simple and useful card holder :)

Card Holder

This simple card holder can be sewn up quickly and uses such a small amount of fabric you may be able to use up some scraps. I started making these card holders years ago and have used mine  everyday since then - it works great! I put my drivers license, credit card, store reward cards, and even some cash in it. The card holder fits perfectly in a small pocket in my purse or in my jeans pocket.

Friday links of interest

A short list of interesting things I have come across on the Internet this week. I never seem to have enough time to read all the great information out there...

5 Ways We Neglect Our Own Creativity—And How to Bring It Back

Do You Map Your Client Universe? How 'Customer Relationship Management' Can Fix a Lost Creative Career

Art is idea. It is not enough to draw, paint, and sculpt. An artist should be able to think. ~ Gurdon Wood

Sew it Again : A 365-day eco-clothing project

Blogging Tips and Tutorials - The Craft Blog UK Archive

instant gratification with recycled materials - color and texture

I've been working with scraps as part of my online Stitch Therapy Workshop. I love the instant gratification of recycling materials by machine sewing small compositions. I'm not sure what I will use these for, but the colors and textures are an inspiration for my work. I begin to see possibilities in using a similar design for a larger piece, or maybe combing all these small pieces into a large one.