Recycled Greeting Card Envelope Notepad
After the holiday season or a big birthday, you might find yourself stuck with tons of cards. Instead of throwing them away, use them to make a Recycled Greeting Card Envelope Notepad. Crafts using old Christmas cards help save precious memories and cut down on trash. Instead of keeping cards in a drawer of storage box, you can put the enveloped to good use. If you're looking for ideas for old greeting card envelopes but don't want to spend a ton of money on supplies, this is the perfect project for you. Use your imagination and add fun embellishments to show off your creativity and personality.
Primary TechniquePaper Crafts
Materials:
- Several envelopes from greeting cards, etc.
- Tacky craft glue or white school glue
- Small amount of scrapbook paper in a print and solid color
- Scrap of mat board or other lightweight cardboard
- Binder clip (or even a couple of clothespin to hold the pages together)
- Ruler
- Scissors (or a paper cutter makes the job super easy--when working with kids supervise)
- Paper plate
- Small paintbrush, water to rinse out brush
Instructions:
- Open all the envelopes that you are using and cut off the sides and flap. Use the centers for your notepad. Measure and cut 3” X 4” pieces.
- Cut a piece of decorative print scrapbook paper and a piece of cardboard 3” x 4”, the same size as the pages.
- When you have enough paper pieces, stack them together, along with the front and back cover and attach a binder clip to the bottom to hold the pad together.
- Add some tacky or white glue onto a paper plate and using the small paintbrush liberally brush glue on the top edges. Let dry.
- Measure another piece of solid color scrapbook paper, 3” X 1-1/2”.
- Fold the scrapbook binding paper onto the top to cover where you glued the pages together and attach with some more glue. Let dry completely.
More Crafty Ideas For You
If you enjoy creating the recycled greeting card envelope notepad, you will love these craft project ideas that will keep your creative juices flowing! For those who appreciate upcycling materials, we suggest making a set of decorative coasters using old magazines or newspapers. All you need is some mod podge and a little creativity to transform these everyday items into unique, personalized coasters perfect for your coffee table.
If you are looking to enhance your paper crafting skills, why not try your hand at making origami paper cranes? This traditional Japanese art form is not only therapeutic but also results in beautiful and intricate designs that can be displayed as home decor or given as a thoughtful gift.
For those who enjoy giving handmade presents, consider creating a set of custom hand-stamped kitchen towels. Using fabric paint and stamps, you can add a personal touch to plain dish towels that will make them stand out in any kitchen. These towels make great housewarming gifts or as part of a DIY gift basket.
No matter what craft project you choose to tackle next, remember to have fun and let your imagination guide you. Happy crafting!