You can't keep a good crafter down!

I had a friend-date a few days ago to get crafty with some lovely ladies from my church. Every now and then I just have to be creative, and lately it's been bottling up inside me to the point that I've been feeling kind of down. So, needless to say, I was pretty excited about this Crafternoon! I had gotten the dates mixed up (typical me) and didn't realize it was last Sunday, so I had to run to Michael's last minute to grab all of my supplies. I had all of my awesome purchases in the car and was ready to head off to this awesome afternoon of crafty fun and fellowship WHEN...my car wouldn't start. Boo, dead battery =[

I didn't make it to the craftivities, what with waiting on a tow truck and all. But I didn't let that squelch my crafty spirit! I had plans and supplies, by-gum!

So here is how my (now solitary) afternoon progressed, with the husband off video gaming.

Scrapbook paper Cash Envelope System



I unfolded an FPU Cash Envelope to use as a template.
(Make sure to use one that was actually attached so it's big enough to punch holes in)



I used a ruler to make nice straight creases
(Make sure to leave a little space under the side flaps for you holes!)



I used an adhesive runner to avoid a sticky mess



It only takes one strip of adhesive



Tah dah!

The holes I've been talking about

I folded a piece of scrapbook paper in half, then cut it to fit in my wallet.
Then I used a blanket stitch of white ribbon to sew them all together.
(Make sure it's loose enough to unfold all of the envelopes!)

All stitched up

Later, I added these cute vintage labels. You can download them here

Personalized Wedding Dress Hanger (this has turned into a bit of a money maker!)

I don't think I could post an actual "how-to" for this, but if you'd like to learn I'd be happy to show you! This bride also needs 6 "Bridesmaid" hangers. There definitely won't be a lack of craftiness in the Owens home. I also have a couple other orders!

P.S. How many times did I use a variation of the word "craft" in this blog? =P