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DIY NOTE CARDS, ENVELOPES, AND LINERS.

August 23, 2021 By Karen 22 Comments

A stack of note cards tied together with a cream satin ribbon. Te first envelope is black with a pink card inside and a floral motif as a decorative liner.

Have you ever received a handwritten note that made you feel warm and fuzzy?

Did it make you feel special?

Did you appreciate the sender taking the extra time to write to you?

DIY Notecards For All Ocassions. This decorative notecard is a green envelope with a pumpkin insert. The card has a pumpkin on it with the name Mrs. Wilson.

In today’s world, we communicate by text, emails, tweets, voicemail, and instant messaging; it’s all about being fast and first.

I realize it’s important to keep up with technology.

Every morning, I open my computer and glaze over hundreds of emails.

Have you ever missed that critical email?

You know the one…

The one you have been waiting for all week …

Five Reasons Why Sending a Note is Important?

If you have stopped handwriting notes altogether, here are a few reasons why you should re-consider.

  • Handwriting a note is more personal than an email or text.
  • Taking the time to write a note will make an impression on the recipient. It can become a useful business tool by standing out in the crowd.
  • You can send little gifts or a business card along with a note .
  • Receiving a hand written note makes the recipient feel special.
  • It show cases the senders creativity and enthusiasm more so than sending an email.

Five Reasons to DIY Your Own Stationery

Yes, it is much easier to buy a box of notecards, which is perfectly acceptable and will accomplish the above…but here are a few reasons to DIY your own stationery.

  • It can be less expensive when planning a large wedding or party.
  • It’s a great way to include kids, for example when designing the family holiday or birthday card.
  • It’s an economical way for small business to highlight their brand, especially when resources may not be available.
  • The ideas and the creative process are endless.
  • Not as restricted by cost.

Another great reason to DIY stationery, is it could turn into a business.

It’s easier than ever to turn your note cards into a lucrative business with today’s creative websites and home tools.

This decorative notecard is a business notecard. It is a white envelope with blue flap and a white notecard with the name designgarnish and designgarnish's business card next to it.

I made a set of notecards using my logo and branding colors. I used high-quality paper with a nice insert at a fraction of the cost.

This decorative notecard is for the ocassion Christmas. It is a white envelope with christmas trees for insert and the card is white with a large christas tree on it.

By using both embossing and computer-generated techniques…it’s possible to produce a beautiful professional, personalized holiday card.

This decorative notecard is for the occasion Christmas. It is a white envelope with christmas trees for insert and the card is white with a large christas flower on it

How To Make An Envelope, Envelope Liner and Notecard

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The supplies needed to make decorative notecards are minimal and can be used over and over again.

  • We R Memory Keepers Punch Board
  • VersaMark Stamp Pad
  • Heat Gun – (a hair dryer will not work)
  • An assortment of stamps
  • Assortment of different color embossing powder
  • Cardstock and Decorative Paper

The We R Memory Keepers punch board is worth the investment. I used this to make the envelopes and the envelope liners.

There are many different brands on the market, but I found this easiest for me to use.

This video demonstrates how to make an envelope, an envelope liner and touches on how to emboss.

DIY Envelopes and Envelope Liners With Embossed Notecards

I am using embossing powder on paper, activated by a heat gun to give the design a raised and glossy effect.

Along with being decorative, embossing gives a design texture and dimension.

The fern is embossed with green embossing powder, which coordinates with the botanical envelope liner.

The DIY decorative notecard is white with a botanical envelope insert with greens and browns. The card is white with an embossed green fern
This decorative note card is a taupe color envelope and a black and white botanical print. the card is white with an embossed hydranga on the left corner.

The hydrangea is embossed with black embossing powder.

This decorative DIY note card has a pale green envelope with a blue and green geoetrical pattern. The card is white with an embossed letter V in the middle upper card

Embossing is a great way to personalize a notecard to give it a professional look.

DIY Envelopes and Envelope Liners With Notecards Made on the Computer.

I used my Silhouette to design these notecards. Here are a few other sources: Canva, PicMonkey, Photoshop, and some Word Processing Programs.

This decorative DIY note card has a green background and the insert is nursery style mouse and frogs in pale colors. The card is white with the words welcome home written in the middle top Welcome HOme
This DIY notecard is yellow with colorful polka dots for the insert. The card is white with a yellow border and the word HENRY in different colored letters

Make a simple border with a nice font.

A notecard and envelope. The envelope is white with red crabs as a liner and the card is a coordinating red with on small crab. There is a large spiral shell for accent

This crab image I pulled from my Silhouette library. The are many websites that allow users to download free images; just make sure it’s from a reputable website and understand the rules.

If you think you will enjoy making decorative notecards, here are other DIY posts you may enjoy.

Decorative Elegant Holiday Vases

DIY Wall Art Using Ferns

DIY Home Decor Using Shells

Simple DIY Wall Art

Candlemaking Tutorial For Beginners

A List of Supplies For Making Envelopes and Envelope Liners

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    August 23, 2021 at 5:07 pm

    These are so pretty! I used to write notes often. I think they are important especially for our close family and friends. Sadly MS took my writing away a bit. Amazing I can paint like crazy and craft writing not to well.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 23, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      Cindy,
      I had no idea…everything you do is so beautiful and creative. You are such an inspiration…

      Reply
  2. Stacey says

    August 23, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    These are so beautiful, Karen! I LOVE the one with the Christmas tree on it – so cute!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 23, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Stacey…I enjoy making them!

      Reply
  3. Linda Johnston says

    August 23, 2021 at 7:05 pm

    Beautiful notes! I still send them though irregularly.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 23, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks for stopping by my blog!

      Reply
  4. Paula@SweetPea says

    August 23, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    Your creations are absolutely beautiful, Karen!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 23, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks Paula…
      They are fun to make!

      Reply
  5. Suzi V says

    August 23, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    Great post and beautiful work!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 23, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  6. Linda Cassidy says

    August 24, 2021 at 2:41 am

    You are so on point about personal notes! The major business gurus insist upon them! Handwritten notes instantly make someone feel special! You can make some for me!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26, 2021 at 11:59 am

      Thanks Linda…I’m sure it was important in your business.

      Reply
  7. Cindy Rust says

    August 24, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    So many pretty options!! I paint watercolor cards and I can see those custom envelopes with them! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26, 2021 at 11:57 am

      My dream is to be able to watercolor…I have tried a few times with online classes but I get frustrated. I know I just need to put in the time. Those envelopes would look amazing with your cards!

      Reply
  8. Kimberly Jones Snyder says

    August 24, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    Great video, Karen! Very informative! thanks for sharing all the steps involved in creating our own notecards! enjoyed reading the post too!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26, 2021 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Kim…my first video. Now it’s not so scary.

      Reply
  9. Mary Anne Russo says

    August 25, 2021 at 12:13 am

    These are so beautiful! I love cards and giving a beautiful card. I didn’t know you did this!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26, 2021 at 11:51 am

      It’s been awhile, but I was a scrapbooker back in the day. I forgot how much I enjoyed it!
      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. Kim Waldorf says

    August 25, 2021 at 2:39 am

    These are so pretty and so well done! I love sending and receiving hand written notes and letters. Definitely a lost art in this day. Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26, 2021 at 11:49 am

      Thanks Kim..
      I enjoyed making them. It’s been awhile since I pulled by embossing supplies out…

      Reply
  11. Leslie Watkins says

    August 26, 2021 at 3:09 am

    I love these. I have the tools and supplies to do these. Just needed your inspiration. Beautiful job!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26, 2021 at 11:48 am

      Thanks Leslie….I find myself going back to my scrapbooking days. I forgot how much I enjoyed it:)

      Reply

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