Sara didn’t start with a secret formula or a Silicon Valley pitch deck. She began her business, Crafter’s Companion, in her university bedroom while her mates were probably perfecting their hangovers. She invented a tool called the Enveloper—a nifty gadget that folds paper envelopes perfectly—because apparently, no one had thought of that since the Victorians. It’s the kind of idea you’d have while fighting with a greeting card at 2 a.m., muttering, “There has to be a better way.” She turned that frustration into a company that now spans the globe, and she’s still out there stocking shelves with the enthusiasm of someone who just discovered online shopping for the first time.
The “I Could Have Invented That” Gut Punch
We’ve all had that moment where we see a product and think, “I literally thought of that last Tuesday.” The Enveloper is that product. It’s a plastic press that seals an envelope without licking it—like a sticker book for adults. And Sara made £37 million off it. Meanwhile, you’re still using tape to close your bills and hoping the postman doesn’t judge you. The moral of the story? The next time you complain about a sticky envelope, invent something instead of just swearing under your breath.
