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In this post I share open when letters for your best friend. Awhile back I had created for my daughter, Emma who is in college these open when letters for college students. They were a huge hit! So I decided that I would create this series of open when letters for your best friend. We all need encouragement and a reminder that we are important to people in our lives. These open when letters are such a perfect gift for this!
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How do open when letters work
These overall open when letters for your best friend can make any friend feel special and loved. It gives an additional chance for moments shared that rarely happen day to day. Part of the magic of these open when envelopes is the special momentums that these can be filled with. Each stack of “Open When” letters will be unique depending on the content.
- Download the open when labels and print.
- Cut and paste onto bought A2 envelopes or use the envelope template below.
- Stuff each envelope with related objects to the envelopes message.
- Tie up with ribbon and give these open when letters for your best friend as a great gift!
Not only can these be used as open when letters for your best friend, but can also be used for the following:
- A friend who is moving away
- A sibling
- Close relative
Why these open when letters are a terrific gift!
I created these open when letters for your best friend when I thought of how sentimental and fun the open when letters for college students came out. The thought of being able to give these fun open when letters for your best friend was the perfect update. I created this series of open when letters for your best friend by adding its own special open when labels. A token of gratitude, a funny moment shared. These overall open when letters for a best friend can make any friend feel special and loved. It gives an additional chance for moments shared that rarely happen day to day.
Items to put in your open when letters
Part of the magic of these open when envelopes is the special momentums that these can be filled with. Each stack of “Open When” letters will be unique depending on the content.
- Funny stories: to brighten their day, or remind them to not take themselves too seriously.
- Trinkets: stickers, confetti, lifesavers, fun erasers, pens, etc. Anything small enough to fit in an envelope.
- Handwritten notes: sometimes just your words are all they need to read.
- Quotes: This can be perfect when some motivation is needed.
- Giftcards: small gift cards, to a favorite coffee shop, cafe, or bookstore.
- Old photos: can be a great reminder of fun days and funny moments.
- Lyrics: to an old song that has meaning or invokes a great memory
Open when Letters for a friend moving away
I have a dear friend that lives miles away. This is a special gift that can be sent to share amongst your selves and give lots of opportunities for laughter and conversation.
Open when letters for your sister, or sibling
Not only can you use this for a best friend, but having three sisters, they are so important to me! A perfect gift for a birthday, or just a because gift.
Open when letters for a special relative or friend
My niece will be moving away at the end of August across the country. these open when letters are perfect to give as a going away present, so that she can have the momentums and comfort of know she is loved at home.
Open When printables – Message on each
- Open now – which explains the envelopes
- When you have had a bad day
- Need a good laugh
- Open when you are bored.
- when you are stressed with work
- you need to make a decision
- You are feeling sick
- Open when you feel lonely.
- you need a good memory
- Open when you need to see something beautiful
- When you miss me.
- Open when someone is driving you crazy.
- you need inspiration
- you want to make a wish
- When it’s your Birthday
First open when letter
The first envelope in this series is the open now envelope, inside are the rules to how the receiver should go about opening their open when letters one received.
- This letter should be the first one opened so they know what to expect:
- No peeking!
- Open only, when the topic applies at the moment.
- Don’t open up more than one or two in a week.
- Don’t share with friends (these are meant to be personal).
- Save them to remember that nothing stays the same forever!
Some of my open when letters include
Open When you Miss me -A photo of the two of you, from a special event or time, perfect to write a sweet note on the back to share your own feelings of your friendship.
When you are bored– print out some fun crossword puzzles, or word scrambles. Add a website for fun games, or even link to a great craft page.
You need to make a decision– We all need a little confirmation sometimes. Print out an empowering quote that will help your friend feel the courage to make an important decision!
You’re feeling sick– Perfect place to stick a packet or two of some herbal tea, and a packet of tylenol. We all love to feel like we are being taken care of.
Need to see something beautiful– Buy tickets to an upcoming art exhibit that would be appreciated by your friend. Then both of you can attend, or if you are too far away, this gives your friend an opportunity to take someone to see something beautiful!
When it’s your birthday– Perfect envelope for a heartfelt birthday card, or a gift card to a favorite shopping site.
Need a good laugh– We all have funny stories, this is the perfect moment to write down the event and share a long lost memory that is sure to give a laugh!
I love a Printable! You can check out my other printables here, I have lots of great ideas, and free printables. Take a look and feel free to download and use them for your personal use and gift making.
How to Create Open when letters
Below, download and print out the open when labels. Cut them out, and use either double stick tape or glue stick to adhere them into the center of either store bought envelopes, check these from Amazon here or use the envelope template below to create your own. These open when labels are sized for 4 3/8″x 5 3/4″ envelopes.
DOWNLOAD BELOW- Your free Open When labels
Just subscribe below and click the download button for the open when for open when for a friend pdf labels. I have also included additional blank templates so that you can add your own! Save the file and you have this all ready for the next gift idea for a friend or family member, So easy.
Yep! I am sharing my free printables that can be used to create your own “Open When” packet to send to your best friend. Add your own twist on these fun free open when printables. Share in the comments any fun ideas that may add more fun to these.
FREE TEMPLATE FOR ENVELOPE-click download button below
You can easily buy these craft envelopes here on Amazon, or if you are like me, make your own! Below Is a printable 4 3/8″ x 5 3/4″ envelope template that you can print and cut out as is, or use as a template and make your own envelope using any letter size construction, craft, or novelty paper. Perfect size for your open when for your best friend labels.
Open when letters for your best friend make a perfect gift to bring or an unexpected surprise that they can receive by mail at their home. You can print these out on fun construction paper, craft paper or regular paper and add your own personal touch. They fit perfectly in a standard letter envelope or you can make your own, using the template that I created.
Template to make envelopes
(I used craft paper)
fold on all sides 
seal the sides with tape or glue 
top envelope flap
Print out the envelope template. Crease all dotted lines. Fold both small side tabs in then fold longer bottom tab up. Use either double stick tape, or glue stick and attach the sides of the larger tabs to the side tabs. ( See image above). Fold top tab over, for envelope flap. Once you fill your open when envelopes you can seal them with some glue stick, double stick tape, regular tape, or if you are really fancy, a wax seal!
Fun Printable ideas!
The images have my logo on them, however the PDFs when downloaded will not have them. Those are just there if someone wants to pin those images, so pin away for later reference!
Each one was created with a graphic that I designed to reflect each envelopes purpose. Once tied up in a bundle they all have a unified, yet individual look for fun each time one of these “open when” envelopes are opened. I sprinkled with a good helping of confetti to keep these festive and appealing.
Please note that all designs on my site are for personal use only, and may not be sold, altered, redistributed or claimed as your own. A lot of hard work has gone into making these. Thank you for respecting my terms!
RELATED POSTS FOR PRINTABLES
Check out below for some additional posts with printables!
- Cute Daily Planner
- 15 Open When Letters For College Students
- Free Printable Craft Labels That Help Organize
There are lots more, so you can check out Double Arrow Designs Printables for a big selection. Hope you enjoy!
Supplies & fun stuff for Open when envelopes
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- Brown Kraft A2 Invitation Envelopes Self Seal 4 3/8 x 5 3/4– My open when labels fit best on this size, but you can use other sizes as well.
- Fiskars Softgrip Scissors Straight Stainless Steel
- Satin Ribbon– or any cording or raffia you have on hand.
- Stickers Pack– who doesn’t love a sticker? These can be a fun insert for one of the envelopes.
- Starbucks Gift Card– You can also purchase digital download ones, for an instant gift card.
- Multicolor Glitter Confetti Sequins– This always adds a festive mood to anything, add to your pack of envelopes!
- Tazo Herbal Tea Tea Bags– love herbal tea, these small packets are perfect to send.
- Inspirational Quote Keychains– Love the idea of carrying around a motivational quote. You can never have too many of these.
Create your own Open When Letters
So many amazing ideas out there! I gave 15 open when letters for a best friend, but there are so many more open when letter ideas, below is a list of some additional ideas. All you need to do is create your own open when printable and place them on an envelope, or use the additional blank open when labels! The ideas are endless.
- When you miss me
- Feeling nervous about a big event
- When you have a cold
- Think you didn’t do the right thing
- you need to make a big decision
- you have a big life question
- It’s your birthday
- you need a backup plan for a rainy day
- Need a new motto
- Just because
Share your open when letters for a best friend creations in the comments. Always love to see how people utilize what I make and what they create on their own. These can also be made for other life events as well. Like a friend moving, for a boyfriend or a girlfriend, even a parent for a fun interactive gift.
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