Recycled envelopes

If you’ve ever ordered anything from Amazon, ever, you probably have a surplus of leftover boxes and envelopes. Now, you COULD just throw all those envelopes away…but why not upcycle them and use them for art instead? Here’s three ways to reuse a padded envelope, of any size.

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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Use last year's calendar's to create simple and quirky envelopes to mail letters, pay bills, and more with this fun project.

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...

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

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…

making envelopes from recycled paper, crafts, repurposing upcycling

While I am having fun at Convention in Salt Lake City, I thought I'd give you something fun to make. I made these for a 3-d Dream swap I joined on Splitcoast. I just love the colors - Chocolate Chip, Real Red & So Saffron. And when you add in some polka dot ribbon a special, curvy stamped tag you have a sure winner in my book! Check out the tutorial below with measurements & instructions: Cut a piece of...