...lovely things with an emphasis on ~ packaging!
I am sure anyone would really appreciate a good package : both receiving and sending them. Lately with the holiday season around the corner, i've been thinking alot about a cheery makeover on "So Cute It Hurts" packaging ~ finding creative ways to package. It is as fun as coming up with what goes inside. I wanted also to offer homemade treats wrapped in papers or bags that echoes my heartfelt sentiments. I've received several of the most loveliest packages, you know, the kind that make you immediately bust out your camera to take pictures before you open it up? And i wanted to create this exact feeling in "So Cute It Hurts" packaging as well.
I've been experimenting and trying to master the basics of wrapping a package ~ learning from books on the prettiest ideas, hands-on with lots of ribbons and paper crafts recipes and thank you to Martha Stewart. Through this learning process, i realized that one of the many secrets lie in its nearly folded ends. My packaging ideas and designs run from tags, ribbons, stamps to eco bags.
Here are just a few of my favorite recipes and prettiest packaging ideas ~ it's incredible and amazing how creativity flows through your system when your heart is really in what you are creating, everything just comes together for you.
Have a lovely merry happy mid-week! Lots of love to you and yours as always!
Sooo sweet, Jacqueline! It's that "little extra" that always makes a difference... Your presentations here are marvelous and so pretty and cheerful--can't help but smile over all these! Happy Day, my friend :o) ((BIG HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | December 03, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Wow, the packaging looks darn cute and fantastic! I would totally whip out my camera for that...very thoughtful of you to research into that part...because it's true that when you receive something in the mail - it's that first impression. All the best to you!
Posted by: linda | December 03, 2009 at 05:17 PM
What fun! I love checking out packaging too. Sometimes I take pictures of cool packaging on things I ordered online. I love the stamps and ribbons you have prepared.
Posted by: Terriaw | December 03, 2009 at 09:34 PM
A good and attractive packaging always grab the customer and force him to buy a product.When sending a gift to someone creative packaging
really make a difference.
Posted by: All American packaging | December 03, 2009 at 10:24 PM
I must say your packaging is adorable. I am a big fan of lovely packaging myself. I sometimes will buy a product just because it looks so pretty all packaged up...bring it home and leave it on my table to look at in the packaging for a few days! Thanks for all your wonderful comments you leave on my blog my friend..you are my encourager!
Posted by: koralee | December 03, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Wow! Great packaging! It all looks so lovely- people will be so delighted when they receive your packages!
xxx
Posted by: Little Brown Rabbit | December 03, 2009 at 10:52 PM
So adorable! Sometimes I think I get more excited with how beautifully wrapped a present/package is than the object itself. Thanks for sharing these ideas for the holiday season!
Posted by: Elle | December 04, 2009 at 12:35 AM
The packaging is looking so cute till it hurts. How fun is that? I agree with , I just love to get little packages. I'll remember this post the next time I need to wrap a lovely little package. Thanks for inspiring us. Have a great week.
Posted by: Valarie Budayr | December 04, 2009 at 02:57 AM
Oh, you've done it again, it's so cute it hurts! And yes, packaging does so much! It can be half the present! Thank you for all these lovely ideas!
Posted by: Kate England | Marmalade Moon | December 04, 2009 at 04:28 AM
Jacqueline, these packages are so awesome. I love the stamps and wooden tags especially.I've been thinking about packaging ideas too and yours are so inspiring.
Posted by: Dyan | December 04, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Wow wonderfully done Jacqueline. Packaging, wrapping and presentation mean so much and also show the care, consideration and love that's gone into something... these are fabulous ideas, thank you for sharing you lovely lady. :-)
Posted by: louisegale.blogspot.com | December 04, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Packaging is always fun...thanks for the reminder to sellers or even when delivering gitty treats!
Posted by: frances | December 05, 2009 at 02:10 AM
What lovelies you have in your studio Jacqueline! All those pretty ribbons and bags -- and I adore your stamps with your logo. How darling! I think it is true what you say about having your heart in it and everything comes together. I know that experience! Especially I know it the other way, too, when you are not feeling like doing it and you try and it's all wrong. I can feel the joy in your work from start to finish -- I appreciate that so much. Plus, something in those photos looks familiar!! I can't wait to get my little elephant cozies! My teacup is trying to be patient . . . : )
Posted by: Enrouge (karla) | December 05, 2009 at 04:49 AM
These are wonderful! You have such great ideas. Oh and the stamps are adorable! Love & hugs ~ Lori
Posted by: lori | December 05, 2009 at 06:02 AM
So lovely - you're getting a really nice vibe going with your shop now! :) Have a lovely weekend!!
Posted by: Sam | December 05, 2009 at 08:12 AM
A well wrapped package definitely makes the gift inside that much better! Such pretty colors in your photos and the stamps, tags and ribbon with your logo are so great, I'm impressed. I saw your button for Marisa's new e-course "together", are you taking it in January?! I will be taking it with my husband, so we'll be classmates again! xo
Posted by: Faith | December 05, 2009 at 08:15 PM
I'm big on packaging too - makes all the difference doesn't it? Your packaging is so beautiful - I am just awful with packaging so you've definitely taught me something here. :)
And I love your stamps too!! Awesome!!
Posted by: elaine t | December 05, 2009 at 11:46 PM
I love your stamps and ribbons. Where did you have your stamps and tags made? Those are great.
I was just thinking of this, this week, too. I am planning on baking things to give out, and realize that the tags and labels that accompany a gift are just as special. Thanks for the inspiration and folded-corners, tip. Wrapping is my weakness.
Posted by: Tammy | December 06, 2009 at 03:57 AM
You are such a creative and talented artist, Jacqueline! I love all your packaging kit and your stamps and tags are lovely! Wrapping is so important and it really makes the difference.
Have a wonderful weekend ! with much love, Mina
Posted by: Mina | December 06, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Loving all the photos, i totally agree, packaging is so important, i love making all my gifts look pretty!
Posted by: Trishie Koh | December 07, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Wow! I love the new packaging. So creative. The stamp and labels are so cute too.
P.S. you should get the fabric in 2-4weeks the latest.
Posted by: Petergaye S. Kisielewicz | December 07, 2009 at 12:06 PM
WOw...The packing is so creative!!!Its actually a powerful package!!!!Keep going with tones of these creativity!!!!
Posted by: Car models from Middle East | December 07, 2009 at 01:03 PM
OMG, love your stuff.
Mika
Posted by: mikascrap | December 07, 2009 at 08:18 PM
i love them all! i must say my favorite is the wooden [looks like it could be leather too] tags! lovely...
Posted by: Eunhwa | December 07, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Just lovely!! I love them all. Love the ribbons, your stamped bags, your little tags. Are they wood or leather? What lucky people to get a lovely package from you!
Posted by: Dana Barbieri | December 07, 2009 at 11:25 PM