How to Cover a Window Envelope - Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 6 бер 2021
- Easy step-by-step tutorial to transform junk mail window envelopes into beautiful double pockets for your journals! Learn how to cover the front of the envelope with one sheet of paper or book page, without covering up the window. Let's use up those book pages and scraps to create lovely works of art! Isn't it nice when we receive free crafting supplies in the mail, without even asking for them? Right?! So grab a nice cup of coffee, tea, or your favorite beverage and let's have some fun! Thank you for watching and let the serendipity find you! ~Kathy xo
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I always hold mine up to the window, trace around, and then use the ruler and craft knife to cut the straight lines and then finish the corners with my small scissors. Fast and easy. I have a light box, but too lazy to get it out and then put it back. Envelope, paper, pencil, window, trace, cut out. I will also lightly tape a bunch to the window and go for it. I have a sliding glass door in my craft room so it just made sense to me. Like we all say, use what you have. Barb Pacific NW.
Great tip, Barb, TFS! I’m in the PNW, too. 😊 Thanks so much for watching!! ~Kathy xi
I am so happy i found your channel. One major problem... there are not enough hours in the day to do all the projects i want to do. Thank you. 🥰
Thanks, Mandy, I’m happy you did, too! And there are never enough hours in the day for crafting, lol! Thanks so much for watching. 😊 ~Kathy xo
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Ingenious solution! You could also use artist’s graphite (transfer paper) for tracing the image onto the paper. Using a stylus to trace works great.
Thank you so much! That’s a great alternative as well, thanks for the suggestion. I have quite a lot of sewing tracing paper on hand. Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Using tracing paper is ingenious! I’m going to find mine in my sewing room and try this.
Thanks, Luann! The idea came to me quite suddenly, lol! 💡 Thank you for watching, and if you make some, please post them on Instagram and tag me. My link is in the video description above. I’d love to see what you come up with! ~Kathy xo
I am always amazed at the creative ways used items are recycled. I am truly amazed at how creative you are with a used envelope. I can't wait to try this. I will never look at my junk mail the same again! ❤
Thank you very much! I hope you have fun with it, they’re such a great resource for sure. Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
I love the way you added everything. I've been collecting envelopes and haven't even started making a journal yet, so I will watch some of your other videos! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Janice, I’m so glad you enjoyed I! You will love making junk journals. It’s such a fun way to be creative, and the best part is, there are no rules! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
I enjoyed watching this Tutorial!! I’ll have to give it a try! It was so helpful! TFS! Big Hugs & Blessings!!🥰🥰💙💙💙💙🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
Thank you, Nora, I’m so glad! I hope that when you make some, you’ll post them on Instagram and tag me. My link is in the video description above. I would love to see what you come up with! Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo
Thanks for the tutorial. Hi to my former neighbor. I used to live in Marysville but now am in AZ.
Hi Carol! So nice to connect with a former neighbor! You’re very welcome for the tutorial, I hope it was useful. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Love that! From plain old envelope to gorgeous piece of art for a journal! Beautiful!!
Thank you so much, Joanne! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
I'm in Southeastern WA. Nice to see someone else from here having fun with paper.
We Washingtonians know how to have a good time, right? Thank you so much for watching and happy crafting! ~Kathy xo
Your envelope work is so Beautiful. Thank You for your gorgeous Ideas with napkins and magazine images. You are very neat when customizing your envelopes. I enjoyed looking at your video. I am new at this. I would like to take some notes until I get better. Thank You Very Much explaining step by step by step. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much, Yvonne! I’m so glad you like them. Junk journaling is a wonderful and satisfying hobby so I know you’ll love it. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you’ll enjoy more of my videos! ~Kathy xo
Wow, how long has this been going on? I am amazed and delighted that I happened on to your tutorial. Love this so much...can't wait to get the mail and start a junk journal. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you so much, Jeanne! I’m so happy you found my channel and enjoyed the video. Thank so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo
Thank you I didn’t have tracing paper for sewing or carbon paper. Your video sparked a memory of tracing script using pastels crayons. I just scribbled pastel and placed it facing down on back of the paper I wanted to cover the envelope. Then traced as you said with the bone tool. And voila I have a perfect mark to cut. Just have to be sure to use contrasting colors to see😊. Bonus is I don’t have to look for or purchase tracing paper of any sort because I have acquired plenty of pastel crayons. For now anyway. Thanks for the video
Hi, Michelle! That’s a brilliant idea, thanks for sharing! For some reason UA-cam didn’t notify me of your comment right away, but I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for watching!! ~Kathy xo
Genius! I have a stash of vintage sewing tracing paper of my Mom’s. Also maybe I can make a template for identical envelopes!
I also like the use of beautiful magazine pics for backing. The gloss of the magazine pic doesn’t matter behind the gloss of the window!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this process! Making a template is a fantastic idea. 😊 Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Good morning. You made me smile. I'm working on a window envelope tutorial for a file folder/ junk envelope journal we are making this month on my channel. I had NOT searched for anything on this subject, yet here you are in my feed. LOL
I'm going to watch, take advantage of any tips you offer and link this video in my description box when my video airs next week.
Thank you for inspiring!
Creative Blessings!
Thanks so much, Kelly, I really appreciate that! I’ll look up your channel, subscribe, and look forward to your tutorial. Thanks for watching and for your very kind comment! ~Kathy xo
These are beautiful! I am new to Junk journaling and will be on the lookout for those envelopes. Your video was very easy to follow!
Thank you so much, I’m very happy it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! ~Kathy xo
I absolutely love this and can't wait to start collecting my envelopes thank you for the inspiration
I’m so glad you liked it, Terri! Junk mail envelopes are the best junk journal fodder, lol. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
A lovely trip down memory lane! Sewing with Grammie and crafting quilts!
Awww, what sweet memories! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
This is genius! I have been saving envelopes for a long while but don't use them because covering them is so hard to make look nice. This make covering them so much easier and better! They look great! Thanks so much for the tutorial, will be ordering some carbon paper asap!
Thank you so much, Carey, I’m so happy you liked it! It’s one of my favorite projects. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment!! ~Kathy xo
What a lovely piece this envelope turned out to be. Thank you for showing every detail in creating it. 🥰🌻
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Adrine! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
👍👍👍like that you showed how to surround cover the window. God bless🌈🙏🌈.
Thanks! It’s a super fun project. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
Love your work and learned so much!
Thank you so much, Connie, I really appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
I love the way you do the envelope, so much easier
Thank you so much, Tammy! I love making them. Thanks for watching and for your comment! ~Kathy xo
I just watched your video and love the way you use tracing paper to mark where to cut on the book page to get a neat covering on your envelope. I will try this today! I am very happy to have stumbled onto your channel. I will subscribe and look forward to watching more recent videos. Hugs from Texas. Ann
Hi Ann, thanks so much for your comment! For some reason UA-cam didn’t notify me of your comment right away, but I really appreciate your kind words, and hope you have fun with the project. Thanks for watching!! ~Kathy xo
❤thanks for sharing. That’s a great use of tracing paper!!
Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and for your kind comment! ~Kathy xo
This was the best tutorial for windowed envelopes. Thank you!!
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo
I have been adding less vintage aging and am loving it. Not a big fan of orange but love your ideas!!!
Thank you, Peggy, and thanks for watching! 😊 ~Kathy xo
Wonderful creation!!! Looking forward to making some…today! Excellent and inspiring ideas. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I’m happy that you want to give it a try,. Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
So Beautiful I loved this
Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much, Laurie, I’m happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
**7:30 is where the tutorial actually begins.
Thank you so much for this!! This was incredibly helpful!! 👍
Thanks so much, Jenni! I’m so happy you found it helpful. Thanks for the time stamp, too. This was one of my very first videos and I just recently learned how to add time stamps. 😊 💃 Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to leave such a nice comment! ~Kathy xo
Kathy I love your covered window envelope! I’ve never used magazines in my junk journals before! What a great idea! Tyfs!
Thank you so much, Barbara! Victoria magazines are my favorite ones because the photography and images are so beautiful, but there are lots of magazines out there in thrift stores with fabulous junk journal fodder in them. Have fun! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
@@AtticTreasuresEtc I truly appreciate your response! Thank you so much!
@@barbaranoble9748 you’re welcome! Thank you for your comment! 🌺
Thanks for sharing these great tips for covering window envelopes! We all have so many in our stash, and I've never really been very pleased with how I've covered them. Cheers from NE Florida!
I’m so glad you found it useful, Brenda! Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet comment. It makes me happy when one of my ideas inspires someone else! Greetings from the opposite corner of the country way up here in NW Washington! 🙋♀️🌷🌷🌷
Ohhhh boy! I am so glad to see a Quality Engineer crafting. My husband is aerospace/quality engineer and and he is always yacking at me to 5S my work space! It has it's place that's all I have to say about that!
Lol! That’s awesome! Aerospace was my field, too. He might be interested in my 5S craft room organization series. Or you might, lol! 😂Thanks so much for watching and for your awesome comment. It made my whole day!! ~Kathy xo 🖖
@@AtticTreasuresEtc Omg, that is so neat. He would love you I bet! Well...I think you should do a video then, I guess I have to submit. Lol
I actually have a whole series of videos on this topic! Here’s one: Let's Organize Our Craft Space for 2022 Using the 5-S System
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@@AtticTreasuresEtc Ty so much!
This came out beautiful...Im going to look for my Victoria magazines...
Thank you so much, Linda! I love Victoria for the gorgeous photography. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
Very nice and seems like the best way to cutout for window. Thx so much for the tip. 😊
Thanks so much, Patricia, I’m glad it was useful! Thank you very much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Get some Queen of herbs, drink the tea of it's leaves before bed and never have insomnia again :D. Love your work
Thank you so much! I had to look up queen of herbs, but once I did I went right down to the Indian market near me and bought some tulsi powder (as they had just sold out of the leaves). I’m anxious to see if it works. Thanks so much for watching and for the excellent suggestion! ~Kathy xo
I had so much fun making some of these ❤🎉
I’m so glad, Kimberlee! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Thank you :-) It turned out so pretty. Love your journal 🙂
Thank you so much, CG! Also, thank you very much for watching!! ~Kathy xo
Hi! Thx for some really pretty ideas for repurposing envelopes. Great video! I’ll look forward to watching another w you. Peace
Thank you very much, Patricia, I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
I really like this idea thank you for sharing. I will have to try it
Theola
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
This is Awesome! Thank You! I will be making money cards. I have many ideas in my head after watching your video . ❤❤👍🏼👍🏼
That makes me so happy to hear that! Thank you, and thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Very nice. Now I can stop storing all these large window envelopes-----as soon as I check my sewing supplies for tracing paper which I know I had.
Thank you, Marilyn! This is one of my favorite projects so I’m happy you’re going to give it a try. Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Hi Kathy😊
Awesome idea, thank you for sharing! 💕
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!! 😊 Thank you very much for watching! ~Kathy xo
I would love to know how to use a napkin on these envelopes (like the example you showed in the beginning). They were lovely!
Thank you so much, Beth! I’ll make a video of that process soon. Thanks for watching and for the suggestion! ~Kathy xo
What a lovely idea.
Thank you so much, Laura, I’m so happy you liked it! I hope you’re inspired to make some now. Have a wonderful day, and thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
Very pretty and great idea
Thank you so much, Susie! I really appreciate your lovely comment. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
I really like this idea thank you for sharing
Theola
Thank you so much! I’m happy you liked it, thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
I like Victoria magazine for JJ. Thank you great video
Thanks so much, Carol! I love them, too, especially for JJs. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo
These are beautiful!
Thank you so much, Debra! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
Very beautiful.🥰
Thank you so much, Margaret! ~Kathy xo
Thanks for sharing your creative experience. 😀
Hi Lois! Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Very nice! I love it!
Thanks so much, Connie! It’s one of my favorite projects. I’m at the point where I need to make more! Thanks for watching!! ~Kathy xo
These are fabulous!❤️
Thank you so much, I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for your kind comment! ~Kathy xo
Very beautiful enevlope. Like the way you cut out your window 😊
Thank you so much, Pamela! I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment! ~Kathy xo
Thank you for sharing. I was able to get tracing paper at a thrift store. It is very difficult to access. Thank you for the ideas !
Hi, Cheryl! Thanks so much for watching! I think fabric stores carry tracing paper in the notions section. I’m glad you found some at a thrift store, though! ~Kathy xo
Thanks for this!!! I know what I will be doing this afternoon!
Thank you! There are so many fun ways to use window envelopes. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Just beautiful!
Thank you so much, Donna! And thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
Very useful and inspiring. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
It is BEAUTIFUL! It was very helpful! TY
Thanks so much, Dianne, I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!! ~Kathy xo
I love this one
Thank you so much, Marie! And thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo
Been watching for awhile but never knew you lived in WA too😊 I live on the dry side 😉
Hi Christina! Yep, we live over here on the not-so-wet side this year. 😊 Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Thank you so much!
And thank you so much, too, for watching!! ~Kathy xo
This is very beautiful!
Thank you very much, Leanora! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I hope you’ll give it a try! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
Graphite paper in black or white is available anywhere art supplies are sold.
Love your ideas! Where is your favorite place to buy napkins?
Hi Veronica, thanks so much! I buy a lot of the napkins from Dollar Tree, but I’ve also found them at garage sales, estate sales, and kitchen shops. I try not to spend a lot of money on them, but I just can’t seem to stop collecting them, lol! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Gorgeous!❤❤❤
Thank you so much, I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo
I like your idea, keep up the good work.
Thank you so much, Jerri! And thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo
A light box would work well for tracing the window, as well.
Yes, that’d be a great tool! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
So very pretty. Love this so much
Thank you so much, Barbara, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching!! ~Kathy xo
Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed your tutorial
Hi Nancy!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment! ~Kathy xo
Why you clever artsy woman! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Pam! Welcome to my channel! I hope you’ll find more inspiration here. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo
Lovely project and thanks for the tips
Thank you so much! And you’re very welcome for the tips, I hope you’ll find them useful. Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
I’ve made several templates to cover different size windows, it’s more cost effective than trying to find and buy carbon paper.
Sure, that absolutely works too! 😊 I have lots of the transfer paper that I’ve had forever, so it makes sense to me to use it. Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Gorgeous 😍
Thank you, so happy you liked it! Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo
I love this idea and your style. Thanks for sharing. 🌷
Thank you so much, Helen, and thank you for watching! 💕 ~Kathy xo
Great ideas! Thanks much!🦌💌❤️📚
Thank so much, glad you liked it! Thank you very much for watching! ~Kathy xo
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I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Suzanne! And thank you for watching. I hope you’ll enjoy some of my other tutorials as well. 😊💕 ~Kathy xo
I really enjoy ur videos! I am also in western Washington!
Hi, neighbor! Don’t we live in a beautiful area? Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo
Great idea!
Thank you so much, Julie! They’re super fun to make. Thank you for watching! ~Kathy xo
Forgot to mention I’ve been binging your videos. Fun!
@@juliekeil8791 aww, thank you very much! 💕
I cover the print on the envelope with white out so the print does not show through a thinner paper.
Great idea!! Thanks so much for watching and for the great tip! ~Kathy xo
Love your envelopes , can I ask which glues you use am looking for a glue with a needle tip
Hi Debbie! I use Art Glitter Glue. That’s just the name of the brand, it doesn’t actually have glitter in it. Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment.
Love it!
Thank you so much, Donna!! ~Kathy xo
How great wood it be to put a photo instead of magazine (or other) image, tag or journal card you put in the pocket covers photo but then reveals it….OR journaling glued inside and photo on tag/card reveals that instead!
Great ideas, Rhonda!! I think you’re on to something! Thanks so much for watching! 😊 ~Kathy xo
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Beautiful!
Thank you so much, Carolyn!! And thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
@@AtticTreasuresEtc Actually, I was so impressed with your tutorial, I ordered transfer paper so I can try! I can't wait! ❤️
@@carolynjw1955 awesome! Have fun!! ~Kathy xo
Yes all fabric stores would ha e it. Probably Amazon too. Also, Thefe's ATP which is Artist tracing paper
Hi Marilyn! I’ve had mine forever but I agree, all fabric stores would have it. Great tip about the ATP, too, thanks! Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
New subscriber and I love your channel! Thank you for the tutorial…..cyndi m.
Thank you so much, Cyndi, I’m so happy you’re enjoying the channel. Thank you for watching and subscribing, and for your lovely comment! ~Kathy xo
I just subscribed!❤
Thanks so much, Dianne, and welcome! I hope you’ll enjoy my videos! ~Kathy xo 😊
How do I join you, I'm not familiar with computers, I live in white center
Hi Marilyn! Below the video (or above it depending on your device) you should see the word “subscribe.” Simply click or tap on the word and you’ll be subscribed. You can also click or tap on the little bell so you’ll be notified when I post new videos. Thank you so much for asking! ~Kathy xo
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Tak skal du have!
nice ❤
I put it up on my glass door and trace that way.
That’s a clever trick! Thanks for watching! ~Kathy xo
I was thinking when you had the page behind the window, wouldn’t it have been easier and given you more length if you had opened the envelope flat. The image kept hitting the fold of the envelope and stopped you for using more of your page. Hope that makes sense.
It does! Thank you so much for watching! ~Kathy xo
Mi piace molto
¡Muchas gracias! ~Kathy 💕
Voilà starts with a “v” not a “w”! It’s French for a dramatic “there”!
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Hi do you live in the Stanwood/Camano area ? I do too
Hi Diana! Yes I do! ☺️
If you have a few envelopes with the same size window, couldn't you just make a window pattern?
That’s a great idea! Most of my envelopes have all different size windows, but I do regularly receive mail from one place that always uses the same size, so for that one I could definitely make a template. Thanks for the great suggestion! I love this community of creatives. ❤️ Thanks so much for watching! ~Kathy xo