Decorations · Step-by-step guide
Folded Square Gift Envelope
Make a square envelope with tucked side flaps and a folding top closure. The decorative bow is a separate model.
What you’ll need
- One paper square
- Scissors
- Craft glue, optional
Paper craft · Envelope folds, trimming & assembly
Make it, step by step.
8 steps · Original diagrams with English instructions
Mark the center
Open image at full size ↗Place the square like a diamond. Fold along both diagonals and open it to locate the center.
Fold the side points
Open image at full size ↗Bring the left and right points to the center so their tips meet.
Fold the bottom flap
Open image at full size ↗Fold the lower point upward to make the bottom edge of the envelope.
Mark the closure
Open image at full size ↗Fold the upper point down to check the envelope shape, then open it again.
Trim the inner corners
Open image at full size ↗Open the sheet. Cut away the small triangular sections indicated by the dotted guide at the two side intersections.
Check the notches
Open image at full size ↗Open the trimmed sheet flat and confirm that the two side notches are even.
Refold the sides
Open image at full size ↗Bring the left and right flaps toward the middle along the earlier creases.
Close the lower pocket
Open image at full size ↗Fold the bottom flap upward over the side flaps. Secure the overlap with a small amount of glue if needed. Insert a note and fold the top flap down.
Follow the diagrams alongside the step-by-step English instructions.
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