Self Made Envelopes Part II

Someone's trash is my treasure. I showed you some of my "thank you notes" I put in the envelopes when I send clothes sold online. 

I write those notes on the book pages that no longer are wanted by anyone else - I've got those books either for free or 20 cents or so. 

 

I also showed you some ideas for envelopes earlier. Now I'll show a few more ideas, so here comes!

Mini Grip or other reclosable plastic bags are perfect for sending smaller items such as shorts and shirts. I always reuse those little bags, but I have to buy new ones, too. (When it comes to sending stuff in the mail, I prefer reusing anything before buying something new just to be used the one time.)

Just make sure you seal the Mini Grip plastic bags well AND put some sticky tape around the bag.

Or you can use any plastic bags you get when bying anything small in the shop!

When I use an "envelope" (other than a plastic bag) I usually wrap the clothes in a plastic bag anyhow.

That way they are protected if the envelope gets wet or dirty.

These litlle pants (50 cm!!) I sealed in an old plastic cover I used for my papers in the uni. I've also used the bags of Libero diaper changing mats and tissue covers.

I reuse magazines, newspapers and ads we get in the mail, but some of them just are better to be reused as envelops than the others!

"Now, where's my newspaper?," asks this beaver :) 

Maps! They are good! 

Old posters serve as good wrapping paper or as envelopes. So do old wrapping papers, or even the bread bags!

I even collect cardboard boxes we sometimes got a gift or something in, you never know when you need just this size.

Oh, and the kids love to "help". Especially choosing the stamps is so exciting, and sticking them - doesn't really matter if the stamps sometimes are sideways ;)

What else do you pack your stuff in when you have to send something?

Rocking Chairs Rock!

Source: http://www.keinutuolienkokoontumisajot.fi/media/index.html

I find this hilarious. I love Finnish design, the Finns are creative, and this Rocking Chair Get-Together links design to creativeness. I think.

ROCKING CHAIR GET-TOGETHER 30 JUNE

The open urban event, Rocking Chair Get-Together, will be organised in summer 2012 in Esplanadi Park. This is a feel-good event that allows people to rock into relaxation in the midst of all the hustle and bustle. Companies can take part in the event's charity campaign by claiming their own rocking chair in which people can rock away during the event after which the chair will make its way to the charity chosen by the benefactors.

Source: http://www.keinutuolienkokoontumisajot.fi/inenglish.html

Old Windows

Look what I found in a garage sale / flea market / second hand shop / whatever you want to call the place!

Anyhow, I didn't buy these old windows - not yet, but I'm planning to get the one with four window glasses. 

For what? To make something similar to these, perhaps! (Pinterest.. yep, that's the place for getting all these ideas and all the inspiration in the world :D)

I could use the old window as a picture frame (or, actually, a frame for four pictures)

..or for posters!

Reusing And Self Made Envelopes

As I mentioned, I sell children's clothes on the internet and reuse the envelopes we get in the house. Especially I like the ones where there's a little "window" so that it looks funny when you can see a creature on a DVD cover, or a doll in a thank you note, or whatever through it, like here:

Ok, the tapes on the top of the envelopes aren't so good looking, but oh well, what can you expect from a mother of three lively kids ;)

If all my envelopes aren't that pretty, still I try to match the theme in the thank you note and the piece of clothing. Like in here:

Sometimes there just aren't enough envelopes to be reused although we DO get bills and ads and so on. That's when the old book pages come in handy!

This envelope was my favourite:

More to come soon :)

Do you buy all the envelopes from the shop or do you reuse them?