{"id":3670,"date":"2018-06-21T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T08:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/?p=3670"},"modified":"2021-08-11T16:10:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T15:10:25","slug":"envelope-flip-book-how-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/writing\/letter-writing\/envelope-flip-book-how-to\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create an envelope flip book for your pen pal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_3675\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3675\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192435-min-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Snail mail flip book\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192435-min-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192435-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192435-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192435-min-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192435-min.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outside of the envelope flip book<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of snail mail like I am, you might also enjoy to experiment with different methods of presenting your letters to your pen pals. Not only does a flip book act as an envelope for your letter, but it also offers you ample opportunity to personalise your package and add in little gifts, photos, etc. The options are limitless with this project, and that\u2019s what makes it so great.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3676\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3676\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192443-min-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Snail mail flip book\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192443-min-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192443-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192443-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192443-min-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192443-min.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The inside of the flip book<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For my flip book I used the following materials and method.<\/p>\n<h1>Materials<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>The We R Memory Keepers envelope punch board (but you can use pre-made envelopes if you prefer, of any size \u2014 just remember that the size of one envelope will be the full size of your flip book once it is folded up.)<\/li>\n<li>Four sheets of 12\u2033 x 12\u2033 double sided paper to make the envelopes (you can alter the size depending on how big you want the flip book to be).<\/li>\n<li>Extra paper to decorate.<\/li>\n<li>Bits and bobs to decorate, including photos, pictures cut from magazines, washi tape, stickers, gems and journal cards.<\/li>\n<li>Lots of glue!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3678\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3678\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192524-min-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Snail mail flip book\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192524-min-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192524-min-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192524-min-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192524-min.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flip books are great fun to make<\/p><\/div>\n<h1>Method<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Create the envelopes using the envelope punch board and glue them to secure. Otherwise, select some pre-made envelopes to use for this project.<\/li>\n<li>Glue all of the envelopes to each other, with the flap of the first tucking behind the body of the second, and so on. This will leave you with one flap at one end, which you can use to secure the book once it is closed.<\/li>\n<li>Cut four rectangles from paper or card to cover each inner envelope and give you more room on which to craft and decorate. This isn\u2019t essential, but just opens up more options for you and makes it look a little neater and also a little less like four envelopes stuck together! Glue these rectangles to your flip book.<\/li>\n<li>Decorate each surface! This is where the fun starts&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Fill all the pockets with goodies for your friend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3679\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3679\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192308-min-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Snail mail flip book\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192308-min-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192308-min-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192308-min-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192308-min.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The front of my flip book<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Extra tips for making your flip book<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You might have a theme in mind, or you might just want to start crafting and see what happens. Either is fine, but you may find it easier to stick to a theme as this gives you a focus.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re a little overwhelmed (it is rather a large project) start by looking through your craft supplies and finding one thing that you think your pen pal would like to see in the flip book. Then decide where you want to place it in the book, and work from there.<\/li>\n<li>Personalise your flip book to the relationship between you and your pen pal. What are your shared loves? Reflect them in your book.<\/li>\n<li>Create frames for photos and pictures.<\/li>\n<li>Utilise scrap bits of card and paper \u2014 this is a great opportunity to use them up!<\/li>\n<li>Consider adding extra glue to washi tape, as some can easily come unstuck.<\/li>\n<li>Some great gifts to pop in the pockets of the flip book include your favourite teabags, stationery, stickers, washi samples, photographs, pretty paperclips, ephemera and sticky notes. You might find some useful ideas in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/pen-pals\/50-things-to-send-a-pen-pal\/\">this blog post<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget your letter though \u2014 the best gift of all! Stuck for what to write? Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/pen-pals\/pen-pal-questions\/\">75 questions to ask your pen pal<\/a>, to get the conversation flowing again. Why not use some for a mail tag?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3680\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3680\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192513-min-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Snail mail flip book\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192513-min-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192513-min-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192513-min-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20180606_192513-min.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adding extra flaps and pockets is a fun option<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Happy crafting and writing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a fan of snail mail like I am, you might also enjoy to experiment with different methods of presenting your letters to your pen pals. 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