I’ve wanted a new makeup bag forever – my old one was really ugly, but it was a only a dollar on super “this is really ugly” clearance, so I stuck with it for years and gave up finding another one.  Then a few weeks ago I found Sugar Sweet Beet, an Etsy store run by a 28 year old mom of three in Michigan.  Forking over my cash to Target for a makeup bag didn’t appeal to me, but supporting a woman-run business is right up my alley, so I got one.  I also ordered a business card holder for my Hey Brooklyn cards.  When they arrived I was thrilled with the quality and left her a glowing comment on the feedback page.

“Now,” I said, “you need to start making Moo card holders!”  (I made Moo cards for my blog even though my Hey Brooklyn cards are full-size.)

She wrote me back saying she’d make her first Moo card holder for me, on the house, and here it is.

Both card holders fit a whole big pinch of cards from the box.  I’m used to holders that only hold twenty or so.  These would be perfect for fancy people who print their business cards on thick stock.  I like the coordinating fabric on the inside, too.

The makeup bag comes in four sizes; the biggest three stand on their own.  This is the medium, and is just right for holding my every day things (my old ugly bag is now hidden under the bathroom sink and holds my special occasion makeup.)

You can select your own fabric or choose from the pre-made things she has, and for $1 more you can have a name embroidered on the inside, too!

The prices are really reasonable.  This makeup bag was $10 and the business card holder was $4.50.

Go forth and support small business!