shop packaging:

March 31, 2009


well, i thought i would do a post on packaging for the oh, hello friend shop. it's quite simple really. the elements you need are some basic notions + office supplies that you may have around your house. seam binding, baker's twine, envelopes, business card, and extras like a button or sticker.

packaging: elements.
so i like including extra little promotion items with my orders. i have a little bookplate sticker that i designed that goes in every envelope. and a small 1inch "you are loved" button that also is included with the orders. i get my business cards printed at overnightprints.com or vistaprint.com. i can't remember where i got the stickers printed but if you're interested, i can find out where.

packaging: next!
items get packaged in this coin envelope and tied with bakers twine. little note is written on the air mail envelope.

packaging: in the envelope!
everything goes inside!

packaging: wrapped.
envelope gets wrapped with seam binding. button is attached.

packaging: wrapped again.
then lastly i wrap it up with some brown kraft paper (i reuse the brown packing paper from companies that send yards and yards of it to protect one tiny dvd set or something.)

packaging: final wrappings.
and it is finished off with some cute japanese deco tape!


33 hello's:

  1. I love those envelopes! They're my favorite kind. Same with the little manila envelopes. And twine. And all of it. Basically, I just really <3 stationary and office supplies.

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  2. this is fantastic, so cute and simple. i may steal some suggestions.

    having a giveaway on MY blog if you find the time to visit. :)

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  3. love love love love this! i featured a few of your hair clips in my blog that i just started! simply darling! :)

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  4. i am falling in love with your blog more and more and more with each post! :) xx

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  5. I've started reusing the brown kraft paper, too (that is, if I can get it up away before my cats start playing in it!) I love the look of it.

    I've been admiring the Japanese deco tape for years but never thought of a way to use it. I love the idea of using it to tape up your packages (so simple but for some reason, it never crossed my mind!)

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  6. this post makes me soooo happy!
    i am a packaging junkie. i'd love to find one of these pretties in my mailbox. gonna have to place a little order or two!
    love, lindsay

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  7. simple but effective packaging
    so sweet

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  8. ohh how lovely!
    i am going to steal a few of your ideas
    :)

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  9. Now I want to buy something from your shop just for the packaging! I'll go browse. : )

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  10. I am drooling over this packaging. How lovely!

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  11. i like making my orders extra nice too. even if it takes a little extra time.

    one question though. i see you have airmail envelopes. i haven't been able to find them in the states. they are at any store in canada (my home) but it seems like they don't exist here! could you tell me where you find them?

    <3

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  12. I absolutely adore your packaging! The twine the tiny envelopes, it's so cute, simple but it makes me happy to open up a package like that.

    I'm a huge fun =)

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  13. Hi Danni, thanks for visiting my blog. I am just catching up with yours after a refreshing break from blogland, and you have posted some really lovely things throughout March, although everything you do is beautiful! Gretel :o)

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  14. i am a long-time fan, but have never commented. such a lovely blog and etsy you have. you are very creative, miss. i love the packaging. everything seems better when it comes in a fun package.

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  15. love this! You are so creative. Oh, and I would love for you to check out my blog today. I used so of your buttons. Thank you, thank you!

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  16. I love when shop owners throw in a little extra like that! Yours is so cute and creative! I wish I wasn't on an etsy break right now :(

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  17. Thanks for sharing this - love it!

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  18. Thank you so much for this post! It's so neat to see what other people do for creative packaging. I am in the process of setting up my own etsy shop, and your packaging has inspired me to think up my own creative ideas!

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  19. I LOVE this!!! We need to do a care package swap one day!

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  20. i LOVE the packaging!
    it makes ya feel extra special.

    (i may or may not still have the little package my necklace came to me in. it's just too cute to throw away!)

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  21. seriously danni, your blog makes me get into etsy all over again :) i love your packaging posts <3

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  22. Love to see how you package your stuff - so lovely. I love your blog. I'm off to explore it some more!

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  23. SO PRETTY & simple..... : )

    Jen Ramos
    'Cards & Prints You'll Love...'
    www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

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  24. Your packaging is beautiful. Such a nice touch! I have a question... where did you get your personalized stamps made at? You have a lovely blog, very fun ideas.

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  25. thats the most wonderful mail i've ever seen!

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  26. i <3 it! awesome suggestions!

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  27. oh my gosh..being a fellow designer makes me swoon and a little jealous at these designs. They are absolutely stunning! Definitely inspires me to do something cool with my small business once I'm finished with all the plans! (a little card & Stationery company) cause what designer doesn't want to just design paper goods all day?!

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  28. It's like you don't even need a present your packaging is so cute!

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  29. What a cute idea for adding the extra little promotional items! You have such cute ideas all over the place! :D

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