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Junk Mail Postcards Turn junk mail into real mail. From "B. Original" episode DBOR-608

Don't let the junk mail pile up – sort through it for craft materials, just like Michele Beschen.

The B. Original host shows how to recycle Business Reply cards from junk mail and magazines into fabulous postcards you'll love to send. She even offers a few tips for other ways to turn unwanted mail into projects. Scroll down to get started.

Turn business reply cards...

Into charming postcards.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	PDF Click here for the postcard template.

Junk Mail Postcards

Materials:

business reply cards from junk mail and magazines
inkpads
photos
paper cement
glue stick
photo mount corners
sticker paper
computer and printer
postcard template (see link below)

• Use an inkpad to apply ink to both sides of the card, covering any lettering or artwork (figure A).

• When the ink has dried, use paper cement to cover up the business reply information with a photo (figure B).

• Print out a blank postcard template (figure C) onto full-page sticker paper. Cut out a postcard sticker and stick it to the card.

• Dress up the photo by gluing photo-mount triangles into each corner.

• To add a little texture, use a sewing machine to create a zigzag stitch around the edges of the card.

• Make up a set of these beautiful, customized postcards , and you’ll always be ready to send of a quick-note or a thank-you

Figure D

Other Junk Mail Uses

• Windowed envelopes can become wonderful photo frames or collage backgrounds (figure D).

• Graphics and photos from magazines make a great artwork source for collage projects.

• Look through clothing catalogs for pieces to create your own paper dolls.