Hello everyone,
I suppose you have gathered by now that I'm really enjoying using up my stash and envelopes, and I enjoy making little booklets for no reason at asll, just learning as I go, some are good, some not so much, but still have a lot of fun..
This a booklet was made using sage green envelopes and a couple of black ones that were floating around and I though, why not..so I add them a bit differently for contrast.
This is after I glued them together which made 6 pages / pockets and a fold out with the black..
this is the cover..and as we go you can tell what page is what as they are all numbered as I got lost too many times..
all of theses ephemeras I made I used, all of them.
even had to make a few extra, there's a lot of pockets to fill..
each pocket has an ephemera page and an index card.
this is the black envelopes folded out..
So the ephemera was glued as decorative papers as well
and then I added paper dolls from Tim Holtz..
Lots of scraps were used for something or another..
and dove into my number sticker container and used heaps of those..
I also added flower stickers, they just needed to be there, so I added them.
The index cards got the sticker treatment too.
No right or wrong way to add stuff, just do it.
before gluing these guys I did make sure that they fitted on,
because they are pretty big..
More flowers and dolls - what a great day.
Looks at them all and this is only one drawer,
I know, I think I have an obsession, not my fault though,
You tube videos made me do it..
12 & 13 I just kept adding
Doesn't even matter what the numbers say,
they mean nothing to me or anyone, they just look good..
Lots more flowers came into play, found some smaller ones..
and Tim Holts stamps which I'm slowly collecting.
This is the black envelopes folded out with more pockets
.jpg)
by sides decorated..
.jpg)
And at the end,
20 pages/pockets altogether..
what a ride, I had so much fun, keeping it for myself ,just on my shelf
and can look through it when I feel like it..
So there you go..
Such a lot of pictures and long post and congratulations if you made it to the end..
Thank you so much for stopping by..
luv CHRISSYxx
super beautiful and great design Chrissy,,,,,,,,,,,,,gr karin
ReplyDeleteIt's not hard to get at the end of your post, Chrissy. It's enjoying all the way. Love how you have put everything together. Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAmazing project Chrissie! Your comment "Youtube made me do it" made me laugh :)
ReplyDeleteThats a brilliant project Chrissy, a great way to use envelopes and all those little people. If you haven't already, take a look at Nonstop papercrafts on You Tube, she does an altered index card challenge xx
ReplyDeleteTrying to catch up Chrissy. This is a gorgeous creation, amazing what can be done with stash we have, I love all the amazing 'stuff' you cram in. xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant envelope book, love all the fabulous ephemera and paper dolls-no wonder you are keeping it -and added thanks to You Tube lol.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
I'm a huge fan of making stuff for ourselves, so enjoy that masterpiece, so lovely and ingenious. xox
ReplyDeleteYour little envelope journal is fabulous Chrissy- so many lovely flaps and folds to hide away your gorgeous tags and ephemera- a whole voyage of discovery when it's opened. It's so easy to lose yourself in a project like this, a wonderful relaxing way to spend some time.
ReplyDeletexx
How cool is that, I have yet to try an al envelope one, I love all the layering and the cool tearing of the papers to reveal the goodness inside, something else I haven't tried yet. Love how you used the people on them too, and the flowers are gorgeous. Yes I love how it doesn't have to make sense, it is just what you love to use, I enjoy going back and looking through mine, something just for me to enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous folio design Chrissy! This is such a brilliant way to use up those envelopes for sure and the different papers along with the details make it even more special! You have a wonderful way of putting it all together my friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love all the details (so usual for you). It would be fun to have it sitting around for a look every now and again.l found a stack of grungy looking envies I saved. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSe ve realmente genial, no esta difícil como tu dices es verdad, me encantaría intentarlo esta semana.
ReplyDeleteBesos.
Blog de Bea- recomendaciones, animes, juegos & más!.
I need to have a crack at this Chrissy. It looks amazing and your ephemera us absolutely gorgeous. That's my downfall for sure! The end result is absolutely a keeper.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love all the vintage goodness!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely magnificent. I bought envelopes for this reason, having seen a You Tube video, and still haven;t done anything with them...you've inspired me!! xx
ReplyDelete