Fun packaging

I saw this fab packaging over at Kris's color stripes. I love the playfulness of the patterned paper on the kraft paper. This is one of those packages that makes a lasting impression. In fact, I think I would hang it on my wall.

During our black friday event, we had a printing tutorial and ended up making kraft paper wrapping paper. After seeing how well the prints turned out and seeing examples like Kris's, I was excited about offering custom wrapping for items in my shop. Now you can have your orders wrapped for the holidays and tagged with handmade silkscreen gift tags.

Handmade Eco Envelopes

I've been an envelope making fool lately! They are very addicting because they are quick and require very little brain power. I've been very scatter brained lately, unable to focus on anything. I guess they are a meditative craft for me. The other thing thats cool about these envelopes, is seeing how the compositions change as you fold the paper. Most of the time it ends up more interesting than it started out. Here are a few I made out of a paper sample book laying around.

Green Packaging in the Shop

I'm doing my best to make sure my etsy shop is green, including the packaging. This is why I've decided to make mailers out of cereal boxes and various up-cycled food packaging. I have tons of this stuff laying around so why not... I'm not sure if I will be able to implement the new packaging with all my items, but it should cover most of them. I stiched the edges on my machine, so they are actually very sturdy. I've been using one for a couple weeks. I stash my sewing projects on the go in the envelope and throw that into my tote. It seems to be holding up really well. Hopefully my customers will continue the life of the cereal box even longer. I am a little self conscious about my customers knowing what food I eat, but I guess I will get over that.

Too Cute Smily Mug

via fubiz

Myhab

This is for hippies that need a place to stay when they are at music festivals. It is waterproof and its equipped with a bed.I think its pretty sweet. Check it out ">here.