02/27/2012 - Random Notecard

This is the follow-up to the envelope. I used more goodies from my sister and didn't have glue or clear tape, but I think this is pretty decent improvisation.

Reclaimed Material: cardboard gift bag, drink pouch, ribbon
Other/New Material: none
Tools: scissors, black electrical tape

How I did it: I used the template (from my sister used in the envelope post from 2/26) to cut out the gift bag to make the base of the card. I cut a rectangle from the drink pouch and cut two slits in the center for the bow. I cut out circles from the tape to match the base and attached the rectangle to the base.

What I would do differently: Of course there are so many ways to do this differently. Access to my scrapbooking stuff would make a difference.

02/26/2012 - Capri Sun Pouch Envelope

My sister made my life a lot easier by helping me out with ideas and feedstock for my upcycled projects away from home. She bought me a neat little make-your-own recycled card and envelope kit. It came with cute recycling stickers and labels for envelopes, etc.

Reclaimed Material: drink pouch
Other/New Material: black electrical tape, stickers
Tools: envelope stencil, scissors

How I did it: I cut up the drink pound and washed it out. I used the envelope stencil to cut out the shape I needed. The drink pouch was a tad bit smaller than the stencil so I compensated by using the tape to extent the edges around the envelope. I folded the envelope with the printed side of the pound in and added the address stickers to the front.

What I would do differently: This is a fun little kit that I can use on lots of different materials, so I will try some other envelope types sometime.