As an small business owner, I look for the least expensive options in packaging to keep my costs low, it keeps the buyer's cost low. But low cost = boring! Brown paper envelopes, small plastic resealable bags, etc.
ZZZzzzz....Snore.
This is when I get out my stamps, ribbon, heart shaped paper punch and ink. I happily lay out groups of 12 plastic bags and stamp away, stamping thank you's and happy phrases for each customer. I add a little ribbon and VOILA!
A perfect bead package unique to each customer - and I DIY'd it!
What do you DIY?
I must admit that my packages are a little boring, tidy, but boring. Printed cards for mounting jewelry components and buttons, care instructions. My first concern is getting breakable things safely there. I do have a fantasy of breaking out the markers and going to town with colour.
ReplyDeleteI too stamp little notes, but on the inside. I have received your packages, and they are glorious!! I love them. OK. the truth is that I want to do what you do, but am usually too lazy by the time I package which is usually later at night. Soooooo, you have taught me a valuable lesson in that I should set aside time to do many at once, then it is done! Isn't it usually the really simple things that screw us up!
ReplyDeleteI had some plain gift tags that were really cute colors and thought they would work for earring cards when I made some earrings for my mom for her birthday. So, I pulled out a stamp and stamp pad and stamped all over them, and they turned out REALLY cool - she liked them a lot...
ReplyDeleteFirst I have to get someone to actually BUY something from me and then I'll think about my packaging. Actually, I keep some nice white cardboard jewelry boxes and I usually gussy them up with stickers and stamps before they go out. Or at least, that's my plan...if anyone every buys anything.
ReplyDeleteI love organza bags! I use them in almost all of my orders. I also include a handwritten note from me thanking my client for their order. I'm not a stamper, but it might be something to think about.
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