Whenever I can organize and decorate something it becomes fun. Plus, I am more likely to do it and stick with it. Budgeting is one of those things. I am a big fan of the envelope method. So naturally I make envelopes for everything and decorate them. Every month when I get paid I pull out the envelopes and I just want to fill them with money :)
I tried the ones that have the months and a line and you write the total spent in each month but that didn't work for me, I just put the money in the envelope and write everything down in an excel spreadsheet. Some of the envelopes are savings and some I use constantly during the month (like utilities, groceries, etc.). For the envelopes that have a specific amount that is put in each month I write the amount on the envelope, so I remember when I am filling them.
Here is how I decorated some of my envelops.
I trace my envelopes instead of printing a bunch out but here is the basic shape if you are interested in this type of envelope for budgeting and want to decorate and personalize them. Feel free to print it out and use it. :) When printing it out use a heavier paper, the thin computer paper wont last very long, and if you are taking the time to decorate them, you will want them to last.
Just fold the 4 flaps and glue the three bottom ones, leaving the top open to put all your money in. :)
