Wednesday, December 11, 2013

ready to ship items to be posted in my shop as soon as i can!

 


set #1

FIVE Designer cash envelopes with Designer Velcro coin pouch
Velcro closure on Carrier (below)

 






Designer Carrier for FIVE Designer envelopes and Coin pouch

 
 
 
set #2  sold out!

Designer Carrier for FOUR Designer envelopes and Velcro coin pouch

set # 3  sold out!

 
Designer Carrier for SIX Designer cash envelope with Velcro closures

 
SIX Designer cash envelopes with Velcro closures


set #4  SOLD!
Designer Carrier for FIVE Designer cash envelopes with Velcro closures

 
FIVE Designer Cash envelopes with Velcro closures

set #5

SIX Designer envelopes with Designer Velcro coin pouch
 
 
 
 
 
                                 Designer Carrier for SIX Designer envelopes and coin pouch
 

set # 6
 
SIX Designer envelopes with Designer Velcro Coin pouch
 
 
 

 
 
Designer Carrier
 
need to see more photos? interested in prices now? just email me and i will get back to you asap!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

before and after

I just got these photos from the shelter.
i was shocked!
 this is how my little baby looked when they brought her in to the rescue shelter.
it just breaks my heart.
 she was kept outside all the time but now she will be a happy (spoiled rotten) dog!
 
 
 



 

Monday, November 18, 2013

our new little rescue dog!

we got her saturday! she is four years old and the sweetest dog ever. only 25 pounds. stay tuned for more photos and stories about my little baby girl. i named her violet. she is a delicate, girlie girl and so tiny for a cocker.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

personal budget category ideas for you!

i get a lot of emails asking my opinion on what categories folks should use when starting their budget.
of course it is a very personal thing and based on your lifestyle and preferences but there are a few categories that most of us use. these would be food, clothing, fun, blow, transportation...

here is a looooong list of ideas to help you if you are struggling with categories.
these are based on 5 years of categories that have been submitted to me!
i will continue to add to this list and new categories come in!

household

  car  

 vacation

 fun time 
   
personal
fun $
clothes
personal care
entertainment
gifts
blow
beauty shop
housecleaning
lawn
snow plowing
shopping for me
misc
gas
pets
extra
spending money
school
Christmas
general
date night
savings
dining out
hair and nails
wine and beer
transportation
fun times
bills
language
emergency
cosmetics
toiletries
car maintenance
hobbies
holiday
homeschool
kids stuff
eating out
play money
kids
my money
auto
childcare
eat out
allowance
supplies
utilities
night out
grooming
dry cleaning
restaurants
yard
deposits
cosco
lottery
garden $
tithes
random
baby
travel
parking
medical
pay off debt
house stuff
gasoline
 

 
 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

another blessing - a personal email note to me

I am bursting at the seams with happiness that my customers continue to take their time to let me know how happy they are with my products :)  god gets all the glory!

"I just wanted to thank you! At first it was hard to justify spending the money to save money, but over the last several weeks, my husband and I have saved at least a hundred a week!! Thank you so much!! The pouches match my personality perfectly and they are so sturdy!! I'll definitely be recommending your shop to friends!"

Sunday, October 20, 2013

god gave me a blessing this morning!

can anybody relate to a little burnout? don't get me wrong! i LoVe what i do and god has totally blessed me with this crazy fabric envelope idea which turned into a 5 year (and running)
 business for me!
but i do have to admit there are times i get a little tired.
and then i get an email like the one below and it just reminds me of why i do what i do.
 what a joy and a real blessing to me. thanks again, marlys for taking the time to email me.
i needed that! and i hope you email motivates others to keep on track with their budget! your enthusiasm is contagious!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WOW! WOW! WOW!
Hi Cathy,

I don't know where to start!  I was sitting here at my desk doing my budget (just started the Dave Ramsey FPU last month) and going through my paper envelopes (my sweet dad gave me the plastic and paper budget system) and thinking, oh gosh, these are FLIMSY and not pretty but it's okay, I am doing my budget... it must be SERIOUS.  

But on a whim I searched Etsy and found your beautiful shop and products, your darling blog and I am seriously so excited I can't even settle down and order properly!  Yes it is serious, but that doesn't mean I can't look at my envelopes with all my hard-earned money and love the colors and patterns!!  OH MY GOSH!!!!
 
I don't know what colors to order!  I don't know what labels to order!  Everything is SO GORGEOUS!  I loved the pink and brown but then saw the orange set on your blog... oh my gosh!!!  I know you cannot help your customers figure out what colors they like and I will figure that out and order properly but I just had to tell you how happy, happy, happy you made me!

And it's Saturday night, I'm doing my budget, my kids are with their dad and his girlfriend... I wouldn't think this would be a night where I would be bouncing in my desk chair saying, "OH MY GOSH!  OH MY GOSH!"
 
So... it's my birthday next month and my mom wants to give me some money for something I really want and what I really want is the lovely things you are making!  I AM SO HAPPY!
 
It's going in the budget November 1st!  I will wait happily all month for it, too!
 
So now I have two weeks to look over your page, figure out how to put two kid kits in the budget and figure out my patterns and labels!  
 
FUN!
 
Thank you so much for making something pretty... I love Dave Ramsey's program so much and it's been a huge help even though I only started it less than 2 months ago!!! 
 
Thank you!
 
Can't wait to order!
 
Marlys

Friday, August 23, 2013

giveaway winner

 


my husband drew the winning name this morning before heading out to work.
thanks for everyone who "liked" me on facebook and twitter
 and left me feedback
on my etsy shop page!

NANCY COOKE is the winner!

nancy - email me at order@savingmoneyinstyle.com
and let me know which pouch you would like and leave me your mailing address!

thanks again to everyone who participated and I will be doing another giveaway soon.

happy friday and weekend,
cathy :)

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

ready to ship (almost!)

 

as many of you know i am running about
2  1/2 - 3 weeks on orders right now in my shop.

 i do have a few Ready to Ship items in my shop
that mail out within 2-3 days but they are going fast.
 
so...i have been cutting and coordinating new sets at all hours of the night!

these sets below are "ALMOST" ready to ship (!) and can be ready within a week.

so feel free to grab one now and i will finish up the set you like and get it to you within 5-6 days!

 just email me through this blog or through my shop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/savingmoneyinstyle

 and i will get the listing up for you to purchase!

sets of 6 Velcro envelopes are
27.97 with 2.50 shipping. these envelopes will last for years to come. have a look at my feedback in my shop to see how happy my customers are with these products!

have fun looking!
need a closer look - feel free to email me and ask!


brand new
"almost" ready to ship coordinating designer fabric envelopes with Velcro
to hold both paper currency and coins
these will be ready to mail out within 1 week of purchase

 


one set of 6 Velcro black, white and red
and
one set of 6 Velcro orange, turquoise and brown


 




one set of 6 Velcro green and orange
and
one set of  6 Velcro black, gray and yellow


 

one set of 5 Velcro brown, green, yellow and turquoise
and
one set of 6 Velcro brown, red and light blue





 

one set of 6 Velcro black and white
and
one set of 6 Velcro light blue, red, brown and yellow



 
SET OF 6 DESIGNER NON VELCRO ENVELOPES WITH LIGHT WEIGHT CANVAS LINING
AND
A DESIGNER COIN POUCH WITH VELCRO
PLUS A
DESIGNER BUTTERFLY APPLIQUE CARRIER WITH VELCRO CLOSURE AND LIGHT WEIGHT PURPLE LINING
 
35.97 PLUS 4.00 SHIPPING






Tuesday, July 23, 2013

giveaway! EMERGENCY FUND and RECEIPT zipper pouches


It’s a giveaway!
I made these to get my mind off of things during the last few days before we had to say good bye to bella. I thought it would be fun to give them away now. these are laminate/oilcloth fabric. they measure around 5 x 61/2"ish so you can stuff lots of $$ and or receipts in there.

I will be giving both away so you have to let me know (by leaving me a comment on this blog) which one you would like if you should win.
emergency fund pouch


receipts pouch



Yes! I am trying to build up my following in my
1) saving money in style shop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/savingmoneyinstyle.com
2) this blog
and 3) my facebook and 4) twitter sites
and would love for you to be a part of my efforts to

(finally) (maybe) get into social networking! 
 (I just love sewing so much it is hard to stop for tweeting!)
and as a lot of you know - I am quite busy with orders and put that first.
but...since I no longer have miss bella :(  I am thinking I may have a few more minutes
a day. we will see. I have a tendency to fill up my days quickly.

***  There are Lots of ways to enter:

1)     Follow me on this blog!

2)    leave a comment! YAY! THIS ONE WILL THRILL ME.

I SEE THAT FOLKS ARE READING MY BLOG - BUT NO ONE IS LEAVING A COMMENT?! 
when you leave a comment - tell me which pouch you would like!
if you do not leave me a comment - I will just choose for you :)

3)    Follow me/Like me on facebook

4)    Follow me on twitter

    5)  Add me to your Favorites under Action on the left hand side of my Saving money in style shop page
https://www.etsy.com/shop/savingmoneyinstyle.com
    6) leave me feedback on my Etsy shop if you have made a purchase.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/savingmoneyinstyle.com

If you do all 6 your name will be entered 6 times!

giveaway starts today and will end on august 23rd.

does all that make sense? if not, just email me and I will answer your questions.
I may not be functioning on all cylinders yet!
cathy :)

back from our short getaway

we usually prefer the ocean but since this was just a weekend getaway we did the mountains instead.

this was the best cabin ever. gorgeous views, relaxing hot tub, nice, beautiful lake to cool off in.

just what we needed to take our minds off of bella's going to heaven.

this is in ellijay, georgia a little over an hour's drive from atlanta.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

had to say goodbye to miss bella dog :(

we were blessed to have her in our lives for over 15 years.
she was my fur baby and my heart.
she gave us so much love and happiness. 
dogs have such unconditional love for us - no matter what. just like the love that god has for us.
 my heart is broken but I am so thankful to have had her in my life.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Sunday, March 10, 2013

thank you, alisa

my customers are so good about leaving me feedback
 but oftentimes i get a personal note that just blesses me beyond words.
i guess hearing that my customers are happy is about the best payment
 i can get!
it just keeps me going!

"Just wanted to send you a quick message about how much I am loving my envelops and carrier! They are so stylish and fun and way better than carrying those boring white envelopes! I love it! Thanks again for your flexibility and patience with my order!"

more new fabrics!









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