How to Draw a Red Envelope (Easy Step by Step)
A red envelope is a fun drawing because it is mostly simple shapes: a rectangle, circles, and one smooth curve. It comes with a flower badge on the front and three coins beside it. Once you know how to draw a circle and a square, you can draw all of it.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a red envelope step by step
How to Draw a Red Envelope · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The envelope
Draw a tall rectangle with rounded corners. This is the big shape that holds everything else.
Step 2: The top flap
Start at the left edge, a little way down from the top. Draw a smooth curve that dips down in the middle like a smile, then swings up to the right edge.
Step 3: The front pocket
Near the bottom, draw a line down on the left side, then across the bottom, then back up on the right side. It looks like a big letter U with square corners.
Step 4: The round badge
Inside the pocket, draw a big circle in the middle. Leave a little space between the circle and the pocket lines.
Step 5: The flower
Inside the circle, draw five small oval petals in a ring, like a flower. Let the pointed ends of the petals meet near the center.
Step 6: Three coins
To the right of the envelope, draw three circles in a stack. Make them about the same size, and shift each one a little left or right so they look tossed down.
Step 7: Square coin holes
Draw a small square with soft rounded corners in the middle of each coin. Try to keep them centered.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your red envelope? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Star of David or how to draw a menorah next.
Tips for drawing a red envelope
- Draw the top flap curve slowly. Start at the left side and let your pencil glide down and up like a smile.
- Make the big badge circle first, then add the flower inside it. Draw the five petals around the center so they space out evenly.
- For the coins, draw the circle first and the small square second. Lightly sketch the square so it stays in the center.
Free red envelope coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this red envelope coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your red envelope drawing
Color the envelope bright red and the coins and flower gold or yellow. For a creative twist, add a pattern of tiny gold stars on the flap or draw a few more coins.
Red envelope fun fact for kids
In Chinese culture, red envelopes are given during Lunar New Year with money inside. Red is a lucky color, and the gift is meant to bring good fortune.
Questions about drawing a red envelope
What shapes do I need to draw a red envelope?
You need a tall rounded rectangle, a curved line for the flap, a U shape for the pocket, circles for the badge and coins, and small squares. The flower is five oval petals.
How do I make the flower petals look even?
Imagine the center of the circle and draw the petals around it like a ring, with the pointed ends meeting near the middle. Draw one petal pointing up first, then add the other four around it.
How do I make my coins look round?
Draw slowly and turn your paper as you go. You can also trace a bottle cap or a real coin, then add the square hole in the middle.
