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Paper Recycling Paper definitely has it all over rock and scissors when it comes to these crafts! From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-505

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Ordinary envelopes get the superstar treatment with scrapbook paper and embellishments.

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Funky Folded Envelopes

Materials:

purchased envelopes in various sizes to use as patterns
pencil
scissors
bone folder or ruler
glue stick
scrap or handmade paper, magazine pages, wrapping paper, etc.
optional: decorative stickers

Funky Folded Envelope 1

Funky Folded Envelope 2

Funky Folded Envelope 3

Figure A

1. Carefully peel apart the glued edges holding together a purchased envelope (figure A). Trace the shape of the opened envelope onto paper and cut out shape.

2. Fold in the side flaps first, then fold in the bottom envelope flap. Reinforce sharp folds using a bone folder or ruler.

3. Use a glue stick to adhere the bottom flap to the side flaps where they meet.

4. Fold the top flap down and score with a bone folder or ruler. Use a glue stick or decorative sticker to seal the edges. Add stickers and other scrapbooking embellishments, if desired.

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RESOURCES :

Papermill (Complete Papermaking Kit)
Arnold Grummer
Website: www.arnoldgrummer.com