Sewn Birthday Card

I got this super special surprise from Anthropologie in the mail a few weeks ago. A little envelope made of fabric and sewn together, with a card inside that said I could have 15% off of my purchase during the month of May since it’s my birth month. I thought to myself: (a) How delightful!, (b) A DISCOUNT?? At Anthropologie?? That never happens!, and (c) I think I’ll copy that cool sewn envelope with a birthday card inside idea. (I don’t have a picture of the card, because I already used it to buy a beautiful dress).

It just so happens that my big sister’s birthday is the day before mine (tomorrow!) and here’s what she’s getting!

The tutorial for the notecard can be found here. I modified it just a little bit. I used an old dorky notecard with orcas and dolphins on it and cut it in half. Then I sewed the fabric to the front of the card and sewed the back of the card to the front with a clean line of stitches around the edges.

To make the envelope, sew two pieces of fabric, right sides together. Turn inside out and tri-fold. Sew up the sides and around the top. Add a button hole and button and voila!

So go make someone’s day and send them one of these!