Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Art of Giving. Part 1




There is something truly sweet when a package arrives in the mail and upon opening the mailer, you pull out a deliciously thoughtful array of eye candy. Whether you are an online or brick an mortar seller of goods, or you are giving a gift to a friend, little details can make all of the difference. These are nice and simple touches you can do easily to make a small impact.









A packaged gift does not need to be all fanciful, full of frippery with a flippant regard to wasteful packaging, but just a touch of something special, a little hint of awesome is all it really takes to make an already splendid thing turn into an exciting valuable to behold.













Now, I mostly am showcasing little boxes for gifts, but any of these techniques can be used for those of you who sell (or give) larger things. If you cannot gift wrap item, perhaps a tea stained tag with a paper rose or seashell tied to it? If you leave the gift tag blank, this can double as an additional gift that the recipient can use in the future.









Later, I will show you what you can do with simple embellishments for tags and more packaging goodness!! If you would like to find out more right now, than visit Etsy's online mag, the Storque, for packaging ideas HERE!!!!!!


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16 comments:

  1. boatbabyAugust 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Nice packaging it so key! Two big thumbs up!

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  2. KerryAugust 11, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Thanks for sharing all these great packaging ideas!

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  3. Mia SophiaAugust 11, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Lovely post with super packaging ideas and tips. Perfect to start planning for the upcoming holidays!

    Thanks for showing my little package, too!

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  4. Winchester ManorAugust 11, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Gorgeous beautiful packages! One of my favorite things about Christmas is wrapping gifts.

    Great post and I look forward to your future installments!!

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  5. AnastasiaAugust 11, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    some gorgeous inspiration for beautiful parcels - thanks for including mine!

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  6. KatieAugust 11, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Thanks for featuring my boxes! You have some really good packaging finds! I REALLY love the one Sea Unicorn has! It's fabulous!

    ♥ Gwynie @ GardenGwyn.Etsy.com

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  7. bodobaAugust 11, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    You always manage to inspire the creative side of me! Thank you! For presents I'm totally using brown wrapping paper and Dd and I will stamp the heck out of it. (I'm sure the grandparents especially will love it)

    Those are beautiful pictures!

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  8. LiPeonyAugust 11, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    wow those packages are lovely makes mine goes to shame doh!

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  9. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    oh your gifting ideas are alwasys so creative and inspiring

    you have such a beautiful site
    Happy Twirls

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  10. auroraAugust 11, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    I so agree! Lovely.

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  11. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)August 12, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Inspiring post! Thanks.

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  12. vivianAugust 12, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    great packaging ideas! I usually try to pack things to make them look extra special, but sometimes I'm just in a hurry to get them into the mail!
    happy day~
    vivian

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  13. Liz HarrellAugust 12, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    So impressive. Usually I'm just so worn out after searching for the perfect gift that I end up using a recycled gift bag from my coat closet. :)
    Hugs,
    Liz

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  14. Tânia PintoAugust 12, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    It's gorgeous! :D

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  15. Megan GeryAugust 12, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    great post! now i want to watch the sound of music!

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  16. roseroomnz.comAugust 12, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Inspiring wrapping! Rachaelxo

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! I love reading what you all have to say.