Envelope TRANSFORMATION! Easy DIY Idea and Tutorial

In this video we are transforming and upcycling a Large Envelope into a Journal Purse/Handbag with a beautiful beaded handle, receipt and card storage, and MORE! Enjoy!
Order my book here: mangopublishin...
or here: www.amazon.com...
or here: indiepubs.com/...
My Etsy: treasurebookss...
Treasure Books Facebook Group: / 328974088835842
Instagram - / treasurebooks03
Email - [e-mail]
VIDEOS MENTIONED:
DIY Envelope Expandable Pouch Tutorial: • DIY Envelope Expandabl...
Traveler's Notebooks and Mini Packs (ETSY Restock) and next project: • Traveler's Notebooks a...
I hope you enjoyed this "Transform an Envelope into a Handbag Journal/Purse" video
If you did, please like and subscribe to my channel and ring the notification bell 🔔. Thank you so much for watching.
#junkjournalinspiration #junkjournaltutorials #treasurebooks
Video made by Natasa from Treasure Books: Transform an Envelope into a Handbag Journal

[@Rkayhejny3725]

I think this is one of the most clever uses of a large envelope I have ever witnessed! You knocked it out of the ballpark with this one, Natasha.

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay! Thank you 🤗

[@marisolmendez1755]

Actually one year ago she made a video tutorial titled “The Ultimate Envelope Junk Journal Book” that blow my mind 😊. You can find it and take a look at it!

[@katrina-kylie436]

Не перестаю восхищаться Вашими работами и Вашей фантазии!! Вы для меня непревзойденный учитель!!!! Большое спасибо за Вашу работу и доброту!!!!♥♥♥♥

[@Coffeecup.0110]

Hello! I enjoy making anything out of an envelope. No idea why-I just like them. Have a great day everyone!!! Hi Banjo! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Me too!!

[@karminakarminae1939]

What is fascinating about watching Natasa's creative process is the fact she is a very precise ,perfectionist, engineering almost mind set but at same time she is very artistic , very creative with a great sense of shape , colours and dimensions .To find sense in a chaotic pile of papers is not an easy task 🤦‍♀I know that because I am librarian , chaos is my enemy lol Crafting as a therapy is the best gift anyone can give to others and that's how I see Natasa's generosity of sharing her talent and time with us . Definitely I would create something like that for myself because I love beads , bling bling and colours and I simply love the idea itself . I am in need of sort of catalogue where to glue the labels or bits of the package of the main items I go shopping , such food , cleaning products , personal hygiene ,baking /freezing bags , etc . I intent to turn them in some sort of stickers .I want to create a laminated board where to stick them on and that to be my shopping list .When I am done shopping all stickers go back to their respective page . Natasa's journal bag it is the perfect solution where to keep my laminated board and the book of stickers . If that makes any sense 🙃 I would have had asked Natasa to help me to envision this idea only I didn't wanted to bother her with my silly things . So this tutorial was the answer to all my prayers lol Thank you Natasa , you did it again ! Fabulous , doable project as always . Many thanks to the fellow subscriber that sent the gift that inspired her to create it .

[@rosemariewatz6741]

I second your intuitive assessment of Natasha and her skills and talents. I could not agree more.

[@karynfolland4267]

I love it. I love watching your videos, you’re a great teacher and have a brilliant sense of humour. Thank you.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !!

[@rosarioholmes294]

You are a fantastic teacher

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😃

[@anajones1905]

I love the Sundays because your creations !! Is my day off and I love to do what you teach me ! Thanks 🙏

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !!

[@sandycols4870]

I couldnt sleep and got up at 4:30 this morning, made a cup of coffee, and started binge watching your videos! Now it's almost 10 and here's a new video! Yay! Looks like another fun project, I'm thinking my granddaughters would love to have a notebook purse :) thanks Natasa!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay! (well, not for the "couldn't sleep part")

[@crochetwithbernie1025]

I haven't done any jj work in months, but as always, when your videos appear in my feed,I find it so inspiring, ❤I would love to make this to jot down my crochet ideas❤ thank you so much🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome idea! Thank you for watching

[@elmariekariolis9245]

Wow, what an awesome idea. Your projects are always inspiring!!!

[@phyllispeterson5800]

I will be going to a three day spiritual convention. This will be fun to take notes in. Also collect names and emails of new friends I meet. Thanks for the idea. Wasn't sure what I was going to do this year.

[@BlanquisCreations]

Miniature!!!! I can recreate this in miniature for my Doll 🥰☺️😍 thank you for sharing

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh I love this idea

[@linda9918]

It’s my favorite creator!!!! Another great and unique project!

[@TreasureBooks]

Wow, thanks!

[@patriciakumar115]

Another great project. I love it! Thank you, Natasha, for, once again, sharing your creative genius with us.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@kathleenmccrory9883]

What a fun project! A very nice way to enjoy my Sunday morning.

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay thank you so much for watching :)

[@dianapease7243]

What a lovely handbag journal. You always use the best combination of paper and beads along with some bling !

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@I.M.creations]

This is a great project 👍 to finish fairly fast for those times when the mojo is lacking and one needs a good picker upper 🙂Thank you 🙏 for keep the inspiration flowing...

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@Senoritagata-nu5te]

You are the best! Who would of thought to create that adorable journal out of a manilla envelope. Wow cool sounds when you cut the paper. I said it once & I'll say it again Natasha is the best!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay thank you!!!!

[@jamieferguson491]

I am making this cutie as soon as I can! At present, I am working on the 42 pocket altered book journal. Almost ready to decorate! I have been taking time to let the glue dry as I finish a few pages.You cannot imagine how much joy you bring to my crafting life! Thank you for the inspiration and chuckles!

[@TreasureBooks]

That makes me so happy! Thank you 😊

[@gerlindebesl2958]

Hi Natasa, your beautiful ideas are endless, I love all your envelope projects and make many of them. Thank you so much and have a great time, Love, Gerlinde

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@hopedowney6653]

Gives such a special feeling; beautiful self-care and purposefulness throughout you day; like a companion

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !!

[@rosemariewatz6741]

Hello Natasha, I have been watching you for a while, but have never commented until today. I have been journaling for a few years now, but still consider myself a learner. In today's tutorial, you did a few things that I wanted to thank you for. The first is easy. Thank you for being an Aussie! Love to support my own, but love my other ladies from around the world too. Then, I love the way you finish off your work. You call it being a perfectionist, I call it beautiful. I know many people like the look of the hanging strings etc, but to me that just looks untidy, sorry to those who love that look, but we are all different and I love and always do the same as you Natasha, but never thought to pull the threads through and tie them off. I had also never heard of the "S" knot and love it and will start using it in my next journal. Thank you for sharing.

[@jillcockerell2564]

I look foreword to your videos every week and have so many of them saved for reference. Thank you for sharing your talents, ability and imagination.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@karenjackson3901]

I so enjoy watching your videos, I have learned so much and crated many items inspired by you. I have nicknamed you the "Heidi Klum" of crafting, I mean this in the best way, as watching your videos is like watching Art and Fashion come alive. And yes you are as beautiful as Heidi. Thank you for all the inspiration.

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh thank you so much. I really appreciate that.

[@kellyhards8828]

First, I LOVE your nails! 😍🥰 Second, I LOVE this idea! 💖 It's extremely useful and handy to take with you! Also, it's gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this with us Natasa 💕

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you!! 😊

[@patriciamason9884]

Natasha you are one amazing crafter!!!! You are the "QUEEN"!!! 💜💜💜

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciamason9884]

@@TreasureBooks 💙

[@faodail3913]

You never cease to amaze me with your creative ideas!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@tamireynolds949]

I love this so much. Thank you Natasha - you have given me the perfect idea for the huge assortment of beads that I don’t use!!!!

[@newlifeaj]

I absolutely love your ideas. I look forward to your videos every Sunday. I have tell you also how much I love your book! I always have it in reach when making my journals. Your book is a treasure ! A big Hello from British Columbia, Canada.

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay!!!! Thank you so much!

[@marlawilliams6628]

Wonderful idea! Well done and easy to follow tutorial. Great craft fair item. Thank you😍

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@colleenbuiles9171]

Absolutely beautiful Natasha! I love everything about this project, use of envelope, pockets, beads etc. The process, as always is very easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your creative process with all of us; truely inspiring. Your book sits @ my craft station and also serves as inspiration and reminds me that nothing is impossible. Sending ❤ hugs to you & Banjo🐶

[@bknight7698]

Perfectionism and drama queen go hand in hand! I just love the ways in which you do everything ! ❤👍

[@TreasureBooks]

hehe thank you!!

[@hopewright3636]

As always I love it! I don’t think there is anything you create that I don’t like. Thank you Natasa!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !!

[@emanuelagiorgini4451]

Bellissimo progetto. Guardarti lavorare è un piacere. E anche sentirti ragionare e modificare il progetto mentre lavori. Grazie mille .😁👍👍👍❤

[@evelewis3028]

I live in the National Forest with my two Support Dogs. When on walks with my dogs I see so much trash people throw along the Trees, Bushes, beautiful Wild Flowers and into our Streams etc. It’s horrific! Me & my Support 🐕 Dogs, walk these roads, paths and as we do, I have my backpack and clean up ‘ Garbage people with no care toss out the windows of their cars’. Change starts now! If I can do it and I am Disabled with my Hero Support Dogs then we All Can 😊❤ Let’s do it together! Special Thank You!, for this amazing video to bring awareness and project fun! Love it!❤🌿♻️ Recycle & Reuse

[@zohraadeel7799]

I respect you for what you do

[@conniepadilla3055]

Clean up clean up everybody do there part . You are so right we all need to do our part. 😊

[@joannhh]

I love the colors you chose. The blue looks almost like denim. ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 🤗 it does a bit doesn’t it?

[@pambotter355]

What a great journal. I’m glad to learn to tie that knot at the end of the beads as I’ve tied knots before and they aren’t up close to the beads. So helpful to know to use the poky tool. I noticed the beads on the handle because I am OCD so I was glad you saw it. LOL! TFS! ❤

[@m.p.9771]

Hermoso trabajo.Soy tu fiel seguidora y veo todos tus videos.Son muy agradables .Un gran abrazo desde MIAMI

[@joycedemolle4565]

WOW, that is just the cutest little handbag for shopping. Thank you so much for sharing your idea. ❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊

[@fiberfancies]

I love this! I actually have an envelope that's all folded and ready for the right project, so I'll try this one out. While I have a ton of beads, unfortunately most of them have tiny holes, so I'll have to see if I want to use them to make a handle. I was thinking it might be better to make the inside pockets before adding the closure parts so that it's easier to smooth down the paper when gluing, without a bump. I confess I was sorry that you covered most of the pretty orange flowers on the back up with the grey, rather than making more pockets from the flowered paper! Ah, well, each to her own. Nicely done! Thank you for another great tutorial!

[@DeniseS-6867]

What you did with the large envelope is genius, love it🩷🪻💙

[@tootsfour956]

Natasa, this is another great idea. It is a perfect gift idea. Blessings

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊

[@olgamartinez5855]

Wow 😮 that is beautiful natasa once again you seem to amaze me with such beautiful stuff you make thanks for sharing ❤ and like always you seem to inspire me 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !!

[@olgamartinez5855]

@@TreasureBooks you’re welcome ☺️

[@barbaracabrera207]

Great idea!!! I LOVE EVERY one of your videos!!! You NEVER disappoint!! TFS!! Austin TX USA

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@tammydayfl]

I love this! Great idea to add the back pockets and "grocery list". Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you for watching!

[@Graciela_Ibarra83]

Such a cute purse journal.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !!

[@rhondaburtch4483]

I LOVE this idea!!! Thank you for sharing your magnificent talents with us!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ElleSeven9447]

I am goin to take shower, dress and go out and get all supplies to make this DROP DEAD GORGEOUS tote❤❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Haha I love it!!! thank you

[@kristinediodati9782]

Love the idea of the notebook purse. Something you can use. I go over my sisters weekly for crafts, and that would be such a nice purse to bring. I may try to come up with some way for enclosing money. Got to play with the idea. Thank you for such a beautiful project ❤

[@nancynorris9822]

So, so cute! I liked the accordion pouch as an insert. I'd use it for coupons. Its like a big wallet for a tote bag! TFS🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

Great idea!!

[@KristenHigh]

Another beautiful design.. almost makes me want to go and buy beads to make a handle.. but my craft room needs no more supplies..

[@jeag9166]

I can't wait to make this and use it for my next cruise! Just LOVE it!

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh what great idea!

[@irenecasalino7406]

Love this idea!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

I absolutely Love this little clutch journal ❤️ TFS 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@heathersullivan8494]

Brilliant!! Very inspirational. I do actually really love the bead board. It allows you to lay out your beads and see if you like the way they look. I probably wouldn’t go out and buy one, but now that I’ve seen it in use, I would probably pick one up at a thrift store if I saw on. 😊❤

[@juanitamattick7451]

I love the envelope purse can't wait to get some envelopes and make some for me thanks so much I enjoy your show every time I see it You make beautiful things and you do it in such a way that it's fun to listen to and I really enjoy your thank you so much thank you thank you

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@lindahowe2293]

What great construction instructions! Thank you Natasa! I made a variation of this for a travel folio last year and I love the versatility of these envelopes! Of course, your classy style is so inspiring! 🙂👍

[@TreasureBooks]

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@purplepaisley3329]

I’m going to make a purse for my sister. It’s will be a thank you gift. 🎁

[@MyDjturner]

I love this purse. Brilliant. Very good idea for the alternative one as well. TFS

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊

[@marisolmendez1755]

What a great, simple and inspirational idea to transform a simple large envelope that would surely go in the trash, in a beautiful and even elegant junk-journal. Thanks for sharing and for being so humble when saying that the idea didn’t come from you but from a gift of one of your followers 😊. For that and much more, you, Natasha, are one of my favorite scrapbooking artist/teachers.

[@mounabb1869]

Quelle magnifique idée, j'adoooore MERCI

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 🤗

[@carolm9451]

I just dyed several of the large envelopes today, so now to pick out some matching paper and get started! 🙂 Great idea, love it!! 💜💜💜

[@TreasureBooks]

Wonderful!

[@dorimoradori5828]

Sencillamente espectacular

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@ludmillasomp4723]

My goodness Natasha another cutie. I love this so much and I may just give this a go. It is just gorgeous and I do feel inspired. Thank you so much for all your marvellous ideas. I really appreciate your time and effort. ❤🙏🤗💐🇨🇦

[@lenawarelius4195]

So fun and practical 👏👏 hope you havent blown away 🥰 lots of love from Arctic Norway and the Midnight Sun is on🤪🥰🍀🏵️🌸🌺

[@ursulahutchins1560]

Thanks for the brilliant idea Natasha ❤ very cute. I love your video's ❤😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@tcoleman2162]

Love love love ❤️❤️❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !!

[@kathrynrudolph5121]

I love your creativity! I can't wait to get to my craft room and replicate this journal!!! Unfortunately, my craft room is downstairs and I've recently had knee replacement surgery. So it'll be a few weeks before I can play again. But....an incentive to work hard on PT and negotiate those stairs asap!

[@sophiemsmply4you572]

Super cool. What a great idea. best use of an envelope.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much!

[@sherryliberto6749]

Great project, Natasha. Thanks for sharing. Sending big hugs Sherry ❤❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 🤗 Hugs to you too

[@phyllispeterson5800]

You can't go wrong with gold!

[@TreasureBooks]

Agreed!!

[@marybethsassoartistmentor]

Natasa you are so creative! I will never be bored with all your projects on my ever-growing list of projects to do. Now I'll have to live over 100 yrs! LOL

[@TreasureBooks]

hahah yes, you simply must!!!

[@teresaramosbonilla344]

Than you ! Thank you! It is very nice and you are very clever !! Muchas gracias es muy bonito y tu eres muy inteligente.desde Barcelona ( España ) un abrazo.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

😱 Fabulous! I can’t wait to make one or two (maybe 3) of these! You are so clever and creative! Thank you foe this amazing inspiration! Hugs 🤗❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊 have fun!

[@diannachristensen213]

I have not seen the S knot, I like that idea. Cute idea for the big envelope!

[@llt5763]

Ok Natasha, DO YOU EVERRRRRRRRRR SLEEP? yOU ARE THE MOST CREATIVE PERSON i HAVE EVER SEEN. I am screaming at the top of my voice. BEAU TI FUL, excellent idea. Thanks for sharing again.

[@user-gm6bt9vv7q]

Such a lovely project Natasa, I absolutely love it. thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@elter1979]

Thank you very much for a lovely project Natasa.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you for watching :)

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

I can't imagine the bead collection you have. It must be enormous! I love your ideas!

[@evelynr7174]

How fun, love this idea Natasha! ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@hayloishayman]

Absolutely stunning Natasha..! ⚘️ 💜💜

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@bettymetz3746]

As always you have given us a great idea for something new and interesting. Blessings from Ohio.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@TubeYouLena]

Adorable, as everything you do. 12:33 as you are excited about that beading needle, I was exited yesterday to discover how to properly use my ‘1 oz/30ml Needle Tip Squeeze Glue Bottles’ I got on amazon (reasonably priced, often used by quillers). It is sold with the closure that did not work for me at all, glue hardened in the needle, making the bottles unusable. Yesterday I decided to try a pin for closure, same way how Art Glitter Glue’s tip extension is being closed. And now the bottles work perfectly. I use them with all 3 glues I have -- clear school, tacky and PVA (white). So happy! This allows me to skip glue sticks (I do not like their messiness) and apply only tiny bits of glue exactly where it is needed. So that was the best ever thing for me.

[@lisadorough7114]

Amazing! Love all of your ideas/projects! Practical and beautiful. I am in the process of setting up a new craftroom and will sit down and work my way through your projects. So glad I found you!

[@jennyb975]

Absolutely brilliant. So creative and useful. Thanks for all your hard work and sharing your talent with us.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! Cheers! Thank you for watching :)

[@jaynekeller3652]

Love it

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@briannamarrero1663]

I love this! I'd definitely make this book reusable by tucking the page into the cover, creating pockets at the back so when you fill up the pages, you can easily replace them but this is so nifty! Amazing 👏🏻 🤩

[@pdmullgirl]

Hi Natasha! I love this idea! I’m currently making my nieces, who just graduated high school, junk journals to carry off to college. I thought what a neat gift to document their first year at school and away from home. And most of my ideas have come from you! Thanks so much for explaining and showing everything so well. See ya next time! Have a good week! ❤️💜💚

[@TreasureBooks]

Wonderful! I bet they'll love it!

[@wluckie7213]

I love this. I must make this. I have not crafted for a minute, but this will definitely do the trick. I loved your little drama clip 😂 your hilarious.

[@TiffanyCoburn]

As usual, Natasha, you outdo yourself. I love every video that you put out. It always inspires me to want to rush home and try out this wonderful activity. It looks so wonderful thank you for all the effort you put in to inspiring all of us.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@rachellee.9389]

From the mundane to the magnificent! Of course, I expect nothing less from you, Natasa.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 🤗

[@jodymcknight187]

You never cease to amaze us with your creativity ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rosanasilva6971]

Ahhh vc tem papéis e acessórios maravilhososss!!!❤❤❤❤

[@TheresaBrown]

Natasa, I love this so much!! What a stunning presentation with that gorgeous, beaded handle! I’m going to make some of these in a Christmas theme as a shopping planner! Thank you so much, as always, for the lovely inspiration!! 👍🏼👏🏼😍

[@TreasureBooks]

What a great idea!! thank you for watching :)

[@josephl.7]

Easy Diy idea was a good idea she did

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you

[@zeldaackerman4394]

Very cute and creative!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! 😊

[@nahnisjourney1406]

This is so nice! Brilliant idea! I’ll have to save this video and give this a try as well as share the video with crafty friends and family. Thanks for sharing your talent and creativity! 🌹🌹🌹

[@belindathompson6457]

When I watch videos I find myself watching others but stop in the middle of video and leave looking for your videos even if I watched them several times. I don’t always see your new ones, I did notice in one you weren’t talking. I love watching you and listening to you. So much I want to do but don’t seem to have the energy to do it. Lost my, I don’t know what to call it.

[@laraayers3116]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this video so so much ❤. I have made 5 of them. All your videos inspiring and beautifully made. Thank you for making them and sharing them with us.

[@CrystalParrotStudio]

I'm an organizer freak and love anything blingy!! THIS will be the perfect item to keep on my desk for notes, lists..etc!! LOVELY!! Thank you for sharing!❤🥰

[@TreasureBooks]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Gretchen_T.]

Natasa!!!!! Guess what!!!! I FINALLY bought your book!!!! I wish I was in your country, close to you, so I could get you to sign it for me!!!! Anywho, I am in love with the purse journals!! I Have to try making one of those!! Thank you for teaching me new things!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay, thank you so much!!!!