Step-by-Step: Making Cheap & Easy Ephemera (Envelope Punch Board Tutorial)

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Tracie, I really appreciate this video. I’m a retired nurse in Canada, who for the life of me, cannot afford most anything anyone is bringing out for all of us to play with, and I went away from junk journaling for nearly 2 years now and lost my mojo because I was so sad I couldn’t make anything as pretty as some creators. It’s not their fault, I want to be clear. If someone can afford things like this, all the best to them. I’m so happy for everyone who can, and I don’t look down on anyone. But I was so sad that I had to stop creating and using my creativity for 2 years, while most everyone bought all the goodies as I’ve seen in some craft room tours. Those were my last videos I watched. Now some creators are doing their best to create what those of us can afford, and I am now playing again. I’ve never owned more than 3 downloaded digital anything til about a week ago when Margreth had some freebies for us, you had some freebies for us (thank you darling and I hope I didn’t take too much as I was so excited and giddy getting some of my first digitals), Julie and a few others had some freebies for us to snag. To everyone, I’m so thankful, and I thank you. Bless you Tracie!❤❤❤

[@TracieFoxCreative]

I am so glad you are finding the freebies, I have more in Kofi too, make sure you grab them too! xx

[@cherishedmementos-buffyb.5749]

Such great ideas, I had to laugh I stink at measuring, if you look at my cutter and scoreboard they all have pencil marks for things I make all the time oh and my envelope board too🤣😂

[@dianeday7995]

You are just the most creative person. I had no idea my punch board gathering dust could be used in so many ways. Thanks a bunch!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you! 😊

[@jerleanmiller842]

Thanks so much for the valuable suggestions! I’ll have to practice the window one. Don’t feel bad! I’m in the same boat as you and others in terms of my finances. I love to craft. It is my ministry because I GIVE AWAY 99% of what I make. It brings me JOY to see others happy with their unexpected small gift. Thanks, again‼️

[@conniewalls6154]

I really appreciate all these ideas of using the envelope board and helping us save our $$ at the same time. ❤️ This will keep me busy for awhile and to use up some scraps at the same time. ❤️

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Tracie, I really really enjoyed watching you create all of these ideas to save us all money 💵. Which, I really really appreciate too. They are really really great ideas 💡 too. You are awesome and generous too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Youn too Mags...stay cool x

[@wildaltarose]

Wow, now I can finally find other uses for my punch board. Thank you so much.

[@emmkaa2099]

Traci, as honest as the day is long, I was finally able to purchase an envelope punch board and actually received it the day before yesterday!! HOW did you know?? 🤯🤯 Hugs from the southern California desert, MK 😁 🏜 🤗

[@denisestreitman3916]

Particularly love the “slide”

[@wyanyoung9540]

Thank you for the detailed instructions. I didn’t think I needed an envelope board, but it’s now on my wish list. ❤

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loriericks3243]

Thanks!

[@tuthillg]

This is great, Tracie, especially coming on the heels of Tim Holtz new collection of dies that are somewhat similar to these! Now we can save money and use the punch board instead of buying new dies! Brilliant! TFS the inspiration!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Yep, like I said I would want to buy them all but there are ways I can still enjoy the makes without spending. I wish I could but it is just not possible right now and I know so many people are in the same boat. x

[@allib185]

You are BRILLIANT!!! Thank you SO much for sharing!!!

[@patpost2953]

I’ve had that envelope maker for years but this made me dust it off and get busy making so much more! Thank you, Tracie!

[@carolevans3021]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will dust off my punch board.

[@melindamitchell6584]

Thank you for all the great ideas. In all honesty I have enough scraps and tools to craft with for ages. I just need to focus on what I have. Thanks for the reminder. We are crafters; we can do this. 😄

[@TracieFoxCreative]

You can do it! We all can you are so right x

[@CraDoCa]

Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful ideas with us. Not all of us can get everything we want, so these types of videos help a lot. Thank you!! ♥️❤️

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you so much 😊

[@karenlewis632]

well, I'm a fan of making things out of every piece of this and that....since I started doing this JJ thing, in 2018, I've been on a very very limited budget, and I cannot buy all the things I want to which make things easy, and I have done fine...now unfortunately the world around us is seeing my life everyday...but all is good, and I find joy wherever I can in creating things basically from scratch. I appreciate these ideas, we can all learn to be happy with what we already have, because, well we have to .... we must craft on, it's important to have a purpose! thanks for sharing these with us. This will all make us better...xoxo

[@Nancy9939]

I like all of these videos where we just can see your hands and hear all different voices with American, English and German accents. All of you make the same things but with different creations, which make all these channels rich and interesting. I love watching your ideas shown on different pieces of papers mixtures with fabrics and recycled materials, new materials and a wide sort of tools; which some are expensive and others are cheap, using all your imagination and charm. TYSM to all DIY KZbinrs.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you so much from us all! It is always so nice to hear that the effort we all put in is appreciated so much by lovely creators like you! Have the most wonderful weekend. Hugs x

[@devinemsm05]

Thank you Tracie!!! I have an envelope punch board that I never really used but thanks to you, I have lots of ideas now to use it ...AND *surprise* I turned it over and there is a score board on the back I never knew about! Thank you for the great video!❤

[@sherylcarmanstickyliability]

So happy I found this video while browsing utube. As you say it’s so disheartening when you see all the lovely new items being released and you can’t afford them. But like you, I love a challenge, and try to make as many materials as I can. I make my own texture pastes, gesso, etc. I have an envelope punch board which I get a lot of use from, so it’s always great to come across new ideas to extend the use of the equipment we’ve already got. Thanks for the wonderful ideas, I look forward to increasing my stash. Maybe in these very difficult times, we ought to make more than we need and share. 😊

[@cathsaxe4931]

Your heart is so so thoughtful and caring. I just love all these ideas and am thankful to you for sharing.

[@ozjan7927]

You’re amazing darlin! Thankyou! 😊❤️🇦🇺xxx

[@cheryl7476]

Thank you, Tracie. I just cancelled a file folder die, which I didn’t really think I needed to spend the money on. Now, that you’ve showed us an easy way to make them with the envelope gizmo. This will leave me more to spend on in your shop!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Oh thats cool saving money is always good x

[@jamakrueger7460]

Thank you so much for being so considerate of those of us who are “making do”. 😍

[@TracieFoxCreative]

You are so welcome!

[@honestly8015]

These were fun, Tracie. Looking forward to pulling out my punch board and making them soon. And, too - look at you, using imperial measurements!!! I remember when you wouldn't even say the word "inches." And times are tough all over. I think we must all just hang on until things improve. People forget we had a long pandemic which isn't over (probably never will be) and and has effected all the world and all systems. Hugs to you, Tracie.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Hehehe, as most of the punch boards, score boards and cutting things use inches I did have to learn! I still have no real clue what all the 5/8 really are lol xxx

[@penelopemarshall6320]

Brilliant Tracie. I don't use my punch board anywhere near enough! Now i am inspired to get it out more to make these clever ideas! 😊💕

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Go for it!

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

WOW Tracy!!! Thank you so much for this great tutorial full of amazing ideas. Blessings and Hugs 🤗

[@TracieFoxCreative]

You are so welcome!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Fabulous tutorial and ideas. Thank you so much. Creativity costs nothing. Years ago I taught a card making class at a ladies retreat where I showed them how to use everything without spending any money. The only true craft supply I used was an ink pad. Everything else was readily available in our homes. The ladies were so creative and had a wonderful time. I made 30 demo cards for ideas and they ran with it. When we don’t have all the stuff available nowadays it is still a possibility to create marvelous art. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@TracieFoxCreative]

YES, absolutely x

[@mawmann]

Such clever ideas! Thanks for sharing your frugal ideas!!

[@LiesjeDeVries]

😂Thank you so much for all your ideas. I just found out that I have an envelop corner on my punch. Never knew what that hook was for. 😂😂😂.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Wonderful! TFW xx

[@theolachapman6126]

Thank you for sharing about punch board we need more videos on this thank you Theola

[@ebryan1408]

Thank you for sharing your money saving ideas. I am a retiree in the US and of course, funds are tight here as well. Whenever I start feeling sorry for myself, I just start cutting and gluing some bits of paper and I feel all better!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Wonderful! cutting and sticking is a great way to take your mind of things :-D

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Thank you. Money is really tight for me. As a senior I look for free things on Pinterest. You're a gem.👍🤗🤗🤗 Hugs to you.

[@coreybartkuscole444]

Wonderful video!! So many ideas all at once and I haven’t used my envelope punch board in AGES!! Good thing I didn’t give it away! Thanks a million!🏷✉️📜

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@createwithpamela]

Simple but brilliant ideas! I've had my envelope punch board for years -- now I must put it through its paces! Thank you so much for these ideas. I especially love the tabs & the slide ideas. Such a great video! Hugs from Ireland.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I heard your name mentioned when someone said " tracy labels", so this is the first one of your videos I've seen and I really liked your inovative ideas for using one product. I usually avoid buying things that can only be used one way, but you showed the versatility of this product. I liked your video because it "moved along", and I prefer ones that seem prepared and show me multiple ways of doing things. Thank you so much. You are very inspiring.

[@michellenowacki8673]

I can’t believe how much these boards have gone up. It’s definitely a over looked tool. Thank you for showing lots of its capabilities, I love the slide mount….off the try that . Thank you Tracie xx

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks for watching!

[@janetbennell9855]

Thank you for these fabulous ideas to use our envelope board more. So clever.

[@nadjaseitz8158]

Thank you so much! Now I know how to use the punch board correctly 😂😂😂🥰

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Happy to help!

[@lucy7b]

Thank you Tracie. Playing catch-up on KZbin. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Enjoy!

[@BonesAndButtons]

Ohhhh! I got my punch board second hand for $3. I had no idea there was a corner rounder on there! Brilliant ideas! Love the slide idea!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Fantastic!

[@katyratyra]

Love to learn how to do more things with one basic punch or die. Thanks!

[@foggybummers]

Love this and thank you Tracie ⭐️ I grudge paying the often exorbitant prices for crafting materials. Adore salvaging and repurposing to create and make one’s own ephemera. It just doesn’t feel the same to buy it all. Fortunately, I live in the middle of a forest so am surrounded by a myriad of free materials. I’m currently learning to make own inks and papers. So far, I’ve made paint brushes and pens from twigs and feathers. And the most exquisite black ink from charcoal and a divine deep yellow from Turmeric and Ox Eye Daisies. Definitely far more satisfying. Plus it makes my journals all the more unique. Necessity is the mother of invention, after all. Although, I need to get me one of those envelope makers 😂

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Wow this sounds amazing! Very good on you hun :-D. We should all consider the material we use xx

[@taylormadejournals9662]

lots of awesome tips using things we all have laying around XXX

[@crafterintherough]

Very creative use of the envelope punch board! TFS!!😍

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jillmarks3231]

Thank you for thinking of us x You are amazing at making things we never thought of the only thing is I don't have an envelope cutting board. xx🌺🌼🏵💐🎀

[@tracyhachey772]

I haven’t used my punch board in a long time. Thank you for sharing these ideas for inspiration! I will be pulling out today. Tfs

[@sandraford3355]

I’ve got to dig that envelope punch board out. 🩵

[@channysmith83]

I'm so glad I found this video. Thanks so much.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliecurtis9517]

Great ideas! Thanks Tracie.

[@beverlysewell5725]

I love love love to purchase new items for my addiction - but going back to basics is what we really need to do. We get away from doing 'Junk; for our 'Junk' Journals. Love your ideas and how you motivate us. Congratulations on your marriage!!!!!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Back to basics is a great way to create. When I started I had a box of stuff and had to work out ways to do things, I lost that and am so happy to re-visit old ideas ! xx

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Thanks for this tutorial. I definitely will be playing with my board

[@gailjohnson7813]

Tracie, you are brilliant! The end. 😁 Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 👏👏

[@karibeilharz9374]

Great and easy ideas for everyone. Especially for building up a stash of ephemera for a beginner. Thank you so very much for sharing.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much!

[@annettedepete4314]

Tracie this was an awesome video. Just great ideas using a punch board. Thanks for sharing 🌴💕😍

[@valeriethorpe3399]

What a fabulous tutorial... thank you for all these ideas... so clever... I don't think I have ever used it

[@annalba]

Can I just say how amazing it is to watch your tutorial on a Big screen, yup got my CP... that was an amazing tutorial I can see me stacking up once I have Finnish my project for Mom, Funny that you picked 7, the 7th was the day . My punch board cost me $9 Canadian

[@racheljolley26352]

What brilliant ideas, thank you so much! 👌🤩🏆

[@suzannehicks5856]

Thank u thank u thank u!!! I’ve agonized over the cost of new TH dies too and now I can do some myself . Yippee

[@michelel3372]

I really like everything that you have created today! I was on the fence about getting a punch board, but now I have decided that I do need one! Thank so much for sharing!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Yay! Thank you!

[@shar2533]

Tracie, Thank you for these wonderful ideas to create with my cardstock scraps!

[@MaureenAstrid]

Absolutely brilliant 🥰 thank you so much Tracy

[@annasain7572]

Thanks so much Tracie for making me think of what I have rather than just buy cause it’s new! Love your products ❤️

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad you like them!

[@dianpapay7927]

Perfect! My envelope punch board is just sitting there. (To be used very soon now). Thank you for understanding that we are all in that same boat and have to be very careful how we spend. You are awesome!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

You are so welcome!

[@daffodilangel8724]

Thank you Tracie, a very informative video. 👍❤️🐨🇦🇺

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherrrysparklynn]

Well now I know how to use mine! Thank you so much.

[@cherrycapel8623]

Some great ideas there. Always grateful for new uses for tools. So helpful, thank you

[@motherofdogs27]

Tracy, I’m amazed at how much you sound like Tina from Shabbydabbydoodah! I’m sure you’ve heard that before, but it’s really eerie. 😊

[@kathmcmillen3217]

This is awesome Tracie! My envelope punch board is just sitting on the shelf! Didn't think to find other uses for it. Thank you for sharing. Yes, thing have changed a lot around the world! I am limiting myself to buying only glue, glue sticks and digital kits. Hugs to you!

[@knaples2593]

Brilliant😃. Especially Love the tabbed slide!!!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks! 😃

[@karver3440]

I really enjoyed watching you create all of great these ideas, thank you☺

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@marlenehoward9611]

Thank you Tracie, what wonderful ideas.

[@lesleyreid165]

Fantastic, I had watched tim with his new dies which I can't afford. Then I watched what you had done, absolute genius idea. Thank you tracy you are inspirational.

[@fayesjournalemporium8993]

Absolutely brilliant! Never thought of making mini file folders, tabs or slides. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us!

[@leahwolfe8999]

Hey thanks for making me NOT regret buying the envelope punch board! 🥰🇨🇦

[@craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871]

I have an envelope punch and never use it! Thank you so much for sharing these fab ideas! Hugs❤

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks for watching!

[@lauradellepoirier8559]

Thanks for your hard work to share ways for others to make ephemera. I’m going to take your slide one step further and make a specimen card.

[@clarehyett1976]

Thankyou so much for appealing to us thrifty bunch!

[@bluemuf]

Thank Tracy. Great ideas, so many possibilities 💕

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@shabbyroadstudio]

fantastic ideas Tracie!!! Wish I would have watched this video before I spent the $$ on a couple of Tim's dies....LOL!!!!!

[@jennharts1]

Yikes!!! So much stuff you've created!!! Thanks Tracie!!!!

[@mmonr]

This is a great video with so many ideas. You are a girl after my own heart...using resources creatively. Because, I too, am one of those with very limited funds to spend on the great tools out there. But, through the years, I have felt my creativity grew as I had to find other ways to create the art that I so enjoy. Artists like you, really inspire us to open our eyes to what is around us. Thanks so much, Tracie, for your sensitivity. Love you lots!!😍😍

[@joannewachel2505]

Thank you for sharing these ideas for those of us who do not make money selling journals but want to have supplies. I especially love the little specimen card. Have a nice day.

[@angaramacrafts8564]

Thanks for sharing!!! Love the slid holder shap. A great help!! 👩‍🦳✂️🎨🖌🙏✝️ ang 🇺🇸 in state of Washington 🌦🌞🌤

[@tracker5849]

I love the washi on the numbers!!! I cannot read all those tiny things. THANK YOU!! I've had the punch board for years..sitting in a box. Time to drag it out..dust it off n learn to use it!!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

You can do it! Enjoy x

[@clairesladylair3624]

What a brain! Wonderfully genius.💕 Thank you, your highness, queen of everything.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥰

[@TracieFoxCreative]

🤗 You funny lady! x

[@lori88ish]

Thanks Tracy, best mass make idea ever totally brilliant. My favorite was the slide with tab I have the square punch but really you could use any punch that would fit the parameters., like a circle , oval , butterfly etc. TFS Hugs and Smiles

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊 and YES! get out them punches and try things out! Awesome idea xx

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

Fabulous ideas. Thank you so much for being so money conscious and trying to help us.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad you like them!

[@amytimms528]

I just got an envelope maker for Christmas and I'm excited to make the ephemera that you demonstrated. I've also seen tickets made with them.

[@stampinstacy]

Thank you for the reminder that we can make anything we see if we just take a moment to look at what we already have. I have seen some of these idea on videos before but HOW AWESOME to have them all in one place. This video is such a resource treasure, that can be looked at again and again. TFS !

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Love that! Thank you x

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Great ideas Tracy thank you for showing us.

[@hippodesigns16]

Thank you so much for sharing all these great ideas 💜💜

[@terriyoung2389]

Tracie this is great idea. In most cases I only need one or two and I just don't want to go and buy 6 or 12. And it would save loads of money and its kind of fun to do too.

[@CallMeErie]

Thank you for these great ideas, Tracie!

[@NigezzaCreates]

Thanks for reminding me to use my EPB. Fab ideas 💜

[@marjoriemuths8099]

Your instructions are so easy to follow! Very helpful and creative ideas. Thank you so much!!🥰

[@mimsie3875]

Wow, this has been so helpful. So many fab ideas to try using fairly basic tools. Many thanks xx

[@norrishmj]

Thanks for the great ideas. I only use mine for envelopes. 😊

[@i-jamesazubuike9208]

Thanks a lot, Tracie. These are great ideas for the envelope punch board!