Photo lesson- flash diffuser

I posted this on a site I belong too... and sadly- this was the high point of the day. So... I am re posting it here.

Ever get frustrated with the flash washing everything out, but there isn't enough light to NOT use the flash? Have an envelope, white paper plate, old card, or heavy paper around? Here's the trick my BIL (brother-in-law) taught me:

As is, point and shoot-



Defused by holding an envelope tilted slightly up, against the camera, between the lens and the flash-

I know these pictures aren't great, but hopefully they are helpful. :D