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About 6 years ago I started noticing the different colours and patterns inside the envelopes and decided to collect them.
In the beginning they were only blue and there were maybe 6 or 7 different patterns.
Now I am amazed at the variety in colours and patterns that are around.
This month it was my turn to choose the theme for our small groups ATC swap and I felt it was time to use my envelopes.
The challenge for March is to make the background for the ATC's out of the inside of the envelopes.
When I checked my stash I found that I had 50 different designs/colours and I thought I would use a different colour for each ATC.
I cut 3 strips in each colourway in 3 different patterns and made the backgrounds--now I have to embellish them.
Here are a few of the black patterned ones--
These ones are lime green-----
and mauve-----
These are a dark blue but have photographed a bit lighter---
orange--grey--and aqua---
mid blue-------
and pale blue.
I have the stuff ready to embellish them and get them into the post next weel
13 comments:
haha.. yes I had noticed that too. I have collected them too. But a while ago I have put it in the waste paper bin. didn't anything with it. I discovered I am not a paper woman, don't know why.I always have a quarrel wih the glue!
Your look fine!
Never noticed! But then I think you must get more mail than me! Will keep my eyes open in future. Sue McB
I did the same about 12 years ago and made a book containing as many coloured envelope insides with a collaged sttiched cover - its lovely when we notice such things that would usually been thrown away. Look forward to seeing what you do with them
Yes, I noticed. But most of mine are blue or grey.
Lovely ... I will have to start checking. The designs and colours looks good how you've grouped them together like that Doreen
Have a lovely weekend x
What a lovely selection of colours and patterns Doreen. I have heard that the insides of some envelopes are interesting but have never come across any. Maybe I'm not observant enough - I'll keep a look out from now on. Your ATCs will be great. The word verification for this comment is 'cards'!! Very appropriate.
I collected loads of these for an online class a couple of years ago, but I like your use of them much better.
Aren't they a goldmine?!! If we get people to use them instead of throwing them away, it will be recycling at it's best :)
Have fun!
You certainly see the world around you in more detail than most people, Doreen.
They are great colors and patterns-never could throw them away.
Pretty much grey and blues here...never seen any of the prettier colours. We don't get very many in the mail anyway, but I will start paying more attention!
I only get a few envelopes in the mail and haven't found any of them to be anything but blue. What a collection you have!
Glad you came to visit. I lost all my favorite blogs when my computer crashed. I guess I should use something besides "favorites" to save the blogs I like.
You are a fantastic recycler Doreen! Think I will keep a closer eye on envelopes I receive now.
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