Envelope Books

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  Step 1

  So if you are like me and receive a shit ton of mail but don't necessarily want to throw the envelopes away. Well this is a quick fun little project you could do with them.

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  Step 2

  First grab an envelope you like. I ripped this one a bit when i opened it but I don't mind so much. I usually get a pair of scissors and cut along one of the sides.

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  Step 3

  Grab a pair of scissors and cut along the edges except for one side.

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  Step 4

  This is the part where you decorate the inside. i like to rip up a brown paper lunch bag and glue it around until it covers the entire inside.

  You may want to do something that looks a bit nicer but i like the look of this and plus it uses up some useless things I have lying around.

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  Step 5

  So after you have glued all your bits inside you are going to want to let it dry completely before you move on.

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  Step 6

  So you are going to want to find something to clamp down the open side of the envelope so it can stay nice and even.

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  Step 7

  Now sew the folded side of the envelope so it can stay sturdy.

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  Step 8

  Open it up and add some decorations. I went with two simple paper pockets.

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  Step 9

  Use a single hole puncher and punch a hole through both sides on the top left corner.

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  Step 10

  this part inst necessary but I like to use them. i'm not even sure what they are called ha ha. If you guys out there know feel free to let me know.

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  Step 11

  I like to use simple hemp string to loop through the hole and do an easy knot so I can easily untie it if I want to add or take away a page.

  You can also use Metal shower curtain rings and just loop everything on that.

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  Step 12

  And that's how you make Envelope Books!

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noche-estrellada · 4 projects 3rd February 2013

You have some interesting looking envelopes there

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Moonlight 31st January 2013

Those things are called grommets and as for binding stuff other than using string it would probably be best to use binder rings and not necessarily curtain rings as the curtain rings would most likely be too big. But I love the idea good for mail sent home from either your trips or sent by friends or family from far away places.

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