Envelope Liner Tutorial: DIY Envelope Liners for Your Wedding Invitations!

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Want to make your wedding invitations look extra glam? Learn how to make your own custom envelope liners for your wedding invitations and stationery!

— it just adds an extra special touch to your wedding invitation suite. I’ve seen expensive pre-made liners sold just about everywhere from Paper Source to Etsy to Minted, and getting some custom made is even more outrageous! The great thing is they are fairly easy to do yourself if you have the time and energy to do them, so I thought I’d share a tutorial with you today!

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One piece of heavyweight cardstock or chipboard Whatever paper you want to line your envelopes with (we love wrapping paper) – Xacto Knife / Scissors – Ruler - Envelopes – Glue sticks or tape runner – A cutting mat or something to protect your table

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1. Take one envelope and trace it onto some heavyweight cardstock or chipboard. 2. Cut out your template from the chipboard

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The typical wedding invite size is 5×7, which uses a A7 envelope. They come in a variety of colors so you’re sure to find the perfect color to match your wedding theme!

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3. Cut 3/4 inch off the bottom of your template, and 1/8 inch from each side. This will allow the liners to slide in easily.

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4. Trace the template onto your envelope liner papers. Be sure to trace onto the back of the patterned side of your paper.

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5. Cut out your liners. 6. Next, you can insert the liners into your envelopes. 7. Use a tape runner or glue stick to secure the liner to the flap. Voila! You now have a beautifully lined envelope!

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Envelope liners can really make a big impact on your wedding suite and it doesn’t have to cost alot to do!

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Envelope Liner Tutorial: DIY Envelope Liners for Your Wedding Invitations!

Want to make your wedding invitations look extra glam? Learn how to make your own custom envelope liners for your wedding invitations and stationery!

Want to make your wedding invitations look extra glam? Learn how to make your own custom envelope liners for your wedding invitations and stationery!

I dunno about you, but I love the look of an

envelope liner

One piece of heavyweight cardstock or chipboard Whatever paper you want to line your envelopes with (we love wrapping paper) – Xacto Knife / Scissors – Ruler - Envelopes – Glue sticks or tape runner – A cutting mat or something to protect your table

Supplies You’ll Need

1. Take one envelope and trace it onto some heavyweight cardstock or chipboard. 2. Cut out your template from the chipboard

Quick and Easy Directions to line an A7 envelope:

The typical wedding invite size is 5×7, which uses a A7 envelope. They come in a variety of colors so you’re sure to find the perfect color to match your wedding theme!

3. Cut 3/4 inch off the bottom of your template, and 1/8 inch from each side. This will allow the liners to slide in easily.

A7 envelope:

4. Trace the template onto your envelope liner papers. Be sure to trace onto the back of the patterned side of your paper.

A7 envelope:

5. Cut out your liners. 6. Next, you can insert the liners into your envelopes. 7. Use a tape runner or glue stick to secure the liner to the flap. Voila! You now have a beautifully lined envelope!

A7 envelope:

Envelope liners can really make a big impact on your wedding suite and it doesn’t have to cost alot to do!

Envelope liners can really make a big impact on your wedding suite and it doesn’t have to cost alot to do!

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