"ONE STAMP WONDERS"

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To coordinate the envelope and the card, this pattern is quick and easy.If possible, use the same paper stock that was used for the card. Draw lightly around the card (or just fold to define outline just slightly larger than the card.

Find the center of each side and using a "school compass" make half circles from end to end for all four flaps.

For the liner, cut the top flap and inside slightly smaller than the original pattern. It is not necessary to line the "fold over flaps". The top and back of the front of the envelope is enough. Spray with adhesive and smooth onto the flat envelope--before it is folded.

A word of advice--SAVE YOUR "MISTAKES". The card that didn't look good to you yesterday, just might be salvageable. Perhaps another stamp cut out and pasted over will reclaim a less than perfect attempt.

Put all your rejects in a box or envelope. You will be pleasantly surprised by the ideas the "leavings" might generate the next time you look them over.

Sometimes, the unusable image might still serve as a mask for another card.

Your "reject" pile may be a LIFESAVER sometime--providing raw materials for a last minute card when time for a "from scratch: masterpiece isn't available.

Rejects below......became part of a garland decoration. used where lights and "real" ornaments were prohibited.