Cash Envelope Clutch

I've been meaning to start the cash envelope system for a while, but it is hard to change how we've been doing things. Really hard. Saving money is not one of our strong points.

I figured we need to start being more responsible, especially now that it's not just me and the husbo anymore. This is step one.

I followed the tutorial for the clutch by Sunghee at Hybrid Chick. The only thing I did differently (aside from the paper choices) is the fastener. She used a magnetic snap under the flap, but I didn't have any. Instead, I attached a button to the flap with embroidery floss, made a loop out of an old hair tie, and poked it through a hole near the bottom. The first time I closed it, the embroidery floss tore a huge hole in the flap (should have seen that coming). To add some strength, I cut a piece of plastic from a container of screws my husband had brought home from Lowe's and glued it to the back of the flap, then poked holes through it and the paper and tied the button back on.

The envelope template and tutorial is at Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs.

I love this clutch, and I can't wait to use it. I plan to make another for my friend who is already using the cash envelope system. What a fun and completely customizable project!