Hey Doodles Friends! Is your goal this year to gain more control over our finances? here is a crafty way to control your spending without feeling like a bookkeeper by using the cash envelope system. Basically, this is a way to control spending by allocating certain parts of your budget to be taken out in cash. You take out the cash during the month according to what you have budgeted and then once the money is spent, it is gone!

Want to add some texture to your crafts? Try the Cuttlebug! This die cutting and embossing machine needs no power and is quite portable. It's not just for cardstock, either. You can emboss leather, aluminum cans and more. Start exploring all the possibilities by trying out one of these fun projects today.

Hey Doodles Friends!  A lovely article by Scrapbook.com about the positive effects that handmade creativity has on your health and happiness!  Happy reading!