Making Mini Envelopes on the Original Envelope Punch Board vs The Mini Version |

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Жыл бұрын

Hello crafty friends! After I debuted my 1st set of cards using the January 2023 SheetLoad of Cards there were quite a few of you who were wondering if you could make mini envelopes for your card fronts using the original sized envelope punch board versus the mini envelope punch board that I used. Since I own them both I thought I would do a little comparison video for you. In this video I will try different sizes, let you know my favorites and then tell if you if I think it is worth it to invest in the mini version. I hope you will watch to find out. :)
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My Preferred Mini Envelope Sizing
Mini Envelope Punch Board: 3” square, first punch at 1 3/4”
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@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I have gotten a lot of questions about the app I use to calculate odd-sized envelopes. I have an iPhone and use this app: apple.co/3Qoo5iO If you have an Android phone you could try searching in your app store for 'envelope punch board' and see if anything comes up.

@lucyc Жыл бұрын

I didn't even know this was an option! Thanks - what a great idea! I have an Android so I'll go on the hunt. If I find an app, I'll post it in the comments so other people can find it.

@donnam5891 Жыл бұрын

I have an app, and it's been a godsend as I make all different sized cards. Thanks for your video.

@Nihe1967 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for figuering this out! It helped me save money!

@CallMeCraftyAl 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching. :)

@saramills468 10 ай бұрын

You are a genius!!!! Thank you so much for figuring this out. Bless you

@CallMeCraftyAl 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. :) TFW

@melb.4609 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your tips in this video. :)

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for taking the time to watch :)

@mariannash1975 Жыл бұрын

I got my mini board several years ago at Tuesday Morning. 😊

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I bought a few of my punch boards there too! I am so sad ours closed down. I miss going on 'treasure hunts' there. :) TFW!

@ingrid2543 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this, I have a regular envelope punch board. Making the envelopes from just using scissors can be done.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing, Ingrid! :)

@PEPSIKERR Жыл бұрын

Crafty Al , thank you for the trial and error of using your Beautiful papers. It was good to see a video of options. Thanks for mentioning the app as well, I’m going to look for it on my phone. Kinda now too iPhone and what my options are. I’m making your January cards now and haven’t made the envelopes yet, still thinking on what I want for an embellishment. Love your channel and videos. ❤❤❤❤

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful Jerilee! I did add a link to the app I use in the description box and pinned comment above. Have fun finishing those cards :)

@narcydishon8389 Жыл бұрын

That was so sweet of you to do this for all of us!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I was happy to do it :) Thanks for watching!

@robynmarshall2226 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this with us

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching!

@cordeliaalderman391 Жыл бұрын

I love my 3 2 1 punch board

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Others have been sharing about theirs too - I may have to check it out :) TFW, Cordelia

@nursiebeth Жыл бұрын

Thank you for figuring this out for all of us original punch board owners!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful - thanks for watching :)

@craftnm7225 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this fantastic info! Love the punch boards!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful! :) TFW

@cherylmccafferty2547 Жыл бұрын

I got one for Christmas and couldn't figure it out so thanks for this video!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have fun making all the envelopes :)

@JunkIsMyJam Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very informative video. I only have the full size envelope punch board, and have struggled in the past to create a particular size envelope. I have found it helpful to use the envelope maker attached to my scoreboard. There is a bit more room for adjustment on that which has really come in handy so that is one more option (for those of us owning the scoreboard) too.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

So glad you have a workaround by using your score board! I did link the app I use in the description box and pinned comment above in case you want to try that with your full-size board. Thanks for watching :)

@meliB32 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! I keep forgetting about my scoreboard as well. Thank you for mentioning that 😊

@garenl.kielyherd1474 Жыл бұрын

I have the small punch board but it doesn't score good for 5x7 envelopes. So glad to see the bigger one. Have credit on Amazon so just ordered the bigger one after watching your video. Thanks a bunch.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Yay - have fun 'getting crafty' with your new punch board :) Thanks for watching!

@jennifersummers8900 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this video! I have been wanting to buy an envelope punch board for a while. Before I saw the video with the mini envelope punch I saw it at Joann’s on clearance and left it there!! Once I saw your video I went back and got it for less than $8! I bought the larger one that day too online because they where 50% off. Thank you again for everything you do!

@PEPSIKERR Жыл бұрын

You scored! They’re so versatile. Sometimes my original punch board the punch part will come off. Don’t think it’s ruined, just align the springs back on and give it a snap back on. Mine is the olllddd. One

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Woohoo!! Glad you were still able to get it and WHAT A GREAT DEAL!! :) Thanks for watching and commenting.

@serviziolaboratorio7710 5 ай бұрын

I have an android and this app doesn't exist but there is one quite similar. Great suggestion!!! You're genius!!!Thanks. Silvia

@CallMeCraftyAl 5 ай бұрын

Glad you found an app that works for you :) thanks for watching!

@davaowsley9870 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was such a helpful review and I never knew there was an app too.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

The app is super helpful. :) I have linked the one I use in the description box and pinned comment above. Thanks for watching!

@lucyc Жыл бұрын

Hi, Al! I'm new to your channel...thank you for this video and the one with the mini slimlines and mini envelopes (that's the one I found you through). I also really appreciate that your video titles are clear. Some people have moved to click-bait type titles that don't tell you anything. (Example: You won't BELIEVE this technique! Etc.) I really appreciate that I can easily see what ypur videos are about. Thank you!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Welcome, Lucy!! So glad you are here and appreciate my ‘to the point’ titles. ;) Happy crafting.

@joyceshaull8561 Жыл бұрын

I have gone thru 3 mini envelope boards over past 5 years. Have found that regular board works if I cut notches myself on minis

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I'll have to try cutting my own notches. Thanks for watching and sharing :)

@evemercier3460 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@DannisDreams Жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see the differences! Thanks for taking the time to do this!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch :)

@sandylandcrafter Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much showing how I can use my regular punch board to make ghe mini envelope. I have taken apart a mini envelop and use it for a pattern. Thanks agin.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. 😊

@marycollier1293 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informative video. It is very useful. I appreciate all the advice and great tips that you share with us.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Mary! :) Thanks for watching.

@urshurakdieohnekanal9291 Жыл бұрын

That's extremely helpful, thank you so much for all your work!!! I have a large scoreboard that comes with a triangular guide to make envelopes. It starts at 5x5 inches, like the large envelope punch board, and I tried your preferred measurement, just to see if it would work. And it works perfectly with the guide as well. I'll give the app a try as well.

@CallMeCraftyAl 8 ай бұрын

So glad the video helped! Thanks for watching. :)

@smileyj53 Жыл бұрын

I tried too. Using my regular punch board. I did come up with something similar to yours. Thanks for showing this. I don't know if I can ask? Can you do a video on using the box punch? I have looked on line. None have worked. If not would you direct me to a simply explained video? Thanks Al

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Joan, I don't have the box punch board to share any videos on it - I'm sorry. I haven't looked for any tutorials either since I don't own it. I'll bet someone out there has a great one - maybe even We R Memory Keepers themselves. Thanks for watching!

@lisaman9561 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this! I tried with my regular punch board and gave up after about two tests 😅 Thanks for being persistent and working on a solution so we can use the supplies we have vs buying more stuff

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

So glad I could help! Thanks for watching :)

@lisaman9561 Жыл бұрын

@@CallMeCraftyAl I tried your method and it worked perfectly! Thanks for saving me some 💰

@created2bless322 Жыл бұрын

I’m still looking for mine and have one in my Joann cart just in case!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I hope your board shows up soon, June. TFW :)

@debbiemaclagan4615 Жыл бұрын

There is a cute die that cuts envelope and also has a heart on the flap so easy one die cut

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

That sounds cute - do you know who makes it?

@debbiemaclagan4615 Жыл бұрын

@@CallMeCraftyAl yes, Alexander Renke but looks like Julie Ebersole makes one too. Super cute and easy

@MilgrisLiz Жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! ✅👍🏽

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

So glad! Thanks for watching :)

@jccats1 Жыл бұрын

Wow ! I would have given up !

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I HAD to find a solution ;) TFW!

@pineapplepapercrafts Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh. I have been fiddling with this. Thank you for doing this for us all. 😊

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. :) Thanks for watching!

@lindascott5559 Жыл бұрын

Oh no another one lol 1:52 🌹❤️💯😂

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

there is always another new tool ;) TFW!

@dmurfval702 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this! I did order the mini from your link, but had forgotten how to use it.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for using my link! I hope you have fun making mini envelopes too :) TFW

@roxannetucker5813 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the information. Ill have to stop by JoAnn's.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Hope you can find a good deal at yours. :) Thanks for watching!

@maryannewillequer3305 Жыл бұрын

I am beyond impressed at your research on this envelope! Thank you so much.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

@sharonhunt6758 Жыл бұрын

Of course there’s an app!!!! 😂 I had no idea!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

"There's an app for that!" ;) I have linked the one I use in the description box and pinned comment above. Thanks for watching.

@judywest5556 Жыл бұрын

What an informative video. Thank you! It got me thinking about making a card with an envelope that would hold a gift card! I may have to have a play with that today!!! Thank you again! PS I did find an app for my android phone. 'Box/Envelope Calculator'. It's set up a bit differently, but the results are the same.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

That is a great idea and would definitely be a nice surprise on a card :) So glad you were able to find an app that works for your phone. Happy crafting!

@annettehovestol7003 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the time put into this video. 😊

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! :) Thanks for taking the time to watch.

@Cards4Cancer Жыл бұрын

I have the original version, and a couple of dies that make mini envelopes. I honestly didn't know there was a mini. When you used it, I thought they must make them in cream now.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

It does look very similar... and then when you put up to the original, it looks *tiny* :) thanks for watching, Karla!

@iluvtojournal Жыл бұрын

A fun video. You took the trail and error to give us results. Love mini envelopes❤(Mary)🇨🇦

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching :)

@MovableNu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us all this! I can’t quite convince myself that I’m ever gonna use any envelope punch board enough to justify the purchase. But it’s great to see you grind out the envelopes you want with 2 different boards. 💚🖤💚

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment :)

@LOVEIDUSA Жыл бұрын

Google Play store has Android Envelope Calculator. Homecraft Version works with mini size too.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing that! :)

@cshamber Жыл бұрын

Omg, lol. I was lining up the measurement each time instead of the score line!! No wonder I never got it to work!!! Thank you!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

That is very common when first starting out. Ask me how I know. ;) Thanks for watching!

@elisabethhathorn1656 Жыл бұрын

I have had the regular size boards for years, never had any problems, but I am on my third mini. The first two the punch itself broke. Now I can be brave to use the big ones if this third one breaks, too, lol. (I’m going to order two more off Amazon, because I really love the mini for my journals!)

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

That is awful that your minis keep breaking. :( Have you ever reached out to the company? Hopefully this third one will last. Thanks so much for watching!

@debramiller1150 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorial!! I just used my mini board for the first time this week! Had to blow the dust off to use it!!! Yep I'd had it for a few years!!!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

So glad you got it out and used it!! Sorry about the dust, though ;) thanks for watching.

@sueb1828 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I have the regular punch board & hardly use it. I didn’t even know a mini punch board was available. I do like your mini slimline card! I would rather buy a mini punch board than a die to get various sizes. TFS.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video - I hope it inspires you to get yours out and make some envelopes. :) TFW!

@TheSuzievon Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! It looks like I wasn’t the only one with the larger envelope punch. Your options are great!!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Many viewers inquired about using the original - so glad I could give you some options. :) TFW!

@terricheslock9328 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of this information. You sure know who to help all of us out.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

So gad it was helpful! :) Thanks for watching

@K_Wolff Жыл бұрын

This awesome! Thank you for putting in the work!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

@GladysPerrin Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for creating this video for us! I had a mini envelope punch but I dropped it and now I can't get it to work so I was contemplating buying another one. I am trying not to spend so I might just try to use the big one. You are amazing!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Oh no Gladys, so sorry yours is not working. Hopefully you can make your original size work with these tips. Thanks for watching!

@teresasanner-fecto3690 Жыл бұрын

I've been wondering this ever since I saw your other video. Thanks for the time you took to do this.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

@lindasnyder8252 Жыл бұрын

I ordered from your Amazon site and it came today. Yea! Excited about make the little envelopes. ❤️❤️❤️

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for using my link and I hope you have fun using your new 'toy'! :)

@Card_Crazed Жыл бұрын

My original punch board bit the dust recently, so I got the 1-2-3 punch board.. I need to check to see if that board does mini envelopes.

@melanieahrens6739 Жыл бұрын

I have the 1-2-3 and it works just like the original (which I passed on to a friend).

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of that board and a few viewers have mentioned it. I hope it will work for you. Thanks for watching and 'happy crafting'!

@melanieahrens6739 Жыл бұрын

I have both the 1-2-3 and the mini and love them both. (I was so excited when I saw the Jan23 Sheetload-I’ve used mini envelopes on other Sheetloads in the past). I use them both as corner rounders as well so they’re multi-taskers.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Good idea to use it as a corner rounder too - I never thought of that! A few people have mentioned the 1-2-3 board - that is one I do not have... hmmm.. ;) thanks for watching!

@debbievignola8275 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. I have the original envelope punch board. =^^=

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

@oricle81 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I have both envelope punch boards so I've never really thought about it! Certainly interesting to see the difference! Another thought for those who don't have the punch board- some scoring boards have a plate to put on the scoreboard to do envelopes. I know that the Martha Stewart one has one and I'm pretty sure a few others do too. Thanks for sharing!

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

That is a great suggestion! Thanks for taking the time to watch and share :)

@CraftyDaze Жыл бұрын

So informative

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! TFW :)

@SusanSheehy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video! I love the tiny envelopes. I have the larger envelope punch from decades ago and apparently the dimensions were wrong and the included a new sticker but mine is lost. You mentioned an app that tells you?

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I think my original board may have some of the wrong dimensions too - the app comes in so handy for that. I have linked the app I use in the description box and pinned comment above. Happy crafting :)

@JoanOrloffDK Жыл бұрын

Fantastic demonstration Alicia 😻 I have both sizes of envelope punch boards ❤️ thanks for sharing your demonstration Hugs xx

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video, Joan. Thanks for watching!

@subigland5600 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video, I've just found you and I'm saddened to say I've got the main sized envelope maker but not taken out of the package so I feel more confident to try it out . Happy crafting 🐾

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I hope you will unpackage it and start punching and scoring :) Thanks for taking the time to watch!

@raeleenrobinson5749 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a regular size (4x5) envelope on the mini? I love little envelopes .

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

The board says the mini makes up to a 4" x 4" envelope. Because of the smaller size, it limits the length of score line you can make. TFW :)

@mdocrafting Жыл бұрын

Very nice..what app do you use? I was going thru this the other day...I don't have envelope dies and mini envelopes are making a comeback. I was punching and punching on my board 😆 I may need a mini punch board 🤔

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I have linked the app I use in the description box and pinned comment above. It has came in very handy. :) thanks for watching!

@melvinnieves1964 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I would like to know which is the app you used for calculating the cards measurements?

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

I have added the app link to the description box and a pinned comment. TFW :)

@melvinnieves1964 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@olivemaycards Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I realized what the difference was between the mini and the regular but once you showed it it made sense. I don’t like to buy a lot of unitasker tools but the envelope punches do seem worth having, especially since you can make so many custom sizes. I use my regular one more often than I expected.

@CallMeCraftyAl Жыл бұрын

Yep, one tool can make so many different options - unlike a punch or die - I think it is totally worth the investment. Thanks so much for watching!