collections / pretty packages:

February 8, 2011

Haven't done a round up of package posts in a while so I thought I'd post some photos of some recent pretty package finds. Makes me really want to wrap up something and make it pretty.. enjoy!



via my dear alt summit friend Marta Writes

cadeaux6

Trader Joe's Bags for Wrapping
Trader Joe's Bags Continued
Trader Joe's Bags via a creative mint


via toriejayne and check her blog for lots more photos.

natural science




Brown Paper Package Edition via lovepinkstilettos.com

39 hello's:

Girl about Oslo said...

Hi
Packaging is half the gift i think:)
I would love to get something like this on the mail:)

Thanks for sharing...

Have a great day.

Sarah (La Maison Boheme) said...

Beautiful. I love the simplicity of a package wrapped in brown paper with little creative embellishments. xo

Sissi said...

oh my, this is sooo adorable!

Christie said...

very inspiring!
I love packaging, so this are great tips for the next gifts time*

Sandy a la Mode said...

this is definitely a great roundup and reminder for me! i REALLY need to work on my shop packaging!!!

Anne Keane said...

lovely lace! I use baker's twine in gifts and for my shop, but really like these fresh ideas!

http://adjewelry.blogspot.com/

Jillian said...

loove these packagages!! especially the doilys so sweet. xoxo jcd

Nicole said...

love the use of all the different types of ropes! I think if I received a package like this, I would be too sad to have to take it apart! They're all so pretty!

Dancing Branflake said...

Looking at these just makes me smile. It's so whimsical getting pretty packages in the mail.

diane said...

Pretty packaging is one of my favorite things. I can't wait to wrap some sweet gifts for my family for Valentine's day.

aDm said...

Danni, thanks a lot for including my packages in your selection. I'm a big fan of 'oh, hello friend' and this is a happy happy surprise for me!! :D

** xoxo
aDm - FacilySencillo

Molly (OneKindWord) said...

I love the use of doilies! And pretty tape.

Mervi Eskelinen / Tomato Branch said...

Great collection! Thanks for these!

Janie | We Heart Paper said...

There is something simply magical receiving a package that is beautifully wrapped. We all need to take the time to do this. Though I'm fairly sure I wouldn't do as amazing of a job as your pictures :)

david-and-emily said...

those are LOVELY! I want to go mail a pretty package right now!

geri e. said...

Love this packaging!!! So into paper doilies lately. Don't know what's gotten into me! :)

Mo Pie, Please said...

Such pretty, pretty packages! I love them all! So creative.

angie said...

these are all great! i love kraft paper..it makes everything looks better in an effortless way. :-)

Alison @ The Knotty Bride said...

YESSSS.

Jasmine (YourSweetTreat) said...

Packaging is so fun! It's so important when having your own small business. You inspire me Danni!

Thank you for sharing!

honey my heart said...

so pretty! loving all of the doilies used in different ways, especially the doily garland.

Desiree said...

Oh, I love them all!

Beth said...

I've been working on making my packages prettier! Thanks for these great ideas!

thingsIlove said...

Aah, it's so beautiful, you (almost) don't want to unwrap it.

Dagmarette @ The Finishing School said...

In Martha's latest magazine she had the cutest package wraps with cross stitch! Talk about alot of time invested though!

www.thefinishing-school.com

.caroline armelle. said...

i always love your packaging posts!
dreamy..

lemons and whisk said...

does this mean you're thinking about the package exchange??? so sad the last one got cancelled ; _ ;

oh dear watson said...

I can never get enough of pretty packages..

amy grace said...

beautiful! but doesn't it make you just want to wrap boxes that won't ever be opened, so you can enjoy the prettiness of the packaging forever???

Amanda said...

So charming! I would love to open any of these lovely packages!

kira said...

The scrap shoppe packaging with the tickets and the leaf is my favorite! I love the idea of incorporating random and pretty found things into gift wrap!

Melanie's Randomness said...

I love the personal touches!!! =)

Melanie's Randomness

iSMILE said...

I love what you did to the simple packaging! I'd love to get something that looked like that in the mail. It makes so much more special.

http://stardom-randomness.blogspot.com

swell.life said...

i never get tired of pretty packaging and seeing all of the potential in plain jane brown paper. love the trader joe's bags. :)

Nastia said...

these are adorable and so inspiring!!
i love wrapping things up in cute packages, and i am just making a package to send to my grandma, so it gave me some ideas :)

Suze said...

Oh Danni, thanks for including my doiles packages in such a gorgeous collection! I love your site and your style so this is an honor for me.
*HAPPY!*

Ciao!
Suze

beautiful square feet said...

I love brown paper! I recently wrapped my mum's birthday present in brown paper and string, with a handmade gift tag - here's what it looked like if you'd like a peek

http://beautifulsquarefeet.blogspot.com/2011/02/gift-wrapping-vintage-style.html

Thanks for another inspired post Danni!

PEACHES said...

Holy cats do I love this little collection! Wow. Great ideas all around!

Torie Jayne said...

Thanks for including my packages in your wonderful selection! Have a sweet day!