I've been collecting used mailing envelopes from a few different sources and recently realized that the collection had grown almost out-of-control. I save the envelopes to make journals, where the envelopes are used as the pages. With my current supply, I was able to make seven journals, with some envelopes left over. So I started with stacks and stacks of these:
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And finished with these:
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The covers are decorated with various bits and pieces saved from old mailing materials, like this one which uses a green security pattern for the decorative paper embellished with some clipped postal marks and stamps from Japan.
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Or in some cases, the embellishments are printed directly onto the envelopes, like this junk mail sweepstakes example.
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And all of them have envelopes for pages, with all the security patterns, plastic windows, and stamps in tact to make for a very interesting journal-keeping adventure.
11 comments:
This is very neat! I like your use of disposed materials. This does make for a more interesting journal.
I, too, have been saving security envelopes for the last two years intended for the same purpose! I just haven't gotten around to doing anything with them yet. Great minds think alike! :D
I love these journals! I have to admit, I haven't paid much attention to the patterns printed inside envelopes until I stumbled on a tutorial for making gift card envelopes. Now I'll be raiding the recyling basket before it goes out each week.
Those are great! I originally opened my shop to make books out of recycled materials- not quite there yet. Lovely books you've made!!
thanks laurabucci, Studio B, chocolatetrudi, and Parkside Harmony!!
this obsession with envelopes started a while ago, actually, you can see some earlier examples here and here!
I'm completely inspired! I like using recycled materials, but I think I need to branch out. I'm going to challenge myself to all my March junk mail. Thanks, Rhonda!
I LOVE the books that you make. I can't say it enough: your blog is my favorite! So inspiring! When I grow up, I wanna be like you...heehee!
UsefulBooks, Good luck with your March project! I'll be waiting to see some pictures :)
And thank you Audree :)
Wow! I am in awe! And a little jealous I never thought of this. But it has inspired me to look around at things I never thought of!
Sarah
thanks undercoverst - have fun finding new things to make books with!
Incredible! I've used envelopes for one of my journals and I'm stock piling for another. Your books are wonderful!
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