Packaging and presentation
I find packaging very difficult. I think it would be easier if I had enough money to splash out on those clear cello baggies - they look like fun! Everything looks brighter and shinier and better when it's slipped into one of those.
But since I'm crafting on a budget, I've had to come up with some DIY packaging.
Some DIY cards for when my buttons go out to their new homes around the world.
The scalloped "rosette" is a hand-carved stamp (carved this very morning!)
These will look a little less DIY once I have access to my printer again and I can print out my details down the bottom instead of handwriting them with my shaky hands.
This one isn't really packaging I suppose but I do like the effect.
One of my rainbow scarves ready to go out into the world.
I've seen quilts folded like this before, so that you can see the backing, and I thought I'd try it with my scarves too. Tied up with a length of super soft yarn and then wrapped in tissue paper (but tissue paper isn't nearly as interesting in a photograph!)
The Etsy packaging pool is great for inspiration, but it does have its downsides - I've just found another handful of things I really want to buy!
I'd love to see how you guys package up your beautiful crafts, so please do share!
( And a big thanks to Miss Bamboletta herself for some blog love - I never expected my little secret floss addiction to be so popular! )
But since I'm crafting on a budget, I've had to come up with some DIY packaging.
Some DIY cards for when my buttons go out to their new homes around the world.
The scalloped "rosette" is a hand-carved stamp (carved this very morning!)
These will look a little less DIY once I have access to my printer again and I can print out my details down the bottom instead of handwriting them with my shaky hands.
This one isn't really packaging I suppose but I do like the effect.
One of my rainbow scarves ready to go out into the world.
I've seen quilts folded like this before, so that you can see the backing, and I thought I'd try it with my scarves too. Tied up with a length of super soft yarn and then wrapped in tissue paper (but tissue paper isn't nearly as interesting in a photograph!)
The Etsy packaging pool is great for inspiration, but it does have its downsides - I've just found another handful of things I really want to buy!
I'd love to see how you guys package up your beautiful crafts, so please do share!
( And a big thanks to Miss Bamboletta herself for some blog love - I never expected my little secret floss addiction to be so popular! )