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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I love that you have a space to tuck tickets and such inside. So much neater and it’s almost like opening a little gift to yourself.
Yea, that’s a great way to think of it!
That looks really cool!
Thanks! It was fun.
That is SO cool! I could make these at school… Love it. And I agree with Traci, I love how you’ve decorated yours.
You totally could! You can see what the kids who were in my workshop came up with here: https://www.travelcraftjournal.com/southwest-maker-fest-2016/
Plus, it’s practically free. Let me know how it turns out!
That is such a cool idea! I especially love how you decorated yours – it looks amazing!
Thank you! It helped to have some colorful packing tape left over from our move. :)