Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Pinterest Inspired Fancy Envelopes

I pinned this project, knowing I had lots of scrap paper and maps and sheet music which would be perfect for these cute envelopes.

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I love the map envelopes!

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My loyal assistant helped of course…can’t do much without Frosty close!

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The original post is here at The Creative Place.  I used her template and enlarged it so I had several sizes, I glued the paper template to an old atlas cover so it is easy to trace around.  And then I even got more creative and added some embellishments to the envelopes.

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The petals/leaves were left over from this project, so I have quite a few of them!

I am linking to these great parties!

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27 comments:

  1. Danni@SiloHillFarmJune 7, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Ellen these are beautiful! I love the colors too!

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  2. Kara at Petals to PicotsJune 7, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Great idea!

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  3. jessJune 8, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    i LOVE your loyal assistant! more frosty pictures please :)

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  4. MaggieJune 8, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Great choice of patterns and colours! I love them :) Maggie xx

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  5. Precious SisterJune 8, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Looks great. Have lots of scrap paper so I'll be making some of these soon. Love your paper choice by the way:)

    Annika

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  6. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Great job!! I love making my own envelopes too. Love all your colors, and your assistant! New follower from The Turner Five.

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  7. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateJune 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    These are awesome. I have so much paper I really need to make some of these. Thanks for sharing at this week's party.

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  8. Little City FarmJune 10, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I love the papers that you used and so smart to adhere the template to the atlas cover for stability. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.

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  9. meet.make.laugh.June 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Very cute! Love the leaves.

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  10. Donna WilkesJune 11, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Love any idea that will use up some of my gigantic paper stash. I already make a ton of cards. Should have thought of making matching envelopes! Great idea - thanks for sharing. Came over from Gunny Sack.

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  11. JillJune 11, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    What beautiful envelopes Ellen!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  12. Kylie RoseJune 11, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    So pretty!! I love these. Isn't it funny how much a little scrap book paper can REALLY spice something up?? Thank you for sharing!
    -Kylie
    absolutelyarkansas.blogspot.com

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  13. DebraJune 13, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    These are stunning! Love them !

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  14. CrystalJune 13, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Very Pretty! I love these and I'm pinning them on pinterest! :-)

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  15. EtcetorizeJune 13, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    So pretty! I love the addition of the leaves~

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  16. MichelleJune 13, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Cute envelopes! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Rose :: Fine Craft Guild .comJune 14, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    great envelops. thx for sharing! want to invite you to come share this and participate in our linky party here: http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/

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  18. Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink TruckJune 14, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    So pretty!! :) Thank you for linking up last week for the Unveil Your Genius link party! I hope to see you again this week. :)

    http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/06/unveil-your-genius-link-party-15.html

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  19. RachelJune 14, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    I love those homemade envelopes! Such fun paper. I need to find an old atlas to use for crafting. Pinned! Thanks so much for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  20. Connie NelsonJune 15, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Really great, love the map ones. I can't wait to try my hand at these. Thanks for linking at Wow Us Wednesday :)

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  21. raising4princessesJune 18, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    These are so adorable. I'd love to make some of these. Thanks for the inspiration! Maria

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  22. I Gotta Try ThatJune 19, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    These are so cute, I would love to get mail like this, great job! I would love you to share it on my linky party!
    http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html
    Thanks,
    Marcie @ www.IGottaTryThat.com

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  23. Seaweed and RaineJune 20, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Tres cool! I love stuff made from maps too.

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  24. Angie HoldenJuly 6, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Love those! And I am a sucker for maps...

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  25. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    So pretty! I love all the potential things you could use these for. Thanks for sharing!

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  26. WaseemAugust 30, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Have a lot of scrap of paper there..I wish to make it Gift Card envelopes soon.

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  27. plastic cards printingSeptember 6, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    They are lovely Betsy :-) I'm glad I inspired you! I especially like the blue stripey one-very nice and summery :-)

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