In the clutch.....

Did you ever wish you had that little something like a clutch bag for the few things you do carry?  Or are you like me, constantly fishing through the bottom of my purse for my keys or breath mints or something?


Well, while browsing some crocheting websites looking for Christmas ideas (can never start too early making things), I came across a cute little 4" X 6" cotton clutch with a button closure that was just the right size for my purse or to carry by itself.  And if you know anything about me, I just had to make the pattern because it was too cute to pass up and knew it would work up quickly.


I thought I remembered having some extra cotton yarn left over from other projects that would probably work.  Before I knew it I was off to dig through my closet stash of yarn.  I found some scrap cotton yarn in complimenting colors that was perfect and just enough.  So now that I have the yarn, next was to get my favorite crochet hook (size G, Clover, that lays flat and comfortable in my hand) and get comfy in my rocker/recliner to work on my new project.  Once I got started I couldn't stop and went to town creating not just one clutch but several.  The first was so easy I just kept going until I ran out of yarn and that was 5 clutches later.


The clutch by itself is pretty versatile and fun, but I thought it would also make a great coupon holder.  The clutch was small enough to leave in my purse but needed something inside to help keep the shape.  Next stop was my local Wal-Mart to look in the office supplies area for some 4X6 tabbed dividers.  I was thinking cardboard but found plastic instead, a real plus.  The plastic dividers give the clutch a firmer feel and decided to include them with my clutch for sale at my Etsy website BL Beans.    http://www.etsy.com/shop/blbeans  
I looked at my old coupon organizer that I had taped together with masking tape and package tape and finally duct tape.  I think it is time to retire this one, don't ya think?  Anyway, most other coupon holders had at least 10 dividers so I thought 12 would be a good number.  The dividers had the alphabet across the tabs so I used a mailing label to cover up the letters and make it easier to write the categories on them that I frequently use.


Now that I have mine done, I will be keeping it in my purse for that quick run through the store for milk and anything else I have time for.  Previously my coupons were in the kitchen drawer and a lot of good that does me when I'm at the store.


With my coupons in my purse and my Grocery IQ list on my iPod, I'm always ready to shop.  The Grocery IQ app is wonderful and free and that is a topic for another blog.


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