Wednesday, October 3, 2012

New Packaging


Old packaging
When I first started my Etsy business, I purchased what seemed like a billion (ok it was 100) organza bags for my jewelry packaging.  It worked fine, but there was something missing; it wasn't "me" enough despite the colors being earth tones.  Last year during Christmas, I introduced natural cotton filled kraft boxes but they were listed as a packaging upgrade instead of part of my regular packaging.  This ended up being a bit of a hassle trying to explain which items would fit best in which size box.


To make things a ton easier for everyone, now all of my wire wrapped jewelry and scrabble tile necklaces will come packaged in complementary kraft boxes tied with cute baker's twine (isn't baker's twine just awesome?) and salt dough leaf tags (that I made myself, so cute!) for easy peasy gift giving!


Now I haven't forgotten about my vintage style jewelry and I am finally out of those organza bags!  I still liked the idea of a cute jewelry pouch but it had to reflect my style and I was going to be uber picky about it!  That's when I feel in love with natural unbleached muslin fabric pouches.  They also gave me a wonderful excuse to break in my brand new tree stamp and improve my branding at the same time!  Aren't they just adorable?


I'm super excited about my new and improved packaging!  For any of you fellow Etsy sellers how has your packaging evolved?



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10 comments:

  1. AngieOuellette-TowerOctober 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I absolutely love the muslin pouches & the totally cool boxes!!! Fantastic!!
    Angie
    godsgrowinggarden.com

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  2. 2justByouOctober 3, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    The muslin bags are awesome!!! Our family is going to be trying those out with our Christmas gifts this year. And those leaf tags are way cool! Your packaging is way more personal now, and I love it. Great job, and keep up the good work!
    ~Kim
    from Blogging Buddies
    2justByou.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownOctober 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM

      That's a great idea for Christmas gifts! Thank you for your kind words!

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  3. Sweet Fix @ Maria CorcueraOctober 3, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Wow!!! I really really love them!!! how do you ship your jewelry in bags without being squished? (I ask because I also sell jewelry and only send in boxes, for safety, but maybe bags could work too!

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  4. Sweet Fix @ Maria CorcueraOctober 3, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    One more question (sorry haha) just yesterday I was looking at some stamps; can you stamp textile? is it a special kind of ink?

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    1. UnknownOctober 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

      I buy my ink from myrubberstamp.etsy.com along with my stamps. It's permanent on fabric, I tested it! And as for jewelry getting squished I've never had a problem. My wire wrapped and scrabble tiles go in boxes because they're more delicate, the vintage style is tougher and I ship in bubble mailers as well. Never had a problem!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Wow! Amazing packaging! I love packaging that is earthy.

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  6. Megan PetersenOctober 3, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Love, love, love your packaging Heather! What a great way to improve your branding and enhance your buyer's experience at the same time!

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    1. UnknownOctober 3, 2012 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you! The best part is since I made salt dough and made the leaf tags myself they cost me hardly anything and look wonderful! Not to mention they're pretty durable and last basically forever. Waaaay better than buying ceramic ones!

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