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!

Trying out a new Pouch for Cash Budgeting...

This little wool pouch will hold paper and coins. It has 4 category tabs. I like to use something this size when I an running out and only need 2 or 3 of my budget categories like Clothing, Entertainment and Nails/Hair. I just throw the coins in the bottom and then transfer everything over to my larger set when I get home. Kind of fun to have a cute little pouch for just a few items!

Email me and let me know what you think! I would be glad to make one for you!

Behind the Scenes - working on a few sets in betweeen orders!

Just a sneak peek at a few of the sets that I am working on when I take a break from sewing my orders!
The one on the left is a red and gray carrier with gray envelopes: 2 of each envelope shown.
The one in the middle shows the six envelope in turquoise/yellow and gray with the turquoise damask carrier.
The set on the right top will be 6 Velcro envelopes (or zipper) if you request it (!) I love my new arrow fabric.
And the set on the bottom right will be 6 zipper pouches in my new Japanese linen fabric. Way cute.
If you are interested in any of these sets - just email me and I will give you a price and estimate on time frame for completion!

ready to ship

I have so many ready to ship sets

just need to take the time to list them!

email me if you are interested in any of these sets

and I will give you the details...

giveaway

i think it is fun to offer my readers and customers at saving money in style
a chance to get something free!

so i am offering another giveaway this month.
these giveaways are not your typical high profile giveaways.
i do not advertise and i rarely have the time to tweet, facebook and even blog.

so for those of you who are reading my blog and for those of you who are customers of my little shop - this giveaway if for you.
my way of saying thanks and that i appreciate you!

this month's giveaway will be on the 31st.
 i will try to do a giveaway each month and announce the winner at the end of each month.

if you want to "enter" the giveaway just leave me a comment or like me on my facebook page...

and those who have purchased from me -
 leave me some (hopefully positive!)
feedback on my shop
page.

like i said, not a real high tech giveaway - i am not a big social media gal.
believe me i have tried.
but i just cannot seem to make the time to do that sort of thing! i love to sew!

but i do want to "give back" to those of you who have been loyal readers and those of you who enjoy my products!

so... enough of that.

this month's giveaway is a cute zipper pouch with 5 brown non Velcro envelopes.
the pouch has room if you want to add your own coin pouch too!

 these envelopes are made by another seamstress. she helped me out when i had hand surgery.

i was trying to keep up with orders at that time but was not allowed or even able to sew at that time.

she didn't exactly make them the way i do.
but they are made out of my sturdy canvas fabric and serve the purpose well.
the thing i am not happy with is the sewing showing on the outside is not perfect so much.
most folks are not bothered by that - in fact - she gives sewing lessons here in Atlanta and has her own sewing studio.
 so there you go. it is just not the way i would do it!

see - here is another reason i don't do this stuff! these photos were  upright when i inserted it but now

i have to take time to go back and figure out how to make it right side up then insert again -

so that gets old! for someone who wants to be creative and is not fond of tech stuff.

+++ i will fix this but right now i need to get back to my orders!

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!"

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 :)