Mixed Media Altered Junk Envelopes

 

I recently came across a how-to video on Pinterest demonstrating altered junk envelopes.  I'm sorry I did not save the video and can not give credit to the artist.

The final photo in my post shows the envelope that was used for the project.  I trimmed the left end of the envelope about 2 inches then clipped diagonally to achieve the fold you see in the photo.

I chose to use various stencils on the front of my envelope and finished with a Mother's Day sentiment.  The back of the envelope (third picture) was covered with a stenciled gelli print on tissue paper.

I recently came across a project tip showing crafty items you can create with clothing pattern tissue.  This worked perfectly for the tag which will be inserted into my junk envelope.  You can see in the first photo how the tag appears through the window.  The second photo shows the tag and all of the fun bits along with a vintage photo of my husband and his family.

This was such a fun project and a great way to recycle!  I hope you get a chance to give it a try.

I would like to share my project with the following:

We Love 2 Create Mixed Media:  Challenge #3 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week 14 Anything Goes 

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Add Texture 

Craft Galore Encore Challenge:  #110 Anything Goes