Quick craft // DIY galaxy envelopes
Galaxy DIY’s are everywhere at the moment and it’s easy to apply this theme to lots of paper-craft projects. All you need is an old astronomy magazine (they contain page after page of mind-blowing images that you can cut out)!
I made some envelopes (and some geometric wall-art….coming soon)!
There are a gazillion envelope templates on the web that you can use (or you could use my string-tied envelope template). You could also make some galaxy gift-tags/ribbon or some 3d galaxy geometric shapes.
Do leave a comment if you have any more ideas ^_^
Oh, and the font in the top image is called Later On and it’s free!
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Stephanie #
That’s so amazing!! I know exactly who I’d mail one of these too! Thanks so much for sharing.
Kate #
Yay….glad you like them ^_^
Liz #
If you can’t find old astronomy mags, also check out NASA’s “Image of the Day” feature on their website. For example, yesterday’s image would make a beautiful paper craft: http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/678125main_hubble_sparkles_full_full.jpg
I’m also obsessed with space, so I’ve done a lot of constellation-based cut out DIYs. This iPad sleeve is a good example: http://beinggeekchic.com/post/25200482895/diy-weekend-constellation-ipad-case-video
Kate #
Oooh I like the ipad case Liz….so cool!!
All of NASA’s images are copyright free which is brilliant. I was just worried about using up all of the ink in my printer :-/ …it’s a great alternative though if you don’t have any magazines
Carla Wiking #
These are amazing! Off to track down an astrology magazine!
Joey #
Oh! I’m Pinning this to my Space board! I think it would be cool to make the envelopes to store space learning materials in or cover a storage box! Or a workbook to do your space unit in? How cool!
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Off to find some Space magazines!
xoxo
~ joey ~
ps. Or you could do a cool space birthday theme! Invitations in the envelopes, buntings at the party, space paper wrapped pencils with a mini covered notebook for ‘thank you for coming’ gifts!? My mind is racing!!
Kate #
Lovely to hear all your ideas Joey.
Love the idea of the space b’day theme. My 5 year old is crazy about anything space related (I am too for that matter!). Also like the book idea…I wanna cover all my notebooks now!
Kate ^_^
Marta #
Nice & cool idea!
Jhsu #
Good idea! I have also made similar envelopes out of pages from magazines with graphics or images that I find interesting or with bright bold colors.
kristin #
oh i’m totally loving the galaxy trend. it’s fantastic. these are great and thanks for the free font tip!
Kate #
Thanks Kristin. Just been looking at your lovely blog…wish I could sew! One day… ^_^
laubao #
Really nice!!
I made some envelopes with gift-wraps some time ago…and people really appreciated them!
These galaxy one are fantastic!
Ciao!
Laura
Amber @ thecardboardcollective #
These envelopes are particularly dreamy! I love the idea that the person receiving the letter will get a subtle feeling that their mail traveled through space to get to them!
Kate #
…sweet thought Amber ^_^
Lexy | The Proper Pinwheel #
These are out of this world! Bad joke. I seriously love these though. I wouldn’t mind getting 1, 5, or 10 of these in my mailbox. What a great idea! Shared with my readers today:
http://theproperpinwheel.com/2012/08/fresh-find-friday-50/
Kate #
Thanks Lexy….very kind of you ^_^
Dana #
Such an amazing idea! Simple and cute.
littlewrenpottery #
Gorgeous tutorial! Fabulous, I love this idea : D
Ruff House Art #
These are adorable! ♥
tovahdu #
Love the idea! Here is a other way of making envelopes:http://en.origami-club.com/rectangular/envelope/envelope/index.html
tovahdu #
Sorry wrong blog URL
Kate #
Thanks for the link…very useful ^_^
Geli #
Brilliant idea!!
Lisa #
These look fantastic! Great idea. Who wouldn’t love to receive a letter in an envelope like that!
Kesha of We Got Kidz #
“Why can’t I be this creative?” *fist shake at heavens
Awesome designs!
spacegeek #
what kind of paper did you use? and where did you get those particular images?
thanks! amazing idea!
Kate #
Hi….I just used pages from an old astronomy magazine…
kelly #
HOW DID U MAKE THOSE!!!!???
Jenny #
I love this idea! So fun to have this show up in someones post amongst the bills!
Atelier Kijken met andere Ogen #
Wat een prachtige en rijke enveloppen
Beauties….
Thanks
Syta
Http:wwwateliervoorhelendekunst.blogspot.com
Atelier Kijken met andere Ogen #
Wat prachtige enveloppen
Bedankt hiervoor.
Thanks
http://wwwateliervoorhelendekunst.blogspot.com
MIssy #
Do you have a tutorial on how to make these envelopes?!! I love them!!
Kate #
Hi Missy…it’s really simple. i just used an old astronomy magazine and traced around an envelope that I liked. Quite a few of my posts have envelope templates that you can use:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/?s=envelope+template&submit=Ok
Zoui #
what a lovely blog, i was looking for a shop link too, didn’t find it though…
anyway, great posts here, keep the inspiration flow!
Kate #
Hey Zoui,
I have put the shop on hold until my book is finished (not enough hours in the day). The link will be back up in the next month or so. Kate ^_^
SHARON #
this is an awesome idea. i make my own envelopes out of old calendar pages..they have the most beautiful images plus it help to re-use them!
Ida #
Adorei esse envelope é feito com papel oficio A4?
Como fica por dentro?