Creative Envelopes - ATC Coin Embellishments Using Security Envelopes

[@robinsutton4952]

Without our artists, life would be just be a continuous news feed of depression. You will be saving lives in ways no one could imagine. I’m going through a stack of envelopes that were on their way to shredding. So much thanks from a lady in a small canyon community in So. CA.

[@allisonjames2923]

Would never have thought of re-using the inside of envelopes as patterns in a background but what a great idea!

[@oldgit9948]

Thanks Nina for another great idea. With all this talk of the virus think I’m going to stock up the craft room, pull up the drawbridge and craft away till it’s all over

[@ednamorgan7827]

Aren't they nice?!! Lovely. I remember using the inside of these sorts of envelopes quite a few years ago now to do Iris-folding. I collected quite a few of different colours but I never thought to use them as backgrounds like this. Thanks, Nina.

[@healingmagichands]

These turned out great, Nina. I have security envelopes, been saving them forever and am amazed at the variety of pattern and color available. I believe I will continue with my tag making exercise. So agree about Inka gold! I got very enthused by it several years ago and bought it in a variety of colors, at least a dozen. It all very efficiently dried up AND molded; I was not happy about that hundred dollar bill going into the trash, I can tell you.

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Nina, Thanks for the idea for security envelopes. I have been collecting them for years and have quite a stash. I have made embellishments and dies cuts out of them to add to my art journals. Have a lovely day!

[@franceswatts4001]

You have brightened up my Sunday morning! Everything on the News feed seemed to be coronavirus related ... until you popped up with your gorgeous project. Thank you so much.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Frances. Its very depressing at the moment isn’t. Thank goodness for our art hey. Stay safe 💕x

[@colleenlondon5605]

Frances, how true that is!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina, those ATC Coins are really really stunning and gorgeous, & you’d never know that you used envelopes.....fantastic xxx Mags

[@mariaclegg7097]

Thank you Nina , you are still managing to come up with great ideas . These look gorgeous

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Love these ATC coins! Gorgeous butterflies. Thanks for your inspiration!

[@rneustel388]

These are so adorable and easy to make and try out different finishes. Thanks for sharing your little tutorial!! 😘

[@dianeescoffier8652]

Ms. Nina! Beauties, they are! You always bring your techniques to the next level. Security envelopes are one of my favorite "free" supplies to use, and now I have another way. Thank you, inspired!

[@KylieCooStudio]

These are fabulous Nina

[@lorettathefrugalscrapbooke2992]

I think they came out so nice! Good job! Have a blessed and wonderful week!😀💛💙❤🤗

[@susanjones7872]

Very nice Nina! Good idea for all those security envelopes I've been saving! Thank you!❤

[@jackieelliott2913]

Inspiring idea Nina, I love the ones with the translucent powder and the gold finishes them off nicely.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jackie💕

[@58calangel]

So beautiful and easy. Love the grunginess!

[@reneeallen1118]

You are definitely one of the two sources of my renewed inspiration in card making

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awww, that’s wonderful. Thank you so much 🥰

[@cheryls_creative7048]

Brilliant idea! Love the embossing powder !

[@anniefaint6373]

These are lovely Nina , I enjoyed making these befor,,, some lovely ideas for us to do while we are staying in ,,,,,xxx 😊💕🎨

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annie. They’re a bit of easy fun aren’t they 💕

[@debbieangelstar]

It’s never occurred to me to take advantage of the patterns on a security envelope! Thanks for another inspiring idea Nina. 💕💫

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I’d forgotten how lovely some of them are until I had them altogether in a pile like this 💕

[@alirossiter8124]

Well, well, well, Nina Ribena. You have a lot to answer for. x lol x I've ordered my Phomemo through the link you kindly provided, thank you. I can't wait to play when it arrives. Love this week's project. I think the next thing for me, as inspired by yourself, is a bee stamp or two. Thank you once again for the great videos you give us xx Have a good week xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh dear 😂🥰! You will love your Phomemo though! The bee stamp was just a cheapy one from Hobbycraft. I think it was £1 and in come in handy for lots of projects. Hope you have a creative week and I’ll try not to lead you astray 💕

[@DawnHCreates]

The project is so simple and beautiful! TFS

[@lenabot5961]

Good morning nina, lovely cards, I immediatly thougt..a mobile. A nice branche and then lots of butterflies, bumble bees hanging from the branche..I hope you are good, in holland we are getting more and more anxious, today we hear the decision if our schools are going to be closed. We stay at home as much as possible, so life is very strange. Keep safe and hopefully everything is hoing to be better. Love lena

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Good morning Lena. I like the idea of a mobile, that would be fun. Things seem to be changing daily here in the UK. There is talk that our schools and colleges will be closing soon. There is also talk of the elderly being forced into lock down next week. These are very uncertain times aren’t they. I hope you and your family will stay safe. Hugs 💕

[@sparemarbles2012]

LOVE these! And the grunge is perfection! TFS :)

[@loripadilla669]

A fun project Nina, great idea. I love security envelopes. TFS xxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lori, they’re fun aren’t they 💕

[@purplefairy1]

They will look great in your journals! 🦋🐝🧚‍♀️

[@colleenlondon5605]

Nina, these are absolutely stunning!! I have never seen embossing layered before. tfs

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh it looks wonderful when it’s layered. I hope you’ll give it a try 💕

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great use of security envelopes Nina, have an awesome week.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie. You too 💕

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

It's surprising how different those security envelopes are inside, great ATC coins, tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

The patterns are so pretty when grouped together. They’re a great free resource 💕

[@sherrywright6634]

Love these! Can't wait to see how you use them. Thanks for sharing this project. 💕

[@mariefitzgerald9250]

Simple but effective, gorgeous as always. I have some of the Inkagold colours and whilst they do dry out over time, they can be reactivated with some warm water. X

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marie. All of my Inka Gold has set rock hard, and whilst I know I can melt them and add glycerine etc.. Its such a pain to do this. The Treasure Gold remains a wonderfully soft consistency. Have a great week, and stay well 💕 x

[@kazeekins1]

Gorgeous as always Nina , I love my first watch every Sunday . Thank you so much for the inspiration ... will be trying these later . Happy Sunday . Kay x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Aw, thanks Kay. Love yours too 💕 xxx

[@crosezrose]

What a cute idea! I really love how they turned out! The Stardust is absolutely fabulous! I have not seen that here in the States but I'm going to look on Amazon for it, it's lovely! Thank you for an early Sunday morning cute embellishment!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Stickles would be a great alternative too 💕

[@yvonnevl2497]

So Lovely Nina!

[@chrisannm5240]

Lovely, I LOVE these! I wish my security envelopes were so pretty! 🦋

[@Scrapitydoodah]

These look cool. I’ve been collecting security envelopes for a while. They have some great designs. Versatile for mixed media and totally free xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I’d forgotten how lovely some of them are. Thinking cap on 💕 x

[@myzanyself]

Even though this might seem “easy” it still looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing this! It will be a great project to work on during this unique time!!!😿💜💜💜

[@alisoncouzens3736]

Shall be doing some of these Nina, thanks for the inspiration, yours look lovely and I must say I do find security envelopes very pretty and interesting. They can be used in many projects. Like you I have loads, thanks again, take care, Ali xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Ali. Happy Creating 💕 xx

[@laurencunningham8281]

Ab Fab! I was saving envelopes hoping to use them in some way. (New subbie from Elisha’s Crafty Hoplop )

[@AtSusiesCottage]

These look amazing Nina, I’ve got tons of security envelopes and I now have some ideas thanks for sharing xxx💕

[@martinmixedmedia2899]

I like the way you used the envelopes I will find some time to do this but possible I'll make small tags to use as embellishments... Great idea.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Lovely idea. Happy Creating 💕

[@melaniebrown747]

You and your gold! Lovely Nina xx.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I know 😁. Just can’t help myself 💕😘😁 xxx

[@christieoertel1460]

loved them Nina can't wait to use my envelopes for these. Have a great week C

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Christie. Happy Creating 💕

[@veronim7337]

Beautiful . Love this and I will make a few of these. Great idea. Thank you for sharing . 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Veroni. Happy Creating 💕

[@woollysteph]

These are a great way to use security envelopes (I've been hoarding mine for a while). I think I will use this idea to alter a playing card since I'm still plodding on with that challenge. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

This will be lovely for playing cards too. Have a creative day Steph 💕

[@SimpLeeBeth]

I've collected some envelopes recently with pretty cool patterns! I'm excited to find fun ways to use them! Keep the idea coming! 😆❤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Happy creating 💕

[@cibinskymojo5750]

I love these! Makes me look forward to my junk mail. 🙂

[@theartycraftytart7759]

These look great Nina! Keep well ❤️❤️❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Caroline. You too. Very uncertain times ahead ❤️

[@selinastephens7602]

Excellent idea!!!

[@conniebartch9656]

Great idea. TFS ❤️

[@evelynrauseo467]

This is brilliant! So effective and easy to do. I don’t remember did you use heat tool once or twice to activate the embossing powders. TFS. I did!

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Simple and awesome👏🏼

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Gorgeous Nina! Hugs Marsha

[@Maggiesplace48]

Very cool A.T.Coins tfs Nina

[@Bettina_endelt]

Simple and beautiful 😍😍😍🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰love it ❤️🇩🇰

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Bettina 💕🥰

[@deborahmclean8941]

I always throw those envelopes out. Oops. I would have liked the bees body to have yellow instead in irridescent. Just the wings irridescent. Lovely job.

[@starlaarts9385]

Nice project!

[@Itsparks138]

Love these!

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Great idea

[@suefalls1600]

Cool idea💗💗💗💗💗

[@darlenebrowning6832]

Love them!

[@DefineYourDesigns]

What is the brand of the irredescent embossing oowder

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Cindy, it’s called Funstamps Stardust embossing powder. Its available via eBay here in the UK 💕

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕🇩🇰

[@janewebster7661]

Very nice. Like bee

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Jane 💕

[@BamBamBemma]

Where do you get the security envelopes from please

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Emma, they are the envelopes that important document come in, such as your bank statements, electricity bills etc.... If you look inside the envelopes, the inners have the most wonderful patterns, and are a fabulous free resource for our crafting. Check your mail today as you will be surprised 💕

[@SammiJarrad]

😁👍🏻💜