7 Creative Ideas for Repurposing Celebration Envelopes Received at Weddings ♩

I Want to Remake My Precious Gift Envelope ♡

The 'gift envelope' that guests give at weddings, filled with congratulatory monetary gifts, is not only heartfelt but also vibrant in color and pattern. Each one is adorable, making it hard to throw them away. Many newlywed brides may be keeping them safely in their drawers!

Gift envelopes can be transformed into various items ♡

From practical items to decorative interiors, there are plenty of ideas! This time, I will introduce some DIY projects that newlywed brides might want to try after their weddings ♡

Gift Envelope Remake Idea #1: Mizuhiki Art Board

The most popular remake item is the mizuhiki-decorated art board ♡

Stick your favorite photos from the wedding or pre-wedding shoots, as well as those precious memories, onto the board (a frame or picture frame is also fine), then decorate around it with the mizuhiki from the gift envelope using a glue gun to add a cute touch!

This bride has a lovely illustration of Mickey & Minnie with a pink heart in the center ♩ Every time she sees it, it brings back happy memories of her wedding, doesn't it?

Gift Envelope Remake Idea #2: Pocket Bags

Open the gift envelope, fold it into a small bag, and stick it together with glue. Then, attach the mizuhiki with a glue gun to complete it ♡

It seems like it would work perfectly as a New Year's gift bag for relatives' children!

There is also a bride who made this as a New Year's gift bag for her future child ♡ What a wonderful idea for reuse! ♩

Gift Envelope Remake Idea #3: Chopstick Holders

The DIY of remaking gift envelopes into luxurious chopstick holders is also popular ♬ You can use them when guests come to visit your new home or when arranging osechi at New Year's ♩

It seems that once you get the hang of it, you can make one in about 5 minutes ♡ Spending a few hours on a day off reflecting on wedding memories while doing DIY sounds lovely ♩

You can find the method for remaking chopstick holders in this article, so be sure to check it out! *

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Gift Envelope Remake Idea #4: Wrapping

A cute remake idea using the mizuhiki part of the gift envelope ♡ It is used for wrapping when giving sweets as a present ♩ Put sweets into a cute bag, tie the opening with ribbons or strings, and decorate with the mizuhiki to finalize it!

There was also an idea to charmingly arrange a Kagami Mochi like this ♡ The large flower-shaped mizuhiki is just too cute!

Gift Envelope Remake Idea #5: Shimekazari Wreath

An idea to elegantly arrange the New Year’s shimekazari with gift envelopes and mizuhiki ♩ Stick a paper with "G greeting the New Year" on the traditional patterned paper of the gift envelope, and decorate with mizuhiki and artificial flowers. The festive crane mizuhiki is wonderful!

Gift Envelope Remake Idea #6: Interior Design

Some also create interior designs by arranging mizuhiki ♡ This is a mizuhiki art inspired by a stork. Of course, the base is a gift envelope.

The decorations attached to the crane's mizuhiki were removed, and they placed bouquet-style mizuhiki from another gift envelope on the body. A smaller mizuhiki is held in its beak ♩ They cut the ends of the awaji knot mizuhiki into cloud shapes.

Thinking about what kind of design to create sounds like so much fun! ♡

Gift Envelope Remake Idea #7: Chopstick Rest and Napkin Ring

Cut the mizuhiki into small pieces to create adorable chopstick rests ♡ The loops of the mizuhiki can also work as napkin rings ♩

Using them together with chopstick holders made from the gift envelope will definitely create a festive and vibrant dining table! *

How Will You Transform Your Gift Envelope? ♡

I introduced various remake ideas for gift envelopes ♡ Gift envelopes received from guests hold sentimental value, making them hard to throw away. Let’s transform them cutely with some newlywed DIY and put them to good use! *