What shall I do with all my extra envelopes???

We all hate throwing away ribbon, little bits of paper and lots of extra envelopes. So…..I decided to use my stash of envelopes to make cards of encouragement.

Smile Laugh Giggle is really simple and a perfect place for a coffee gift card. The large yellow quarter circle is half of an envelope flap the 2 smaller circles are punched and accented with flowers and gemstones. Click on any image to view it larger.

• Clear Design Anytime Messages (CL129) is the set I used. There are 16 messages in this set, it never gets put away.

You’re Special uses more of the yellow envelope. You guessed it, once I started using the pieces of the envelope I just couldn’t stop stamping and accessorizing. I used the bottom corner of the yellow envelope to create a pocket for the message tags.

I used the following sets and a variety of accessories:

• Clear Desgin Frames and Messages set (CL130)
  
• Sparkle Clear Happy Day Set
• Summer Tags (PS537)
• Lagoon, Pool, Lemon, Cantaloupe and Pink notecards

This week’s challenge is to use an envelope on your project and at least one Hero Arts stamp. I am looking forward to seeing what you can do. I know your cards and projects will inspire me further. I have a stack of envelopes on my desk just waiting for your ideas.

Submit your entry to the Hero Arts Flickr Group by April 27, 11:59 PM PST and tag it with the code word “envelope“. See the FAQ for more on Flickr. Here are the prizes:

1st place: $50 of new Hero Arts stamps + a 2008 catalog

2nd place: $25 of new Hero Arts stamps + a 2008 catalog

3rd place: $10 of new Hero Arts stamps + a 2008 catalog

Visit tomorrow for more ideas using envelopes. Until then…

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46 Responses to “What shall I do with all my extra envelopes???”

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   aaron said: April 21st, 2008 at 11:10 pm

   This challenge sounds so fun! I just might have to participate.

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   Phyllis Ditto said: April 22nd, 2008 at 8:17 am

   I’m loving this blog and all of the challenges. A real motivator to try new things. Hero Arts stamps have always been my favorites.

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   Peny Harper said: April 22nd, 2008 at 8:31 am

   Thank you for all these great ideas

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   Cheryll Steinke said: April 22nd, 2008 at 12:47 pm

   I love how you took one of the corners from the envelope and used it as a little pocket for notes and tags. What a fun way to send your messages and so creative. Thanks for the ideas. I love checking the blog every week.

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   Fiorella said: April 23rd, 2008 at 8:42 pm

   How many great tips! Your blog is so intriguing!
   Fiorella from Italy

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   HeathreP said: April 25th, 2008 at 1:31 pm

   Your bright and fresh color schemes really make me smile!

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   Beverley said: April 26th, 2008 at 9:13 am

   I really like the use of the envelope as a pocket to hold tags. The colours are so beautiful too. Very inspirational.

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   Ericka Lock said: April 27th, 2008 at 6:57 pm

   What a great idea! I always make a point to use scrap paper but I forgot about the envelopes that are stacking up! I’ll make a card before the deadline! Thanks!

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   andrea giles said: April 28th, 2008 at 3:44 am

   Loved this challenge, kept my brain ticking with ideas, thanks for such a great site.

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    Barbara-Jean said: January 13th, 2009 at 8:31 am

    Thanks for these great ideas! I can see them coming in my next stamping group activity

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