{"id":52517,"date":"2015-05-19T22:47:16","date_gmt":"2015-05-19T12:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=52517"},"modified":"2015-05-19T22:47:16","modified_gmt":"2015-05-19T12:47:16","slug":"recycled-craft-giant-airmail-envelope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/recycled-craft-giant-airmail-envelope\/","title":{"rendered":"Recycled Craft: Giant Airmail Envelope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-52521 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope2.jpg\" alt=\"Make a Giant Airmail Envelope mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope2-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope2-600x817.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope2-330x449.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope2-338x460.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><br \/>\nI&#8217;ve fallen a bit behind with my snail mail so hopefully my pen pals will forgive my tardy replies when I send a letter in this <strong>Giant Airmail Envelope<\/strong>. It was easy and fun to make from an empty cereal box that was headed for the recycle bin.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s really no larger than a large letter, but the oversized classic red and blue stripe pattern around the edges and a big AIR MAIL stamp make it feel look like a giant envelope. Add large writing for added effect.<\/p>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-52523 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Airmail envelope supplies\" width=\"690\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-supplies.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-supplies-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-supplies-600x497.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-supplies-330x274.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-supplies-555x460.jpg 555w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 x rectangles thin white cardboard (I&#8217;ve used the front and back of a cereal box painted white)<\/li>\n<li>Red and Blue Markers<\/li>\n<li>Pencil and eraser<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine (or adhesive tape)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><br \/>\nTip: Keep the size under maximum large letter size for cheaper postage costs : 26 x 36 cm for Australia Post.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>How to<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-52520 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a giant envelope\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><br \/>\n1. Mark diagonal stripe pattern and any other design you wish to include with pencil. I&#8217;ve also drawn a large Air Mail stamp.<br \/>\n2. Use markers to fill in designs on front, on back mimic envelope flap design. Erase pencil marks.<br \/>\n3. Use a pencil to draw wavy lines to mimic franking stamp.<br \/>\n4. Place back and front together and machine sew (with zig zag stitch) <strong>only THREE sides<\/strong> of envelope (or you can use tape to stick both halves together).<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52519\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-2.jpg\" alt=\"26 x 36 cm\" width=\"690\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-2-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-steps-2-330x165.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><br \/>\n5. Insert your letter.<br \/>\n6. Sew shut remaining open side.<br \/>\n7. Add stamps and addresses and you are ready to post!<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-back.jpg\" alt=\"return address\" width=\"690\" height=\"616\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-back.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-back-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-back-600x536.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-back-330x295.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-back-515x460.jpg 515w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-feature.jpg\" alt=\"make a recycled airmail envelope\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-feature.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-feature-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-feature-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-feature-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/envelope-feature-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><br \/>\nWhy not make one with the kids, I&#8217;m sure they would love making giant sized letters or artworks to put in the envelope.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-1.jpg\" alt=\"Air Mail\" width=\"690\" height=\"939\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-1-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-1-600x817.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-1-330x449.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/airmail-envelope-1-338x460.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><br \/>\nEmma quite likes the idea of AIR MAIL!<br \/>\nIf you like this idea go ahead and pin this image to Pinterest\u2935\ufe0e<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/recycled-air-mail-envelope.jpg\" alt=\"Make a Giant Airmail Envelope\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/recycled-air-mail-envelope.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/recycled-air-mail-envelope-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/recycled-air-mail-envelope-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/recycled-air-mail-envelope-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/recycled-air-mail-envelope-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may also like:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/2014\/10\/giant-hamburger-postcard.html\">GIANT HAMBURGER POSTCARD <\/a><br \/>\nand<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/2014\/11\/ice-cream-cone-envelope.html\">ICE CREAM CONE ENVELOPE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve fallen a bit behind with my snail mail so hopefully my pen pals will forgive my tardy replies when I send a letter in this Giant Airmail Envelope. 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