The envelope travel journals we made in my most recent Southwest Maker Fest workshop came from a combination of this upcycled junk mail project and a simplified version of one my friend Trish came up with.
The idea is that you can make them from just a couple envelopes and some string, and then have a pocket-sized way to record memories from your next trip.
1. Fold an envelope in half – use a #10 (DL) envelope or experiment with other sizes, upcycle junk mail or reply envelopes, etc.
2. Punch a hole or two in the center (on the fold).
3. Cut the top flap at the fold or remove it altogether.
4. Repeat with one or more envelopes.
5. Thread yarn, string, or twine through the hole(s) of all the envelopes and tie them together. (Alternatively, you can bind the envelopes with ring binders, paper clips and/or rubber bands.)
The envelope outsides have become pages for writing, drawing, or collaging the story of your trip, and you can tuck momentos inside.
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