I saw this pretty fan-like envelope and it captured my interest, so I decided to recreate it.
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Isn’t the coral color just so pretty? YES it is! The fan pointing diagonally with its accordion folds is arranged just right on the envelope as well. I also added some glitter stickers to mine for a pop of contrast color and shimmer.
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The supplies needed for this craft is minimal, just two items, maybe three. Colored paper, mine was 8.5 x 11″. Then I added some glitter stickers, you can opt out on this part. Lastly maybe grab a pen in a pretty color to write a message inside for the intended recipient of this beautiful envelope.
Top Left: Fold the top left corner down 3/4 of the paper. Top Right: Fold the bottom left corner up to meet the new folded edge. Bottom Left: Fold the top of the triangle down to the bottom right corner. Bottom Right: Fold the left triangle point to meet the middle of the paper.
Top Left: Open up the paper now leaving the bottom left corner folded inwards like so. Top Right: Flip the paper over so that the folded corner is now on the top left side. Bottom Left: Fold the bottom right corner in to meet the middle point that we created then unfold. Bottom Right: Then refold that same corner to meet the new line we created like so. DO NOT unfold.
Top Left: Now take that same bottom right side and fold it in half to meet the diagonal crease. Top Right: Accordion fold that same piece inwards once. Bottom Left: Repeat the accordion fold twice. Bottom Right: Repeat accordion fold for the last time which will be the third time.
Top Left: Now release the accordion fold to reveal itself. Top Right: Scrunch up the accordion folds into one hand, just use two fingers to pinch. Bottom Left: Flip the entire paper over so that the accordion fold is on the top right side, keep your fingers pinched on your right hand. Bottom Right: Fold the top left point down following the diagonal crease.
Top Left: Fold the left triangle inwards to the center. Top Right: Fold the bottom half upwards. Bottom Left: Carefully fold the top down to reveal the accordion fan and spread it out to your liking. Bottom Right: Now you can do the finishing touches by adding the stickers and writing a sweet message inside the envelope for the intended recipient.
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And that my friends is your diy paper- fan envelope! It would be super cute to be used as invitations for a small party or a thinking of you card.