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.
Time to take 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!
Written by Cindy Gimbrone, glass beadmaker, and rabid DIY-er! Editor’s Note from Heather: Want more DIY packaging inspiration? Check out the Flickr Group, Nice Package!
new accessories
July 16, 2008 at 9:00 pmHello,
Do you want to exchange link with my blog? I have already put your link on mine.
Title: beaded jewelry
URL: http://www.newaccessories.blogspot.com
Contact Email: [email protected]
Thanks for cooperation
LLYYNN
July 17, 2008 at 5:20 pmCindy, you left out the best part, needing all those cool tools, stamps and colors to decorate the packaging with! That’s half the fun, love it …
Linda Starr
July 17, 2008 at 5:25 pmGreat idea! Does the ink rub off the plastic or is it some type of special ink? Not being a stamper I have no idea.
Cindy Gimbrone
July 18, 2008 at 2:46 pmLynn,
I shouldn’t ever be allowed in a craft store! I’m not a stamper but could I stay away from the stamping supplies?? Nooooo!! LOL! Glad I figured out what I could use them for because I have to buy more now! 🙂
Cindy
Cindy Gimbrone
July 18, 2008 at 2:48 pmHi Linda,
Yes, it is special ink for plastic. Now a real stamper could tell you exactly what kind of ink it is, but I don’t remember without looking at the ink pad. It’ dries fairly quickly and doesn’t rub off. Cool, huh?
Cindy
Dawn N
July 18, 2008 at 10:37 pmThat’s a really neat (and cheap) idea!
Cindy Gimbrone
July 19, 2008 at 11:55 amThanks for calling me cheap (smile), Dawn! I try to be! LOL! I can set this up production line style too – do 16 at a time. I like to give my customers something different than what they’d get at the big box stores and show them I appreciate the support.
Keep wrapping!
Cindy