Oh and I love that you ink everything I do that to when I'm able to sit at my desk and Christy they make some of the coolest stamps of different stiches you might like to try I love mine
Great idea! The little added things, make it unique to you. Sometimes, just seeing someone else try new ideas, makes me think outside the box. Glad you don’t edit your mistakes out. Makes the rest of us know others struggle sometimes also. I just know there are days I give up at a certain point. I just need to push through and keep going. Thank you. ❤
Awesome, Christy! The file folders are adorable! And whoever said what we do has to make sense? 😂. I love your eye for things and couldn’t care less if it makes sense! 😂. I’ve always sewn my frankenpaper, but what a great technique for those that don’t have a sewing machine! Plus it’s less bumpy! Genius! ❤️
This is a fabulous idea I never would have thought of; I immediately went to the 4 envelopes I saved and started ripping. I also like the idea of strips of grungy material as a frame.
These are too cute. I agree that making gussets with thick paper is an issue. However instead of making the gussets from the master board you could glue thinner paper to the edges. As long as the thickness of the junk mail I used for the collage is thinner it works for me! Thank you for the inspiration.
I love this paper you are making! Such a great idea! I think I need to make a huge book to put ideas in so I can remember all of them.😅 Thanks, Christy, for another great video!❤ Appreciate all of your work and prep to prepare for teaching and showing us some great ideas 💡!!!😊❤
Christy - I'm fairly new to your channel and am having the time of my life watching your videos! I just watch them as they pop up in my feed so its a random little journey I'm on with you lol you are truly a breath of fresh air. i truly enjoy how you ramble sometimes but you always have great tips and tricks. Thank you for your content and fun stories!
@rheaa4186 thank you Rhea! Me too. I loved the just doodling part. I like the sewn ones, but I don't have much patience for all the stopping, and starting lol 😆
Haha my hubby used to but once I told him I need them neatly cut (for me to tear later lol), he’s been doing it and asks me each time if I need that double window envelopes etc before recycling them lol. They can be trained 😂
@rkug777 agreed! My grandsons are awesome for asking before they throw things away. Honestly, some things I never thought about until they say, do you want this grandma? 😊
@sharongodwin1477 thank you! Sometimes when I think about what I'm doing, I realize, this makes no sense 😆, but I like how it looks. Like you said, I'm the end, it all makes sense😊💖
Ohmygosh how stinkin cute did these all turn out... I've never seen the frankin paper using the inside of the envelopes, so I was like a little kid in a candy store going through my envelopes. I have them tea dying now so tomorrow I can start to play with them lol. I'm gonna practice my faux stitching tonight . I really enjoyed this video ... thank you Christy 😊 Sorry I rambled on so much lol 😮
Lady you’re one busy crafter 😅. You churn out amaaaazing projects daily, I can’t keep up lol. I love this bcuz I have lots of envelopes with those security patterns. I immediately remembered I have faux stitch stamps from Temu. You are so talented to turn any junky looking remnants and bits and pieces into gorgeous vintage end products Thanks for the inspiration ❤. New subby as of this week.
@rkug777 thank you so much! I love trying new things. You'll see in my next video, not all are wins 😊 that's ok, it's fun to try. I may have those stamps. I'll have to do some hunting😊❤️💖
And that’s what I like about your style… casual and go with the flow… mistakes n’ all although you’ll probably turn that around into a feature in a jiffy lol. Used to be a perfectionist in crafting (too) but have learned to let go slowly and these “loose” projects where we glue/collage freely is liberating 😅
I LOVE this! You have inspired me, I am so making this, thank you!! I will give you a shout out in my video and share your link in the description box. This is so much fun. 🌹📜🎨
Hi Christy, great video. I won't have a sewing machine so this was very helpful. I bought those large Tim Holtz portraits on impulse and never knew what to do with them. Tfs.😊
I guess I musta been a "glitch" in the "Matrix".... but no.... didn't see Keanu Reeves while there.... mhm, it figures, I have no luck!!! 😂🤣😂 Love the file folders Christy, they're awesome 💜💜💜 Yesterday I made some blue and gray watercolors and colored more junk mail, going to do more of the Franken paper to match the journal cover you showed. Found a pretty floral-ish napkin that worked well with the colors, even though it was supposed to be black and white, I seriously believe the "black" ink I used was mismarked, cuz yep, there's not doubt it was blue, mhm. 🤔 Also colored some junk mail envelopes, gonna try your flip you did a few videos back, and love these, so a couple file folders are in order.... so much to do, so little time, lol. Thanks for sharing Christy, love ya!! 💜🥰💜
@carolm9451 I'm so sorry it did that, but I did say your name again. I'm not sure if it's my phone, or computer I'm editing on. Anyway, thank you for the inspiration! Big hugs😊💖❤️
@@CraftedByChristyShop Don't be silly Christy, if you hadn't told me the other day that there was a "glitch" in the video, I would have never know, so it's all good, lol. It was nice of you to mention me, either way. Ok, time to get some cleaning done before some crafting, and I think more cookies are on order to be baked, I finished the last one I baked for the babysitter yesterday.... oops, it happens!!! lol 😂🤣😂
I never know what you will do next! But I do know it will be amazing ❤❤
@@jjournaldiva oh, thank you so much!😊❤️
Oh and I love that you ink everything I do that to when I'm able to sit at my desk and Christy they make some of the coolest stamps of different stiches you might like to try I love mine
@susietruelove3657 I really think I have some stitch like stamps, that I got for this reason. Now, finding them is a different story 😆 thank you❤️
Great idea! The little added things, make it unique to you. Sometimes, just seeing someone else try new ideas, makes me think outside the box. Glad you don’t edit your mistakes out. Makes the rest of us know others struggle sometimes also. I just know there are days I give up at a certain point. I just need to push through and keep going. Thank you. ❤
@Jill_K_S thank you so much. I make lots of mistakes😊❤️ I think we all need encouragement sometimes
Awesome, Christy! The file folders are adorable! And whoever said what we do has to make sense? 😂. I love your eye for things and couldn’t care less if it makes sense! 😂. I’ve always sewn my frankenpaper, but what a great technique for those that don’t have a sewing machine! Plus it’s less bumpy! Genius! ❤️
😆 true! Thank you so much for your encouragement😊💖❤️
This is a fabulous idea I never would have thought of; I immediately went to the 4 envelopes I saved and started ripping. I also like the idea of strips of grungy material as a frame.
@@SharonSchuman-x6h thank you! I'm so glad it helped. I love that we can help each other create😊💖
I love frankenpaper and these little patches are adorable! Tfs!
@@GraceBlossoms4U thank you!😊
These are too cute. I agree that making gussets with thick paper is an issue. However instead of making the gussets from the master board you could glue thinner paper to the edges. As long as the thickness of the junk mail I used for the collage is thinner it works for me! Thank you for the inspiration.
@@Michelle-Garner33 great idea, thank you😊💖
I love this paper you are making! Such a great idea! I think I need to make a huge book to put ideas in so I can remember all of them.😅 Thanks, Christy, for another great video!❤ Appreciate all of your work and prep to prepare for teaching and showing us some great ideas 💡!!!😊❤
@janellemasters9714 thank you so much! I have an idea book. It's the only way I can remember things I want to try😚💖
Christy - I'm fairly new to your channel and am having the time of my life watching your videos! I just watch them as they pop up in my feed so its a random little journey I'm on with you lol you are truly a breath of fresh air. i truly enjoy how you ramble sometimes but you always have great tips and tricks. Thank you for your content and fun stories!
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you're coming along for the ride! What a great journey this will be!😊💖
Soo much fun 🎉 - never gave much thought to insides of envelopes ❤
@@LaurelR-e9s thank you! Some of them are kind of cool patterns😊❤️
This is a wonderful idea would never have thought of it. Love the faux stitching and the inking make it look great
@aliwallie496 I was pleasantly surprised with how they came out. I love being able use up envelopes. I have soooooo many. Thank you😊❤️
Thank you for a very fun and informative video, Christy❤😊
@@patriciagechei8145 thank you! I'm glad you liked it😊💖
I do love making grungy franken paper
My first time, and I really enjoyed it! 😊
Great idea,I love it! I don’t want to haul out my sewing machine, so this works for me!
@@littlegoldiesbooks oh yay! Thank you so much😊💖
So happy I found you! Can’t wait to dive in! 💕
@@GraceBlossoms4U wonderful! Thank you😊
Super! Love them! TFS!
@@danoux0 yay! That's awesome, thank you😊💖
This was so fun, I like the no-sew option :) These came out so cool.
@rheaa4186 thank you Rhea! Me too. I loved the just doodling part. I like the sewn ones, but I don't have much patience for all the stopping, and starting lol 😆
I have been recycling the envelopes my husband opens because he rips them so badly. Now I will save them to use for this purpose. Thank you. ❤
@barbaralowry6669 ohhhhhh,,I love the ripped edges best! I have a letter opener, but I find myself tearing then instead😊❤️
Haha my hubby used to but once I told him I need them neatly cut (for me to tear later lol), he’s been doing it and asks me each time if I need that double window envelopes etc before recycling them lol. They can be trained 😂
@rkug777 agreed! My grandsons are awesome for asking before they throw things away. Honestly, some things I never thought about until they say, do you want this grandma? 😊
That is an awesome idea for envelopes!
@fundraisingmom2018 in flash you like it! Thank you so much😊💖
You're so dang creative!!!! Love your thinking process and in the end, it does all make sense!
@sharongodwin1477 thank you! Sometimes when I think about what I'm doing, I realize, this makes no sense 😆, but I like how it looks. Like you said, I'm the end, it all makes sense😊💖
I love your franken paper. Great use of security envelopes and the oversized postcard like mailers. Gotta try these. Happy creating.
@@judithjones6781 hi Judith! Thank you, happy crafting, and thank you😊💖
These turned out adorable! ❤
@Danger1972 thank you! I really liked making them. Can't believe I waited so long😊
I DO LIKE THIS, CHRISTY!!!!! GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!! I LIKE THE, NO SEW & PEN IN THE STICHES!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO TRY THIS!!!!!!! Do take care. Fl.
@jeanadamsick9854 oh, that's wonderful!! Happy making! Thank you😊💖
Love these Christy❤ You always have such great ideas😊
@robincalligaris3832 thank you so much Robin!😊💖❤️
nice use of envelope insides! thank you.
@eugeniagwathney622 thank you!!😊💖
Love it ❤❤❤
Thank you!😊💖
Love them! 😊
Thank you so much!😊💖
Love this! I save envelopes to make journals, but many are too far gone to use. Tfs❤. Oh and yes! On the faux stitches!
I'm so glad you liked it!😊💖thank you!
Ohmygosh how stinkin cute did these all turn out... I've never seen the frankin paper using the inside of the envelopes, so I was like a little kid in a candy store going through my envelopes. I have them tea dying now so tomorrow I can start to play with them lol. I'm gonna practice my faux stitching tonight . I really enjoyed this video ... thank you Christy 😊 Sorry I rambled on so much lol 😮
NEVER be sorry! I always love your comments, and your excitement is contagious! I love it! Thank you so much😊❤️
@CraftedByChristyShop 😁😁😁
Great look and idea ❤
I love making junk mail pretty, it's so much fun! 😊💖 thank you!
Those are super cute!!
@@juliel.2021 thank you!😊💖❤️🔥
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Lady you’re one busy crafter 😅. You churn out amaaaazing projects daily, I can’t keep up lol. I love this bcuz I have lots of envelopes with those security patterns. I immediately remembered I have faux stitch stamps from Temu. You are so talented to turn any junky looking remnants and bits and pieces into gorgeous vintage end products Thanks for the inspiration ❤. New subby as of this week.
@rkug777 thank you so much! I love trying new things. You'll see in my next video, not all are wins 😊 that's ok, it's fun to try. I may have those stamps. I'll have to do some hunting😊❤️💖
And that’s what I like about your style… casual and go with the flow… mistakes n’ all although you’ll probably turn that around into a feature in a jiffy lol. Used to be a perfectionist in crafting (too) but have learned to let go slowly and these “loose” projects where we glue/collage freely is liberating 😅
@@rkug777 I couldn't agree more! You nailed it😊💖
Love these!
@@stacyjames-pr2lu thank you so much!😊💖❤️
Love this idea! Great video!
Thank you so much!😊💖
Brilliant
@@bridgetjones8339 thank you so much😊💖
I LOVE this! You have inspired me, I am so making this, thank you!! I will give you a shout out in my video and share your link in the description box. This is so much fun. 🌹📜🎨
@@moonephemeraemporium7 I'm so glad you like them! Thank you😊💖
Hi Christy, great video. I won't have a sewing machine so this was very helpful. I bought those large Tim Holtz portraits on impulse and never knew what to do with them. Tfs.😊
@@phyllismarony8948 me too! I've had them forever and thought, now what! ?? 😆 you sound like me. Thank you😊💖
These are awesome!
Glad you like them! Thank you😊
I like this idea for something different. I’m fixin to start a new idea book, vol. 2 and this idea would be great for it.
@@theresaconway-hayes oh, that's wonderful! Perfect. Thank you😊💖
I guess I musta been a "glitch" in the "Matrix".... but no.... didn't see Keanu Reeves while there.... mhm, it figures, I have no luck!!! 😂🤣😂
Love the file folders Christy, they're awesome 💜💜💜
Yesterday I made some blue and gray watercolors and colored more junk mail, going to do more of the Franken paper to match the journal cover you showed.
Found a pretty floral-ish napkin that worked well with the colors, even though it was supposed to be black and white, I seriously believe the "black" ink I used was mismarked, cuz yep, there's not doubt it was blue, mhm. 🤔
Also colored some junk mail envelopes, gonna try your flip you did a few videos back, and love these, so a couple file folders are in order.... so much to do, so little time, lol.
Thanks for sharing Christy, love ya!! 💜🥰💜
@carolm9451 I'm so sorry it did that, but I did say your name again. I'm not sure if it's my phone, or computer I'm editing on. Anyway, thank you for the inspiration! Big hugs😊💖❤️
@@CraftedByChristyShop Don't be silly Christy, if you hadn't told me the other day that there was a "glitch" in the video, I would have never know, so it's all good, lol. It was nice of you to mention me, either way.
Ok, time to get some cleaning done before some crafting, and I think more cookies are on order to be baked, I finished the last one I baked for the babysitter yesterday.... oops, it happens!!! lol 😂🤣😂
@carolm9451 😆 yes, it does! Yummmm
First time watching. Gayle Agonstinelli recommended you. New subscriber.
@bettywebster7904 thank you! 😊💖love Gayle!
Just found you! Such a fun project
Made me a new subscriber 😊
@@Cre8tiveNightmaresandFluff that's wonderful! Thank you😊❤️
Thanks for this project; I have lots of Tim Holz paperdolls and not sure how to use them.
@@barbarabernacki5929 that's great! Thank you😊💖
LOL I found one of those envelopes that had that wood grain in it and I have never seen that before so I horded it and don't want to use it
Totally understand! I probably would do the same if I didn't have another😊