I Like 'em Padded

One of the things on my "to buy" list at the office supply

store are padded envelopes. I always have a need

for them throughout the year when I

mail small packages.

But I realized, "Why buy when I can make them?"

Blah No. 1: an old plastic bag in a pretty opaque color.

Blah No. 2: bubble wrap

{I'm reusing these from Christmas packages

& on-line purchases}

Cut the plastic bag & bubble wrap

to the size you need.

The plastic bag has to be bigger than the

bubble wrap {provide a one-inch

border all around}.

Seal three ends of the bubble wrap with

clear tape to form a pouch.

Add some glue on both sides of the

bubble wrap pouch & insert into

the plastic bag.

Gently glide your fingers on the plastic

to help the bubble wrap adhere to the

plastic covering & to prevent air bubbles.

Neatly seal the edges {use glue}.

Leave the top open, trim the sides

and attach some double-sided tape

on the "lip" of the envelope.

TADA! Easy-to-make padded envelopes!

{I think I want to make more in

different sorbet colors!}

Address the envelope using a peel-off label or

write directly on it with a marker.

Insert the gift, greeting card & go ahead and mail it!

Have an excellent weekend!