This past week I had my first custom packaging opportunity! A friend wanted a pair of championship puffin earrings for his girlfriend's birthday. Since it was a custom order for a friend, I threw in gift wrapping for him. Plus, guys can't wrap presents, so i figured he could use the help.
I also had an item break during shipping for the first time, and that was a wake-up call for packaging. In addition to offering a variety of gift wrapping, I also need to perfect my general packaging - probably add more bubble wrap.
Level 0: no upcharge, small baggie for item,bubble wrap and padded envelope
Level 1: $1.00 - small recycled kraft box (with a sticker label closure)
Level 2: $2.00 - small recycled kraft box, gift wrapped with a ribbon
Level 3: $2.50 - small recycled kraft box, gift wrapped with ribbon and embellishment
This is what i did for my friend and it would be indicative of a Level 3 gift wrap:
Apparently - it was a hit! The gift and the wrapping!
I have been researching boxes forever trying to find what I wanted and get it for the best price. Most places online you have to buy a case (of 100 pieces) to get a decent price, and then pay quite a bit of shipping. I don't want to buy 100 of something unless I am SURE it is the exact thing that I want. So the other day I found what i think is very close to what i want, and only had to buy 10 of them for a reasonable price. Bonus, it was from another etsy shop.
They are 2x2x2 recycled paper kraft boxes. I like the recycled part, and I like the size. I think it will fit most of the items i have. This is also a very cute size to wrap as a gift.
I really need to work on my label designs now. No matter what the packaging level, I want to slap a 1" round (or maybe square) itsybitsy label on everything. I like doing graphic stuff, so this will be fun. If i can get some ideas going - maybe i will do a poll and have people vote for their favorite design! Keep an eye out!
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