page for some more great cards too.
