Doggone Sweet Envelope
Make a paper envelope with an endearing puppy face, and stuff it with people-pleasing cookies.
Designer: Megan McCright
Materials
• 12" square printed cardstock
• Scraps of cardstock in tan, white, and brown
• Glue
Finished size: 4" square
Cut Pieces
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From tan cardstock, cut or punch:
• 2 of Pattern A or 2-1 -1⁄2"-diameter scalloped circles
• 2 of Pattern F
• 1 of Pattern G
From white cardstock, cut or punch:
• 2 of Pattern B or 2-7⁄8"-diameter circles
From brown cardstock, cut:
• 2 of Pattern C or 2-3⁄8"-diameter circles
• 1 of Pattern D or 1⁄2"-diameter circle
• 2 of Pattern E or 1"-diameter circle cut in half to make two semicircles
Assemble the Envelope
1. On wrong side of printed cardstock square mark lines 4" from each corner (Diagram 1).
2. Cut away four 4"-square corners as indicated by shading to create a cross shape.
3. As indicated on Diagram 2, measure and mark points on all edges; cut away on marked lines.
4. Score on drawn lines, fold sides in, then fold bottom up. Secure the three overlapped points with glue (Diagram 3).
5. Referring to photo, glue pieces A-F in place to create dog embellishment.
6. Slip one or two plastic-wrapped cookies inside envelope. Secure flap as desired.
