After Receiving a Gift Envelope: Let’s Repurpose It into a Beautiful Chopstick Holder! ♩

2015.03.02 published

The Celebration Envelope is So Cute ♡

Recently, celebration envelopes come in a variety of colors and designs, making them really cute ♡ The designs make it exciting to give and receive them ♩

But everyone... what do you do after you receive them?

Once you receive a celebration envelope from a guest, it's empty now. It's really cute, and it feels wasteful to just throw away something so special...

Aren't there a lot of people who say, "I just can't throw it away, so I've kept it forever"? For those people, GOOD NEWS＊

"Celebration Envelope ➡ Chopstick Holder!" You can actually upcycle it beautifully ♡

If you have received many but don't know what to do with the celebration envelopes, you can easily turn them into beautifully crafted 'chopstick holders' ♡

Look at this! A chopstick holder made from a celebration envelope. It looks luxurious and cute ♡

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DIY Chopstick Holder from a Celebration Envelope ♡

The auspicious patterns and decorative mizuhiki are bright and extra cute for chopstick holders＊ Having a meal with "chopstick holders made from celebration envelopes" feels like something wonderful might happen ♡

They are also perfect for home parties, New Year gatherings, and the upcoming Hinamatsuri dinner parties＊

Here's how to make it ▶ how to make it＊

Want to make it right now? I'll introduce the DIY method for 'chopstick holders made from celebration envelopes' with photos ♩ (I was so curious that I tried making it myself♡)

① Prepare the received celebration envelope.

Let's remold it with a feeling of gratitude ♡

② Remove the mizuhiki from the envelope.

Since the mizuhiki will be used as decoration for the chopstick holder, don’t throw it away＊

③ Cut the celebration envelope in half.

Open the celebration envelope and fold it in half.

Then cut along the fold! This way, you can make two chopstick holders from one celebration envelope ♩

④ Fold it into the shape of a chopstick holder.

First, fold down the front cover to show the design. Then fold it in the order of ① and ② to create the envelope♡

The key is to adjust the width so that it fits the chopsticks perfectly＊

⑤ Decorate with the mizuhiki＊

Since the mizuhiki is super cute and adds a bright touch, you would want to decorate your chopstick holder with it! First, cut it to match the width of the chopstick holder.

Then, wrap it around the chopstick holder you made in step ④ and secure it with masking tape at the right place.

⑥ Cut off any excess parts!

Trim the top piece if it's too long, and adjust the folded part at the end.

Organize the length of the pouch＊

And it's finished ♡

A beautifully luxurious and festive chopstick holder is ready ♡

You can complete the other piece of paper too! It was so easy once I tried making it, even for someone like me who isn't very handy＊

Celebration Envelopes into Chopstick Holders ♡

It's a perfect upcycle DIY for those who can't bring themselves to throw away the empty envelopes after receiving such thoughtful gifts＊

Those who have weddings coming up definitely want to keep the celebration envelopes and not throw them away, right? ♡

For family gatherings or celebrations when the family grows...＊ There isn't a more suitable chopstick holder than this ♡

➡ For more articles on upcycling celebration envelopes＊

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