Thursday, August 27, 2009

Perfect Package Part II

I have recently become enamored with Etsy's Packaging Pool on Flickr. Etsy artists share their favorite packaging for inspiration and there is plenty to be had. Thankfully, luckily, and with much gratitude, I have been packaging orders almost every day and it's become this little mini-obsession of having things 'just so.' Yesterday B said to me, "You know, you could save like an hour if you just put them in them in the envelope, a WHOLE hour." (Ok, B, that's exaggerating a bit, don't you think?) My respone was, "Wouldn't you want to receive a package like this? Throwing stuff in an envelope is lame." (I'm so mature). Good packaging takes a bit longer and it costs a bit more, but it's worth it, right? Being proud of my product means being proud of the package it comes in. The package say, "Dearest customer, if you LIKE me, you're going to LOVE what's inside!"
Here are my recent favorites. Please note I've linked to the individual's blogs or flickr account...

via Little Paper Dog


via Paperleaf


via Cutiepie Company


via Celeste Frittata
If you missed the first post on packages, click here.
Whew, happy Thursday, we're almost there!!!
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25 comments:

  1. frenchieAugust 27, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    oh I love them all but #2 and #3 are cute cute cute...
    i've bought couple of things on Etsy for friends' birthdays and i really wish that the sellers would have offered such delicate packages!

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  2. Laura TreveyAugust 27, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Packaging is just as important as the product itself! These are adorable and very inviting.

    Thanks for sharing :)
    Have a Bright, Bold, and Beautiful Day!

    xo Laura

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  3. KateAugust 27, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    The eco part of me says it doesn't matter how its packaged so long as its not too wasteful. The other part of me just loves getting a nice packaged-up parcel! x

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  4. inkWELL PressAugust 27, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I'm a sucker for good packaging too... took me forever to decide how I wanted to package my jewelry. I wanted it just so...

    So many fabulous comments on my blog about your shop yesterday! I'm so glad it's going well for you!

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  5. MonikaAugust 27, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    These look really lovely, I especially love the one with the bike! And goog packaging makes a good product even better!

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  6. PaulinaAugust 27, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    When I received your package I thought it was soooo coool!!! My whole family thought it was the coolest thing possible, like I was receiving a gift! It made the whole experience more "special"

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  7. RachelAugust 27, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    I love receiving gifts and purchases in the mail. It's like Christmas all the time. I actually find myself buying things online just for that purpose. Add in pretty packaging, and I am one very giddy girl!!

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  8. jdavissquaredAugust 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    I agree, packaging is very important. That one with the bicycle is devine!

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  9. erinAugust 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    i love these! packaging is my very favorite part of gift giving!

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  10. Marsi @ The Cottage CheeseAugust 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Wow, these packages are so pretty! I am in love with the bicycle wrap.

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  11. Chic ColesAugust 27, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Best part of a present is wrapping it !It shows how much you care.

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  12. Blair FriedemanAugust 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    I am such a sucked for pretty packaging. Adore the paperleaf packaging.

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  13. christinaAugust 27, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Love pretty packaging. I've been needing to update mine for a while now. So much to do. Thanks for the reminder...and the inspiration!

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  14. KaleeAugust 27, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    These are perfectly charming! Thank you for the introduction!

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  15. Iva MessyAugust 27, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    these are all so beautiful! LOL A WHOLE hour? LOL B is hilarious! I love them all, but the 2nd and 3rd ones are really catching my little eyes going back to them over and over and over again... "is lame" LOL!! umm I'm totally mature like that too and would say 'lame' too :)

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  16. LifestyleBohemiaAugust 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    oohhh, I love Paperleaf's bicycle packaging. So adorable!

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  17. MoAugust 27, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I love them all!! The red polka-dots are adorable, wish I knew where the paper came from!

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  18. KellieAugust 27, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I agree! A great product should arrive in great packaging!!! Best of luck!

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  19. PS~ErinAugust 27, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    I've been thinking a lot about packaging too. I think I change mine up each time. I haven't settled on anything yet. I like the writing tablet wrapping. So clever.

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  20. Simply Mel {Reverie}August 27, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    PaperLeaf's bike package rocks!

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  21. naphtali August 27, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    There's something so wonderful about perfect packaging! It sets the tone and shows care for a product!!

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  22. drollgirlAugust 27, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    oh god!!! i have such a weakness for good packaging and super paper products in general. your selections above are making me weak in the knees. you know i want them ALL? i really really do.

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  23. Felicia|DaLipstickBanditAugust 27, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    it shows that I took the time to make this nice for you...sooo cute! i have to go and give it a gander....

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  24. GabbiAugust 28, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Lovely packaging ideas! I adore the way you wrap yours especially though, so don't listen to B. :)

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  25. rachelAugust 30, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    Wonderful roundup! Packaging makes all the difference.

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