Turn a map you no longer need into an envelope that's fun to read. These are also known as "mapelopes".
Steps
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Gently peel apart the glued flaps of the unused envelope and unfold it.
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Lay the unfolded envelope face down on the map and trace around it. then cut the envelope shape out of the map.
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Fold and glue this cutout shape in all the same places the original envelope was folded and glued.
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Put your letter inside and glue the top flap down. Stick the mailing label on the front. Write your friend's or family member's name & address on the label, then add a stamp and send the letter on its way.
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Finished.
Tips
- You don't have to use a map - you could use decorated paper or any other type of paper.
- Make a few and bundle them together with a ribbon as a gift, as shown in the images accompanying this article.
Things You'll Need
- An unused envelope
- A map or some type of paper
- A pencil
- Scissors
- Glue
- A white mailing label
