More Mini-envelopes!

This weekend I had my biggest order yet! 20 of my mini-envelopes! I don't think I quite understood how much time it took me to make them until I had a deadline (a self imposed one but one none-the less) and 10 more than I normally make at a time.

20 new Valentine's Day themed mini-envelopes
You can see the rest I made in my previous post called Valentines Day Crafts- Mini-envelopes

I am sure I could have saved time by sticking sequins instead of stitching each one by hand but I wanted to make sure that my creations were of a high quality and were very durable. Must keep the standards up!

It was a great experience working with a deadline. I'll be making about 15 more to fill up some other orders for some good friends and then I'll be closing up shop. No more new orders because I am going on vacation :D

But if you would still like to purchase some, they will be selling at Roses & More! A gift shop at Atlantic Plaza, Pt Lisas. They have all your Valentine's Day needs there and they do beautiful flower arrangements and deliver. Call them today at 679-4563! (and request one of my envelopes ;) )

I've never sold any of my work before and it certainly put a few things in perspective for me :) The biggest one is that I really enjoy making things for the people I love and you really can't put a price on those things. You don't really realize the amount of work that goes into making them because it really does not matter when its for someone you care about.

Thank you everyone for your support! For purchasing them, sharing them about, liking them and letting me know how you feel about them so I can improve. It really meant a lot to me. I took all your suggestions to heart. For those who purchased, I hope my envelopes help make your valentine's day an amazing one :) They really were stitched with love ;)

Valentine's Day Crafts: Mini-Envelopes (cont'd)

The original 9 Mini- Envelopes

After my post about my Valentine's Day Mini-Envelopes, I was considering the idea of selling some.

Right after, a good friend messaged me asking me if I was. She wanted to order some. I took it as a sign/ answer to my dilemma on whether or not I should.

I headed to Trincity the next day and bought some more buttons and got to crafting.


The following are 10 more new mini-envelopes. Again hand crafted and embroidered with buttons, beads and sequins.

Custom made 10 Valentine's Day Mini-envelopes

To these however, I added their own notebook paper in a matching theme to the checkered print. I left them simple so one can use them to pen little love notes or as gift tags for that special someone.

I also decided to try my hand at packaging the envelopes. I ended up decided on the following, because after its delivered, the owner can then use the packaging as a bookmark by simply cutting it in half. Not pictured here though, I added some hanging embellishments to the packaging for when it gets turned into a bookmark.

The mini-envelopes are approx 5.5 cm x 6.5 cm. If interested you can email me at shazanna@gmail.com. Place your orders early because I won't be selling anymore after the 8th! :D

Front: (also front of bookmark)

Back: Plain Red and Black versions of the Tag are featured inside each envelope