JUNK MAIL PAPER CRAFT | PAPER FLOWERS | GIFT TAGS

In this video, I was determined to make something beautiful out of my ugly junk mail. It was so much fun challenging myself to create some gift tags and flowers. It's amazing what you can create using the simplest, everyday things. I hope you are inspired, and thank you so much for watching!
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[@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!!💗🤗😇💝🌺

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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 The library gives away outdated magazines.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.

[@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!!!

[@skidzthehuman9998]

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

[@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❤

[@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.

[@ld5287]

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

[@cgarvin4637]

I could spend the whole day watching you create!

[@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!

[@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!🌷

[@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

[@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 ❤❤✂

[@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!

[@zynzane9680]

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

[@hafeezahahmad]

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

[@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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[@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!!!!

[@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!

[@dmduplak]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@sandracleveland8859]

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

[@cynthiadelvalle3437]

You are so good at turning nothing into something.

[@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!

[@adirondackErin]

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

[@rosemaryguyton9835]

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

[@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☺️

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@kimtreneman-pape6107]

You could make a wreath with those pinwheel flowers. You could take the tags and make a garland or Christmas ornaments. From envelopes you can make scrapbooking pages or pockets. I like your ideas for envelopes and junk mail!😄

[@carolynwalker2201]

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

[@brandyspeonk52]

I just came across your channel. I’m in awe how talented you are. You were born with a gift. You were born with a brain that doesn’t work like others. I consider myself kind of crafty. But there are a few things that I must have left the room during. Drawing and imagination. You on the other hand have both. God bless you. You give people the ability to use your brain on their head! LoL. I just watched the junk mail envelope video. I didn’t even want to blink!! What great ideas. And you show you don’t need a lot of money to make beautiful things. Junk mail, Dollar Tree items, and bingo you have it done. Don’t have a hole punch? Trace and cut it out. You even help with those ideas. Thank you so much for doing for me and giving me what I’ve been lacking. I think my 2 granddaughters will love doing this as well. Thank you and God Bless. As my mom used to say, “YOU WERE BORN WITH GOLDEN HANDS”.

[@tonithomas6143]

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

[@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 💣😉

[@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..

[@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.

[@mawmawvee]

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

[@melwee8511]

Hail "Queen of Recycling & Up-cycling" ! You are an amazing lady , crafting with a heart ! :)

[@Ladysimonetv]

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

[@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.

[@marshatraylor6148]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@MojisStyle]

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

[@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

[@valeriesnaden5094]

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

[@teresapridham8077]

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

[@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!!

[@Neferkit1]

These look great, Rita. Very elegant looking.

[@6sweethearts]

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

[@repentantsoul4213]

Hey Traci, you csn use the clear cellophane windows from those same envelopes to use as little 'tuck in' pockets in your journals, etc. Mama used to tell us, "waste not, want not". I can see from your upcycling you are a firm believer of that phrase. Love your style ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@mawmawvee]

I just recently got an envelope that has a pattern inside of it in red! Of course, I kept it. Also--One of the security envelopes that arrived here has numbers from 0-9 printed inside, so I will keep it for embellishments for birthday cards, until my two great-granddaughters are over ten years old, if I'm still alive by then. One is 8 years old and the younger one is 16 months old now. Love the tag! When you tilt something, as you did the message, it gives the piece life and action and I love that effect.

[@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..

[@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.

[@linacoe340]

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

[@coolstamper]

Those gift tags are ADORABLE!!! TYFS ❤️

[@doloresjaramillo7809]

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

[@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!!

[@a.paigewhaley4333]

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

[@donnarogers7732]

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

[@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

[@lauraspears7564]

**Too cute...the flowers look like fun! I also use the address windows on the front of the envelope as a see thru pocket to slip a message in...or add confetti, seal it up to add an interactive feature.

[@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!

[@w50mf1f]

I absolutely love these !! I have been on a flower making kick and this is a great idea to add to my stash! I love to recycle, and yes- now my stacks of mail won’t be piling up- I’ll be waiting for more to come so I can make more flowers! (I couldn’t even wait for this video to finish, I had to pause and run and grab the punch and glue and an envelope and get started while I watched the rest of your video!) Thanks for the great ideas!

[@breakingthread]

+GiftBasketAppeal Now, that's creativity. Great job recycling. Your flowers would also make a nice garland over a mantle, for a spring birthday party or possibly on a wreath, with the wing sort of puffed out. You can stitch two together in the middle to make a butterfly, dangle from a string and hang from the ceiling to make the butterfly interactive when there is a breeze. Cute for a little girl's party. I used to do that for my daughters. You have a beautiful mind!

[@MindlessCrafting]

+Laura Bullock Awww! Thank you so much. You have such great ideas. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing and watching🌸✂🌸

[@phillyks]

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

[@carmenrivera6782]

Wow! Imagine ALL the empty envelopes I could've saved. This is so Beautiful and simple!, Time to Recycle my junk mail! Lol 😊 Thank you for your creativity.

[@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.

[@carolannemurray-spivak360]

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

[@annacaddell7849]

Great job and great idea. I wish my brain worked like yours. I love your channel and I always learn something. Kudos!

[@barbaracarlson1331]

What glue are you using with such a fine tip?

[@MsPeedle]

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[@gmaelder4739]

Wow what a great video. I love you ideas AND how well you present! I agree with some of the other comments, it takes a special person to see the beauty in what others throw away. Thank you for sharing I have never been so anxious to tackle the mail and rummage through what arrives. 🌸 Thank you for being you and for sharing this with all of us.

[@MindlessCrafting]

Wow!!! Thank you so much for such kind words. I'm so glad this inspired you. I appreciate you watching!!! Hugs, Tracey

[@TheHope4abetterworld]

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

[@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!!

[@teresarn1965]

These are absolutely GORGEOUS !!!

[@joshlynlloyd8700]

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

[@carolynwalker2201]

Tracy I am so excited about watching this video! I save all my envelopes like this, and I am excited to see what you’re going to show me!

[@Jo_WillowingSpirit]

Use the cellophane for shaker tags!

[@MindlessCrafting]

+J Henry Great idea

[@moonharp]

Fun!

[@michellehaden8003]

BEAUTIFUL! Great for ANY holiday!!!!! I am TRULY AMAZED!!!! So much cheaper than buying at the store & what I believe to be a stress reliever! Thank you sweetheart so much for sharing, God bless & PLEASE keep the videos & creativeness coming our way!🖒🖒🖒🖒 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@MindlessCrafting]

+Michelle Haden Thank you so much, Michelle! I truly appreciate the kind words. Have a blessed day❤❤ ❤hugs, Tracey

[@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.

[@imnospin]

I absolutely love watching your videos. You are so talented and creative, and your voice is very enjoyable to listen to, some of the demo video the person goes on and on, and you are enjoyable and inspiring to listen to. Thank you.

[@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...

[@nakeaann]

I would have never thought of this! Sooooo awesome!

[@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!

[@ChilledJil2010]

What a great idea! I love the concept! Look at what is all around you in a completely different way. The definition of "creativity".

[@MindlessCrafting]

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[@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!!!

[@mzp6620]

so many great ideas! thanks for sharing :) I never thought I would be excited to get junk mail! ha ha Can't wait to try some of these ideas. I think they would look great as die cut words as well.

[@wendywilson1736]

Lots of things, in die cuts and punches, look good with these tiny print papers.😊 I like making tiny little kitty punchies in that print Tracy made the red centered daisy out of. Even makes some neat clock faces with a Roman numeral face die I forgot that had bought. Or, an old fashioned alarm clock die that the security envelopes dress up nicely. Love these "junk mail" freebies!

[@mzp6620]

@@wendywilson1736 wow, I completely forgot about this video! I have used junk mail ever since. 😂. They make great backgrounds for guy cards. 😬

[@mzp6620]

@@wendywilson1736 you also reminded me that I have a clock die!! I forgot all about that 🤣👍

[@craftingwithapurpose6479]

Just found you recently. You are soooo inspiring. I love it when you fumble around and ramble. It is very relaxing and I feel like I am visiting with a friend right in my living room. Thank you for sharing your crafts on KZbin.

[@MindlessCrafting]

+Mary Gir Hi Mary!❤Your comment made me feel wonderful. I'm so glad you feel that way. Thank you so much for watching, me crafty friend! ✂🍁✂ Hugs, Tracey