new fabrics!

just a few more of my newest purchases!
i haven't decided what i will giveaway next month but stay close by and i will post something soon :)
i am still trying to get back in the groove of blogging!

hello again! future giveaway! new fabrics!

hi! i am back!
 yep, i took a looooong summer off from blogging and giveaways
 but i am ready to begin again even bigger and better!

i have been looking high and low for some great new fabrics and even some oldie but goodies (that have been so popular through the years in my shop)
so, to start - i wanted to show you some of both of my recent fabric buys! i can't wait to make a carrier set with the pink prints maybe the carrier with the bird fabric!
 and i have already posted a carrier out of the black and green fabric you see on top.
 it comes with black envelopes and is only 33.97!
plus, i have a lot more new fabrics to post buyt i must get to my sewing for the day!
my next giveaway will be held the first saturday of next month - october 6!
 i will post the giveaway item later tonight!
good to be back :)

FAQ's

FAQ:

HOW DOES THE PAPER CURRENCY STAY PUT INSIDE THE NON VELCRO ENVELOPES?

it is magic! 

well, not really but it really does stay put!

it is the friction of the canvas with the paper currency - i guess.

i suppose if  you turn them upside down and open them as wide as they
will go - the money will fall out

 but otherwise

 – the money does stay put!

I have been using my non velcro envelopes for years and years and never had any money fall out.

you can always check out my feedback - no one has ever complained in the past 4 years.

AND I have had soooo many return customers so

that reinforces to me that the envelopes are working for them too!

simply put,

the fabric envelopes are deep enough so that the money stays inside!

if you have a tendency to be a little rough with your purse  – then the Velcro envelopes would probably be your best option!

 

 

FAQ:

HOW MANY ENVELOPES  FIT INSIDE THE CARRIER?

the carrier is designed and made to hold SIX envelopes.

i can enlarge the carrier as needed to hold the number of envelopes you need.

and depending on how large you need it

- there may be an additional charge.

FAQ:

I HAVE 15 CATEGORIES FOR MY BUDGET. WILL YOU MAKE A CARRIER THAT BIG?

yes, i will be glad to but... keep in mind that the carrier will need to be much larger than pictured

in order to hold that many envelopes.

the carrier is designed to hold only 6 envelopes because :

1) it is easier to handle

2) most folks do not like to take ALL of their cash with them where they go

3) when you go out - you usually only need  2-5 envelopes :
Groceries, Transportation, Household, Blow and a maybe few others.

you usually do not need Babysitter, Bills, Emergency Fund, Utilities, Tithe...
 every time you leave the house. so

i suggest you get a carrier to hold 6 then get a wrap to hold your other envelopes together.

but i will be GLAD to make a carrier any size you like!

FAQ:

WHY WOULD I CHOOSE A WRAP INSTEAD OF A CARRIER?

these are great when you do want to use a carrier.

or if you are on a tight budget. they are very economical too

and

they hold all your envelopes snugly together.

i can also adjust the size of the cuff wrap to accommodate any number of envelopes you need.

i do suggest getting velcro envelopes if you are going to purchase the wrap

so tht the coins will stay in place
(hold both coins and paper currency)

or
get the non velcro envelopes with a coin pouch.

FAQ:

MY FRIEND HAS A REALLY CUTE DESIGNER COUPON ORGANIZER THAT YOU MADE WHEN YOU WERE CRUNCHY CUTE. DO YOU STILL MAKE THEM?

yes i do still make my signature quality designer accordion coupon organizers!
it will depend on my workload for cash envelopes though as to whether i can do a custom order.

you can see a lot of them here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/crunchycute
and from time to time i will list one in that shop.

i may have a few listed in my saving money in style shop but i am way busy making my cash systems now.

if you would like one - i can make one in most fabrics that you see in my shop.

just ask me and i will be glad to set up a listing for you.

i also make soft sided designer accordion organizers!

 any size you need. i have made them for super duper coupon queens with as many as 45 sections!!

FAQ:

DO I ONLY GET SIX ENVELOPES? CAN I GET MORE OR LESS?

my "sets" come with SIX envelopes - but you can purchase as many as you like

just email me! prices vary based on solid/designer or velcro/non velcro

FAQ:

WHERE DO I FIND CUSTOM FABRICS FOR THE CUSTOM LISTINGS THAT YOU HAVE?

i usually post my new fabrics here: (when i have time!)

http://savingmoneyinstyle.blogspot.com/

also - look through my shop and

see if there are any fabrics that you like - then email me with your choices.

 i do have tons of fabric that is not posted. i just do not have time to post photos of all my babies.

email me with your color preference and pattern preference.

FAQ:

HOW DO I LABEL MY ENVELOPES?

use a fine or extra fine tip pernament marker sharpie - it works great!

FAQ;

CAN I GET A DIFFERENT CLOSURE ON MY CARRIER INSTEAD OF A BUTTON/RIBBON WRAP?

yes,  i also offer velcro closure

(a small square under the flap and on the base of the carrier)

at no extra charge.

it comes with or without a decorative button depending on your preference.

and I also offer and a magnetic snap!

 

FAQ:

DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?

YES! i have shipped all over the country and love my international customers!

just email me and i will quote you a price for shipping!

FAQ;

WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE CARRIERS AND ENVELOPES:

 

THE CARRIERS are approximately

8 1/2 - 10ish x 4- 4 1/2 ish depending on velcro or non velcro envelopes

i try to make them just large enough to hold 6 envelopes

and have wiggle room for access...

the envelopes are basically 6 1/2 x 3 for non velcro

and 7 x 3 1/2 for velcro.

now!  - if you have read this before emailing me with questions

i want to say THANK YOU!

and

feel free to email me if i have not answered your questions!

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choosing the right budget system for you

Saving money in style cash envelope systems:

And easy 1 2 3 to choosing the right system for you!

First decide which type of budgeter you are:

Budget to the detail penny:

( those who prefer to keep  coins and paper currency together in the same envelope )

OR

Budget with less detail to the penny:

( those who prefer to keep their paper currency separate from the coins )

Okay…

If you are a budget to the detail penny type then

You will be purchasing envelopes with Velcro. These envelopes have industrial strength (not your grandmother’s Velcro) sewn across the top to keep coins in place.

If you budget with less detail

 then

You will be purchasing envelopes without Velcro and  you will be getting a coin pouch to hold the coins. I offer coin pouches with Velcro  or a zipper whichever you prefer.

Once you have decided what type of budgeter you are:  detailed or not so detailed

................................Have you decided?!

Next decide if you want just the envelopes

OR

if you want a SET which includes envelopes and a carrier or a wrap.

 I also offer envelopes with wraps as an alternative to the carrier for those who have a tight budget.

Some customers just get the envelopes and use their own coin pouch

Some get the envelopes with a wrap..

Others prefer to get a SET and use the carrier as their purse when shopping.  Some even get a  SET plus extra envelopes and a wrap to store those extra  envelopes.it just all depends on your preference

After you have decided what type of budgeter you are : detail or not so detail

And have decided if you want just the envelopes or if you would prefer a SET with a carrier

 now you will be shopping for the STYLE of system that you like: DESIGNER /SOLID OR LAMINATE

this is the fun part!

These will all vary in price depending on the fabric type.

The LEAST EXPENSIVE options are

Solid envelopes and carriers or wraps – ( I offer a lighter weight canvas or a heavy weight canvas depending on your budget)

and

 Laminate/Oilcloth (these do not have velcro envelopes and are for the non detailed folks!)

OR

if you have more money to spend:

The more LUXE options are

Designer fabric’s and carriers - I offer a designer carrier with solid envelopes

 or you can get the most expensive option : a SET with both designer envelops and designer .carrier
 

okay! sure hope that helped. Now enjoy the shopping and email me with any questions you may have about my products. And thanks for taking the time to read this :)

also if this is confusing - let me know!

the giveaway winner is...

kathleen t (julias bird)
yay! you are the winner of the giveaway this month!
thanks everyone for your purchases from my shop and your wonderful feedback.
the feedback keeps me motivated :)
and thanks to those who have added me to your circle in etsy and
become a follower of this blog.

i am taking the summer off for giveaways but i hope you will continue to
check in and read my blog!

look for a tutorial in the future for my famous coupon organizers.

here are a few of the many that i have made throughout the years!

happy easter weekend to everyone!

my giveaway just happens to  fall on Easter weekend this month
so i am postponing it till next saturday the 14th.
plus i noticed that  i haven't even posted the giveaway photos yet so i need to do that, right?!
i have not been real good about keeping up with this blog and need to regroup a bit with my work load - you think?
andi am thinking that  i will stop doing giveaways through the summer months - starting in may.
i really need some more family and friends time!
so here are the photos:

FOUR Velcro lined sturdy duck cotton canvas cash envelopes in pretty jewel colors!
great for maintaining your budget with both paper and coins combined in one envelope!

these carrier sets will last for years to come!

today i got an email from a customer (out of the blue)
from my previous shop (crunchycute) (where it all started)
"I am still using this wallet! Love it."
so there you go...
these cash envelopes and carriers will last you for years :)
how sweet was that for her to take the time to let me know that?!

i just LoVe my customers sooo much!

winner of giveaway...

"critterchickey"!!
thank you to everyone who left me
comments
 and wonderful feedback
and
are now in my etsy circle!

critterchickey - email me your address and your 6 categories for your envelopes
and i will get this in the mail to you!

stay tuned for next month's giveaway...
and thanks again :)

new fabrics to be posted soon.
just reaaaalll busy with orders right now!!

featured in Blissfully Domestic this month!

what an adorable blog and soooo much great information!
i could spend hours reading the articles.
if you are interested
here is the link about cash only budgeting and my little shop!
http://blissfullydomestic.com/family-bliss/money-family-bliss/using-a-cash-envelope-system/117352/

next month's giveaway to be held march 7th

SIX Cash Solid Brown Envelopes  with Designer Carrier and Coin Pouch