Envelope book with collage and a fungi theme - Part 1

Making books is one of my passions. I have so many scraps and leftovers from gell printing, so why not try to use a part of them, making this envelope book. A simple construction where you can make as many spreads as you want. From a pack of double cards with a square hole, I have used the envelopes. Of course you can use size of envelopes, they just have to be the same size. Focal points is from a Flora Danica calendar, Fungi.
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[@WinterWitch-kh2wg]

I could sit and watch your videos all day, I love seeing all the different ideas you have and thinking about how I can adapt them to my own art. Thank you so much for the inspiration 😊

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks and you’re welcome 🙏

[@heathervanriesen8208]

What a wonderful way to start my morning. Thank you.

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

You’re welcome

[@carolbexson]

I too could watch you for hours Lisbeth . So inspirational

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks but remember to eat and sleep too 😉

[@maryinminnesota3398]

I am certain we would all love to be right there in your presence as you're creating ... you're such a joy to watch Lisbeth!👏👏👏👏👏

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thank you very much and you are welcome here

[@carolannmacarthur759]

You have great ideas for quick, but lovely, wee projects. Looking forward to next weeks video. Thanks so much Lisbeth!

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks and you’re welcome

[@virginiaturco8556]

What a great way to use a desk calendar. When I get one for 2025 I'll have to look for one I can make into a small album. TFS

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

I had great use of my different old calendars

[@EllenRigor]

Such an interesting and clever project! I do love seeing your videos!!

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thank you

[@wendyanash]

Greetings from Tasmania Lisbeth. I also enjoy your creative inspirations and wonderful videos. My Great Grandfather was a Danish Naval Architect .. I have been to Denmark only once and am intrigued by Danish design and culture. Our now Danish royal Mary has added to my attention of course ❤. I’m a seaweed enthusiast from childhood .. now same age as you and so delighted to learn more rich natural ways to express concepts. Thank you 😊🎉

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

As far as I know many of you Aussie (don’t know if Tasmania is a part of that expression) have ancestor from Europe. Seaweed is also a great subject, there is also images of that in my calendar. Thank you.

[@marionwigzell7334]

Such a brilliant idea Lisbeth. Gorgeous collage too (-: Marion 🎉

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks Marion

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

Crazy cool! Ha! My work space looks like what you just said…”somebody drops a bomb”. 😆😁😄

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks and perhaps it’s the best space to create in

[@maryinminnesota3398]

I just love your creativity!! Thank you Lisbeth!

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks and you’re welcome

[@angelinamichelle8474]

I love neutrals and I love mushrooms. Wonderful!

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thank you

[@polarbear1433]

Love to wake up to your videos and your inspirational creations. Love the envelope book idea and the earthy colors using the gelli prints. Love, love, love Just ordered 2 black paper sketchbooks you used in the 21 day project. Winter will be packed full of art projects! Deep gratitude for your channel! 💙🙏💙👍😊💙

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thank you for your kind words and isn’t it nice to have something to look forward to 😊

[@matthewflinchum5452]

You are a fantastic artist! This video was amazing. You have such a good box of scraps to choose from. Those mushrooms are beautiful! I will enjoy part 2! ❤❤❤

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thank you 🙏

[@bhir1699]

Wonderful idea to use extra envelopes....I get a lot of them in the mail with cards from charity groups....use them up!

[@yvonnewilliams7147]

Many appreciations for your generosity and skillful dedication 🦋🙇🏻‍♀️❤️

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

You’re welcome

[@consideredwhisper]

I would call it a mushroom rather than a fungus - it’s more colloquial. Great project! Thanks Lisbeth.

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks. A new word to me, I wish I could remember new words and broaden my vocabulary but it’s hard in my age.

[@gonerustic]

Beautiful; love the colours too … and such a great idea to use envelopes in this way! 😍😊

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks Rita

[@allisonsinger2012]

Brilliant use of envelopes. You are a "fun Gal" :)

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

🙏

[@dailydoseofpaper]

Those are some funky Fungi Lisbeth, beautiful! And very nice to see your worktable and the ‘reality’ behind your creative process!😀💖🍀

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks, no matter how big your table is it will always be to small

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

You continue to inspire, thank you!😊

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

You’re welcome

[@martinelateste4558]

Oh, you have 10.000 subscribers! Congratulations!

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Yes and that’s really incredible, who should have thought so many wanted to listen to my bumbling English

[@martinelateste4558]

Maybe because of your talent, your creative ideas, your original designs? 💐💐💐

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

@@martinelateste4558thank you

[@lozzytcrafting]

Thank you for showing us how you made. Love everything x Just subscribed

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks and very welcome here

[@TheDabshear]

Thank you! I love this idea!

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

You’re welcome

[@LuciaVandenbergh]

Great idea,I have some old enveloppes,so I am going tot give it a try 👍

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks and go for it

[@heleneebenstein9120]

Wonderful project. I will search my stash and see if I can come up with matching envelopes and give this a try. Thank you.

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

You can use any kinds of envelopes with flap of some kind. You’re welcome

[@Sa_Stafford]

Fabulous idea ❤

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks

[@karenpuschmann4157]

Just amazing how you put it all together

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thank you

[@SillyThingsArt]

I love it ❤️

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

thank you

[@taylormadejournals9662]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

🙏

[@carolinehommet9344]

Merci pour cette vidéo. C'est vraiment magnifique et cela donne l'envie de faire des livres ainsi. J'ai une question. Pourriez-vous me dire comme s'appelle le papier qui est collé à la tranche de la couverture et qui la consolide ? Est-ce vous qui l'avez peint ? Je suis désolée de vous écrire en français mais je ne maîtrise pas suffisamment l'anglais. Bien à vous

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

That’s fine, I can translate it to danish. That paper is tissue paper and I have printed it on my Gel Plate with Bronx and parchment colors acrylic paint. You’re welcome

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

Such a great idea to make a book out of envelopes! I love the fungi theme! My favourite pages are the bluish ones because they remind me of my beloved ocean 🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙 (yes, you do need a bigger table 😁)

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thanks and I think no matter how big my table is it will never ever be big enough

[@ochervelvet9687]

💛🍄‍🟫💛 Great project! (In American English, mushroom is a general term for many species of fungi. You are definitely safe calling your illustrations mushrooms.)

[@lisbethdegn-dragenkunst]

Thank and thanks for enlightening me