Quilling Card Envelope - Protect your quilling with free pattern

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Have you been protecting your quilling art in other ways? I'd love to hear about it in the comments!

[@Smoothoperatorisfire]

no. it was a big problem. thank you!!

[@Smoothoperatorisfire]

i used a big bag and put them in that bag. but, it wasn't good. thanks to you, i can keep my creations beautifully.

[@GretelandRoo]

My best tip would be to protect your paper strips, use the empty plastic case from a Ferraro Rocher 48 count box of chocolates. It’s the perfect height and you’re helping environment by recycling….and best of all….FREE 😋

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

@UCs8FwI%F0%9F%98%805HCz-Ig75Q-TFSDtg Thanks for sharing your methods Kandie! I have used those plastic cases too (I love up-cycling too! 🥰) and they're great for formed pieces because it prevents them from getting crushed. However, when I want to organize my pre-cut strips, this is a my new favorite method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qajOeZ-wdr-tkJY I also made a shorter one for strips that I cut myself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpuXh4mbgq6aabM

[@GretelandRoo]

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!! Great 💡 thank you for sharing 😘🥰🤗❤️🙌

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re very welcome!!!

[@baybeeskanr]

Thank you for this, Hybrid because of you! I love going to my paper now to cut the color I want.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yaaaaaay! Congrats on becoming a hybrid - I hope you have as much fun as I do Judy! 😀

[@MargueriteAtHome]

This is wonderful! Thank you SO much for both the instruction and the free pattern! 🥰 I can’t figure out how to get my Cricut to just score and not cut the dotted lines. Once I figure that out, I’ll be able to make lots of envelopes ahead of time, which will inspire me to fill them. 😀

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi Marguerite, I’m glad you like my pattern! I have a Cricut Explore and I prefer the dotted lines because I find the score lines made by the Cricut to be not very precise, nor strong enough to make the kind of crease I want, especially on card stock.

[@MargueriteAtHome]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie ohhhhh! They're intended to be cut. Now I understand! Thank you for the insight.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yes! I much prefer the dotted lines over the score lines. Have fun!

[@lynnsheft8130]

That’s a good solution.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m glad you like it too Lynn!

[@AnneCole-j2s]

Great idea!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Glad you think so!

[@keerthishevade-bailmane6989]

Simple and amazing way. Thank you

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Glad you like it Keerthi 😀

[@Rios3021]

Thank you for this idea.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You are so welcome!

[@mcour4711]

Thank you so much!. I've been searching for a way to protect my cards when mailed.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re welcome! This envelope is good for hand delivery but it’s not strong enough for the postal machines. You need corrugated cardboard to prevent it from being crushed. Here is a video explaining more. Quilling Boxes for Mailing and Storage kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGS8l6lonaZ3b8k

[@amandamalo5590]

Thank you! Great idea!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Glad you liked it Amanda! Are you planning to protect your quilled cards?

[@ahaansinance4648]

What a beautifully simple way.. thanks for sharing ! I am looking for ideas of how to protect quilling art for sending via courier overseas . Glass framing for wall hangings is a way but ends up becoming very expensive and adds to the courier weight and cost as well. Any suggestions please ?

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi Ankita, I'm glad my simple box is helpful for protecting your quilling projects. Glass and frames indeed are very heavy to ship. Perhaps it would be cheaper to ship only the finished artwork and allow the buyer to decide on their own framing instead.

[@julianielsen1885]

THANK YOU!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re welcome!!! 😄

[@colleendee5781]

Thank you! I am just starting out making cards with Quilling and your video and pattern is great! May I ask what type of glue do you use?

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Thanks so much Colleen! I enjoy using Aleene's Orginal Tacky Glue

[@conventionchair1654]

Me too! I like the video but can't see where to get the free template!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Doh! Forgot to post the blog link: paperzen.blogspot.com/2018/10/free-pillow-box-template-for-quilling.html

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Cecelia, could you possibly tell me what the dimensions should be to fit a 5x7" card?

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi Marguerite, sorry I don't have those dimensions off the top of my head, but if you enlarge my pattern by 125%, it should provide you with a pillow box large enough to fit a 5x7 inch card.

[@vineethabasana8901]

Great idea! Can you please tell weight of the paper you have used for this!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yes, I used 80 lb cardstock. Let me know if it works for you and what cards/projects you're protecting! Cecelia

[@ChrissieNicely]

That is a great idea! Thanks! :-)

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hey Chrissie, happy to hear you like it! Please let me know how it works out for you! Cecelia

[@marshawilliams6613]

I love the video but don't see where to find the template!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Doh! Forgot to post the blog link: paperzen.blogspot.com/2018/10/free-pillow-box-template-for-quilling.html

[@musictime6440]

You're so amazing! Thanks for this video. I gotta get my printer machine up and working! Not sure if you said it or not but can I use regular light cardstock fron Michaels (176gr/m2) to make that enveloppe or will it be too thin with the risk of damaging the quilling work inside? I have TONS of Michaels carstock.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m glad you liked my tutorial musicTime! I’m not sure where you’re fearing the damage would come from if using 176 gr/m2? I would think that’s thick enough for hand delivery but certainly not strong enough for mailing.

[@musictime6440]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie I see, so I should be getting their thicker cardstock to make the envelope for mailing (that's my plan), because for sure mail comes damaged sometimes and quilling is so delicate. Thanks!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Cardstock might not be strong enough to withstand mailing conveyer belts. There is a reason why Amazon ships everything in cardboard boxes. Here is an older video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGS8l6lonaZ3b8k

[@shirleylisbon4943]

I don't see the pattern for the download

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

The pattern link is here: paperzen.ca/products/quilling-card-envelope

[@peggycarey6958]

I don’t see a link to the pattern. Can someone guide me, please?

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi Peggy, here’s the link: paperzen.ca/blogs/news/quilling-card-envelope-protect-your-quilling-with-free-pattern

[@aliciaj8989]

Yhank u

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re welcome!

[@Bacardibev]

Would This be ok to post or do you have any ideas how I could post a quilled card to my mum without it getting damaged on the way. It an A5 size card with a lace quilled heart x

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

No it’s definitely not strong enough to withstand the rigours of a postal service at all. You must use something stronger made of much firmer material like corrugated cardboard. Here’s a video showing that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGS8l6lonaZ3b8k

[@Bacardibev]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie thank you for that x

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

@@Bacardibev You're welcome!

[@shirleylisbon4943]

*use learning to quill since yesterday

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Welcome to quilling!