I hope your week is shaping up nicely and happy mid-week. I'm still here, although i'm not feeling all that chatty lately, which has a lot to do with being tired after a weekend trip to see family. I know it sounds dramatic, but i'm convinced that driving is a totally energy sucker for me.
It is no secret that i love pretty packaging. A magical form of art with simple items. There is always something so fun and creative about packaging something up nicely and sweetly.
I've made some paper tags but i do want to explore more with making pretty gift tags {perhaps with some sewing and lace trims}. Stamps are really neat. Treated myself to a new stamp recently ~ adding it to my little growing stamp collection. I might just visit a craft shop tonight just because i am feeling inspired. I do want to make some vellum envelopes with paper doilies.
I'll be back soon with more talks. Have yourself a lovely merry happy Wednesday. Take it easy out there. Love to you and yours.
Do you make all of your packaging supplies? I have been looking on Etsy for pretty packaging supplies and haven't really been able to find them. Love yours!
Love to you and yours!
xoxo~Meg
Posted by: Meg | March 11, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Pretty packaging is so delightful to see! Thanks for the eye candy :) Hope all is well. Much love.
Frances
Posted by: frances | March 11, 2010 at 12:21 PM
So Pretty...I adore sweet simple packaging too. Yours are lovely! Happy sweet week to you my friend. xoxo
Posted by: Koralee | March 11, 2010 at 01:09 PM
Lovely photos - I also think it's the little things that make packaging so nice.
Posted by: linda | March 11, 2010 at 03:39 PM
beautiful packaging.. I love using garden twine with my parcels and presents too... and I love brown wrapping paper with red string and various stamps as that is what we did at christmas and H had a ball stamping names on the gifts.
Posted by: Apryl | March 11, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Such sweet packages--and I love the little stamps!
Posted by: The Hausfrau | March 11, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Oh I LOVE packaging too- I also use garden twine with my own packaging!
You've been very creative with yours.
Have a good day :)
x Em
Posted by: Little Brown Rabbit | March 11, 2010 at 05:38 PM
looks good. everything! really! (not being chatty myself lately) :-) sending you hugs.
Posted by: lou | March 11, 2010 at 07:16 PM
Delightful. Such a joy!
Posted by: anna | March 11, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Hi! Such pretty packages, and I just love your photographs, so bright and well done! I have missed stopping by here, I've been away.
I feel the same way about driving, it makes me feel very anxious, you are not alone!
xofaith
Posted by: Faith | March 11, 2010 at 07:53 PM
Lovely packaging is so much fun to play with...And you have some very sweet things here, Jacqueline! Sometimes a busy weekend can zap a week's worth of energy, I find too--so you are not alone! This week has been sooo busy, so I've not been posting as much myself...But I've been consumed in a wonderful way making pretty, sparkling things...so not too bad--LOL! Happy Days, my friend :o) ((BIG HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | March 11, 2010 at 08:55 PM
Lovely packaging! Makes it so different from regular store bought stuff. I've been eyeing stamps for a long time, afraid to buy a set. I think I won't be able to stop once I start!
Posted by: Cookie Cutter | March 11, 2010 at 08:55 PM
Nice combination of details in your packaging. I like the pretty paper doilies paired with the simple twine.
Posted by: Terriaw | March 11, 2010 at 09:18 PM
How cute!
Posted by: Connie @ Sogni e Sorrisi | March 11, 2010 at 10:52 PM
I love your photos- They really have inspired me to set some time to be creative with my hands- not just my mind today. Thank you.
Posted by: Ren | March 12, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Really beautiful - the packaging and the photos! Have a lovely weekend xxx
Posted by: Mousy Brown | March 12, 2010 at 02:30 AM
Pretty pretty packaging! I love them! Your wooden tags are so cute too! With your logo on them :)
I wish you've enjoyed your trip to the craft store!
Take care and have a wonderful evening my lovely friend xoxo
Posted by: Afi | March 12, 2010 at 04:04 AM
You do have the best packaging -- such attention to the little details makes it stellar. I think it's important, too, it just makes the whole experience come together. And I understand about not being so chatty lately, maybe it's the time of year?? I don't know . . but I hope your inspiration keeps growing! Have a fun and relaxing weekend Jacqueline!
Posted by: Karla | March 12, 2010 at 05:31 AM
Very pretty packaging, the caring and beautiful details make all the difference!
And sometimes one needs some time to restore, some time to oneself, I think it's natural that one has cycles of being more extroverted or introverted?
Posted by: Kate England | Marmalade Moon | March 12, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Me too, I'm a huge sucker for great packaging. (PS - saw your "Living Your Creative Dreams" interview today - congrats! I commented over there.)
Posted by: Amber | March 12, 2010 at 08:41 AM
I'm sure that anyone who receives such cute stuff would have a wide smile on their face! :) Lovely photos!
Posted by: Elle | March 12, 2010 at 09:07 AM
Driving tires me out too.
Love these pretty packaging.
Posted by: trishie | March 12, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Beautiful packaging certainly adds more love and personal touch to the gift. Hope you'll gain back the energy soon. Have a lovely merry happy weekend! Lots of love to you.
Posted by: BK | March 12, 2010 at 09:43 PM
Such beautiful packaging. This last year I've realized that people really like to receive unique and thought out packages. I don't think people realize how much they like this. I've been trying to come up with very simple and fun gift delivery methods. I can hardly wait to see what you are up to. Take care and big hugs.
Posted by: Valarie Budayr | March 13, 2010 at 02:29 AM
I think half of the fun of the gift is pretty packaging! It is so wonderful to open up something that is so carefully thought through. Your ideas are just wonderful!
Hugs from Emily ♥
Posted by: Ravenhill | March 13, 2010 at 03:02 AM