Got Envelopes? How to make a Junk Journal from envelopes

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4 жыл бұрын

Welcome ! I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy day to spend with me.
Today I am going to share how you can transform the humble envelope into this gorgeous junk journall. Envelopes are inexpensive and a great way to create something unique for happy mail or to add to your junk journal.
Gather your supplies and let's get started!#envelopejournal
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@lorrainedurgee1761 Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea using my window envelopes- really pretty - thanks

@TheFireFlyStudio67 Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@theolachapman6126 Жыл бұрын

Both are amazing they are beautiful thank you THEOLA

@TheFireFlyStudio67 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ThePaperOutpost 4 жыл бұрын

Love those tag tabs! So adorable! Love your videos Gina! You are so inspirational! :) Pam :)

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pam!! xo

@theolachapman6126 Жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful project and video your work is amazing I have so many envelopes great idea love your papers was medium vintage distressed gel thank you Theola

@TheFireFlyStudio67 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@angaramacrafts8564 Жыл бұрын

These are very nice!😊

@stacyscraftyjam6788 Жыл бұрын

Love this! Thx for introducing me to a new paper designer too. Such gorgeous papers. And this idea is lovely. I am inspired!

@charlottepeterson3417 4 жыл бұрын

I love working with envelopes and this idea is genius. I will have to play around with it and see what I can come up with. I am impressed that they are strong enough for covers. Love it Gina. Am trying to catch up with what I have missed and certainly am happy I saw this. You are the girl my friend!!!! I am so very sorry to hear about your father in law's passing. It's heartbreaking and so sad. I feel for you and your family. I am sorry Gina.

@cynthiastewart1382 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, you make it look so easy... I don’t even know where to begin . Love it!!

@sheilabartlett6044 Ай бұрын

These are great, I just came across your channel. I love the butterfly one. And your story about hiking was interesting.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 23 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Charlathejournalingjunky 4 жыл бұрын

Omg just what I have been looking for, I lost my mojo so have been watching videos to try and get it back and watching this has me itching to get into my craft room, I can't wait to get started, thanks so much xxx

@tobygonyou5303 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Took me a while but I finally found where you mentioned the moth kit. Love your idea. I look forward to playing with envelopes and moths. TFS

@kharenspence6435 4 жыл бұрын

I really loved your project! The papers are beautiful and you have a very creative eye!

@shirleykathan-sayess5764 3 жыл бұрын

This is really beautiful. I love seeing beautiful objects made from "trash."

@TheFireFlyStudio67 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shirley! One man's junk is another man's treasure lol!

@lorigordon1970 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea for envelopes. I love how they turned out.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@kathycostello4104 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this project so much! I made my clutch first, then watched this one to make a journal to fit in it!

@liettelafontaine7936 4 жыл бұрын

you're so kind!! love these covers made with envelops.Thank you!!!

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@lilyfultz9702 4 жыл бұрын

I love this & your clutch wallet, but there are other crafters on KZfaq that are stealing your ideas, acting like they came up with the idea & some just not giving you credit, which I can understand that most of us can’t remember where we got the idea from, so just say that whatever they are doing is not their original idea, that it came from another crafter that they can’t remember the name of & others just point blank doing your creations for their subscribers, acting like it’s their idea & just not giving credit to you or the crafter that they can’t remember & you aren’t the only crafter that this is being done to, so I just politely make them & their subscribers aware of it because it’s not right & it’s a big pet peeve of mine! Take care & keep creating these awesome crafts, 🎀 Lily 🎀

@patbrez3079 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a newbie to Junk Journals and I love this tutorial on using envelopes, new one for me. I am definitely getting the glaze, makes your projects more vintage, goes on so smoothly too. I will be watching your past videos for more ideas. 🍂🍂🍂

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat!! xo

@lynettejonker7980 2 жыл бұрын

i so enjoyed this video i had a asthma attack and watched your newest video and it came up automatically thank you

@happymailmagic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! I've NEVER thought about using envelopes to repurpose & create something BEAUTIFUL out of them! Much Gratitude for your wonderful Ideas! I 🙏💙🙏

@tinlizzie4444 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gina!! I love what you did with these envelopes!! They came out beautiful!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

@ayapomstra3283 4 жыл бұрын

They are super! Love them.

@cindyljamison5571 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to make one- TFS! 🥰

@angelalobos3495 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! ❤️🇨🇱

@TheFireFlyStudio67 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela!!!

@tookscrafttable1328 4 жыл бұрын

So creative and what a fun project, always love watching your vdo. Thank you so much for sharing.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! xo

@ritvakarhunen961 4 жыл бұрын

So sweet, thank you for sharing.

@ltamboy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sharing you envelope journal. So beautiful. Love the farm story. Made me giggle.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@cheryltallafuss1886 4 жыл бұрын

I could watch ( and listen) to you all day every day. ( and I do most days) thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creations in such a patient way. I really look forward to making these journals.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

aw thank you so very much Cheryl! xo

@marianunes7412 4 жыл бұрын

Bonjour. J adore ce que vous faites. C est tellement... Simple mais c est beau. Merci beaucoup

@tuthillg 4 жыл бұрын

So cute, Gina! Love these and Antique Paperie has such beautiful papers! TFS the inspiration!

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gail!

@TheAAdele05 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this tutorial! TYFS!

@koyosensebe8027 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing thanks for sharing!

@lorettataylor3374 4 жыл бұрын

Your envelopes are amazing. TFS❤️

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lisasexton7997 4 жыл бұрын

Love these!

@blessgirlshirl678 4 жыл бұрын

Turned out very nice, I will be trying soon as I’ve just gotten into envelope junk journaling. And I enjoyed you story also 😊. Thank you for sharing both

@emilyhosford1626 4 жыл бұрын

How fun these are!

@ramonalee1832 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very cool idea.

@juneribbons5196 3 жыл бұрын

This is extra special. I love the butterflys and moths.

@kellercrucita550 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful envelopes!

@AngelaKerrDesigns 4 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing project! I love what you have done with them. So very creative! TFS this with with us all! 🤗🦋🌸

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela! xo

@BeadCraftBabe 4 жыл бұрын

This is so cute! Love it. Tfs.

@sudmorris 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVELY!

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@RoseD2016 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this project. Watched it 2x, I made mine along with you! My envelopes are with Christmas papers. I am going to do another set for Thanksgiving with Autumn papers. Thank you for a great tutorial. Xx🧡🧡

@nancyorourke7679 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the tutorial...I'm new to this and it really helps! Thank you.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy and welcome!!

@gm2mx 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this idea on using envelopes. I have been saving envelopes and now I have an idea how to use them. I want to start and " an idea journal" and this will be my first entry. I love your style and your calm, lovely voice.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Katherine!

@deejcarter2003 4 жыл бұрын

These are super cute🧚🏾 I’m so glad I found your channel 😍

@lorrainethompson8326 4 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@shulaney4639 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@gardenvarietyvegan4096 4 жыл бұрын

That is gorgeous! You make it look so easy- TFS! 🌸🌸

@gayemiller7643 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thanks so much!

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@PaperInspirationsAU 4 жыл бұрын

These are just beautiful Gina. I have some of that Vintage collage paste so I'm definitely going to have to start using it after seeing your gorgeous covers. Thank you for your continuous inspiration. xx

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love using it and the effect it gives . xo

@annalba 4 жыл бұрын

Love the kit your using, , great tutorials always Gina. Hummm will have to look for vintage collage paste.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Ann it is worth the price as I love it! xo

@50BMGRULES 4 жыл бұрын

Soft suede is a nice ink colour instead of crumb cake too. Love your work.

@haleyscreations3579 4 жыл бұрын

You made plain envelopes look so beautiful! I love this project and the 2 ways you showed us! I would love to see more videos with your envelope journals or TN’s! Such a nice size and good recycling! I made my daughter a TN size junk journal for my very first time making a journal and it turned out great thanks for inspirations and sharing your work!

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@billiemobley6424 4 жыл бұрын

Those are so pretty!

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! xo

@sheilaheichel5237 4 жыл бұрын

Ok so I’m back to watching this again. My OCD is fighting me on the collaging but I’m not gonna give up until I finish one of these jewels.

@annettedepete4314 4 жыл бұрын

Gina thank you so much for showing your envelope process. I am abele to do a little more now so this will be fun to do. Your story was so funny. Thanks for sharing 😍🌴

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Annette for joining me today xo

@myporchprints-junkjournalt5340 4 жыл бұрын

So creative and pretty, Gina! Love it!

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephanie! xo

@princessjewel5216 4 жыл бұрын

oh Gina your work is so beautiful and I love watching you create

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!xo

@elvagrubb9829 4 жыл бұрын

I also am new to jj, your tutorials make it so easy A big thank you to you for all your inspiration

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy I can help you find love in creating ! Hugs!

@ichglaubesnicht1 4 жыл бұрын

Wau was für eine super schöne Idee, die sehen so schön aus. Vielen Dank fürs zeigen. Liebe Grüße 🌺 Stella 🥀🌺😘😍

@carolyoung3793 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning work tfs xx

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@hayloishayman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you... much hugs

@innaionita1123 4 жыл бұрын

Everything you make is so inspiring, I love your work! :-)

@lisaeason6874 4 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed to your channel i love what you do. I am collecting to start my own junk journal but these envelopes are beautiful. 💜

@CameliaCraftsDesigns 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 43 minutes into the video and I have only watched about 5 minetes. I'm just crafting away listening to your stories. Hey ho. I'll just have to watch it again😁💜

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

LOL I am sorry Julie! I am probably not the best to be teaching as I talk too much now! Hugs

@CameliaCraftsDesigns 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFireFlyStudio67 Don't be sorry, i like it. You've replaced Radio 2 this afternoon. Maybe ring them and ask for a slot, lol.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

@@CameliaCraftsDesigns LOL thank you!!

@dianesample1221 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous..🌷

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane!!

@kittycrow8122 4 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos and your help I've been buying lots of printable kits from the ones you use in your videos and with family emergency I haven't had a chance to use them yet. I'm doing a envelope junk journal challenge and I can't wait to try it I have watch your video a bunch of times just for the challenge. I keep missing the name of the shop where you got your printable could you please let me know who you use. Thanks again for another wonderful and beautiful video.

@Ammiel7 4 жыл бұрын

Thats so lovely......love it, goodness knows where they are.......🤔😅my favourite saying it seems Made me giggle The papers?....Oh I see Antique Paperie, I couldn’t find it on her 100 pages

@baycast 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial! Gosh what a great idea! I'm always in awe of you clever girls on here. I'll be having a go at this and do already have two of the three kits that you are using. Just been to purchase the moths!. Always amazed at the prices on that site and with the sale on, it's such good value. Thank you for your time and inspiration.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave me such a lovely comment. xo

@jeangreen1810 4 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful and there are so many variables Gina. I’ve got a hundred, yes 100 A5 used and window envelopes which have arrived over the last two months; all from various sources associated with finalising my husbands estate.following his passing at the beginning of August. I’m making a journal and using the envelopes to make the pages pockets etc creating secret places I can write stuff I want kept private. Just picking myself up and so enjoy all the support from the crafty community on you tube. Xxxx

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Oh Jean I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs to you during this difficult time. I too find creating therapeutic and hope you will as well. xo

@jeangreen1810 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gina. I understand what your husband is going through too. 💕

@christierella 4 жыл бұрын

Happy you popped up in my recommend videos. I subscribed.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome! I am so happy you enjoyed my channel enough to subscribe ! Thank you

@cindyhenry1410 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! So pretty and fun to make! TYFS! NEW SUBBIE HERE MICHIGAN USA 💜🦋❤️

@Ladysarauk 4 жыл бұрын

Looking great love your little story too, hugs sara

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sara xo

@lindadexter2908 4 жыл бұрын

love this and love your videos your voice is so calming

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Aw that is so sweet of you to say. Big Hugs!!

@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie 4 жыл бұрын

I love this idea for envelopes, I make junk journals with mine but never thought to make covers tfs Gina, New Subbie

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome! I am so happy you enjoyed my channel enough to subscribe ! Thank you

@penelopemarshall6320 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea, they turned out so well! Love your stories Gina. We have the same problem, most of our pubs close down lunches around 2 pm and up north in the tropics they have siesta time because it's so darn hot at that time of day! A lot of businesses only open in the mornings in some of these places! I thought for a moment that farmer had sent you on a wild goose chase for his own amusement! Lol!

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

LOL Pene! I hand even thought of that but now I am beginning to wonder hahaha.

@mprairiedale 4 жыл бұрын

Fun!! These are so pretty. I loved your story and could just picture that farmer chuckling as you trudged!! ❤️. I really have to find some of these envelopes but maybe only 20 or so lol

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

LOL yes I would recommend that amount unless of course you find 1000 for $1.00 hahaha

@mprairiedale 4 жыл бұрын

TheFireFlyStudio67 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you got me there!!! ❤️

@susannaeasdale1162 4 жыл бұрын

These turned out great Gina ❤ lm enjoying smaller projects atm too, it is a nice change of pace. Hugs Susanna xx

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susanna! xo

@vivienneparfitt2002 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for a good tutorial best wishes Vivienne from Tasmania x

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vivienne!Thank you so much for visiting me today !

@MixitupMarci 4 жыл бұрын

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ I know this is an old video of yours but I love it!!! Thanks for sharing! New sub here 🥰 xo Marci

@DefineYourDesigns 4 жыл бұрын

So pretty thank you for showing them. What stamp set did you use on the tabs. Thanks

@veronicacarmody115 3 жыл бұрын

I love this idea, I was wondering where did you buy your ruler? Thank you so much for the information.

@marthamanigross 4 жыл бұрын

Fun project! Your story had me chuckling. Glad the farmer was so nice. I need to look for that TH medium and love that brush, I need several! I know how much you are looking forward to visiting the states. Could you talk to the airlines about packing a few small boxes with your stuff and shipping them on the plane when you come back? Might be cheaper and a better option than suitcases. I’m sorry for the loss of your father in law. I was responsible for my older brother’s estate and it was a lot of work, but he was very smart and had a lawyer lay everything out in writing, so the legal part was easy. Plus we are in VA and he was in Florida, so we had to deal with being in a strange area we weren’t familiar with. I love watching you! Thanks for sharing.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martha so much. xo

@torageirs6473 4 жыл бұрын

These, like everything you make, is amazing. I just had to go to Etsy and buy that papers LOL they are amazing. I am printing them out right now. I also got the Lush Forest Papers and they are also so pretty.

@sabrinaandbenji1390 4 жыл бұрын

What is basic for someone like you that's been doing this craft for a while ,is not basic at all for someone like me that is a baby beginner in this craft, so even the most basic things are not basic at all. I find more experienced paper crafters or anyone really in anything forgets how it is in the beginning, when it's all new and foreign. I need to learn and having simple tutorials is what is the most helpful by far. Please don't forget that beginners have a harder time than the veteran crafters. Likes making a journal cover is like algebra to me..I would give an arm and leg to have someone actually show Me in real life how to make it, I am having a really hard time to learn even from these KZfaq tutorials,,I feel slow ,but I learn best by seeing and being able to ask questions and it seems like there's always something missing in the videos,I don't know if I'll ever make a journal

@denverdazzle5131 4 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of putting an image in the window but I think I would keep it as a pocket

@lindaearls5746 4 жыл бұрын

I so Love all your work and your generosity in teaching us so many things ... I would like to ask what paper you use to capture the colors and print these images . Thank You again so much

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda! I use 100-120gsm presentation paper. Costs a little more but I love the results xo

@itsinourhands7476 4 жыл бұрын

Gina, love your work! My daughter and I watch you all the time,so thanks for giving me something to share with her. Can you tell me what weight paper you are printing your kits on? It seems to be heavier than regular copy paper, but you said not card stock. Thanks so much for sharing so generously.

@MeeganSullivanArt 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, where did you get the tearing ruler from? Im thinking of making my own because theyre hard to find.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Meegan! They are available in my amazon link in the description box . Thank you so much for joining me today !

@MsMonica38 Ай бұрын

Ao beautiful! I wish i could print out that morh or butterfly paper,nit was so beautiful! I do have 2 questions, what is TN? And also, what was the antique glaze stuff you put over topnof the finished pages? Thanks! This is my first time seeing one of your videos and it is just forgeous! Loved your hiking story, too!

@dianeduncan5814 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gina (new subbie from Australia 😊) I believe there are what they call, "Rambling/walking clubs" in the UK for people who like going for nice scenic walks, and they are usually well organised etc, might be worth asking about in your area! I am wondering if you mixed a little ink with some mod podge (or even diluted while glue) you could make something similar to the collage medium ( for those that don't have or cant find the proper stuff)? might have to have a bit of a try! I just love your envelope journal covers, they are beautiful, thanks for the video xo

@Fiverdog 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful creations, so inspired! I see you're in the UK - do you use any particular paper to print out your digital images? xo

@alicecasey4052 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your style. I’m considering getting an Ecotank printer and an inexpensive laptop to be able to download the lovely papers you use. Any suggestions on what I need in a laptop and do you use an ecotank printer?

@chamlina16 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Epson tank printer. I switched from my instant ink hp printer to the eco tank printer and have never looked back.

@Tania-Tatttytreasure 4 жыл бұрын

Love this Gina, I enjoyed your story ☺

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for visiting today!

@olgadw4730 2 жыл бұрын

I love you work Gina. Btw what did you paint on to the collaged envelopes. I'm in Melbourne, Australia ans I haven't seen that jar before. Thanks in advance.

@joydixon7718 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful ideas. Please re[ly with details of where you bought the printed papers.

@godsgirlygirl1 4 жыл бұрын

These are very beautiful where did you get your envelopes all the ones I find have a very thin window?

@TheFireFlyStudio67 4 жыл бұрын

At a car boot ( yard sale ) . Any window ones will work

@godsgirlygirl1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I can’t believe I never knew about your channel until today I love everything I have seen so far, you have a unique style that is amazing, I’ve only watched two videos, I am excited to start watching the rest. I found the envelope I had to purchase them from Amazon UK