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Security Envelope Project Ideas

Here are some security envelope project ideas. I have searched the web and selected some of the best tutorials and project ideas that I could find.

You may be looking for things to do if you are currently experiencing a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus pandemic. I find that creative projects, specifically physical ones, can be very meditative and soothing. As many of you know, I am obsessed with security envelopes and I am always looking for new ways to use their beautiful patterns.

If you try any of security envelope project ideas, give me a shout on Instagram (@abstract_collage)… I’d love to see your work!

https://alittlehut.blogspot.com/2010/07/recycling-project-security-envelopes.html
security envelopes stationery set

https://www.carolynshomework.com/2016/04/upcycling-earth-day-recycled-
Beads, memo box

http://www.designsponge.com/2008/03/diy-wednesdays-march-26th.html
Inside out envelopes

diy security envelope patterns

https://thebudgetsavvybride.com/envelope-liner-tutorial/
DIY envelope liner, hint: make your own security envelope patterns!

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Security Envelope Inspired Projects by Sweetie Pie Press

The Sweetie Pie Press has some sweet sweet security envelope inspired DIY projects. Looks like the creator, Becky Johnson has been making security envelope inspired art since at least 2008. That is so cool!

tired of feeling like installations are only for bank lobbies and boutique hotels? want some thing small for your walls that lives in three dimensions and exalts the mundane? want it to be relative easy?

…then the sweetie pie press do-it-yourself security envelope installation kit is for you!

Check out the DIY installation project here:
http://sweetiepiepress.bigcartel.com/product/diy-security-envelope-installation-kit-21-piece-triangle

I’m looking forward to meeting more people that have been inspired by security envelopes. The amazing patterns, the collectable nature, the subtlety. If you know of someone who’s work has been directly or indirectly influenced by security envelopes, please get in touch with me here: abstractcollage.com/contact/

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Security Envelope Fashion Statement

The UglyKittyReDeux uses security envelopes in functional and fabulous jewelry! Security Envelope Fashion is a great idea. I’ve always known how much I like the security envelope patterns but I never considered being able to wear them as a necklace, ring, or earrings. Shop Owner Renee Lavinsky has figured out a way to offer these great patterns in a functional way. Here is one of her product descriptions:

A conversation-starting pendant necklace made with sterling silver, resin, and a recycled security envelope.

The oval pendant measures 1 (25 mm) inch by 0.75 (9 mm) inches and is about 1/8-inch (4 mm) thick and comes with an 18 inch sterling silver chain.

 

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Recycled Security Envelope Project by Joey Ramone

Check out these Recycled Security Envelope Flowers made by Joey Ramone. He uses a traditional Japanese Kusudama flower technique using recycled envelopes. Very fun and what a wonderful combination!

I made these flowers using 2-inch paper squares (each flower needs five squares) cut from security envelopes (the sort which you tend to get bills and stuff in from companies, and it has a pattern printed on the inside, usually in blue or grey). I used this wonderful tutorial from Folding Trees: foldingtrees.com/2008/11/kusudama-tutorial-part-1/
They’re so easy to make and I think they’re really effective!

These Kusudama flowers would not qualify as origami because they are made with cuts and glue. Techniques using cuts and glue are categorized as kirigami which is an origami variation. Kirigami is made out of single piece of paper.

Recycled Security Envelope Assorted

These assorted flowers are displayed wonderfully. I like the paper that is they are featured on. The interior and exterior shadows on the flowers are also interesting. I wonder how they would look backlit?

Recycled Security Envelope Red

Do you notice that the flower pedals are two layers thick? Did you notice how there is a sliver of red pattern around the outsides of the pedals? Can you see through the white parts of the envelope to the subtle patterns beneath?

Bonus points for anyone who can find a picture of this original red envelope! I find this one very interesting because there was obviously some sort of advertising or instructions on the envelope. This text becomes completely illegible in the flower and adds a element of flair.

 

 

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