Sealing Lined Envelopes

You have just purchased your beautiful, lined envelopes and are now wondering how to seal them securely for your guests. The traditional method for sealing envelopes has been to lick (yuck!) or wet the adhesive.  But there are better ways to secure the flap and still keep the design beautiful for your recipient.  

Use Glue Dots

The easiest method for sealing a lined envelope is to use glue dots.  

Prepare your envelope.  Ensure your contents are neatly placed inside and the flap is able to properly alight with the body of the envelope.  

Apply the glue dots.  Using two glue dots total, please one glue dot about one-third of the way from the tip of the envelope on the left side.  Then place the other glue dot in one-third from the tip on the right side.  

Press the flap onto the body of the envelope and apply gentle pressure. Hold the flap in place for a moment to ensure the dots create an effective bond. 

Shop my favorite glue dot dispenser (click here).

Use Tape Glue Runners

Another method for adhering the flap of a lined envelope is to use a tape glue runner.  A tape glue runner is a small, hand held applicator that applies double sided adhesive.  

Prepare your envelope.  Ensure your contents are neatly placed inside and the flap is able to properly alight with the body of the envelope.  

Apply the adhesive.  Start at the tip of the envelope.  Holding the applicator in your hand, run the tape glue from the tip of the envelope to half way down the left side of the flap.  Now repeat the process on the right side of the envelope.  The glue should form a "v" on the tip of the flap.   

Press the flap onto the body of the envelope and apply gentle pressure. Hold the flap in place for a moment to ensure an effective bond. 

Try the Scotch Double Sided Adhesive Roller (click here).

Other Methods

Using the glue dots or tape glue runners are preferred methods as they create the most effective seal.  However, there are other creative ways to seal the envelope.  

  • Glue sticks
  • Self Adhesive Labels or Return Address Stickers
  • Wax Seals or Stamps
  • Envelope Moistener