well, it’s not my idea, but i sure wish i could claim it.  check out this so clever fabric envelope that emily over at jones design company whipped up.  are you giving cash or a gift card to a recent grad, bride and groom, or maybe dad this weekend?  this would be a way-cute way to zhush it up – talk about great presentation.  if you’re doing one for a dude, maybe use a metal button or little piece of wood instead.  here are a few fabric ideas for your envelope.  i found all of these at joann’s – in case you need to do this in a hurry.  this is a great little starter sewing project, which is right up my alley.

{dwell studio’s square lattice}

{plaid suiting}

{prairie floral}

{pkaufman cross}