How to Make a Time Capsule

Watch this instructional video to find out how you can make your own time capsule out of business reply envelopes (4.12 x 9.5’’) and other household supplies. Bel Mills, a collage artist and book designer, demonstrates the simple steps to create your own journal for posterity...or your future self, at least. Need ideas of what to put into your journal once it's completed? Check out an inspiration video to guide you through some common items to save in your finished product.

Supplies:

  • 6 Business Reply Envelopes
  • Ruler
  • Fine Tip Marker
  • Embroidery Thread
  • Needle
  • Button
  • Glue Stick
  • Washi Tape
  • File Label Stickers
  • Scissors

Watch this instructional video for step-by-step directions on how to make a time capsule:

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Need ideas on what to put in your time capsule? Watch this short video to get inspiration:

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Yellow folders with stickers on them have been attached in the shape of a “W”.
Handmade accordion time capsule