Security envelopes

I decided to craft business card envelopes. What better way to promote my eco-friendly business? I figure whether I am giving out business cards in person or

Have you tried using recycled materials in your art journal? In this example, I use the inside of secuirty envelopes and give you ideas for your own.

Security envelopes feature all kinds of different patterns that are designed to keep their contents confidential, but artist Sarah Nicole Philips utilizes those patterns by collaging stunning landscapes from discarded security envelopes.

These cute cards are made by punching flower shapes from security lined envelopes which I was able to find in my basket of mail. Recycling is always a good idea and with 27 days of creating to go, …

My plan from the beginning was to reproduce the collage for the Papergirl Vancouver project in black and white, which meant the papers I used would need to be a variety of patterns, but similar in value and tone. My solution was to use security envelope linings, of which I have quite a few collected. Having cut up my traced and numbered drawing (see previous post), I started working from the background to the foreground. I laid each numbered template piece onto the selected envelope lining…

A collection of beautiful security envelope patterns spanning over 10 years. A rainbow of colors and patterns. Thanks for your help!

So far, Honi has received 68 ATCs from 18 artists. Check out these beauties! Four from An: Three from Carroll: Four from Christie: Four from Diane: Four from Ellen: Four from Honi: Four from Jan Hardt: Four from Joanne: Three from Kathleen: Four from Linda: Four from Lois: Four from Mary: Four from Nancy C: Four from Nancy S: Four from Rose: Two from Sandee: Four from Sarah: Four from Susan:

I absolutely loved this swap. There is a seemingly endless variety of patterns on the inside of security envelopes, and an equally endless way to incorporate them into your art. Thanks to everyone for sharing your creative ideas. Here are two from Gina: One from JD: Two from Judith: Three from Julie: Two from Laura: Five from Linda: Five from Rose: Two from Susie: Four from Terrie: Two from Tina: and one from Trula: Which ones are your favorites?

Patent Pending Projects: Security Envelope Project(s)