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Hit End on your keyboard (this will add the blank pages after the existing page).

You should see a blinking cursor in the upper left hand corner of the page. Then click anywhere on the white page that’s not inside a text box. To copy your page, click in the gray margin outside the page.

Once you have your template looking exactly how you like it, you’ll want to duplicate the pages so you can print several at once. When it’s time to print, you’ll print the front side of your envelopes first, then flip them over and print the back side. If you’d prefer to put it on the back, follow the same steps to create a second template in a brand new document.

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Or you can head to dafont or Font Squirrel to look at other free options.Ī note on return addresses: In this example I put the return address on the front of the envelope for simplicity’s sake. Here are a few of our favorite calligraphy fonts: Ideally, you might want to choose 1-2 fonts that match your wedding invitations so everything looks uniform. I think envelopes look best with a combination of calligraphy, sans serif and serif fonts. One of the reasons we don’t use the “envelope” functionality already in Word is because this way allows us to use custom fonts, graphics and layouts. calligraphy names get a box, while serif addresses get a separate box). I prefer to create one text box for each style of text (ie. Once you’ve added your first text box, just click on the outer edge so there’s a solid black line around it, then hit Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V to duplicate it. To remove the black outline around the text box, click on the text box and go to Format > Shape Outline > No Outline. Draw a text box in the center of your document, making sure to leave plenty of room in for postage stamps and a return address at the top. Enter the size of your envelope in the Width and Height fields and click OK. Go to Page Layout > Size > More Paper Sizes.

Create a Word documentĬreate a Word document that’s the exact same size as your envelopes: If you don’t know what size envelopes you need, this handy chart can help you choose the right ones. If you can’t find that info on the packaging, just break out a ruler and measure.įor our invitations, we recommend A7 envelopes which are 5.25″x7.25” but this could vary depending on the size of your invites. Hopefully you’ve figured this out already, but you need to know exactly how big your envelopes are (in inches or centimeters) with the flap closed. Although it’s fine for business printing, it’s definitely not what you want for wedding envelopes or fancy stationery.įor that, we need to get a little creative.

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While most word processing software gives you an “envelope” option, I’ve found that it’s usually bulky and basic looking. If done correctly, printing your own envelopes should be exactly like printing a piece of paper. Just follow this tutorial and you’ll never have to address another envelope by hand for as long as you both shall live. Run off as many copies as you need, then re-purpose that baby to work for thank you notes, holiday cards, you name it. At $3+ an envelope, why not put your credit card away and make an envelope template (or snag our A7 envelope template for free!) that you can print at home.

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I hate to say it, especially since I’ve been known to dabble in calligraphy a time or two, but hiring a professional calligrapher to address your wedding invitations is such a waste of money. Wondering where to buy envelopes? We love Cards and Pockets.

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To download the calligraphy font we used (you’ll need this to make your envelopes look exactly like ours), scroll down to the bottom of this post and follow the links. To snag our free A7 envelope template for use in Microsoft Word, just click here.

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