Make POLICY ENVELOPES - Wk 4 Mass Making and Using up Stash

[@MsDianne1951]

I really enjoy the mass making videos! I craft while I watch. Thank you!

[@amylsennick455]

I love this series. Not at all boring. And I like the easier way of gluing the string to the back. I love the decorated one better myself.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Me too Amy, always easy is best x

[@annforsman]

I think this Mass making series is wonderful and I am enjoying it very much. It is nice that you started with simple projects first. TFS

[@silverpromidi]

You always do great tutorials, anyone think otherwise needs to just scroll on by ...

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Kerry, I really appreciate your support x

[@loribaca9065]

Love your ring.😊

[@lizlunch7066]

You have to go where the crafting Spirit takes you! You are great!

[@bluemac9476]

Thanks for showing how to make these in such an easy and straightforward way. Love your style and your tutorials. Hugs

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you x

[@tulamagoola]

I have really enjoyed the video - a lovely simple way to make these. I look forward to seeing how you are using them in your journals.

[@janinewoodhull3611]

I realize this is a somewhat older video, but I just found this series on your channel and I am loving it!! Thank you for all these great ideas and instructions.

[@jenlitscreations]

Loved it

[@lorraynesmith6302]

Enjoyed greatly

[@sandyhall247]

I am so happy watching you make mass ephemera etc. You are a great teacher. You make me want to go makes these things. Thank you so much

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Sandy x

[@audreylittlewood1313]

I love them too!!

[@PaperInspirationsAU]

These are gorgeous Tina. Thank you for sharing. X

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Sue x

[@shelbywhittaker]

I am new to journaling I appreciate how you take the time to do things step by step how to make everything wanted to say thank you so very much

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

I too am loving these videos. First time making these and am so grateful you made this video. I now need to find newsprint paper lol.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you, I am thrilled that you’re enjoying the workshops x

[@crapemyrtlejournals]

Thank you! made two tonight - glad you decorated one because it gave me an idea of how to decorate it. Thank you for sharing ideas.

[@sheilamcconkey7644]

I enjoy your teaching so much. This is a useful and timely video because, I was looking for a way to add somel pieces to be included for the recipient of a journal. This envelope will make an interesting addition and hold a surprise for them. Thank you so much for allowing your viewers to see some of the pitfalls and making examples of various methods of assembly. I enjoy your videos and learn so much from you.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Sheila, I am thrilled that you find my videos helpful. I’m sure your friend will love this x

[@juliepower123]

I love crafting along with you on these videos, as it makes me more productive. Thanks Tina xx

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

That’s great Julie, thanks x

[@rwetzbarger1244]

Love the envelopes!

[@Vickilanegan]

Love! So useful. Your directions seem easier to follow than others I’ve seen of a similar sort. TFS! 😊❤️

[@jenniferwatson7118]

These are great - thankyou!

[@dianeduncan5814]

Just love these Tina, thanks xo

[@mylifewithfive]

As a newbie, I found this quite helpful. I'm a slow learner so watching how something is done more than once is very beneficial. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to making some of these.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Kim, it’s fantastic that this format works well for you, I hope you enjoy making some x

[@aarahhaase6116]

Brilliant ~ thank you!

[@kcueva313]

That is awesome great idea 👍

[@lauravasquez169]

I haven't made these yet. It is always good to make a bunch beacause it helps you remember how to make them and it saves time. It was still good to see you decorate one and see an example. Still loving the series... I know you have more good things up your sleeve... :)

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you Laura, I do love these, but I do find the conventional way a bit fiddly. I am so glad that you are liking the series x

[@karencole569]

Hi Tina I think the amount of views you've had on these videos show that they're worth you time doing them 😀 they always inspire me to get crafting. TFS, I look forward to seeing what you do in the future 💛

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you Karen. I have filmed ahead a few more weeks worth yet, so will still be doubting how these will be received, however when I start filming in more real time I will stop the negativity. I am soooooooo pleased that these workshops seem to be helpful to lots of you lovely ladies x

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Oh I love these and can see how they would be fiddly. I will do some as soon as I get a smaller punch as I'm not going to be cutting out a bunch of circles by hand. Thank you so much for showing us 2 different ways to make these and how easy it is to decorate the 2nd one. That is how I did your last 3 Mass Making items, all assembly line: all cutting, then all folding, etc., etc. I started storing mine in a clear plastic shoe box from Dollar Tree which works good, but would love something taller for when I get more of the Mass stuff done, I think you have the right idea for photo boxes. BTW, I think you did an awesome amount considering that you decorated one and cute all of the circles and put all of those brads in. ☺♥

[@sherriemojica3007]

Loving this series! You're doing a great job Tina. I really like the idea of gluing the string to the back. By no means is this boring! Sharing knowledge and ideas is one of the nicest things anyone can do in this jj community. There is so much out there it can be a bit overwhelming. 💜💜

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Sherrie, I am thrilled that you are enjoying the series. Yes, gluing the string to the back is way less of a faff! X

[@bl0tt44]

i love the third version, thank you x

[@rhondaacheson2261]

Great tutorial! Tyfs! Love them! ❤

[@ramyavanmaele9643]

Thankyou for sharing I’m glad I found you. .

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you and welcome to my channel x

[@suzieq23ify]

Thank you again for a very UN-boring video. I am thrilled when you embellish/decorate what ever you are mass making because it helps add to the inspiration. One question - since you are putting the string on the back of the card, when you put the card in your journal do you glue the back of the card to the page? If you mentioned this I missed it.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Susan, I am pleased that decorating one helps to inspire ideas. The string doesn’t really get in the way when you are sticking the envelope down to the page. I am planning on doing some videos on using some of the things that we’ve been making x

[@deeleaman1839]

I like your method of gluing the string on the back so you can decorate the front. Thanks for sharing

[@julieedwards1037]

Loving this series, very practical. Thank you

[@carollaws838]

such a clear video - love these, thank you x

[@joaniesjournals5329]

I think that these are splendid...I prefer the ones with the string under the fold! I know that I would be the one who pokes the hole for the brad straight through the envelope! 🤣🤣🤣 I do so enjoy watching your instructional videos and the mass teaching enables me to truly learn how to make the item! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you Joan, I am thrilled that the mass making is useful for you. Yes, I know what you mean, it is tricky putting the hole just through the front fold, I like the easy way too x

[@deetoms8542]

Thank you, another great video. It's great to have these mass making videos to pull up and refer back to over and over again!

[@leotapentecost]

Love your ring today you must have guide a collection of beautiful rings. Love your ideal going to make some of these in different sizes.

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Very nice! Cute little envelopes. :) tyfs

[@michelledekker7654]

Super cute Tina!

[@lauradonnelly7468]

Thank you so much for these videos. Love using up all of this old scrapbook paper that’s been given to me. Really looking forward to the next video.

[@PamelaShepProductions]

I just found your channel.... I love this tutorial... You are simply darling..... I LOVE Shabby! I just subscribed and clicked on the bell.💗

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Pamela, welcome to my channel x

[@CupcakesChainsawsCrafting]

So happy to have found your channel and...... like everyone else, I adore your mass making videos and great instruction, especially as I am new to Junk Journaling! Im on vacation in Croatia right now and can't wait to get back home to Germany to make some of these! LOL --Kathryn

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Kathryn, I am thrilled that you are enjoying the format of the mass making videos. Terrible isn't it that we miss crafting whilst away on holiday, like you I was looking forward to getting home and picking up some projects. Welcome to my channel, and have a fantastic time on the rest of your holiday x

[@judytacey1572]

I like watching your series so please continue making them. I will be making these for sure so thank you for sharing your ideas.💕

[@cynthiamostacato7894]

Great job Tina. I was pricing the policy envelopes on Amazon but now I am going to make them and I can make them any size I want. Thanks.....cyndi m.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

That’s fantastic, yes they are pretty pricey aren’t they? X

[@robinmckenzie4142]

Thanks so much for sharing , love these envelopes!!!

[@406annie]

This is a great tutorial, Tina, and because of your quick, no-measure technique, I’ll definitely give this a go. I LOVE the idea of mass making ephemera ahead so it’s ready to use! Thanks for the inspiration! I think I’ll use crochet thread instead of the thicker string; I have lots (it’s so easy to find in thrift stores!), and it will be easier to wind around the brad. As I watched you, I was thinking that if you have a specific item (card, whatever) you want to go into the policy envelope, you could use it as a guide to determine the body size, then add enough extra for overlapping flaps in the back. I have some photos I want to send to a friend, and I’ll be putting them into a cute, personalized, handmade policy envelope that fits them perfectly, thanks to you! Others have made good suggestions about how to make the construction less fiddly, and I appreciate everyone’s input! Again, thanks very much for sharing your bit of inspiration with us, Tina! 😊

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Annie, I love your idea of using the crochet thread, and your great suggestion for gaging the size according to what’s going to be inside the envelope. Thank you for sharing your ideas and i am thrilled that you are enjoying the series x

[@sandofthesun]

THANK YOU 💕❣️💕❣️💕❣️💕❣️

[@annettedepete4314]

These envelopes are so much fun to make. Thank you so much for sharing 😍🌴

[@OldHag73]

I love watching people craft. And usually have a crafting video going while I craft myself. Lot of people try and make shorter videos so the viewer won't loose interest and I find those a bit annoying because I have to keep starting new videos all the time with glue and paint on my hands. Love that yours are a but longer and you also make such pretty things.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you, that is wonderful to hear. I know what you mean about the shorter videos, and for some reason it plays videos that I have watched before or, even worse, sometimes something relating to stuff the kids have been watching! Lol x

[@heathermiller3058]

I loved your video and am enjoying the series. I did have a thought about the string. I tied the string around the bottom brad, then looped it with the top brad. I glued the flaps closed and it works fine. Just a thought.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Heather for sharing your tips about the string. I have now started using two circles with the strong caught in between them, it works well too x

[@lakenreich]

Love this tutorial-thanks for sharing!!!

[@annalba]

Love these, Making a baby book One or two of these to hold little bits is perfect.

[@shellywiseman9595]

I have never made one before so this was so helpfully!

[@vickiejensen1265]

Very nice project! I’ll have to give it a try. There’s the saying...”a messy desk is the sign of creativity “! So create away! 😁I must be very creative as well! Lol. TFS❤️

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh a fellow messy desk crafter! Yay! Yes I definitely find it very inspiring having so much stuff laying around, lol x

[@chamelaroo4683]

Great video! I need to make one of these for a file 📂 folio I am making for one of my journals.

[@carolinemckeeman6777]

Really am loving this series, can’t wait to try out making these envelopes, thank you for the wonderful ideas and the chance to craft along with you 🥰 X

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Caroline, that’s wonderful to hear and thank you for crafting along x

[@lauraclaiborne7477]

Very informative video ! I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@loppylouweezzpartridge7512]

Thanks for sharing always wanted to make these iam now inspired can not wait to get in my craft room all the best

[@karolhall699]

I always pull that silly little plastic piece out of my punches. Love your envelope and will be making some real soon.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Yes they get in the way don’t they! Have fun making some of these x

[@conneeboulmay3431]

FANTASTIC VIDEO!! How great you are!!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much xxx

[@lindastilson5130]

neat idea.

[@lindastilson5130]

Love your ring.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Linda, I do love my junky rings x

[@silverpromidi]

I really liked your 'getting sidetracked'

[@brenda-mycraftspot2378]

Great tutorial! Love these envelopes. Tfs........hugs

[@craftinginthemoonlight]

I love these and I love your take on the closure! I will definitely be trying these. Great mass making video, thanks for sharing!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Tina, I really really love 💖 this, those envelopes are awesome and amazing and stunning....... and yes you are far too hard on yourself. My desk is worse than yours....... but it’s my room and I’ll do as I like 😃😃😃😃😃 Thank you so much Tina I really really love 💖 watching you. xxx Mags

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Mags, and maybe we should start a new challenge “who has the messiest desk”, lol 😆. I’m sure there are many of us x

[@minnieminx4842]

These are lovely Tina...Cheers for sharing! X

[@JessicaHarris]

These are great to craft along with! I really like the second style envelope- great idea!

[@juliegrosskopf7101]

Hello ~ Found you through Johanna Clough. New to junk journaling here and a bit overwhelmed with ideas for several and how to begin them but, watching your most recent vids is super helpful! Wouldn't have considered making themed 'kits' in advance. Great idea. I've enjoyed watching your process & techniques and will be watching more! I've subscribed. ~~~ Thank you so much for sharing!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much Julie, and for sharing how you found me, Joanna Clough is a big inspiration here on KZbin. Thank you, and welcome to my channel x

[@franciemontgomery2935]

Love this and all of your videos! I especially love your method of making these without a template. XO from San Diego

[@heatherdevney7404]

I just made one! Loved it! Could you make it a double ended envelope and put the brad in each fold over to make it easier to mass produce?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you, yes you could easily do that, what a great idea x

[@theinterweave7775]

This is so inspiring! No pressure, just enjoying the process. I'm going to give it a try! cheers

[@paulinemcintyre4739]

Enjoying the process, I do have a template but this way looks easy too. Will have a play tomorrow. Watching from NZ.

[@michellebuehler2094]

Love this

[@serenity6883]

I love watching your mass making videos as I'm new to junk journaling and I'm hooked. You make them real and I enjoy your chatting very much. TFS. Niki

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh Thank you so much, that is lovely to hear x

[@PaperArtAlessandra]

I love this! Will make some today! 😊

[@katherinelarini8514]

best of the bunch, so far... this is something I will use a lot and will definitely make some en masse...

[@delsieritchie1900]

great video thank you

[@judimanchini964]

Love the envelopes! I just made two and love doing them! Thank you for your video~

[@Tattytreasure]

loving your videos Tina ive made the matchbox tablets, also the fold out pocket with the writing bit in the middle also you large pocket of pockets. im finding you a massive inspiration I shall also have a go at these. my only point would be don't doubt yourself so much you are fantastic :) - I have tagged you on Instagram showing you something I made - I know you don't always check Instagram lol

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much, that is fantastic, I am thrilled that you’re finding these videos inspiring. Thank you for tagging me on Instagram, I will be sure to check out your post, yes I am rubbish with Instagram x

[@peggymcclelland2090]

I love watching your videos such great ideas but I would never be able to trust myself to get straight cut with scissors. Your really good.

[@ellenkovalchick6907]

I love this series, it's right up my alley. I love the mass production/assembly line idea. I have one suggestion, could you please show how the item in each series is used in the journal. Thank you and please don't be so hard on yourself if you don't get done with the amount you think you should of gotten done. Have a beautiful day.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Eileen, I’m really pleased that this is your type of thing 😊 . I have made a note to do some videos of using some of the things that we are making as soon as I get a chance x

[@cindythoms7246]

I can't get my cropadile to work either, I found another type of one in the sewing section at hobby lobby, and the eyelets are different.. Works perfect!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

So glad I’m not the only one. It punches holes wonderfully, so I love it for that, but it’s very hit and miss with the setting. Will have to look around for something else. I do have a Silent Setter I think it was called, but it’s quite old now, and a bit blunt x

[@Judylou09]

I have to agree about the crop a dile - it’s extremely hit and miss for me too! You are the first one I heard say that so glad to hear I am not the only one! Could you tell me the name of the other eyelet setter is?

[@cindythoms7246]

@@Judylou09 for some reason sew ology seems like the name. I can't find the info here at home, there is no brand on it. I can't find it on online Try the sewing section

[@sherryrector2275]

I just made one of these last week. Lol. I’m in on this

[@annariginalmake]

Lovely envelopes & great tutorial. I've been wondering for a while how to make those circle/brad closure thingys. Thanx!

[@vivienneparfitt2002]

thanks for sharing I have not made one of these but I will try best wishes Vivienne from Tasmania

[@dianestedman1466]

Love these, thank you so much. Storage is difficult. My room seems to always be a mess but I keep trying

[@AnnekeVoskuijl]

Great video thank you so much. Is it possible to make a link to your store? It makes it a lot easier for me to visit your store and keep in touch, i love what you make. If that is difficult than it’s ok too.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you, I am thrilled that you enjoyed it. My etsy is www.etsy.com/uk/shop/shabbydabbydoodah x

[@candlekaren9]

Love these! Thanks for sharing. Just an idea here: how about making your decorate piece but just before you put it on, then add the bottom circle in the middle of the decorated panel ,easier to punch and secure and less string shows, would that work too? Just an idea, kind of a compromise! Anyway either way your work is lovely. And I love building my ephemera basics up¡

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you Karen, another great idea which I think would work well too. Anything goes really, just have a play and decide what works best for you. I am so glad that you are enjoying the workshops x

[@SamplerNut]

Question...with the first method...when you are poking the brad through both holes...what's to prevent whatever you put in the envelope from catching on the brad?

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

You can always cover the brad with some extra paper, x

[@ibkristykat]

(Maybe put the circle & brad in only the top piece of paper and adhere the two together so the brad is nestled between the two, and that circle & brad is the one that has the string around it dangling from the top circle & brad from the flap... )

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Great idea, thank you and for the picture on the link x

[@Meanne77]

I'm not sure I got what you meant :(

[@ibkristykat]

@@Meanne77 if you see how she's sticking the string through BOTH PIECES OF PAPER in the middle of the envelope... go from there with my instructions: put the string ONLY through the piece of paper that is the FLAP and use the circle & brad with it.... but with the brad/circle in the middle of the envelope, i'm saying to only poke a hole through the piece of paper that'll lay on TOP... so when the two pieces of paper are adhered, the brad will only have to go through 1 piece of paper and then be glued between the pieces of paper to create the back of the envelope. there will be nothing for things to hang up on once she puts items inside the envelope (she'd asked for us to think of other ways to make it so she didn't have to cover up the string & brad to avoid any snagging). then from there, read my instructions.

[@Meanne77]

@@ibkristykat Aaah! Of course, yeah! Thank you for clarifying! That's a great idea indeed :)

[@ibkristykat]

@@Meanne77 i'm better at showing than explaining sometimes, sorry lol

[@TheJanestarling]

I love these! I hope you read this after all this time but I have a couple of time saving tips. If you want to thread your string right through then maybe a darning needle which has a large eye would help. The other thing is to stick your excess string & the back of your brads with a little washi tape or some micropore tape. No waiting for glue to dry or worrying you'll catch whatever you insert. I love eyelets but find them tricky to set without mangling them!

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you so much Jane for your tips for threading my needle. I just bought some of those threading things, a 50 pack from ebay 😊 x

[@TheJanestarling]

@@shabbydabbydoodah I confess if it's just ordinary thread then I have to use a threader too. No matter how hard I try I just can't do it! For string or twine I just use a needle with a large eye, even then I can struggle 🤣 x

[@jeanniedreemer1944]

Might be godly, but they sure are great Tina! tyfsxx

[@danine56]

Loved your tutorial but I’m saying thread your yarn into a needle then pull it through the hole lol....would stop the thread splitting , i cant wait to do some of these envelopes , thank you so much xx

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you x

[@RockyRoadJY]

I love them. I don't mind making them but I use a template. I think your method is going to be a lot faster! Thank you.

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you, I always love easy, peasy x

[@alirossiter8124]

I'm so glad I've come across you here on KZbin. I'm not really a shabby chic crafter but love all the ideas you bring, that I can easily adapt to my style. I enjoy the real time video's, it feels so comforting when you misplace things or need to snip a bit off, it's just great. I try my best to watch all your video's and of course they get a BIG thumbs up x x Can I ask what colour ink you use when inking the edges of things? Many thanks for the lovely video's x x Here's to the next video x x

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Oh thank you so much, I am thrilled that you enjoy my videos. I mainly use Vintage Photo distress ink, but I have recently bought Wild Honey and have used that quite a bit, it’s really pretty x

[@alirossiter8124]

@@shabbydabbydoodah Many thanks x

[@vintage_romanticalore2073]

Here I found the video. Is it beautiful, what white paper do you use ❤👍👍👍

[@shabbydabbydoodah]

Thank you. I use a variety of regular copy paper, 120 gsm, 160gsm and 200gsm. You can get the different types on Amazon, but you can possibly find them cheaper elsewhere. X