Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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Need a fun craft to keep you busy or entertain your kids? Let me teach you how to make an envelope that's the perfect size for a card from an empty cereal box!

To make this craft, you will need:
If you want to play, grab these things:
• empty cereal or cracker box
• ruler
• scissors
• pen
• double stick tape
• scoring tool if you have one
• folding tool if you have one
• markers, stickers and/or washi tape for decorating

To get a printable version of the directions for this craft, go here: creativegreenliving.com/2019/01/how-to-make-envelope-from-upcycled-paper-board-for-card.html

This craft is ideal for adults or kids ages 8 and up. Kids under age 8 will have fun decorating the folded envelopes but may need adult assistance to measure, cut, score and fold the envelope.


This craft is the brain child of Natalie Shaw of DoodleCraft (visit her blog here: doodlecraftblog.com/)

This video was originally created as a Facebook Live (see original broadcast here: facebook.com/CreativeGreenLiving/videos/400773747344489/)