Can't you get a piece of tag or poster board (what we call it here) and make light scores that will fold into an envelope style (in a triangle corners folded toward the center style)? A slit cut with an x-acto type knife will make a place to tuck the top corner/flap into the bottom triangle. I would think one would have fear over acidic paper, so one should be able to line it with acid free tissue. I used to have an international mail order business, and often custom work needed the making of a custom box, and it is surprising what a tinge of creativity reveals. The tag board could be covered with some of the gorgeous papers available, and just tied with a ribbon, negating the need for an elaborate triangle folded envelope, to one that is just a simple tri-fold with horizontal parallel fold lines strategically placed across a rectangle. The other thing that comes to mind is a tad more rustic, but could be lovely. When very young I wanted a purse, and my mother sewed felt into an envelope (and I was give the three year old project of glueing large sequins all over it) and a large snap was added.I would think that some felt, or a fabric quilted type of bag, perhaps with another layer/pocket to place cardboard/tag or posterboard, would help it keep shape and provide a layer between hankie and cardboard (or even plastic canvas mesh could be inserted and sewn shut. Many, many options, that I won't go on at length about here. <smile> If you don't want to sew much, a slit could be cut in felt and a ribbon threaded thru all and tied up in a bow could make an interesting and simple closure. Even a pretty button would work, or a small bow or button sewn over a nylon snap, etc.... HTH,Susan Reishus
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