One of the things about living in an apartment building in New York City is that there are lots of holiday tips to hand out. There are twelve people who work in my building. Every year I try to make cards or something pretty to hand out cash in. This year I used my Gelli Plate to decorate coin envelopes:
For the labels, I used some Hambly rub-ons on top of white-on-white patterned paper. Then I cut out each label and affixed them to the envelope. After that it was simply a matter of typing out the names. I love my typewriter. One of my best art purchases ever!
Although I made these for holiday tips, you could use the same idea for any paper gift (cash, check, gift certificate, gift card, coupon, etc.)!
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Love this idea. The envelopes look festive instead of bland. Thanks for the suggestion. I do not have a gelli plate yet, but hope to get one soon. I know I will find a million (slight exaggeration) uses for it.
Love this idea. The envelopes look festive instead of bland. Thanks for the suggestion. I do not have a gelli plate yet, but hope to get one soon. I know I will find a million (slight exaggeration) uses for it.
Love this idea. The envelopes look festive instead of bland. Thanks for the suggestion. I do not have a gelli plate yet, but hope to get one soon. I know I will find a million (slight exaggeration) uses for it.
Love this idea. The envelopes look festive instead of bland. Thanks for the suggestion. I do not have a gelli plate yet, but hope to get one soon. I know I will find a million (slight exaggeration) uses for it.
Love this idea. The envelopes look festive instead of bland. Thanks for the suggestion. I do not have a gelli plate yet, but hope to get one soon. I know I will find a million (slight exaggeration) uses for it.
This is just the best idea! I have even printed some with my Gelli plate. But did I think of using them like this? Of course not. You are a constant source of “now why didn’t I think of that?” Thanks again for another great idea Julie!
This is just the best idea! I have even printed some with my Gelli plate. But did I think of using them like this? Of course not. You are a constant source of “now why didn’t I think of that?” Thanks again for another great idea Julie!
This is just the best idea! I have even printed some with my Gelli plate. But did I think of using them like this? Of course not. You are a constant source of “now why didn’t I think of that?” Thanks again for another great idea Julie!
This is just the best idea! I have even printed some with my Gelli plate. But did I think of using them like this? Of course not. You are a constant source of “now why didn’t I think of that?” Thanks again for another great idea Julie!
This is just the best idea! I have even printed some with my Gelli plate. But did I think of using them like this? Of course not. You are a constant source of “now why didn’t I think of that?” Thanks again for another great idea Julie!
they are gorgeous! I don’t have a gelli plate but I fear it’s another purchase in my future. What one do you have, Julie?
Thanks for the inspiration.
they are gorgeous! I don’t have a gelli plate but I fear it’s another purchase in my future. What one do you have, Julie?
Thanks for the inspiration.
they are gorgeous! I don’t have a gelli plate but I fear it’s another purchase in my future. What one do you have, Julie?
Thanks for the inspiration.
they are gorgeous! I don’t have a gelli plate but I fear it’s another purchase in my future. What one do you have, Julie?
Thanks for the inspiration.
they are gorgeous! I don’t have a gelli plate but I fear it’s another purchase in my future. What one do you have, Julie?
Thanks for the inspiration.
Love them!! THanks for sharing. I am so inspired by your boundless creativity and living artfully everyday. I am so sad that when we moved we gave away our old typewriter that we had been carrying around with us for more than 20 yrs. It was so hard for me to let go. I could not tell my husband a good reason until now that it is gone. Oh well…… best to practice my calligraphy skills.
Love them!! THanks for sharing. I am so inspired by your boundless creativity and living artfully everyday. I am so sad that when we moved we gave away our old typewriter that we had been carrying around with us for more than 20 yrs. It was so hard for me to let go. I could not tell my husband a good reason until now that it is gone. Oh well…… best to practice my calligraphy skills.
Love them!! THanks for sharing. I am so inspired by your boundless creativity and living artfully everyday. I am so sad that when we moved we gave away our old typewriter that we had been carrying around with us for more than 20 yrs. It was so hard for me to let go. I could not tell my husband a good reason until now that it is gone. Oh well…… best to practice my calligraphy skills.
Love them!! THanks for sharing. I am so inspired by your boundless creativity and living artfully everyday. I am so sad that when we moved we gave away our old typewriter that we had been carrying around with us for more than 20 yrs. It was so hard for me to let go. I could not tell my husband a good reason until now that it is gone. Oh well…… best to practice my calligraphy skills.
Love them!! THanks for sharing. I am so inspired by your boundless creativity and living artfully everyday. I am so sad that when we moved we gave away our old typewriter that we had been carrying around with us for more than 20 yrs. It was so hard for me to let go. I could not tell my husband a good reason until now that it is gone. Oh well…… best to practice my calligraphy skills.
what a lovely thing to do Julie
what a lovely thing to do Julie
what a lovely thing to do Julie
what a lovely thing to do Julie
what a lovely thing to do Julie
What a great way to make unique gift holders!
What a great way to make unique gift holders!
What a great way to make unique gift holders!
What a great way to make unique gift holders!
What a great way to make unique gift holders!
Great Idea…. In Denmark we don’t tip in the same way you guys do it, but the idea is great for just making envelopes) I L.O.V.E my Gelli Plate, love to play with it and try out new stuff. I’m defintely signing up for your Gelli Plate class,,, Yeahh – more ideas to try 🙂
Great Idea…. In Denmark we don’t tip in the same way you guys do it, but the idea is great for just making envelopes) I L.O.V.E my Gelli Plate, love to play with it and try out new stuff. I’m defintely signing up for your Gelli Plate class,,, Yeahh – more ideas to try 🙂
Great Idea…. In Denmark we don’t tip in the same way you guys do it, but the idea is great for just making envelopes) I L.O.V.E my Gelli Plate, love to play with it and try out new stuff. I’m defintely signing up for your Gelli Plate class,,, Yeahh – more ideas to try 🙂
Great Idea…. In Denmark we don’t tip in the same way you guys do it, but the idea is great for just making envelopes) I L.O.V.E my Gelli Plate, love to play with it and try out new stuff. I’m defintely signing up for your Gelli Plate class,,, Yeahh – more ideas to try 🙂
Great Idea…. In Denmark we don’t tip in the same way you guys do it, but the idea is great for just making envelopes) I L.O.V.E my Gelli Plate, love to play with it and try out new stuff. I’m defintely signing up for your Gelli Plate class,,, Yeahh – more ideas to try 🙂
Amazing work. I finally broke down and bought the Gelli plate, but have yet to master it. I’m having fun trying though. Thnaks to inspirational people such as yourself, there is hope for me yet. ((((HUGS))))
Amazing work. I finally broke down and bought the Gelli plate, but have yet to master it. I’m having fun trying though. Thnaks to inspirational people such as yourself, there is hope for me yet. ((((HUGS))))
Amazing work. I finally broke down and bought the Gelli plate, but have yet to master it. I’m having fun trying though. Thnaks to inspirational people such as yourself, there is hope for me yet. ((((HUGS))))
Amazing work. I finally broke down and bought the Gelli plate, but have yet to master it. I’m having fun trying though. Thnaks to inspirational people such as yourself, there is hope for me yet. ((((HUGS))))
Amazing work. I finally broke down and bought the Gelli plate, but have yet to master it. I’m having fun trying though. Thnaks to inspirational people such as yourself, there is hope for me yet. ((((HUGS))))
What a fantastic idea I have a Gelli Plate so will be using your idea for envelopes, here in England we don’t tip like you do in the states but it’s brill for other things. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a fantastic idea I have a Gelli Plate so will be using your idea for envelopes, here in England we don’t tip like you do in the states but it’s brill for other things. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a fantastic idea I have a Gelli Plate so will be using your idea for envelopes, here in England we don’t tip like you do in the states but it’s brill for other things. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a fantastic idea I have a Gelli Plate so will be using your idea for envelopes, here in England we don’t tip like you do in the states but it’s brill for other things. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a fantastic idea I have a Gelli Plate so will be using your idea for envelopes, here in England we don’t tip like you do in the states but it’s brill for other things. Thanks for the inspiration.
Gelli plates have been featured on lots of blogs lately…I’ll just have to give it a go. Your kindness… and talent…are to be admired.
Gelli plates have been featured on lots of blogs lately…I’ll just have to give it a go. Your kindness… and talent…are to be admired.
Gelli plates have been featured on lots of blogs lately…I’ll just have to give it a go. Your kindness… and talent…are to be admired.
Gelli plates have been featured on lots of blogs lately…I’ll just have to give it a go. Your kindness… and talent…are to be admired.
Gelli plates have been featured on lots of blogs lately…I’ll just have to give it a go. Your kindness… and talent…are to be admired.
Love your envelopes. You´ve inspiered me! Thanks for sharing!
Love your envelopes. You´ve inspiered me! Thanks for sharing!
Love your envelopes. You´ve inspiered me! Thanks for sharing!
Love your envelopes. You´ve inspiered me! Thanks for sharing!
Love your envelopes. You´ve inspiered me! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea, Julie! I’m so excited for your Gelli plate class next month!
Great idea, Julie! I’m so excited for your Gelli plate class next month!
Great idea, Julie! I’m so excited for your Gelli plate class next month!
Great idea, Julie! I’m so excited for your Gelli plate class next month!
Great idea, Julie! I’m so excited for your Gelli plate class next month!
Fabulous Julie!!
Fabulous Julie!!
Fabulous Julie!!
Fabulous Julie!!
Fabulous Julie!!
What kind of typewriter do you have? I’ve been looking for one that has that great old font but they are very expensive and hard to find. Do you have any advise for me in my search for a good one?
What kind of typewriter do you have? I’ve been looking for one that has that great old font but they are very expensive and hard to find. Do you have any advise for me in my search for a good one?
What kind of typewriter do you have? I’ve been looking for one that has that great old font but they are very expensive and hard to find. Do you have any advise for me in my search for a good one?
What kind of typewriter do you have? I’ve been looking for one that has that great old font but they are very expensive and hard to find. Do you have any advise for me in my search for a good one?
What kind of typewriter do you have? I’ve been looking for one that has that great old font but they are very expensive and hard to find. Do you have any advise for me in my search for a good one?
WHERE do you find the time to do this?? They are *FANTASTIC* but clearly you are a person who doesn’t sleep, right??
WHERE do you find the time to do this?? They are *FANTASTIC* but clearly you are a person who doesn’t sleep, right??
WHERE do you find the time to do this?? They are *FANTASTIC* but clearly you are a person who doesn’t sleep, right??
WHERE do you find the time to do this?? They are *FANTASTIC* but clearly you are a person who doesn’t sleep, right??
WHERE do you find the time to do this?? They are *FANTASTIC* but clearly you are a person who doesn’t sleep, right??
Julie- Those junk journals look fabulous and so interesting. I would have loved to take that class!
Your work has always been amazing, but I see you going leaps and bounds beyond in your work in the last year or two. It’s really fun to watch!
Julie- Those junk journals look fabulous and so interesting. I would have loved to take that class!
Your work has always been amazing, but I see you going leaps and bounds beyond in your work in the last year or two. It’s really fun to watch!
Julie- Those junk journals look fabulous and so interesting. I would have loved to take that class!
Your work has always been amazing, but I see you going leaps and bounds beyond in your work in the last year or two. It’s really fun to watch!
Julie- Those junk journals look fabulous and so interesting. I would have loved to take that class!
Your work has always been amazing, but I see you going leaps and bounds beyond in your work in the last year or two. It’s really fun to watch!
Julie- Those junk journals look fabulous and so interesting. I would have loved to take that class!
Your work has always been amazing, but I see you going leaps and bounds beyond in your work in the last year or two. It’s really fun to watch!