JUNK MAIL PAPER CRAFT | PAPER FLOWERS | GIFT TAGS

[@getin3949]

When I was a young girl we had no money and craft stores didn't exist. I was always scrounging for unused items to make things. You remind me so much of myself when I was young. I still to this day only buy a few items from craft stores and use many items that would normally go into my recycling bin. You are a wonderful inspiration to young people. I even made my own glue and handmade paper, etc. I'm not a seamstress but I made purses my friends envied and asked me to make them one. I just told them that I couldn't possibly make one identical because the supplies were limited. They were one of a kind. Love your envelope idea, what a charming lady you seem to be. I'm delighted to have found your channel. Thank you for you brilliantly creative ideas.

[@maineiacts]

Yup!! Instead of throwing away or taking to recycle bins..I chose to do my own for FREE!! So much you can salvage that is priceless to me..my motto is always Make Something From Nothing! Now THATS *MAGIC*!!!! Thank You for being a Lovely Kindred Spirit and Sharing The Love!!💗🤗😇💝🌺

[@carolfrazer8067]

I use all kinds of everyday items to craft with. Instead of buying all those sayings, look in old magazines. The library gives away outdated magazines. I cut the sayings out and mount them on cardboard. Sometimes when I'm sending bills, I will put a little crafty note in the envelope to brighten the person's day on the other end.

[@cgarvin4637]

I could spend the whole day watching you create!

[@cindyfeather9396]

Two of my favorite phrases: "let's see what happens, " and "don't be afraid to. . ." Loved your flowers! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

[@lechat8736]

Cindy Feather LOL!!! And I also like "I think I`m gonna add some stitching around here" :))) Oh, Tracy really is a GEM :)

[@claremacdonald3261]

I really love your ideas. I am always looking out for ways to reuse materials and you are the queen! I also like your style - your voice is soothing and your improvisation reassures me that creativity just needs to be allowed to flow. Thanks!

[@skidzthehuman9998]

You are a really true crafter, love the idea of repurpose any kind of paper instead of spend money in expensive scrapbooks paper.

[@adirondackErin]

I think the best ideas come out of challenging yourself to use what you've got. Great job!

[@vickigreene9292]

I used to make junk mail envelope mini albums but I love your embellishments! You've opened up a whole new world for me.

[@MindlessCrafting]

Awesome! I love using my junk mail. It's like having free craft supplies!🌷

[@rosemaryguyton9835]

I really loved how you recycled the mail into beautiful flowers.

[@duchessantoinette3004]

OMG! Tracy you have me saving EVERYTHING! I've NEVER really LOOKED at my cereal boxes because I am more interested in what's INSIDE the box! Now I'm saving junk mail envelopes and cereal boxes. Lol! Thank you.

[@MindlessCrafting]

+Christine Mckoy LOL...I love it! Everything is art. Happy creating and thanks for watching❤

[@meritaholmes9582]

It really takes a special person to see anything good in junk mail. Awesome job may GOD bless you. Rita

[@MindlessCrafting]

Awww! Thank you so much, Rita! I appreciate the kind comment! Hugs, Tracey

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

Amen!

[@doreencampos6047]

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[@bethhaynes2073]

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[@zynzane9680]

I really love the patterns inside the envelopes! I think those tags came out really nice.

[@JerseyGirl50]

I just love how you can make something so beautiful from nothing. Gives me found memories of my Mother-in-Law. She could make anything out of fabric or yarn! And FOOD!! The woman could prepare a feast out of simple things. I plan to use some of these ideas when my grandkids are off from school. My craftiest granddaughter will love making the flowers!! Went through my stash and found a 1" circle punch! Thank you for sharing!

[@dmduplak]

I recently used a butterfly punch on sale pages that came in the mail - glossy and colorful. Love your idea!

[@bertramsexclusives]

Beautiful Idea. Only God gives out EYE talent to see something like this. I must say that your voice is very soothing to listen too. Great Job!!!!

[@nakeaann]

I would have never thought of this! Sooooo awesome!

[@amytwitty7179]

I loveeeeee your channel. I'm glad i stumbled across it. I'm not crafty at all, but i love watching you. Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming.

[@cynthiadelvalle3437]

You are so good at turning nothing into something.

[@ld5287]

"Upcycle Queen"!!! You are wonderful. Love ALL of your creative ideas. Thanks for sharing.Aloha from Hawaii 🌴

[@racheljolley26352]

Oh my goodness, the flowers and tags are absolutely wonderful, gorgeous and I adore them, what a brilliant idea!! Thank you so much, I am in awe!

[@victoriapalmer5146]

You always make such beautiful projects so creative love it when you take junk mail and turn it into something pretty.... I always look forward to your posting

[@kimberlymaddox1340]

Love this idea!!! Everyone hates getting bills but anyone would love to receive these. They are beautiful!!!! It's sure to bring a smile to someone's face!! Have a great day!!!

[@tisayoung8546]

OMG... I have been running around trying to find gift tags like this with no luck.... You just made my life so much easier. Ill just make my own. INSPIRED! !

[@MindlessCrafting]

+Tisa Young Awww! I'm so glad you like this and you're going to make your own! Have fun creating! Hugs, Tracey ❤❤✂

[@Aquahoma]

I have been doing this for a long time. My grandma use to save every piece of paper from everything. She taught us how to make all kinds of pretties from junk. I'm glad you found the fun in it too.

[@hafeezahahmad]

Thanks! You have given me hope that I can do something with my new life.

[@teresapridham8077]

You're so creative and frugal, I love it.

[@Ladysimonetv]

Your projects get me motivated to use my own skills. Love your channel. Bless you

[@linacoe340]

You are an amazing lady full of ideas. You have definitely inspired me. Thank you 😊

[@marshatraylor6148]

You are amazing!! I wish I had that creativity to look at junk mail and see the beauty in it! Lol

[@loisfrancis7896]

Thank you i do the same. I just got through with vacation bible school and i used mine for flowers lace toppers peacocks etc. I am smiling and enjoying this rihht now. I have a like minded friend. Thanks for a beautiful time Lois in the Caribbean

[@jeanlamb6602]

The envelope you used for the tag with the red center Daisy reminds me of grass. Color the envelope liner green and use a die or just cut grass from it and use it on your cards or tags. Great job. BTW found 2 envelopes in my trash and retrieved them. Haha!

[@margaretbedwell58]

I ran across this video this morning and was so grateful...I grabbed my recycle bag and pulled out the envelopes. I have completed 2 flowers, first one not so good but second one came out just fine. My circle cutter has scalloped edges and they look real pretty. Thanks again.

[@coolstamper]

Those gift tags are ADORABLE!!! TYFS ❤️

[@robbiebunge859]

I'm starting my very first one RIGHT NOW. Have cut out tags in the shape of Christmas tree ball ornaments....here we go!

[@wendy9937]

Thank you so much for posting this creative use of junk mail. Sometimes, I get junk mail with really nice paper and I always wonder what I could do with it...now I know! I love the pin wheel flowers! The "thinking of you" tags are really sweet. You packed a lot of great ideas into this video!

[@DonnaHarris3578]

Love your tags and flowers! I try to use the inside of envelopes in my art as much as I can. Love love recycled art!

[@TraciP]

What if you used two contrasting patterns, and cut them into quilt block shapes, glued them down, and then did your hand lettered "stitching" around the blocks like a real quilt, and you made a pretty card out of them?

[@MojisStyle]

You're amazing with your creations! ❤️ how it turned out!

[@sandracleveland8859]

Just discovered you. Love your ideas and the quiet calm way you give instructions. Actually I have been watching your videos all afternoon.

[@tonithomas6143]

Omg!!! Recycled envelopes. You are amazing. And it's so simple. Tfs your mindless (genius) creations. ❤️

[@carolynwalker2201]

I absolutely love these flowers and I am going to make them thank you for sharing this! I love what you do, don’t stop please!

[@Jazminessuburbanlife]

Ever since I’ve seen this video I’ve been checking all of my mail for patterned paper. I’ve got quite the assortment now. This is SUCH an amazing idea. Thank you! I love all of your videos.

[@cap7338]

Omg...that is so cute and so creative. I'm not going to throw my junk mail out now lol

[@Northernerism]

This is so inspiring. Thank you. I simply cannot throw away a scrap. I even get old envelopes to the bin and hesitate and grab them back..hee. Now I have some beautiful creations to try..I love these flowers..

[@ellenhanratty8197]

Thank you so much for your inspiring video. I, too, feel it's important to repurpose as much as I can. You've started my old creative wheels turning and I really appreciate your motivational process (a "see what happens" not a "do it this way" approach). Thanks again for sharing.

[@petrabentley7650]

Thank you for being kind enough sharing your talents xx

[@MindlessCrafting]

+Petra Bentley You, my friend, are so welcome! It is truly a blessing to share what I love! Hugs ❤ Tracey

[@patriciahandy3324]

Those are so cute! I love your philosophy of just letting the ideas flow. You made me laugh so hard about your husband! It must be something husbands have in common, to fear crafting materials. We see treasures💎, they see piles of trash 💣😉

[@donnaconaway9368]

I also use the patterned paper from envelopes. I make flowers from them too. I make my own gift tags too. I cut them out from packaging and then glue two together going to the inside. I like your idea better, unless I want firmer tags for kids.

[@rhoffman222]

Oh Trac!! This is amazing!!!

[@leandavm8626]

These are great little embellishments and they're beautiful tags...no one would know what they're made of. I've been using security envelopes for awhile now: I love the patterns and I've got some vintage ones, too. Thank you for sharing your ideas and process.

[@ppacker01]

Wow!!! Love these flowers and tags!! This has to be the best way to recycle envelopes that I've ever seen!!! They are just beautiful!!

[@jeanettecox1960]

These are so adorable and I love that you made these gorgeous tags out of junk mail! Those folded over circle ones look like pinwheels and I think it would be really cute to make it look like a spring pinwheel on a tag or card. Could also put one on each side of a little dowel or Popsicle stick and use them in flower arrangements or in your household flower pots! You could use them in your decor using the co-ordinating color combo. Thank you for sharing.

[@adrinem4513]

I have literally a ton of these envelopes. I’ve seen flowers made from book pages and it never crossed my mind to make them from my envelopes. They are lovely and this video has prompted so many ideas. I’m so glad I found your channel as you have a great talent for seeing beauty in things I would never think of. Thanks for sharing this wonderful project☺️

[@kittylavender]

I am so with you! I'm obsessed with all the graphic variations! I've made a number of things with them...small origami stars, mini vacation journals, card holders, etc....just a word of caution though, they are usually not printed with smear-proof ink so ink or paint (or glue) may make the design smear (I've also used them for mixed media projects which is how I found that out). Love when I see people making treasure from 'trash'! Yay!

[@Rosyred5147]

Just found you and oh boy I love your creations !!

[@mawmawvee]

I love red, black and white together too. It's so crisp, clean and fresh. You're in the driver's seat, so you can do whatever you want! Have fun. You could use a sponge dauber and color the pattern with a light color like yellow, pink, green, or blue.

[@melissahulett5879]

630am and I'm ready to go cut circles out of the inside of my bill envelopes:). You're an inspiration and great crafter! Thanks for sharing your gift and being such a blessing.

[@deborahrodriguez9075]

Your comforting. I just happened upon your video. I make clay jewelry. You made the simplest craft interesting because you got a kind comforting personality. I'm making beads and normally listen to something in the background. Glad I ran into you.

[@carolynwalker2201]

Your. Attitude positively shines!! Love ALL YOUR Ideas!!!!!!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Super!! I keep lots of. Dud envelopes it is great fun here! Love it

[@Remyboyandhismommy]

You're so smart Tracey. Who would have ever thought of making something from the inside of bills except you lol. Those are so pretty.

[@phillyks]

Looks like a fun project. Thanks for sharing. I'll never look at my mailbox the same way again!

[@PamelaLUSAF]

Oh be still my heart, I love how you think! Great way to re-use. Love this idea. Thank you

[@PamelaLUSAF]

Hi! I think creating book marks, refrigerator magnets and picture frames would be awesome.

[@FlorenceFrazier2002]

You are so creative!!! I sat and made 50 flowers this week because you inspired me. My daughter has been helping me. We also did Christmas tags to have for our Christmas presents. The flowers will go on some of the tags. I need to take a video because I've made a lot. I made cards last weekend while watching you making cards. Thanks so much for your inspiration.

[@doloresjaramillo7809]

How awesome! I would have never thought to recycle all my junk mail envelopes. Thank you for sharing. I love your ideas.

[@TheHope4abetterworld]

I'm thinking just embossing the stamp even in black would look fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration! ❤

[@charlenebaer5620]

Fabulous idea of recycling junk mail. Thanks so much for sharing. Definitely makes me look at everything a second time before they go in the recycling bin. You're GREAT!!

[@Only1MrsLOW]

I'm getting Gift Basket Appeal and May May FEVER!!! You two have me trying to paper craft...as if I didn't have a million other kinds of crafts going on. I just love you two. Blessings!!

[@faybaldwin1745]

I 've saved these for years, because I love the diffrent pretty patterns, but never could figure out what to do with them. Now thanks to your sharing, I know what to do. I'm artistic but do not have design skills, if that's possible.

[@blondellerichards5395]

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful and very creative ideas that you keep coming up with.. I really have enjoy all of your videos and just listening to you and watching what you are doing. It have motivate me to try, and you make it fun and easy too.. Yes you have inspired me and so many, many others.. Maybe you could make like hanging paper ornaments.. Thanks always..xoxoxo..

[@graceellenangel]

Great video! Love your ideas. They are also great for mixed media projects & collage. Thanks so much for sharing!!!! Blessings......

[@MsNora60]

You are so talented! I am so blessed to have found your channel. Your ideas and creativity is amazing! Really neat and fun ideas!

[@drstone688]

Brilliant! I too also look at discarded things & think what else can I use this for. My results aren't always this beautiful. Keep it up!

[@nannettedebose6821]

I love making magnets and will take this idea and add one to the back, so cute. Thank you!

[@valeriesnaden5094]

Love recycling and creating something beautiful out of nothing. Thumbs up to you.

[@mawmawvee]

That little tag is so cute and very creative. I love red, black and white, too.

[@kimadams446]

Very nice. I could also see your flowers in some kind of frame making wall art.

[@MindlessCrafting]

+Kim Adams Thank you❤That is a good idea!!!

[@lindakellum2181]

I have been stockpiling envelopes for quite a while. My family goes crazy with me. Thank you for making this video. I don't feel so lonely now. My daughter just shook her head when I showed her some of your flowers. She understands her mom just has recycleitis. It's a crafter's condition.

[@a.paigewhaley4333]

Wow! Who knew? I love these & so happy to see that this junk can be repurposed! Thanks!

[@joshlynlloyd8700]

I love 💘 the gift tags. I crochet hats and scarfs. Thanks for the ideas.

[@KellyBarlowCreations]

You are AMAZING!!! What a great project you Created! BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@GillyNewell]

My first time watching your channel and I'm really glad I found it 👍🏻

[@angelaharrison4965]

I love making flowers out of the envelopes! So much fun!

[@fredawade9115]

The black and white would look great mounted on, or colored in with yellow, hot pink or aqua. I love repurposing. Thanks for your video.

[@carolannemurray-spivak360]

How very pretty!!! WHAT A GREAT IDEA. Thank you for sharing. Never would have thought of this, how very talented you are.

[@donnarogers7732]

These would also adapt to Christmas ornaments just making a bit larger!!Wow! My brain is exploding with ideas!!

[@sylviamartinez6714]

Thx again Tracy for ur insight on this beautiful projects of urs you’ve got a great imagination and I like the way you see something wonderful in everything...

[@sylviamartinez6714]

Love the way you turn trash into something beautiful and useful...thx for sharing

[@MindlessCrafting]

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

[@glennegray7038]

Thanks so much for sharing your ideas using the envelopes. Love the flowers you made.

[@Jo_WillowingSpirit]

Use the cellophane for shaker tags!

[@MindlessCrafting]

+J Henry Great idea

[@moonharp]

Fun!

[@anitagardner1419]

I bet you will have a great time with the envelops with the gold trim at Christmas. Sometimes the envelops are gold lined. That gold trim or insert is great in paper making. Also can cut trees out of the gold liner inserts. Have fun and send me some ideals. One more thought, I really like the tag before you covered it. I think great for a kid. Thanks

[@maggieb4648]

I love this! I've always liked the inside pattern on the security envelopes, I just never thought to craft with them. What a great result!

[@alletasmith2639]

I knew there was something that we could use our junk mail for. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CreativeCrafticality]

I love this idea! I'm going to start saving the envelopes now! Thanks for sharing! God bless, Kim

[@donnarogers7732]

You are a fantastic Imagineer!!!! Great Idea for a gift set ,a "hand made" identify for a fellow ccrafter,just endless possibilities!! Thank you for helping me recycle ,reuse,repurpose!!

[@lindagiles1911]

Such a lovely tag. Now l need some bills in the mail! The pinwheel flowers are so cute. I love painting vases onto a flat canvas or other surface and using paper flowers for my bouquet. I have never tried these flowers before though.

[@cbliss4046]

Oh, how pretty! Great for teaching youngsters that they have to look after our planet. Re-cycle. Re-use.

[@terrie1226]

At one time I worked for a mail order company for all kind of western wear and I opened mail orders and then one day I saw a security envelope in green and I was hook in saving a lot of envelopes with all kind of colors.....I no longer work there but today my husband doesn't throw away any envelopes with out me looking at it....I made many cards with these colored envelopes...thanks for sharing your tags and flowers....never thought of making tags with the envelopes...

[@6sweethearts]

You are the coolest lady? Junk mail... who knew??? Beautiful projects. You have inspired me.