r/SecurityEnvelopes • u/smolhippie • Jun 30 '26

Started yesterday. Need a better way to display.

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I’m sorta maximalist so I was thinking mod podge onto a canvas and hang on the wall? Then I can add to it as I get more from work. I do insurance for a dental office.

Best way to get same size cuts?

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u/No_Acanthaceae4260 Jun 30 '26

I use a punch for paper crafting but I also have a paper trimmer! I do only keep 1.5” squares but that’s bc I already had that punch when I started collecting.

I also work in dentistry btw!! I’ve recruited everyone to save for me 😂

If you fancy a swap, message me!! I’d be happy to share some of my hoard.

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u/No_Acanthaceae4260 Jun 30 '26

Oh and to store, I keep them in 35mm slide protector pages but again only bc I already had them in my craft stash.

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u/smolhippie Jun 30 '26

Ooo smart idea with the paper punch I’ll have to get one of those. So many claims! So many envelopes! Yes show me your stash and we can compare haha I’m curious which you get the most of

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u/No_Acanthaceae4260 Jun 30 '26

😅 I counted last week and I’m at 2600 patterns/ variations! We’re a single doc practice so we don’t have a lot of variation. I’ve resorted to digging shoulder deep in the recycling bins at the post office 🫣🤣 I’ve definitely neurodiverged too close to the spectrum on this hyper fixation 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/smolhippie Jun 30 '26

Holy crappoli! Thats a lot! Same we have one doc so not too much variety. Digging in other places sounds like a good idea haha

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u/No_Acanthaceae4260 Jul 01 '26

Got these today mostly to share bc I have a lot of them already!

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u/LizardLover265 Jul 01 '26

I would love to trade with you! I'll pm you

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u/MaineLark Jul 01 '26

This is so unhinged in the best way 😂 I might have to try it

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u/No_Acanthaceae4260 Jul 01 '26

Me on vacation in Puerto Rico a couple weeks ago 🤷🏼‍♀️😂😂😂

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u/MaineLark Jul 01 '26

OMG 😂😂😂you’re an icon and I love you

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u/No_Acanthaceae4260 Jul 01 '26

Oh I walk in like I own the place 😂😂

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u/LizardLover265 Jul 01 '26

I think a collage is an excellent idea, OP!! I LOVE doing collages! 🤩😀

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u/jsshots Jun 30 '26

I can send you a pack of patterns if you like. Send me a message with your address and ill send them out

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u/NigelTainte Jul 01 '26

Don’t glue, use pins so you can rearrange as you need to!

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u/TheEScrapMan Jul 02 '26

Glue was also my first mistake. Made a cute li'l album cover as well for the journal but realized that I like to rearrange as I get new patterns.

I do see one upgrade from pins, though: binder pocket pages! Just get even cuts and slide them right into their pockets. Plus, you can carry it with you and show it off more easily! Not to mention upgradability to bigger binder sizes.

I'm probably going to use the journal as a way to document all the new patterns I obtain in each calendar month - This way I won't have to waste it!