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You can make your own cash envelope and save money.

When it comes to cash envelope budgeting, a cash envelope is a must-have so you can start saving money.

There are many pretty cash envelopes out there for you to choose from, but they come with a cost.

However, there is no need to pay for it. Today, you will learn how to make cash envelopes for FREE.

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you can learn more about cash envelope budgeting here.

Let’s dive in.

Things You Need To Make Cash Envelope

First things first, you need to gather all the things you need.

  • Printer with colored ink
  • Scissors
  • Tape/Glue

How To DIY Money Envelopes

Follow the steps below and make your own cash envelope.

  1. Print Your Template

    Download and print this FREE cash envelope template on card stock or a white heavyweight paper. I use 28 lb white paper.

  2. Trim The Edges

    Using your paper trimmer, trim the sides of the envelope template.

  3. Cut Out The Envelope

    Use scissors to cut out the sides.

  4. Fold

    Using the lines as a guide, scour, or make a crease. Fold the flaps of the cash envelope.

  5. Tape Or Glue

    Use a tape to attach the side flaps first and then the bottom flap. You can also use glue, but I found using tape makes the envelope looks neater.

  6. Label Your Envelope

    Using your favorite pen, label your cash envelope.

  7. Use Your Envelope

    Now your cash envelope is ready to use. Stuff it with money and you are ready to go.

There you have it! You can make as many envelopes as you want for your other cash envelope categories.

For more design options, check out these cash envelope templates.

Final Thoughts On How To Make Cash Envelopes

Although there are options out there, you can still diy your cash envelopes. You just need some basic items and you are good to go.

You can even use this cash envelope as a money envelope for birthdays or holiday gifts.

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