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If you are anything like me you might be an Etsy seller, but you’re also a major Etsy shopper! Once you are hooked on handmade creations you really can’t help yourself!
One of the fun parts of ordering on Etsy is opening the package to find something beautiful…you know, nothing like what you find at the mall. Etsy sellers take such care with their items because they made them with love and care just for you. I soooo love handmade!!
Anyway, I gathered some packaging inspiration for those of you with shops. Even if you don’t have a shop it might inspire you to take a few extra moments with the next gift you give. The packaging can really add that extra-special “Wow Factor” to a simple item.
Copy book pages for wrapping paper…black and white looks great!
Vintage wallpaper tags {from moo.com} can add instant beauty and style to any box.
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Oh, the power of twine! This is simply pretty!
I think this button on the top of the package is just the cutest thing! Why didn’t I think of that?!
Layla Amber hair pins come displayed on their own custom cards.
Pillow boxes are are pretty way to package quickly.
Paloma’s Nest sends ornaments in these beautiful bags…so classy, don’t you think?
These bitty bags are a simple packaging solution and they come in so many colors and styles.
Whatever you do, I’m sure you’ll come up with something that says “thank you” in your own way.
Do you have any packaging tips to share??
~Kim
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Sometimes I love the packaging more than the item itself… oooops.
love this blog post.
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Hi Kim,
I just talked about presentation on my blog yesterday!
It shows an example of how I changed my packaging to make my new products have more of that “WOW” factor you are talking about! I even included some before and after examples to look at.
Deborah
I LOVE this! Thanks so much for sharing. What beautiful ideas and beautiful shops to share! Wow!
Thanks for sharing so many great ideas
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Great inspiration! Since my shop is Sweeter Than Sweets, I wrap up each item in clear cellophane and tie the ends with raffia to make it look like a big piece of candy.
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I have never received any packages as beautiful as the ones shown here, but I have received some pretty unattractive ones. I hate to admit that I am not as enthusiastic about those purchases as I was about ones that made me stop and think that the seller put just another tiny touch into their item. I do wrap my items and doll them up so they look special, but it is definitely a long term goal to have really “wow” packaging.
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Ohhh pretty packaging! How I love you!
I use a wax seal and inexpensive thin ribbon with waxed paper to package up my wedding invitations – look how pretty they turned out!
http://concertinapress.blogspot.com/2011/06/brown-paper-packages-tied-up-with.html
Another tip I have is that you can use up odd bits of yarn to do multiple-wraps like these:
http://pinterest.com/pin/161374702/
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Although I don’t sell anything (yet) on Etsy, I have recieved things I’ve ordered, and the packaging is so important to me- it makes you feel like you’re receiving a gift – not actually something you paid for! When I give someone a gift, I often plan the wrapping before I plan what to give- the gift has to fit the packaging! LOL!
These packaging ideas are great! I use brown paper and twine myself. Here is a photo of what I did for special holiday packaging last year:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.102970489769195.3880.102970106435900#!/photo.php?fbid=195478080518435&set=pu.102970106435900&type=1&theater
What a great post! thank you….
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These are all wonderful, thanks for the inspiration…
These pics are inspirational, and timely, as well. In my etsy shop, I sell cotton quilting fabric. I’ve been looking for cute ways to put together coordinating fabrics into bundles. Any ideas?
Thanks for sharing these gorgeous examples. I’m just opening my Etsy shop this month and I’ve been giving a lot of thought as to how things will be presented. Moo offers some wonderful inspiration on their site, too.
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Amazing how a little string or twine can change the whole look of a package! Thanks for sharing these ideas!
I just blogged about my packaging – this post got me thinking about it.
http://ivegotmyhandsfull.blogspot.com/2011/09/packaging.html
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I love the vintage wallpaper packaging. I was instantly attracted to it, so maybe I should present myself in that way.
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I think these ideas are great. I make notecards and am having a difficult time finding something that is the right size and price to package them in. For my Christmas gifts I resorted to wrapping them in tissue paper and tying it with natural jute. I actually think it looked pretty good, but would like to fancy it up a little for paying customers.
Oh how lovely. I love to see what people come up with for packaging and these lovely examples gave me some great ideas for my own packaging. People are so talented!
Love packaging posts!! Thank you for sharing all these sweet ideas, and I would love to see your packaging too??
Hey Bethany! I’m so glad you enjoy pretty packaging as much as I do! You can see my packaging near the bottom of the post. Other than that I do a major mix and match thing with lots of pretty ribbon and tape I’ve collected. It gives me a good excuse to buy pretty supplies.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Kim
I love packaging more than anything! I use white craft paper bag, add colourful string and mini MOO card. Too bad I don’t have any photos…. I ordered some washi tape so I’ll be using those in the future. I think I might do blog post about packaging
I just ADORE every single one of these ideas…thanks for always bringing inspiration to my day!!!