Going in a different direction for my sanity

For those of you who are following me - I have been winding down my shop. Not making any new items...but I miss the ability to offer something so functional and helpful to people! So, I think I have come up with an idea that will keep my sanity!
SO here is where I am at this point!

After coming up with the fabric cash envelope idea back in 2008 - I have made hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of sets for people!
I started out using designer fabrics but after a few years I started making more one of a kind sets.
This is where my heart is at this point.
So many have taken the fabric cash envelope idea and started their own shops.
Etsy is saturated with the same old thing.
 And to think back in 2008, I was the only one selling these!
In order to keep my sanity - I am going to focus on making one of a kind sets.
I am going through my stash and finding things I made throughout the years so I will be posting some designer sets along the way.
But - I am going to focus on using my creativity and make these one of a kind, unique sets for those who would like something a little different.
I am trying to keep my prices as low as I can because the pricing has gotten out of hand on Etsy. These sets should be somewhat affordable since we are talking about budgeting! I want you to have something stylish but affordable!

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!

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!
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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

giveaway winner announced! new giveaway for december!!

my husband has pulled the winning name
and it is...
caitlyn!!

congratulations to you!
email me your address and i will get these in the mail to you!

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for december's giveaway - TWO options in DECEMBER!


1)TWO of these cute DESIGNER groceries and clothing CASH ENVELOPES

OR

2) TWO of these cute DESIGNER CASH ENVELOPES with blank labels

YOUR CHOICE!

you can start entering today by:

- leaving me a comment on this blog - tell me which two you would love to win!

- following me on this blog

- liking and following me on facebook

and

- twitter

Giveaway ends on december 19th.
Enter as many times as you like!
Good luck to you :)

thanks!
cathy :)

giveaway - TWO designer fabric cash envelopes!

groceries and clothing designer cash envelopes

velcro closure to hold both coins and paper currency


steps to enter giveaway to be posted tomorrow afternoon!
talk to you then!