My #1 question I receive is…

"How do you line your envelopes"

This is so easy and it ALWAYS is a finishing touch that WILL get noticed and truthfully it is like learning the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig….once you get it….it will be like riding a bicycle – you'll never forget it!

I was in a panic yesterday as my Blog Account was not responding and it would not let me make a post….so I am sorry that this is late as I am hoping that this will be a post that you use over and over again!

There are 3 key things that you will need:

1. A Stampin Trimmer – When Stampin’ Up! came out
   with this tool last year I know that there were many of you that thought…who
   needs another trimmer as most of us probably have several in our homes…BUT  – hands down, this is the best on the
   market! Sooooo darn easy to use and sooo darn precise each and every time –
   plus being able to “score” with the same tool is truly a 2 for 1!!!

1. Paper Snips – I know it seems that I can justify
   just about every product that Stampin’ Up! has…but seriously – these are not
   only the sharpest scissors…they truly allow you to cut in teeny tiny areas –
   the only problem is that once your family finds out about them…you will lose
   them to a family member, so the moral of the story is = buy 2

1. 2-Way Glue Pen – This gem is a “best kept secret”
   tool of mine…I just love it and have many as I am always “going to them” often!
   Why??? Simple – it is soooo affordable ($4.50) and it is the perfect choice for
   lining envelopes… it does not leave a “bump”, it does not show through and just
   a quick run around the edges is all you need!

Now to the simple "how to's" for you to be a
pro:

• Cut your paper into 3” X 5 11/16” (I think it is
  much easier to think about it as one notch to the left of 5 ¾” – see picture)
  Test this cut piece to make sure it is a nice snug fit but that you are able to
  easily slip in into the envelope!

• Run the 2-Way Glue Pen around the outer portion
  on the envelope, no need to smear any inside the bottom portion of the
  envelope…. it stays just fine (trust me!) by doing just the sides. (Also, trust
  me…this is easier to do it this way than fooling around with putting adhesive
  on the paper!

• I then “eye ball it” to make sure that the print
  is nice and straight ( I know…a bit compulsive) but what the heck – you want it
  to look super!)…At this point I flip the envelope over and double check to make
  sure it is even (you can usually tell by the print on the flip side)

• I run my hand all over to get a seal and then I
  fold it over to get a crease – TIP: After you do this…put it back in the Stampin’
  Trimmer and score it at this crease – it will give you a perfect sharp finish!

• Now use the paper snips and follow the envelope
  and trim away the excess!!! Let your scissors do the work – TURN THE ENVELOPE,
  as you cut the excess – do not keep turning your hands it will give you a
  cleaner cut!

• Easy right!!! I know it is a lot of text and
  trust me…whip a couple of them up and you will never have to read this again as
  it will become so 2^nd nature to you!

• Doing the outer side of the envelope….super easy
  as well…do the exact same thing but simply put it on the outside and then trim!
  Depending on the print of the paper, there are times that I like doing it this
  way! (See picture)

• Now the next question you are probably thinking
  about it…how do you seal the envelope to mail it? Easy – if I am personally
  sending it myself, I use the 2 Way Glue Pen again to seal it…and if I have made
  a bunch of cards as a gift to give to someone…I always “tuck” in a 2 way glue
  pen for them along with stamps to make a complete and thoughtful gift!

• If I am not sending them out myself ( like when
  I make the cards for my Breast Cancer Group), I put a bit of sticky strip so
  whomever can peel it off at the time they need the card!

I used to try to fit the liner in so I could utilize the
glue that is on the envelope and I found that not only too stressful to get
lined up exactly…I also did not care for the look! I know, it’s a personal
preference but again, sometime I am picky! 

GET EXCITED TIME…

I received the new Mini Catalog
yesterday ( Halloween and Holiday) and there are some FRAMELITS to make liners…so this might be
super-duper cool…we’ll just have to wait and see!!!

I will say that I love the fact that I can get so many cut
for liners from the 12 X 12 Designer Series Paper! I know you see me use this
paper all the time and I simply LOVE IT!!! I highly recommend it and I would
not know what to do without it!

Stampin’ Up! Makes it so easy as all of the colors match…it
is an easy “go-to” if you are not sure of a print to use! Have a super day…get
ready for the weekend and make sure you POP back tomorrow…a super cute, fun,
quick card I have for you…it’s a keeper!

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appreciate you telling your friends! Again, I apologize for this post being so
late…it was out of my control and I just hope that you have enjoyed it!

Until tomorrow!!!