Recycled envelopes

I recently won this Decole envelope template from Yozocraft over on Sweet Tidings (another favorite blog of mine). And I've got to say, i...

* * Please note: To see today's {Faith Journaling} post, please click here . Okay, so most of us get junk mail, bills, or other pieces of...

Got Junk Mail? Take your envelopes that have clear windows on them and turn them into fun, recycled bookmarks. Simply cut away the portion of the envelope that contains the clear plastic window. Then open the portion you just cut away, and slide in a cut piece of magazine photo, your own photo, scraps of wallpaper, or whatever you prefer, and glue it to the inside, by placing glue on the back of your insert. Glue your edges shut and allow it to dry completely. Punch a hole at the top with a…

I have seen lots of people recycling security envelopes in a lot of different ways. I was feeling punky (I have a cold) and I wanted a quick little project to keep my brain occupied a bit, and here is what I decided to do with the hundreds of envelopes I have saved. I used a manilla file folder for the cover of the book, and a simple pamphlet binding technique. I used some stickers and actual pieces of envelopes for the decoration on the cover and on the inside. In all the notebook is 8"…

Here are the how-to instructions for making the envelopes shown in a previous post, DIY Artfully Recycled Envelopes . These copious instruct...

After my first envelope tutorial I got requests for another one on how to make a folded envelope, and this is it! For my envelopes I used old book pages fused with tissue paper using the technique explained in my previous mixed paper envelope tutorial , but you can use pretty much whatever paper

Have you tried using recycled materials in your art journal? In this example, I use the inside of secuirty envelopes and give you ideas for your own.

This tutorial on how to make a recycled envelope journal offers complete instructions on making a one-of-a-kind handmade book using repurposed materials.

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