Turning Thrift Finds Into a 5 Pocket Organizer Portfolio

[@onceuponatime5205]

Love this idea. Great deal on the envelopes because you can also use to mail your happy mail as well as craft with them.

[@lenaecreates]

I was thinking the same thing when I bought them!

[@jenniehawkins9998]

Yes, in TN, we love doing it all. Thrift stores yardsales, etc. Church sells are the best. There is a little thrft store where we vacation. It supports scholarships for kids in their area.

[@lenaecreates]

I love that!

[@GayleRobinson-bu2vt]

I love today's project. The paper pack is perfect! I'm jealous as your city (location) has a great thrift store. The thrift stores in my area NEVER have treasures like yours. I like to forage around at garage sales but I prefer estate sales. Not only do I find better stuff, I "tour" the house while there! I've been in some nice houses but I've also been in some houses that make me wonder: "what were they thinking"? Pink shag carpet just doesn't do anything for me!!! lol, lol, lol.....

[@lenaecreates]

We love estate sales too! Be been to several great ones in the last few weeks. My mom use to drag me to them when I was a kid. I had no idea she was teaching how to find great treasures!

[@donnasuehoward4020]

Good find on the envelopes ❤ I remember a few families I knew growing up that had those salt and pepper shakers ❤ At 60 yrs old I'm finding that A LOT of things from them are antiques 😂❤. Beautiful papers ❤ Great idea for those envelopes ❤ Haven't used that closure in a while. Thank you for reminding me about it ❤❤ Since you have so many, maybe cut up one to use for the accordion slides

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks for watching

[@carmenrivera6782]

Great "Deal" on those envovolopes or should I say eye's 😀.... Another awesome and creative idea. Can't stop watching your videos.

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@happymailmagic]

That was "A SCORE" on those Envelopes!!! You'll have Envelopes for Days.... & Days... & Days... LOL! I love going Thrifting! It's ALMOST time for when Yard Sales & Garage Sales start up around here!!!

[@lenaecreates]

Right!! My town loves garage sales!

[@nitamann728]

I agree! I just bought 25 from Amazon 2 weeks ago and paid way more!

[@carolyncampbell8126]

Salt and pepper shakers are anywhere from 1960’s to 1970’s. Nice fine and a good price!! Looks like they run from 15$ and up. Comes in a few colors as well. Amber , red , green

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks for the info. I love them

[@dustyacres]

We have a Almost Free shop in a small town near where I live in Iowa. It is always a great place to purchase crafty items and old paper books to craft with. Will be making this envelope when I get done watching you, thanks for all you suggestions 😊

[@lenaecreates]

That’s wonderful! Thank you

[@debrakranzusch6561]

Absolutely love the inspiration and tutorial. Want to mass make. I have some ideas to add. Brain is exploding. Congrats to the winner 🏆. Love the inspiration ❤️ 😂

[@lenaecreates]

I love that you're inspired! That makes me feel great!

[@LisaMorgan18]

This is so cute. I especially like the accordian fold in the center. That is not something I would have thought of.

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks Lisa! Glad you like it

[@happymailmagic]

You always have the most Beautiful paper!!! I want to work where You Work!!! LOL!

[@lenaecreates]

😊 thank you Paper Wishes is a fun place to work! Sometimes I just wander the shelves looking for paper inspiration

[@shariolson-anderson3792]

Thrift store finds are so much fun...love following your process while making

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you so much!

[@sandrababb1285]

I could watch your webisodes & hints all day! The organizer is cute! Thanks LaNae!

[@lenaecreates]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kathymcelwaney9985]

Love this project. Thanks for sharing. I love thrifting, too. Never know what treasures you will find.😊

[@lenaecreates]

Absolutely!!

[@cathyfox2240]

Hi LeNae, this is a very useful project, I love your paper choice and great instructions! Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful week! ❤

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you! You too!

[@kari97632]

This is such a cute portfolio. Beautiful papers, as always.

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you so much!

[@crafti.louisecreates6824]

What a great finding those envelopes! I love to go to thrift stores and garage sales. But this year, my sister downsized and I got waaayyyy to much stuff from her. Lol! Great project,!

[@lenaecreates]

That’s awesome, I love a good thrift store find!

[@karinyong2855]

Thanks for sharing such a nice 5 pocket organizer. I will try to make 1 as it is super fun to recycle my envelopes. Thanks, and take care.

[@lenaecreates]

I'm an envelope fan myself! Thanks for watching!

[@janiceblough]

This is so cute & can be used for so many things! But, I really don’t want to buy another thing! If I were to say I’m busting out of the seams with craft supplies would be wildly underestimating my situation! So, I’m trying to figure out how to just use paper, of which I own a ridiculous amount! If I can figure it out, I’ll be happy. It doesn’t seem like it would be hard, but my math skills are truly lacking! 😂😂 Great video too!

[@lenaecreates]

Yes! Use what you have! And thanks for watching

[@kaybarrera6537]

I love thifting, estate sales, etc. I, too love the MCM look.

[@lenaecreates]

The best!

[@barbarawillobee5706]

New to your channel! 😊 Just wanted to say you provide a happy medium in that you don't go too fast or too slow with your instructions! I personally lose interest if creator's go 100mph, or if they move so incredibly slow. There's a lot to be said regarding the overall presentation during the process. I also struggle with ZERO discussion/ verbal instructions and only loud music playing 🤭 😊. Beautiful little storage pocket. 👍

[@lenaecreates]

Hi Barbara thank you so much for the feed back. I’m always worried that my pace is too slow and yet I’m teaching to people with different skill levels. Everyone learns differently and that’s a good thing. Thanks for the encouragement and for supporting my little channel with your view and comment. I post new videos every Monday morning.

[@judithmontmarquette-nq6bn]

Loved this. The accordion pocket is great!

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!

[@janeg9401]

Beautiful! I loved watching your process. You selected the perfect papers, too! ❤

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you so much!

[@stargater2892]

Im amazed at how easy this is. Your pattern is beautiful. The punch cover for the inside rivet was genius. I understood the emoji 🤦as you were gluing it. 💓

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you so much!

[@karenreeves3958]

What a cute project. I love the papers you used. Thanks for shring.

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@stormyswann6177]

It's so sweet you give away what you make ❤

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you! I like to share 😊

[@kaiyakershaw1028]

I love this project and I’ve got some spare big envelopes that I could totally modify in this style! Thanks for the great ideas!

[@lenaecreates]

Wonderful! Have fun with it and thanks for watching 🌸

[@kimberlyhickman9336]

Enjoyed Learning this new idea. Thanks for sharing❤😊

[@lenaecreates]

My pleasure 😊 and thanks for watching

[@debholverson4553]

My husband and I love to go to garage sales.

[@lenaecreates]

Love it!!

[@jenniferbatstone5602]

I loved this tutorial and the bee theme!!🎉

[@lenaecreates]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@juliecurtis9517]

Great idea! Such a useful item for my craft room to store ephemera, stickers, and scraps.

[@lenaecreates]

Yes! Thank you!

[@buffyscott9314]

Love love love your projects!!! Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials!!!

[@lenaecreates]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@rosalindaescandon559]

Wow, you got a deal, I love going to any sale, especially yard sale, estate sales,

[@lenaecreates]

Me too!! So fun to treasure hunt

[@donnameyers8497]

LeNae, thank you for sharing!! I have a half box of this same size envelope, now I will get busy and create...❤❤❤❤❤

[@lenaecreates]

Wonderful! Have fun!

[@cathyadams6180]

I was wondering what to do with my clasp Envelopes. Thanks for sharing this.

[@lenaecreates]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annpowell7628]

Those are the best rulers.

[@lenaecreates]

Right? I love the weight of it

[@lindabosico835]

That was an e "ellent thrift find. Love the salt and pepper shakers. Youshould really research those.

[@lenaecreates]

I did! They aren’t worth much but I love them!

[@susanhansen6413]

Love garage sales and thrift stores! You never know what treasures you might find!

[@lenaecreates]

Definitely!! Thanks for watching Phyllis!

[@delo1951]

So, so glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing all of your ideas!

[@lenaecreates]

Welcome!! I’m glad you found me too! I post new videos every Monday and always have a giveaway

[@ediewilson4043]

NC here. We ❤ a thrift store or yard sale. Love your channel. Great demos.

[@lenaecreates]

I bet NC has great thrift stores. I would love to visit someday. Thanks for watching!

[@BeverlyGlendenning]

This is adorable! I need to make multiple ones for my colleagues and friends!

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you! I’m so glad you like it!

[@rebeccamccormick4784]

Beautiful way to give a gift. Love it

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!

[@nancywelch3612]

Hello, watching replay and is 1st time here, love this idea. Thank you

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks so much 😊 I post new videos every Monday!

[@conniebrown6909]

Love this! I made two of the last accordion file. I am definitely going to make this one, too! So cute!

[@lenaecreates]

Yay, thank you!l Connie!

[@jenniehawkins9998]

Great, fines! Very cool project!

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Melissa_Melissa_503]

Love kiwanis and Thursday 50% off day is always fun. I prefer estate sales. love to figure out clues about the people who lived there. I love old wooden rulers too.

[@lenaecreates]

Just went to a great sale this weekend!

[@brandi5796]

That was absolutely adorable!

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!

[@lauramoore4064]

Hubby and I love yard saleing. But we are only off on Sundays and live in a small town. It is a challenge for sure.

[@lenaecreates]

That would be a challenge!

[@kathyjund7212]

Great idea Lenae! Great finds!

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks Kathy

[@pammartin7917]

Great portfolio! Love it thanks for sharing.

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks for watching Pam

[@marcia7455]

Time to go get my envelope stash out. Thank you for your inspiration!

[@lenaecreates]

That’s great! Thanks for watching

[@maryzamora5989]

This pocket envelope is beautiful!!! I like the fact that it is made out of thrift items👏🫶 I too love to thrift shop and love to use office supplies and craft items. Thank you for sharing this nice folding pockets folder.

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you so much!

[@lindamagness9605]

Love your idea for the organizer you make it look so easy. I would never think of doing this with envelopes. I also love your salt and paper shakes, right up my alley.

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks Linda!

[@candaceestrada5744]

Oooooooo, this is pretty!!

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!

[@judithhawkins1126]

So clever!! I love your ideas!!

[@lenaecreates]

Awww thank you Judith!

[@Imjinks64.]

YES!!!! all of it. My girls say " mom we need to go thrifting"

[@lenaecreates]

Yes you do!

[@karylebyrd1764]

I love this idea. I’m starting an idea journal and this will definitely be in my journal.

[@lenaecreates]

I love that! It's not very bulky and would make a great addition to a journal

[@TheLively25]

This is a wonderful gift idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you for watching 🌸

[@debramcgreevey5235]

Love to go thrifting with my sisters! You never know what treasures you can find. Thanks again for a great project ❤

[@lenaecreates]

So true! It’s always fun when you find a treasure or two

[@bjewell8052]

Use the 6". Yes, I love thrifting. I also like what you are making. 😊

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you! 😊

[@naomigonzales9452]

You did a great job and you and very easy!! Thank you

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!

[@RobinSpencer-wc6hj]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks for watching!

[@LovinDebsFit50s]

New here and Subscribed!! ❤️ I love thrift shopping!! I haven’t really scored paper goods but I have scored a lovely pair of UGG Boots and a beautiful pair of Ralph Lauren boots. 😃

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks for subbing! Those are awesome finds! I post new videos every Monday and thanks for watching!

[@bettymcclain4960]

1st time watching you. What a great craft!! I will be trying on

[@lenaecreates]

Welcome!! I post new videos every Monday. Thanks for watching!

[@SueD.]

Great thrift store finds. Wonderful organizer--love the papers you chose. Looking forward to future projects with these envelopes.

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you! I’m sketching out new ideas!

[@barbaramitzel1913]

Love your envelope journals! Heading to the craft room to start my first!

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks Barbara! I have a new envelope craft video posting tomorrow

[@barbaramitzel1913]

@@lenaecreates I have my reminder set and looking forward to it.

[@sandracurry3533]

So very cute! Love it💜

[@lenaecreates]

You are so kind

[@barbaraspring3199]

Another beauty.

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!😊

[@nancysmith3289]

I love all forms of thrifting! This is a pretty project!

[@lenaecreates]

I do too! Thanks for watching

[@margiederby4227]

So cute....your ideas r gr8

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you so much 😊

[@martingoughnour8102]

Thank you LeNae.

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you for watching Martin!

[@jeaniet8648]

Every pocket project you create is so beautiful and unique! Thank you for sharing it! ❤️🤗

[@lenaecreates]

Awww thank you!

[@phyllisanderson7564]

Love this idea

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you! 😊

[@JanetSkerry]

Fabulous!!!!!! 🎉

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you so much!

[@jacquieGregor]

Thank you for your clarity. You are amazing

[@lenaecreates]

Awww thank you! I appreciate that!

[@mariemcglamery454]

Love this so much! Thank you for sharing.

[@lenaecreates]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🌼

[@marilynswann3948]

Great gift idea. Thank you.

[@lenaecreates]

Glad you like it!

[@pathenson8276]

I suggest 12 x 12!

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks for watching

[@lajuanascruggs3947]

Beautifully done!

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you very much!

[@susanhansen6413]

Love this!

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks so much Susan!

[@MaxineBotts]

This is sooooo cool!

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks you!

[@debragazaway4946]

Where do you get your glue? I just love watching you

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you! Cosmic shimmer glue and I buy it at Paperwishes.com. Link in description box below video. Thanks for watching 🌸

[@helenbraun1058]

Got to make this! Thanks!

[@lenaecreates]

Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching Helen!

[@SWhitworth]

Love this! I WILL make a couple of these soon!😊

[@lenaecreates]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sharonhastings2758]

This is so versatile

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!

[@margaritarodriguezlopez622]

Es hermoso todo lo que haces 😍😍😍

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!🌸

[@Marlulucio]

Great Idea

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you! 🌼

[@lindabarnes6605]

Really Cute

[@lenaecreates]

Thank you!

[@cathyadams6180]

Tell me again what you used to hold the green circle in place for the string to close.

[@lenaecreates]

Mini brads

[@LaurasDesignStudio]

I save your videos to make later.

[@lenaecreates]

Awww thank you so much!

[@debholverson4553]

The little button was probably from a man’s white shirt with the buttons to hold down the collar

[@lenaecreates]

Yes that must be it!

[@kenbillups6194]

Where do you find the paper u used?

[@lenaecreates]

Hello I use papers from Paperwishes.com and the links for each paper pack are located in the description box below the video. Paper Wishes is a tiny company located in Oregon and I love working with them.

[@janiceblough]

😅

[@LuvsSno]

I live in Salem,OR.. what city are you?

[@lenaecreates]

Hey that’s great! I’m glad you found me. I’m close to Salem

[@LuvsSno]

@@lenaecreates when you said a small city in Oregon I was just kind of curious. I grew up in Gervais, when I got married almost 53 years ago we moved to Salem and we're still here near Chemeketa College. There are so many great small cities in Oregon..

[@annejenkins5969]

Love this craft

[@lenaecreates]

Thanks Anne! New video drops tomorrow