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General Craft Discussion => Full range of crafts covered here => Card Making => Topic started by: fotofool on March 22, 2006, 07:44:43 AM

Title: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: fotofool on March 22, 2006, 07:44:43 AM

We all receive junk mail and regular bills from such as Orange, credit card companies etc, the potential list is endless.

Why not open the envelope before you bin it, turn it inside out and view the security overprint (intended to make the paper more opaque)

Such patterned printing can be used as backing papers on such as cards and scrap booking etc

If you really like the patterns, Try scanning them into your PC save and print some more. You could even change the colouring in most graphics programs.

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: pixie on March 22, 2006, 08:59:45 AM

I have been using the inside of envelopes for iris folding there are some nice patterns and they're FREE :D.

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: phoenix on March 23, 2006, 07:08:12 AM

Me too! use the envelopes for iris folding..............makes lovely cards and is free , soo many colours these days, the effect is great , why not have a go..................

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: Dylan on March 23, 2006, 12:50:55 PM

Hadn't thought of this, all the ones I have thrown away as well, will give it a try

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Post by: gilligogs on March 23, 2006, 01:34:09 PM

I use them for Iris folding too.  Some that can't be used and have windows I cut down and tape or glue to make pockets.  I keep die cuts and bits and bobs in them.  I can see whats in them and it helps keep me tidier., and is FREE

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: Beadmad on March 23, 2006, 02:04:57 PM

I also save the pearlescent envelopes for iris folding.  You still get plenty without the address on and it adds a nice accent :)

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: Lyn52 on March 23, 2006, 03:22:22 PM

I have used the envelopes for patchwork style paper, I use the double sided film for this, cut a pece of film to fit an A5 sheet of plain paper then cut the envelpoes into squares and stick down in a patchwork pattern, you can then use as is as backing paper, or cut out with a dye cutter, or use for Fancy Folds ect, and all for next to nothing.

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: storming12 on March 23, 2006, 07:39:12 PM

I made a lilac card and needed a mauve card for backing couldn't find one then hit on the idea of an envelope - like you all say they can be used in many ways

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: lubilu on March 25, 2006, 08:05:39 PM

What brilliant ideas... I never thought I would be waiting for junk mail to arrive !LUBI

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Post by: PamSav on March 26, 2006, 09:02:27 PM

I've used junk mail for making my own recycled paper in the past, it looks quite good if you add food colouring to it.  I tried adding glitter but that didn't work so good. 

If you like using CD's in your cards why not ask in your local supermarket for some of the freebies that they usually have by the tills.  They usually don't mind you taking a few at a time from the pile.

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: barbara anne on April 14, 2006, 07:35:11 PM

my husband will go nuts, he already warns anyone that comes into the house not to stand still for to long as i will find a use for them in the craft room. my craft room is full of recycled stuff.

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Post by: Dram on April 14, 2006, 08:13:18 PM

Save the fancy tissue boxes and then cut the top leaving the hole intact. It makes a good frame for a card. Look at the card I made which is purple and has a mobile phone on and you will get the idea.

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Post by: Biffo on May 25, 2006, 06:30:03 PM

I always search through the junk mail and save any "interesting bits".  Perhaps you could ask your non-crafting friends to save for you too.  I have a penpal who hgas sent me numerous things for crafting, even broken jewellery from charity shops.

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: maisie on May 26, 2006, 09:20:01 AM

hadnt thought of that will be checking my junk mail and evelopes to see if they can be used, ive just had our recycling box emptied yesterday.

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Post by: Thommy on May 27, 2006, 10:51:56 PM

I throw out what seems like tons of junk mail every day and never thought to use it, although I keep every bit of scrap card I have.  Well I never!!!! ::)

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Post by: craftysooz on May 29, 2006, 03:01:07 PM

Great ideas, I go through all my daughters magazines that she gets ( teen stuff) there are great bits in the fashion section that can be used in card designs

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: nina on June 08, 2006, 08:58:07 AM

 I save the pretty cellophane that comes round bunches of flowers, great as a backing paper

Title: Re: JUNK MAIL and THOSE BILLS etc
Post by: Gingercat on June 08, 2006, 12:38:49 PM

We use the windows from the envelopes to make snowflakes at Christmas.  Aidan likes to punch out shapes from the adverts and envelopes.  You get some interesting effects.  but you have to get to the post before he does!