New Idea for Window Envelopes: Make Easy Tabbed Pockets

If you're looking for a new idea to use up some of your junk mail window envelopes, here's an idea to try. With one window envelope, you can decorate both sides of a page in your journal. The special feature --a tab on the side to extend beyond the edge of the journal page--adds interest to the page edge as well. I show you how I made one as well as show other examples and have finished photos at the end of the video. I hope that you find inspiration and some useful information here. Thank you for watching.
Other creators I mention in this video are two of my favorites who inspire me: Kathleen Mower‪@BeAgainBooks‬ and Rhonda ‪@joyjunktique‬ Many thanks to both of you for so much inspiration and instruction.
If you would like to see the flip-through of my Dollar Tree Challenge Video hosted by Jessica ‪@PaperTerrace‬ here is the link: • Completed Journal Flip...
The other video flip-through I mentioned is my Junk Journal January 2024 video, linked here: • ASMR Flip Through Acco...
Happy Crafting! Please tag me if you make some of these tabbed pockets. I'd love to see your creations.

[@MsShanarun]

These are unique and fun. TFS!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Glad you like them. Thanks for watching and for your comment. ❤️

[@stephanieschneider3618]

Hello, très original, je n'avais jamais vu encore !!! J'adore, je vais en faire c'est certain ❤❤❤

[@lindaspaperworks]

I’m so glad you like it and that you will be will be making some. Thank you for watching and for your comment, my first in French, I believe. ❤️

[@teresazuehls783]

I love your tab idea and using a doilies to cover up some of the markings on the envelope. Never thought to use doilies on the envelope. I'm off to go decorate an envelope with doilies. TFS❤

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much. I’m glad that you like the ideas and are off to make some of your own. Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment. ♥️

[@joyjunktique]

Love this idea, Linda! Thanks for sharing it with us!💗🥰

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Rhonda. Glad you liked the idea and happy to share it. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

[@TheLively25]

Like the idea of using the envelopes to make pockets

[@lindaspaperworks]

I’m so glad you like the idea. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@janwages8435]

Really nice idea. Thank you for sharing. Friend from North Georgia Mountains

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you, Jan. I'm glad you like it. Nice to know a friend in the North Georgia Mountains. I love the Smoky Mountains but have never been to your part of Georgia. I'm sure it's beautiful!

[@littlegoldiesbooks]

What a cute idea! I love it!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it.

[@juliel.2021]

I really like this idea!! Thanks for sharing!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Julie. I’m so glad you like the idea. It’s easy to do and so versatile. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@drazil24creations26]

Love this idea… thanks for sharing!

[@lindaspaperworks]

So glad you like it. Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment.

[@robinsutton4952]

Just subscribed and looking forward to going through your videos. My mom always said “sewing will make you or break you”. Being stubborn, I wouldn’t let that happen. It’s pretty much been a motto throughout life (almost 68 years) for all things I do. This project looks like it can be adapted and I like that. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you for subscribing and for your lovely comment. Sounds like your mom was a great motivator. Those words of wisdom stick with us. ❤️

[@lyndarandall211]

Thank you. I was using my window envelopes to make pockets for my emphera, but I love this idea of making a tab/labels to organize them.🤗

[@lindaspaperworks]

That's a great idea! I’m glad you can make such good use of this idea. Thank you for commenting.

[@50sculter]

Great idea. Thank you 😊

[@lindaspaperworks]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@jessurlove]

I love this video, you’re creative and I appreciate the effort you put into sharing your ideas 🤍✨

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I appreciate it so much. ❤️

[@CraftsbyDianne]

What a lovely idea for window envelopes. So cute! 😍 I'm so glad to have found your channel. ❤ Can't wait to try this. 😊

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you, Dianne. I’m glad you like it and are going to make some. Thank you for your comment.

[@theplumcreekbooksmith]

This is a great idea 💡 Thank you for sharing! 💜 💜 💜

[@lindaspaperworks]

I’m so glad you like it. Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment. ❤️

[@theplumcreekbooksmith]

@@lindaspaperworks New subbie now! Will be checking out more videos of yours. Have a super day!

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@theplumcreekbooksmith Aw, thank you so much. By the way, I love your channel name. Wishing you a wonderful day as well.

[@sheilacrace7839]

Cute ideas

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you! I'm glad you like them. Thank you for your comment.

[@jennyscupboard5649]

💖 fantastic, thanks greatly for sharing your fun ideas. Take care 💌 from the land down under 🙃

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you. I'm glad you like them. Hello to you "down under." Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@bettymetz3746]

Linda I am now a new follower and am so impressed with this video.!! Blessings to you from Ohio.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hello, Betty. I’m so happy that you’ve subscribed. Thank you so much for your kind comments. ❤️ from Texas.

[@cynthiamostacato7894]

Linda I am a new subscriber and am loving your ideas for these envelopes. On to your next video and I love the 1st journal you made, beautiful!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Cynthia. Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind comments. I’m glad you like the envelope ideas, and my first journal. That journal is special to me because I just jumped in and did it without really knowing what I was doing. I copied ideas from lots of other designers and learned so much that way.

[@tricedunnell8729]

I really like your ideas. I’m going to put them to use after I come back from the mountains of Texas aka Big Bend National Park

[@lindaspaperworks]

That sounds like a wonderful trip. I'm a native Texan, but I've never been to that area of Texas. Maybe one day. Thank you for your comment, and I hope you have a great trip and have fun crafting when you're back home again.

[@katherinehawkes]

Very clever. Love to see something I haven’t considered before! Thank you for sharing. Be especially blessed. ❤

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much, Kathrine. Glad you like it. Thank you especially for the blessing. 💕

[@lorikendrick5076]

Very original idea to use that window envelope!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.

[@annwilliams6575]

Love this. You just popped up, glad you did..... New subbie x😊

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Ann. Thank you for your comment and for subscribing to my channel. Welcome!

[@danadaniels862]

Love this idea, thank you ❤

[@lindaspaperworks]

I'm so glad that you like it. Hope you make some for your journals, too. Thanks for watching and for leaving me a comment.

[@theolachapman6126]

What a wonderful idea for recycled envelopes tab idea is awesome thank you for sharing your ideas and inspiration THEOLA

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Theola, thank you for your comment. I’m happy that you like this idea and hope you enjoy making some of these fun pockets. It’s my pleasure to share ideas. I’ve learned so much from others so I’m grateful to be able to pass it on, so to speak.

[@conniebartch9656]

❤❤❤

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you, Connie.

[@tbrcspirit]

These are wonderful ! I never would have thought to open the envelopes up and wrap around the page.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you, Trudi. I’m so glad you like them. There are so many ways to use these window envelopes. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@michellechristopher6468]

Nice idea I been using them for shaker card fronts but this is cool too. TFS trying to get my craft room made after flood but need helpers . Also lost two storages of my craft stuff 😔 in February . So hard for me still 😞 my table and desk set my friend gave gone and my good shelves and my mom and dad’s dresser and one night stand gone.went for auction I didn’t my mom didn’t pay it I was sick then she got sick and she getting better now but I starting over.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Oh, Michelle! I am so sorry to hear about the flood and destruction of your crafting room and supplies. I am heartsick for you and saying a prayer right now that God will restore to you more than you've lost. I haven't used a window envelope for a shaker card, yet, but that is a great idea. Thank you for mentioning it. Wishing you all the best in getting back to your crafting.

[@michellechristopher6468]

@@lindaspaperworks that’s ok. Lost my craft storage and my craft room . This February in action because I couldn’t pay the fee my mom got sick. And didn’t pay from October last year keep saying she did . Oh well at least I have hear still at 81 years old. I can move as long at she is ok but her memory is not good with the dementia she’s suffering from

[@katherineott7105]

I'm so happy I found your channel! What clever and cute idea's! I'm going to do some of these right away! Thank you for sharing! ♥

[@lindaspaperworks]

Glad you like the ideas and hope you have fun making some for your journals. Thank you for subscribing and for your comment.

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

Well, aren’t you clever!!! Love it!!

[@lindaspaperworks]

You made me chuckle. Thank you for watching and for your comment. ❤️

[@cricutologist32820]

Wow! Great idea! Thanks! I’m a new subscriber.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you! I’m so glad you like it. Thank you for subscribing and for your comment. ❤️

[@theblushingmint59047]

Love this idea! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@lindaspaperworks]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@gloriadedet5027]

What a fabulous idea for window envelopes with a tab. Loved your DTJJ challenge journal with Jessica.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much, Gloria. I'm glad you liked the idea and my journal. Thank you for commenting.

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

I just recognized your metal ruler! I still have mine from the 70’s. Use it for sewing projects. Love it with the slider on it. Have you had yours forever, too?

[@lindaspaperworks]

Yes, Barbara, I have had mine forever, too. I think I got for my sewing kit when I was taking home ec in high school. I think I still have the slider somewhere. It’s a handy size for paper crafts, too.

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

@@lindaspaperworks I’m surprised they are not selling them now. It’s super handy. I saved everything I used for sewing since 4H years ago hundred years ago! 😄

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@Barbarachocolate1956 I saw a similar one in a bag of sewing items at a thrift store recently. Maybe I should have bought the bag. I didn’t know they don’t sell them anymore. I have a couple from my mother’s and my mother in law’s sewing things.

[@robinsutton4952]

Just went through an old box of sewing supplies and saw mine. It brought back some memories. 😊

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@robinsutton4952 Isn't it interesting how those items can bring back memories? Hope all of yours were happy ones. (Seam rippers might not have the same effect for me. ha ha. I always hated ripping out.) Thanks for your comment.

[@gayemiller7643]

New subscriber here. I thought I had seen ALL the junk mail envelope ideas, but I was wrong. 😁 I especially love the tabs. Great idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Aw, thank you. So glad you subscribed. It makes me happy when my videos are inspiring. By the way, I have a playlist of window envelope junk journal ideas, if you’re interested. Don’t know if any of the other ideas would be new to you or not, but here’s the link. kzbin.info/aero/PL4cbkOKGsmz0v6WfCacqepfz0PMXJnYe2&si=hUFJi0-q9ozHL32t Thank you for your time.

[@joycebergthold3170]

I love this idea and will use it! Also, I love the versatility. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@joycebergthold3170 It makes me so happy to hear this and that you plan to use it. My pleasure. I’m always glad to share. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment.

[@jillcrapo7159]

Just stumbled onto your channel. You are fantastic and very talented, with an eye for style. Not too over the top with layers upon layers upon layers. Simple but elegant. Cant wait to see more of your clever ideas!❤️

[@lindaspaperworks]

Wow, Jill. Thank you so much for your comment. I’m so happy that you like my style and appreciate your watching my videos and leaving your sweet comment. ❤️

[@normafavela3912]

Loved the idea!! They came out great! Loved the last one. Thank you for sharing. I definitely need to try some.

[@lindaspaperworks]

You are so welcome! Thank you very much for your comment. I hope you enjoy making them, Norma.

[@bearynice2u]

I just found your channel also and love what you have done with the envelopes with windows! Best idea I have seen here on youtube with the envelopes.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. I’ve been having fun coming up with ideas for using them. I still have a bunch of them; I need to craft faster.

[@shulaney4639]

Wonderful - thank you!!!

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@shulaney4639 Thank you. So glad you like the idea.

[@kenbillups6194]

I like it just the way it is. I really like the idea as I have a drawer full. Marietta Billups

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you, Marietta. I’m so glad you like the idea. I have lots, too. Now if I can just figure out how to craft faster.

[@melanielady7808]

Very cute idea. Now if I can just get my sweetie to stop ripping open the mail🤣

[@lindaspaperworks]

Ha ha...well, they can be trained. Thank you for watching and for your comment. I got a chuckle about "ripping open the mail."

[@angelacoenen6301]

Love your envelope ideas! I have plenty to use up, and now I have ideas ❤

[@lindaspaperworks]

Awesome! Thank you, Angela. So glad you like the ideas. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

[@nonstopmom8185]

So funny about your mom's saying. My mom would say "no one will notice if you don't point it out". 😂

[@lindaspaperworks]

That is so true. You had a wise mom. I don’t know why I think I need to point those things out. Thank you for your comment. I love to hear mom sayings.

[@alemapretsof]

These are lovely and quite easy to create, so thank you for sharing!

[@lindaspaperworks]

I’m so glad you like them. Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment. ❤️

[@sheilabartlett6044]

These are very interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@lindaspaperworks]

I'm glad you like them. Thank you for watching and for your comment.

[@sheliaporter6795]

I love this idea! Thank you! ❤😊

[@lindaspaperworks]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@stormyswann6177]

I like that you still use your original jj

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@stormyswann6177 Hi Stormy. Thank you. I do have a fondness for it. Thank you for your comment.

[@darlenebrowning6832]

Love the tab on the envelope!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much, Darlene

[@DianesDesigns1660]

Such a great idea! TYFS

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you like the idea.

[@sandratheprocraftinator945]

8:15 using this type of glue does it make your paper warp? And if so does it matter to you?

[@sandratheprocraftinator945]

I guess it doesn’t matter

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Sandra, Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue dries faster than the regular Aleene's Tacky glue. I think that the quick drying aspect keeps it from warping the paper as much. The Turbo Tacky glue is more difficult to use to glue large areas. It dries so fast that sometimes the first parts are already dry before I have applied glue to the entire surface. That can also vary depending on the humidity in the atmosphere. I just took a look at the pocket and tab on the piece you referenced and the little bit of glue that I put inside the tab didn't warp the paper. The gesso that I painted over the words on the back caused more paper warp. I enjoy using coffee, tea and other dyed papers as well as watercolor and other paints on my pages, so I don't mind a little bit of warping. The short answer is I generally can overlook the paper warp. I hope that helps. Thank you for watching and for your comment.

[@lorettahealy1744]

Wonderful 🎉

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I’m glad you liked it.

[@Helen4938]

🌻

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hello Helen. Love the sunflower. Thank you for watching.

[@carolbeeding4270]

😍❤️

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Carol. Thank you for your comment.

[@rebeccafreeman5714]

I get SOOO distracted myself 😂

[@lindaspaperworks]

Kindred spirits. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment.

[@rebeccafreeman5714]

@@lindaspaperworks i love watching you! You make me so relaxed and your creations are easy to try yourself 😁 thanks for sharing

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@rebeccafreeman5714 Aw, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comment. I’m happy to share ideas. Thanks so much

[@aprilcarter749]

Wow 😮 your vid on using window envelopes is great I have so many I’ve not used any of them & the tabs from the file folders which I wonder how to use them and kept them all. What a great idea to dress up pages in journals I’m working on now. Thanks 😊 for sharing ❤.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you found my video helpful. I know what you mean about having so many envelopes. I have a playlist of other ideas for them. Here’s a link if you want to check them out. kzbin.info/aero/PL4cbkOKGsmz0v6WfCacqepfz0PMXJnYe2&si=YJg8yzmSm6wRUYjc Thanks for your time.

[@aprilcarter749]

@@lindaspaperworks Thank you I will watch them for more creative ideas. Have a great day 🤗.

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@aprilcarter749 I hope you find some ideas you want to try. Happy day to you too. ❤️

[@aprilcarter749]

@@lindaspaperworks I’m sure I will I loved making plenty yest’day!

[@lindaspaperworks]

@@aprilcarter749 I love that!! Thanks for telling me.

[@MamaH329]

Can't wait to give it a try. Clever ideas that you've shared. Thanks :)

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much, Retta. Have fun making some. Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment. ❤️

[@dianaroberts6868]

Love this idea! I also really like the look of sponge painting. So many cute envelope ideas! Great job!

[@lindaspaperworks]

Hi Diana. Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked the ideas.

[@dicksisutcliffefolk212]

Love all your ideas!❤Thank you for sharing

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.