Envelope Books DIY Easy!

In this tutorial you will learn how to make Easy DIY ENVELOPE BOOKS two ways! Organize anything from stickers to documents, journal ephemera, photographs, memories, bills to pay, receipts and more!!
You can make any size from small to large and you can use side opening or top opening envelopes. I will also teach you how you can have your books open all the way, or have the construction stay in book form. Either way you make them, your envelope books will lay flat when opened, which is a huge bonus. Enjoy!

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[SincerelyLASMR]

These would make amazing travel journals! You could have 1 envelope per day and then have a few pieces of paper inside to write about your day. Then just stuff in any ephemera like receipts, tickets, keepsakes, etc. And when you get home you could glue your trip photos to the front of the envelopes that match what's inside. ❤

Seems more straightforward than trying to actually junk journal while away from home :)

[elisabethhathorn]

Thank you for explaining why the scoreboard technique is NOT just scoring all at once!!! I always thought it was something I was doing, like not scoring in the right groove, etc…, I quit making books that required an accordion! Now I can play with it again, not getting frustrated! Thank you, thank you, thank

[creamade]

I love these books.❤ I have lots of envelopes and this is a beautiful way to use them. I do use my scoreboard to make harmonica folds and they turn out pretty great. I learned that the score line you make should always be a mountain fold, not a valley fold. So I would score every inch and then flip the paper and score every half inch. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas. Best, Mirande

[QueenNoTeetha]

When they ask me on my deathbed what in life surprised me the most, it will definitely involve Natasha from Treasure Books and the sheer amount of things she taught us!

[kathleenmccrory]

I've been racking my brain to come up with things like this to put in a journal for my sister. Except, she doesn't want writing space but rather pockets and such, just to put stuff in. This is perfect! Thank you for yet another brilliant idea.

[Marie_West]

You would not believe what I have made out of the collective teaching you've given us. Thank you for being you and being here to share it with us! ❤
P.S. I agree that practice makes perfect!

[friedaholober]

Natasha is a genius - that's all I can say! I'm in awe of all these projects!

[luannstevens]

With the scoring board, you need to do every other score (1") and then flip the paper over and do every other score (.5"). That will gid rid of the "traveling" effect.

[linda]

My most favorite creator on YouTube! I ❤ Sundays when I see what you have created.

[JennCadyFiddlyBits]

8:48 so I would try scoring every inch on one side, and in between (plus the end one) on the other side. (Flip the paper over to crease in between the first creases.) The reason is that when you use the stylus to crease paper in the score board, the creases should be folded from the indent side outward. (Valleys become mountains) my mother has a degree in graphic design and taught me this when I was young because what happens to the paper fibers when smashing them, is that the valley side of the crease has been stretched more than the backside, and will fold more accurately. Your method is a great alternative. ❤

[raisinbren]

The Queen of Perfect Creation strikes again! Your tutorial is beyond perfection, what I love about you is that the way you reveal what not to do on your discovery upon your experimentation on your creation that’s gives us minimal imperfections as we go along doing ours. The step by step tips & guides is very much helpful . have been watching videos to get an idea how to store documents in a book or journal form, none of it catch my interest in doing do until this creation of yours. Thank you so much Natasha for inspiring me in junk journal world!😍😍😍😍

[bhornannawindeedeigh]

Thank you, Natasa. When I first learned how to make envelope books, my instructor had all the pieces in a kit ready for us to assemble as we followed along with her instructions and guidance. At that time (about 25 years ago) we didn't have the creasing board with all the grooves in it for creasing mountain and valley folds... we folded each crease with straight edge metal rulers and bone folders. It was a wonderful experience taught by a master bookbinder. Watching your vid as you explained so well all the details - as you always do - took me back to that first experience of mine. Thank you for the trip back, dear Master Natasa. Your work is beautiful, professional, and inspiring. 💐🙏🏽

[yogispeed]

"Because why not!" That's my new favorite phrase now 😊 Brilliant idea!

[lisamessinger]

I can tell, I can tell, 😂 that you are such an awesome instructor, Nastasa! I ADORE this idea of solely utilizing envelopes to create a journal. Please know that the extensive time you have spent in the trial and error phase of achieving such "perfect" results is so very much appreciated by this follower and has not gone unnoticed. ❤

[susanjerrell]

I just LOVE your intros. I've watched almost all your videos and always forget to say how much I love the intros. I'll bet they take a lot of work as well. ❤

[SydneyWellman]

This is just what I need to make a recipe journal for a friend! He's an ice cream fanatic and he can store his recipes in each envelope. One for choc. fruits, vanilla, etc. I can't wait for him to see this!

[corriehanson]

Absolutely love this idea! Love that you can take a photo and create something so beautiful and functional! Thank you for sharing all your amazing talent with us.

[lillybellep]

These are wonderful. And what a great gift for a teacher. They look so professionally done too. Thank you for your great explanation. I love your voice and your humor.

[joannbanks]

I am not a paper crafter…I quilt…but I think I may start after watching a couple of your videos. Such a great teacher with beautiful, creative results. Thank you!

[NancyBrady-qgtf]

I came across your channel and started watching until the end. Then I saw this one on envelope books, you are a great teacher, I can't wait to start making them. You also have a great sense of humor. Tell Arnold people are watching!! Lol