the envelope please
*disclaimer: my photo skills still lack, so it is impossible to see the texture and layers of this layout
the envelope please
try creating a layout with lots of envelopes. in this case I used a pre-printed set that came in a KOTM. however, it would only take a little more effort to create the envelopes from patterned paper or to embellish pre-made ones with stickers or rub-ons. the big white envelope has embossed dots all over it with a scalloped edge.
- simply layer your envelopes so the the openings are still accessible.
- cut the end off an envelope and use a circle punch to create a "notch"
- a tiny slit through the bottom and top of an envelope is perfect for a simple ribbon closure.
- fill the envelopes with journaling, "inside jokes", personal adice, or more pictures. in this case i will put some "out takes" in the large tabbed envelope, a personal note in one, and some of our guilty pleasures in the other.
it is hard to tell in the photo, but i also used foam tape to raise the pictures up off the layout.
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So cute. Good job.
Posted by: Michelle Brown | May 04, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Love this kit. Love your ideas!
Posted by: Jen Harrison | May 02, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Way cute! Thanks for sharing (again!).
Posted by: Shannon | May 01, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Very cute. Loved that kit.
Karen k
kareng@undalumni.org
Posted by: Karen G | May 01, 2008 at 12:44 PM
i love your ideas!
Posted by: jill | May 01, 2008 at 11:37 AM
I love it!
Posted by: Chris Pozzi | May 01, 2008 at 09:31 AM
great idea!!
Posted by: Francine | April 30, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Jenny A. | April 30, 2008 at 10:31 AM
awesome idea!!!
Posted by: ashley | April 30, 2008 at 10:09 AM
super cute idea to use envies.....
loving it
Posted by: lynda paredes | April 30, 2008 at 09:34 AM
super cute idea to use envies.....
loving it
Posted by: lynda paredes | April 30, 2008 at 09:34 AM
super cute idea to use envies.....
loving it
Posted by: lynda paredes | April 30, 2008 at 09:33 AM
a layout full of envelopes? how cool is that! :)
Posted by: Pearl R. | April 30, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Great idea. Love the layout!
Posted by: Gaye | April 30, 2008 at 08:39 AM
Great layout! Love the pockets!
Pam
Posted by: Pam Carothers | April 30, 2008 at 06:20 AM
What a cute layout. Gotta try that
Posted by: Mama Karen | April 30, 2008 at 04:28 AM
neat idea.
Posted by: kimmie | April 30, 2008 at 04:14 AM
I love the hot pink and black combination in this one - its lovely.
Posted by: Donna W | April 30, 2008 at 02:54 AM
This is so cool. What a creative idea!
Posted by: Debby | April 30, 2008 at 02:48 AM
cute layout!!
Posted by: Maria Therese | April 30, 2008 at 02:37 AM
Awesome idea!! Thanks so much for sharing! Whee...
Posted by: bunny | April 29, 2008 at 10:59 PM
I was eyeing the kit of the month, but decided not to get it. Your page makes me want it though. :) Looking forward to seeing more projects . . .
Posted by: Shirley K | April 29, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Just beautiful. I love the use of the "precious" envelope!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 29, 2008 at 09:11 PM
yay... countdown to NSD (fav day of the year!). Wow... scrapping with envelopes... hmmm - will have to try that at some point!
Posted by: alesk | April 29, 2008 at 08:51 PM
Cute Page! Your girls are adorable! I love the detail of dots at the top right with THREE (representational?) pink gems- a 'lil bling!
Posted by: Erin Glee | April 29, 2008 at 07:17 PM
I love this idea!
Posted by: Bev | April 29, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Oh, I love this kit!!!
Posted by: Laura Stewart | April 29, 2008 at 05:07 PM
this is a fabulous idea!!!! thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: christine c | April 29, 2008 at 05:07 PM
WOW! Beautiful with a big B lo...Just love the colors and new tech...TFS
Posted by: Carolyn Mcavoy | April 29, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Such a fun idea and so creative with the envelopes!
Posted by: patricia | April 29, 2008 at 04:46 PM
love that pink/black/white color combo!
Posted by: cathy | April 29, 2008 at 04:17 PM
awesome layout :-) I have a few envelopes I have saved from cards that I could use. :-) thanks!
Posted by: calanniebu | April 29, 2008 at 04:03 PM
You come up with some of the most original, ( & great), ideas. - Your children are gorgeous by the way.
Posted by: Tona | April 29, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Cool idea!
Posted by: Kerryn | April 29, 2008 at 03:32 PM
I am scraplifting this page. I have the details kit and have not started using it. Your girls are lovely. Have a nice day.
Posted by: Grace | April 29, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Very cute - I especially like the sister theme. I may try something similar for my sister.
Posted by: Erika M. | April 29, 2008 at 02:41 PM
I would have never thought to creat a LO based solely on envelopes...this is so FUN!
Posted by: ML | April 29, 2008 at 02:12 PM
These are gorgeous and what beautiful girls!
Posted by: Jenny | April 29, 2008 at 01:52 PM
such beautiful girls... I love the envelopes, such a good way to include things that you don't want the casual reader to see.
thanks for sharing your work
Lynne
Posted by: lynne | April 29, 2008 at 12:57 PM
I really like your take on the idea. I saw it on another blog as well. Looks great.
Posted by: stephanie | April 29, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Those are some cool envelopes. Too bad it sold out this month before I got my hands on it. That's what I get for waiting and waiting. I guess I will have to try and hand make it as you suggested.
Love the layout and you got some wonderful "subjects" to work with.
Posted by: Evelyn | April 29, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Cute layout and very cute girls! :D
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | April 29, 2008 at 09:48 AM
I really like seeing how you used the items from the kit. I didn't have the courage to buy it;I was afraid that I couldn't step outside the box to use it. It would have been good for me to stretch my vision! Thanks for the encouragement.
Posted by: Wendy Lust | April 29, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Great idea. I love the clean lines of this layout.
Posted by: Linda E | April 29, 2008 at 08:32 AM
I really like this idea...has great possibilities. Your ideas are great!
Posted by: Teresa M | April 29, 2008 at 08:23 AM
I like this idea, but then again I like everything you come up with. lol
Hope you don't mind that I lift a lot from your blog.
Posted by: Char- | April 29, 2008 at 07:30 AM