Each wig and beanie gifted by The Magic Yarn Project is beautifully packaged with custom cards, cellophane bags, and high-quality ribbon that matches that character’s color scheme. The envelope that holds our special Magic Yarn greeting card is the first thing that children and families see! As such, we ask our volunteers to take special care to make sure that each and every envelope they send us is beautifully, thoughtfully decorated. Our guidelines are very specific to ensure that Magic Yarn’s packaged wigs are recognizable and professional. Envelopes that do not meet the following guidelines will not be used. 

Although many wonderful volunteer groups would like to involve children and youth in decorating envelopes, it can be very difficult in these settings to produce envelopes that meet our quality guidelines, and we are often unable to use these submissions. Please refer to the sample envelopes below for our expected standard. If you choose to involve young people in an envelope decorating project, plan for careful supervision and please only send us your creations that meet the guidelines below.

Size and Type

• Envelopes must be WHITE (not off-white, cream, or linen). They can be any brand.
• Envelopes must be sized 5.25″ x 7.25″. This is the size we need to fit our custom greeting card. It is a standard envelope size available at craft and office supply stores. Please check the size carefully before you purchase, as we cannot use 5″ x 7″ envelopes.

Decorating Envelopes

• Each envelope should be specific to ONE character per envelope (for example, only use Elsa stickers and Elsa-themed decorations for an Elsa envelope).
• Each envelope should have at least one sticker picturing the featured character, as well as several more stickers or stamps that match that character (for example, snowflakes for Elsa, flowers for Rapunzel, or shells and starfish for Ariel).
• Add borders or other geometric interest using washi tape, rolled stamps, etc. Make sure that all washi tape, stickers, and stamps used match the theme and colors of the character. Not familiar with the characters? Visit our Wig and Beanie Gallery.
• Please leave the center of the envelope (where you would write an address) blank. We use this space to stamp the character’s signature with custom-designed Magic Yarn stamps.
• Refer to the pictures below of example envelopes that we have loved!

Quality Guidelines

• All stickers used should be clean, flat, and in good repair. All stamps and ink used should be scrapbook-quality, with clear images. Lines of washi tape or rolled stamps should be straight and trimmed neatly at the edge.
• Backs of envelopes should be held to the same quality standard as the front; do not leave scraps of tape, wrapped stickers, etc. Backs may be left blank (most of our submissions have blank backs).
• Any three-dimensional items (stick-on gems, ribbon, puffy stickers, etc) should only be used if they are small, high-quality, mostly flat, and well-adhered to the envelope so it is durable in our packaging. These are generally not preferred.
• Please do NOT write or draw anywhere on the envelope! Envelopes with handwritten notes or drawings will NOT be used. This includes NOT writing the character’s name (we will stamp the character name with our custom stamps after we receive your work).
• Do not seal the envelope closed.
• No stitchers of food items with the exception of those included for Teenage Mutate Ninja Turtles.
• No alcohol or rum bottles on the Pirate envelopes.

Some of our favorite supplies:

• This is a small sample of the stickers and washi tape available from Amazon. You can also find supplies at JoAnn, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby.
• Batman Stickers from Amazon (available as of 09/03/2024)
• Mickey and Minnie Stickers from Amazon (available as of 09/03/2024)
• Superman Stickers from Amazon (available as of 09/03/2024)
• Disney Princess Stickers from Amazon (available as of 09/03/2024)
• Washi Tape from Amazon (available as of 09/03/2024)
• Washi Tape from Amazon (available as of 09/03/2024)
• Hobby Lobby’s washi tape goes on sale 40% off every other week under “paper studio” items

As you prepare to send in your beautiful work, please consider packaging your envelopes in clear zipper lock bags. This helps protect your donation in case the shipping box is ripped or damaged.