How to Fold Your Envelope

Follow these steps after printing your envelope template.

1. Fold the top corners. Fold the top-left and top-right corners along the diagonal fold lines toward the back of the page (away from you).
2. Fold the sides. Fold along the left and right vertical fold lines toward the back of the page.
3. Fold the top and bottom. Fold along the top and bottom horizontal fold lines toward the back of the page.
4. Unfold the top and bottom. Unfold only the top and bottom folds you just made in step 3. Leave the side folds in place.
5. Flip it over. Turn the envelope over so the back side faces up.
6. Fold the bottom flap corners. Fold the bottom flap corners along their diagonal fold lines toward the center of the page. this creates a triangular shape at the bottom of the envelope when the flap is folded up in the next step.
7. Fold the bottom flap up. Fold the bottom flap upward — it will not cover the full area.
8. Insert your contents. Slide your letter or card through the top opening, underneath the left and right folds.
9. Fold the top flap corners. Fold in the top flap corners so they sit flush with the top flap fold line.
10. Close and secure. Fold the top flap down and secure it with adhesive tape or a glue stick.

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