• Home
  • DIY & Crafts
    • Sewing Projects
    • Printables
    • Baby & Kids
    • DIY Gift Ideas
    • Paper Crafts
    • Home Decor
    • Recipes & Easy Cakes
    • Recycled Crafts
    • Vintage Inspired
  • Holidays
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter Crafts
    • Earth Day
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year’s Eve
  • Birthdays & Parties
    • Birthdays
    • Easy Cakes for Kids
    • Weddings & Engagements
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • About
    • About Merriment Design
    • Portfolio & Press
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Merriment Design

DIY projects, crafts, free sewing patterns and printables that look handmade, not homemade

Home / Holidays / Valentine's Day / Make a Valentine Card Using Recycled Security Envelopes

Make a Valentine Card Using Recycled Security Envelopes

January 9, 2014 by Kathy

  • Share
  • Tweet

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Recycle a security envelope into a heartfelt Valentine’s Day card with just a few punches and pastes.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Years ago I saw a design*sponge post from derek & lauren that turned security envelopes inside out that got me seeing junk mail a little bit differently. The packrat in me started collecting some security envelopes and I got hooked on their pretty patterns.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

 

I stamped out some security envelope hearts using a large craft punch.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

And used a teeny heart hand punch for the “stamp.”

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

A special Valentine’s Day card for the important business of LOVE.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

++++++

Supplies for making a Valentine Card using recycled security envelopes:

  • Handful of security envelopes
  • 1 sheet of red card stock paper
  • Glue – I used Elmer’s CraftBond quick dry dual tip glue pen
  • Large heart craft punch
  • Small heart hand punch
  • X-Acto knife, ruler and self-healing mat
  • Optional: Corner punch

—

How to make a Valentine Card using recycled security envelopes:

Open up a handful of recycled security envelopes with different patterns.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Punch some large hearts from the different patterns.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

This one had a bit of white on it so I tried again!

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Aren’t the security envelope patterns pretty?

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Choose an envelope for the outside. I really like the pattern in the bottom one but thought the “IMPORTANT!” and the stamp area were too cute.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Slice the red card stock paper slightly less wide than the envelope using an X-Acto knife, ruler and self-healing mat.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Measure twice the height of the envelope and trim.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Now a little trick to fold cards sharply. Turn the X-Acto knife upside down. Run it down the middle lightly a few times to score it without cutting through all the way.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Run your finger over it and voila! A nice crisp edge.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Round the corners using a corner punch.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Pretty, huh?

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Now doll up the stamp area…

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Punch a couple teeny hearts.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

I used the Elmer’s CraftBond quick dry dual tip glue pen.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

This Elmer’s quick dry pen has a fine-tip and a wide tip. Fine tip for the teeny hearts!

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Kind of sappy but I think it’s cute.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Place the security envelope hearts on the card so that they’ll show through the window.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Now here’s that wide tip on the glue pen.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

I usually use my finger to spread glue around but the wide tip on this pen is a lot less messy.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

All glued!

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

And this is what it looks like through the security envelope window.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Punch a red heart from the trimmings.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

Add the heart on the front. And preferably, hand deliver to your valentine.

DIY Valentine Card Idea using recycled security envelopes

DIY Valentine's Day cards using recycled security envelopes

—

Like it? Share it!
The nicest way to say you like it is to pin it on Pinterest, post a comment, follow Merriment Design on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or sign up for monthly emails. Enjoy! 🙂

Copyright stuff: You’re more than welcome to use this free project and tutorial for personal use. Contact me for commercial use and Etsy sales.

 

Filed Under: DIY Tutorials, Holidays, Invitations & Cards, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Under $10, Under 1 Hour, Valentine's Day, Winter

About Kathy

I'm Kathy, maker of things and Chicago mom who likes simple and clever DIYs that look handmade, not homemade. I like sewing, printables, handmade birthdays, holiday decor and easy cakes. See my work at HGTV, DIY Network, Apartment Therapy, DesignSponge, more. ✂️

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

More Posts

  • Heart Alphabet Letters Handmade for Valentine’s DayHeart Alphabet Letters Handmade for Valentine’s Day
  • XOXO Valentine Card DIY for Him or HerXOXO Valentine Card DIY for Him or Her
  • DIY Valentine’s Day Jokes Cards for KidsDIY Valentine’s Day Jokes Cards for Kids
  • DIY LEGO valentines ideaDIY LEGO valentines idea
‘8 glasses a day’ water drinking tally refrigerator magnet
DIY Valentine’s Day Cards using Recycled Magazines

Comments

  1. 1

    Kellie Carson says

    February 11, 2016 at 3:33 am

    Great way how to make a recycled hearts. Very simple and so creative idea. I am gonna try it for sure! Greetings

Kathy Beymer from Merriment Design
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Join for monthly DIYs, giveaways & exclusives

Recent Posts

Heart alphabet letter handmade Valentine's Day card or valentines artwork

Heart Alphabet Letters Handmade for Valentine’s Day

Dogs and hearts DIY clay magnets clay crafts idea

How to make clay fridge magnets – easy DIY tutorial

Visit my etsy store

  • Ashlee Taylor, etsy purchaserAshlee Taylor, etsy purchaserPhoto Props Editable Sayings Bubbles and Ages Printable

    "Great deal! I was able to custom it and when I had any question, she responded instantly to my messages. You can also use the print outs for other things like the photo booth characters, which is just the cutest idea ever! I highly recommend this shop!"

  • Shannie Lou, etsy purchaserShannie Lou, etsy purchaserPersonalized Frozen-inspired Snowflake Birthday Banner printable

    "Easy to personalize and wonderful crisp image"

  • Melissa Rassi, etsy purchaserMelissa Rassi, etsy purchaserStar Wars Parody Opening Crawl Stair Risers Signs

    "This item is so clever! I knew I had to have it for my son's Star Wars birthday party. The download was simple and easy to modify with my own text changes. The instructions on how to get it printed at FedEx Office were easy to follow. Thank you so much for this great item! Easiest party decoration I ever made!"

  • Monica Mora-Handlos, etsy purchaserMonica Mora-Handlos, etsy purchaserPrintable Super Hero birthday banner and iron-on

    "This was just what I needed to make a superhero shirt for my husband's birthday party. He loved it!! Thanks for the great digital file!"

  • Emma Wilson, etsy purchaserEmma Wilson, etsy purchaserpersonalized construction t-shirt iron on printable PDF

    "Thrilled to bits with my boys personalised birthday party t-shirt! Fantastic design and very clear instructions, thank you."

  • Jen White, etsy purchaserJen White, etsy purchaserpurchased personalized milestone postcards

    "I don't think there is a nicer person in the world to work with! Such a beautiful job and everything explained in detail! Thank you!"

Get Craft & DIY Monthly Emails

[email protected]
xo Kathy
  • Home
  • DIY & Crafts
  • Holidays
  • Birthdays & Parties
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact

Copyright © 2021 · Merriment Design Co. All Rights Reserved. · Privacy Policy