Make a Mail Art Wallet by Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus

All levels | 57 min 15 sec

Make a Mail Art Wallet
Overview01:21
Materials02:17
Create the cover and pages08:51
Collage the cover21:42
Stitch together and create pockets08:12
Final Details14:52

Taught by Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus

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You may be surprised to learn that you likely have an extensive supply of book-making materials right in your own home. Everyday paper products like business reply envelopes, cardboard, and printer paper can be fashioned into a wide variety of charming structures with the expert guidance of artist Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus. In this class, Bel shows you how to employ upcycled envelopes and book-making techniques to create a unique paper wallet. With pockets, fun vintage mail-inspired decoration, and an eyelet closure, this wallet is both eye-catching and functional.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Four junk business reply envelopes of similar size
Cutting mat
Metal ruler
Pencil and red ball point pen
Double-sided tape or adhesive runner
Glue stick
Craft knife
Scissors
Large craft needle
Awl
Paper clips or small binder clip
Waxed linen thread
Bone folder
Washi tape
Elastic cord or rubber band
Gel medium, preferably semi-gloss or gloss
Small glue brush
Cup of water to rinse glue brush
Metal eyelet and eyelet setter or hole punch and paper hole reinforcers
Rubber or cling stamps and stamping pigment ink pad
Various papers and collage images, such as old postage, office labels, magazine and vintage images
Number stickers or small label stickers
White cardstock (optional)
Rectangular stencils (optional)