Abstract: A method and card folding template (10) for creating card blanks (101) from a sheet of craft paper (100) and forming precise creases (102) (103) to make single and multi-folded cards wherein, the card folding template (10) includes a rectangular template member (20) provided with at least one pair of aperture apexes A—A that are employed to align the captive edge (101?) of a card blank (101) prior to folding the free end (101?) over the capturing edge (20?) of the template member (20).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making differently configured paper receptacles such as envelopes from a sheet of paper (50) using a template unit (100) and a severing implement (80) to create a generally cruciform shaped envelope blank having a square central section (51) and four rounded arm flaps (52) through (55) that project outwardly from the arm flaps (52) through (55) wherein particular sequences of creasing and folding steps will produce: a heart shaped paper receptacle; an ice cream cone or balloon shaped paper receptacle; and a square envelope whose rear face represents a “yin yan” symbol.

Abstract: A pillow box making apparatus 10 and method of use wherein the box making apparatus 10 includes a base panel member 20 provided with a guide element 21, a cushioned pad member 30 dimensioned to overlie a portion of the base panel member 20, a template member 40 operatively associated with the base plate member 20 to captively engage a sheet of craft paper 20 intermediate the cushioned pad member 30 and the template member 40. The template member 40 is provided with at least one generally elongated figure eight shaped apertures 50 and a plurality of slots 61, 62, 63, and 64 that can be used to define the scored outline of the unassembled pillow box 100.

Abstract: A decorative bag making apparatus 10 and method of use wherein the apparatus 10 comprises a sizing unit 11, a centerpiece unit 12, and a face unit 13 which cooperate with one another and a sheet of decorative material 100 to fabricate a finished decorative bag 110.

Abstract: An improved envelope maker (10) including: a template member (20) having first (28) and second (29) indicia markings and a cutout (22); a primary center piece member (40) dimensioned to be received in the cutout (22); and; an auxiliary center piece member (50) provided with means for operatively engaging the primary center piece member (40); wherein the envelope maker can be employed to make a variety of envelopes having the finished dimensions of the primary center piece member (40), the auxiliary center piece member (50) and larger.

Abstract: An envelope maker made of two pieces, a template which is used as a guide to dimension paper to the correct size and having a central cut out portion to position a second piece, called the center piece, with respect to the paper. The center piece is left on the paper while the template is removed. The center piece is then used as a guide to fold the paper into an envelope, and adhesive is applied to secure the folded parts of the paper in an envelope shape.