Aging Envelopes

Need a cheap decorating object... I have used many aged envelopes to make a old looking picture frame or tucked in copied images or old photos as Christmas ornaments and set them in the tree... I have pictured a couple I have in my home at this time... I simply start by taking a card envelope.. can be any size you want to work with... Crumple it in your hands..... Then lay it flat and straighten it out..... To make it appear older I usually tear or cut out uneven spots in the edges.... I use my coffee filter in the morning after I have brewed my pot of coffee to dab onto the envelope or paper I want to look old .. Dab and age to extent you would like... I usually go extreme... It can be a bit messy as I usually leave the grounds in also for a more desired look... You can only do this on maybe 5 envelopes before filter will give out on you.... Let to dry out... When almost dry I like to take a candle and burn just the edges.... Maybe a good thing to do this outside for safety sake and it may Set off your trusty fire alarm..... I ready a old photo for insert by tucking a heavier piece of cardboard into the envelope for structure... Make sure you make a ribbon loop or string loop in back of envelope for hanging before inserting desired photo or tag... I usually glue the top of my photo in once I have desired location.. tilted or straight.. depending on photo or image.... You can do some altered art on envelope or add buttons.. ribbons... gems.... I use the same process for aging papers or many things as I always have a filter to use every day if desired.... Many times I will tell Tom to leave the filter and he knows I am at it again.......