tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86780697486685976282024-03-10T20:22:54.761-07:00The Essential Packaging Store BlogEssential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-62618913604198906852018-03-02T12:20:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:20:59.229-08:00Party favors using cupcake wrappers and cellophane...<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
Hi Everyone<br />
this is <a href="http://cardsbycheryl.blogspot.com/">Cheryl</a> and I have hijacked the blog posting for today. If you follow the Essential Packing Store Blog you might remember <a href="http://theessentialpackagingstoreblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/more-cupcake-wrappers.html">this</a> post that Anna did in May about cupcake wrappers. She had all sorts of patterns with yummy cupcakes in them. At the <a href="http://www.essentialpackagingstore.com/">Essential Packaging Store</a> the staff like to use products for things other than what they are intended for and that is what my post is about today.<br />
<br />
Cupcake Wrappers are not just for cupcakes. Robin....our most extraordinary and talented gift-wrapping artist.....came up with an idea to fill cupcake wrappers with candy or chocolate. She assembled the cupcake wrapper (it comes flat) and put a sheet of cellophane under it, filled the cupcake wrapper with candy then enclosed the cello around the wrapper and tied it with a nice bow. Now you have a party favor (favour) to use for weddings, baby showers, anniversary parties or any special event. They are really cute and you can coordinate it to your decor and tastes.<br />
<br />
Check out the two samples she came up with but the possibilities are endless.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3-hXzzucDMBnW5MWhlyp_vXQK2rW2YRGL2_FqxvRdfaKbSS0mRcGpAn_yH_cFRbIfQaKAp3hX0qE6xaztqDopxobrRWwRKRwAxPQB1nN3isxEuKpl-t2JrrG2bz-5ORTS62q_oQNMc4/s1600/IMG_8678.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486443537527261330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3-hXzzucDMBnW5MWhlyp_vXQK2rW2YRGL2_FqxvRdfaKbSS0mRcGpAn_yH_cFRbIfQaKAp3hX0qE6xaztqDopxobrRWwRKRwAxPQB1nN3isxEuKpl-t2JrrG2bz-5ORTS62q_oQNMc4/s400/IMG_8678.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 314px; width: 237px;" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop8IEmJmkwB-Begnzm1UmRdeAomhyphenhyphenplj5rF6osQOYN6VBbfOjMCZyOy2b3CQeym0rp9ZGI_z89jk6ffjE7ShZtpw5y5QeL8J_n_GaX5aWE1uDKt0P9oTa9q6iZhE_WRRlhj5Am-b_ZIc/s1600/IMG_8655.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486443117920859634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop8IEmJmkwB-Begnzm1UmRdeAomhyphenhyphenplj5rF6osQOYN6VBbfOjMCZyOy2b3CQeym0rp9ZGI_z89jk6ffjE7ShZtpw5y5QeL8J_n_GaX5aWE1uDKt0P9oTa9q6iZhE_WRRlhj5Am-b_ZIc/s400/IMG_8655.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 313px; width: 234px;" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tCBtQmEBsEahS3LX8dLwBRaEkgZmGjlubFtzn41j36xAcC544S8IDmqUky8vj5nLjDTM13uTCaZJkC_GIyytzVktvCZcmnBf6e5P2V-LzPGHY1RJHw8JcryGTv7Qzwq_hTPyzRg__3M/s1600/IMG_8665.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486443529105027346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tCBtQmEBsEahS3LX8dLwBRaEkgZmGjlubFtzn41j36xAcC544S8IDmqUky8vj5nLjDTM13uTCaZJkC_GIyytzVktvCZcmnBf6e5P2V-LzPGHY1RJHw8JcryGTv7Qzwq_hTPyzRg__3M/s400/IMG_8665.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 307px; width: 229px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KhyfgUuOTeOIyqxVUBE19LW0NaeplhkJsO2xzrbLKIaaX5JF3sV1vT4qJVg5xHQRMcQ7wMaesU9s9fDib-Lsoq_MOgatD7YlgLMaEizy3rQFa6JfCKwpqz7xyr1KmFGFqulr6qj2WIA/s1600/IMG_8694.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486443548750593746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KhyfgUuOTeOIyqxVUBE19LW0NaeplhkJsO2xzrbLKIaaX5JF3sV1vT4qJVg5xHQRMcQ7wMaesU9s9fDib-Lsoq_MOgatD7YlgLMaEizy3rQFa6JfCKwpqz7xyr1KmFGFqulr6qj2WIA/s400/IMG_8694.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 307px; width: 230px;" /></a></div>
<br />
Let us know if you have any other ideas for cupcake wrappers.<br />
Thanks for stopping by today.<br />
CherylEssential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-16123118863925853772017-08-14T23:21:00.000-07:002018-03-02T11:40:59.580-08:00It's a Beautifully Wrapped Life!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBgx7L_fcY-HAT2m5DUrIow4xqPNTHSI_ES7Fh5b7cnLPbK1oIutua9unfANiT5UlOrKF4AMCbQjpk5-A_bnzyrVzK0vzCGwa1hSBAZMs05BiAcP7t5JRQMc4awHcHLliKeAblZa__8Q/s1600/screen-capture-abwl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1266" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBgx7L_fcY-HAT2m5DUrIow4xqPNTHSI_ES7Fh5b7cnLPbK1oIutua9unfANiT5UlOrKF4AMCbQjpk5-A_bnzyrVzK0vzCGwa1hSBAZMs05BiAcP7t5JRQMc4awHcHLliKeAblZa__8Q/s640/screen-capture-abwl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Welcome to our new blog </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">A Beautifully Wrapped Life!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">We're excited to share inspiring projects and </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">creative ways to use our packaging products! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Come and join us over at </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/">abeautifullywrappedlife.com</a> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">and see what it's all about!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-72641926693458147542016-11-09T22:16:00.003-08:002018-03-02T11:54:01.169-08:00Create our newest Advent Calendar!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>make your own advent calendar?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our post-</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Make Your Own Gift Box Advent Calendar</b></span><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/diy-advent-calendar/" target="_blank">here</a></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">It's on our new blog A Beautifully Wrapped Life!</span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
It's about that time when we need to start thinking about
the upcoming holidays - they're not as far away as you think! So, we’ve taken a past project – the Advent
Calendar and refreshed it for 2016. Since you’ll need to have the calendar
ready to go for December 1st, now is the time to start!!</div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
This year's version is similar to previous years with just a
few little tweaks. All the supplies we used (the gift boxes, labels, ribbon, giftwrap and double-sided tape) are available at Essential Packaging (in-store only).</div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hgyJQAFaLS5y_LwY5GsU8kVDL_X0Hl2c3ZSYX7geIPcWKKDLqm9Xzv1CJ6sI8kmHavf7UCiYOnZOWOfdl2D0sUa2Oe9WjU7e9eFQ61LYGIyzFxpFzUevG2kX2WFuQVNieQ7dG0p5Fi4/s1600/advent_calendar_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hgyJQAFaLS5y_LwY5GsU8kVDL_X0Hl2c3ZSYX7geIPcWKKDLqm9Xzv1CJ6sI8kmHavf7UCiYOnZOWOfdl2D0sUa2Oe9WjU7e9eFQ61LYGIyzFxpFzUevG2kX2WFuQVNieQ7dG0p5Fi4/s320/advent_calendar_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: start;">First choose which way you'd like your boxes to open - I happened to chose that mine would have the "doors" open down. </span><span style="text-align: start;"> </span><span style="text-align: start;">A customer suggested she would prefer to create this with her boxes on their sides so her doors would open just like an actual door, from left to right - good idea!</span><span style="text-align: start;"> </span><span style="text-align: start;">Our 3”x 3” x 3” giftboxes are the ideal size for any little treasures you may want to give.</span></div>
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ofrtpfyd_xYPPM-GSinHAUyds2q_-IM_xWfY89k2ECoaIFOMIrF4qpGMBw13M6CZZoXxR2WKs1j0Pnb2mCI8Czt12AfQQAYndiWWQUWV7VaQOYmHSccdTYGVtD1cj6AZD50Q-MoMa4c/s1600/advent_calendar_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ofrtpfyd_xYPPM-GSinHAUyds2q_-IM_xWfY89k2ECoaIFOMIrF4qpGMBw13M6CZZoXxR2WKs1j0Pnb2mCI8Czt12AfQQAYndiWWQUWV7VaQOYmHSccdTYGVtD1cj6AZD50Q-MoMa4c/s320/advent_calendar_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8wnVRn5sJuWVNC8twEcuMNxlkMEbkfZrobsdVm8KD2zB4B9cifSyjY5Mtu8om-8Z_4FHzauMHunrBYu4FATMirBrOSNT-9xyTqd7wTfdZQ9B3ikyw5RUviq1rvk2mRdGZQeAdGA6Klc/s1600/advent_calendar_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8wnVRn5sJuWVNC8twEcuMNxlkMEbkfZrobsdVm8KD2zB4B9cifSyjY5Mtu8om-8Z_4FHzauMHunrBYu4FATMirBrOSNT-9xyTqd7wTfdZQ9B3ikyw5RUviq1rvk2mRdGZQeAdGA6Klc/s320/advent_calendar_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: start;">To re-create our newest version of the Advent Calendar you’ll need 25 of our 3" x 3" x 3" black giftware boxes and 25 of our Reindeer Labels. Attach the labels to the lids of the boxes and number them from 1 to 25 (ensuring the labels are all placed properly so the “doors” open the way you’d like).</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQIFVj6ZLGMe7HH2tTdv5SqgIbGH736GwN6JIo3oGchcH6dGxsEZMZf6mT1Vbvsc4FicCicyFXGUoC3GKDj0_c7fCgcT36cBwAPHN-GNYUQS4a-DiDUa-QwfYBwVTsQA1bHx9wbXRl08/s1600/advent_calendar_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQIFVj6ZLGMe7HH2tTdv5SqgIbGH736GwN6JIo3oGchcH6dGxsEZMZf6mT1Vbvsc4FicCicyFXGUoC3GKDj0_c7fCgcT36cBwAPHN-GNYUQS4a-DiDUa-QwfYBwVTsQA1bHx9wbXRl08/s320/advent_calendar_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: start;">Assemble the boxes in five rows of five boxes and attached them together with Sookwang tape. Take a length of giftwrap and fold it into a band and wrap it around the outside edge of the entire Advent Calendar. Add a bow out of coordinating ribbon to the top.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbi6BlXa2pMhVKgwVt-aaDTn_Wr6AjXTwtgLiT1M13N0dDCjY2t0Iey_JYsOYqxC-WYO4kft-gUm8DVi6mQmampwGtWg1T0TAutCxsHzmW_vpi4IECi8LTO1y4m8iPaA05rlLSvWKzm2Y/s1600/advent_calendar_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbi6BlXa2pMhVKgwVt-aaDTn_Wr6AjXTwtgLiT1M13N0dDCjY2t0Iey_JYsOYqxC-WYO4kft-gUm8DVi6mQmampwGtWg1T0TAutCxsHzmW_vpi4IECi8LTO1y4m8iPaA05rlLSvWKzm2Y/s320/advent_calendar_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaR-GEdOSZZOmG3skQ5Obujg0vLQA6z2x1zJTJ7lpoBZ_WqnoA7lD4xIWqCGD72dCY1HZUDfTewlkt71L1tEzixauBM8moCssdAVin7gYMu_DL5_jl5Urw5W6ets0WE0bYA4nMukEbkYI/s1600/advent_calendar_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaR-GEdOSZZOmG3skQ5Obujg0vLQA6z2x1zJTJ7lpoBZ_WqnoA7lD4xIWqCGD72dCY1HZUDfTewlkt71L1tEzixauBM8moCssdAVin7gYMu_DL5_jl5Urw5W6ets0WE0bYA4nMukEbkYI/s320/advent_calendar_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="text-align: center;"> </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYRIvEWFqttM69N8GQrTcL6qP3Nphg6D8Oz5saowWJx743xc6ULMkFK0915L1-CC2oNzh8ApOnJgI7tFFYYYS5ktEIIpqmC1mUG_enQm-i8kcYNl5jq45IfcHehOa6I5hYcg3Ab-gXX8/s1600/advent_calendar_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYRIvEWFqttM69N8GQrTcL6qP3Nphg6D8Oz5saowWJx743xc6ULMkFK0915L1-CC2oNzh8ApOnJgI7tFFYYYS5ktEIIpqmC1mUG_enQm-i8kcYNl5jq45IfcHehOa6I5hYcg3Ab-gXX8/s320/advent_calendar_7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
The advent calendar was fun, quick and easy to make – my son,
Matthew looks forward to this treat every year and has really enjoyed opening up
his advent calendars over the years.<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br />
To view previous version of this advent calendar please click the links below:<br />
<a href="http://theessentialpackagingstoreblog.blogspot.ca/2009/12/essential-holiday-project-advent.html" target="_blank">http://theessentialpackagingstoreblog.blogspot.ca/2009/12/essential-holiday-project-advent.html </a><br />
<a href="http://theessentialpackagingstoreblog.blogspot.ca/2010/11/advent-calendar-latest-version.html" target="_blank">http://theessentialpackagingstoreblog.blogspot.ca/2010/11/advent-calendar-latest-version.html </a><br />
<br />
Hope you enjoy making this project!<o:p></o:p><br />
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="MsoNormal">
Interested in great projects, new products and special
features?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Sign up for <a href="https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001CI-X2uv4jsHYCgf96yupwPk5MBKInr9xwg-Ac10W5SvbsZy_N3hmDfYZhLinBDfFOAhRQu-36TwB-vbaaY5ZHKzTvMi0MQ8_9Cv-rOCK798FMYZYeqf4RQFtMLtjIMokfJHJdN7oiqc_9nL9w-UMDpm4-239O27gUnKVGG6cUiuoW65sXhidtg%3D%3D" target="_blank">The Essential Packaging Newsletter</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shop online at <a href="http://www.essentialpackaging.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
That's all for now but we'll see you soon!<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
Anna @ Essential Packaging</div>
</div>
<br />Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-6302652540554745222016-09-15T22:52:00.000-07:002018-03-02T11:55:49.902-08:00Tissue Paper Sunflowers - An Easy DIY Project!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>make your own tissue paper sunflowers?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our post-</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Make Your Own Tissue Paper Sunflowers <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/tissue-paper-sunflowers/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">It's on our new blog A Beautifully Wrapped Life!</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EEDUmnmqTS8v4uLfN2d1MYep78HbTB50EPpwTGuRBstFRxGNM_ZqMz24u938hkGvFglWtTqGhntOoFFGlX8HXInVWJJklTBOshSxtQe2Fq9bJRJL3N4F6NEOXZ877x4pDuJi6dA6pC0/s1600/Tissue+Sunflower+9C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="800" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EEDUmnmqTS8v4uLfN2d1MYep78HbTB50EPpwTGuRBstFRxGNM_ZqMz24u938hkGvFglWtTqGhntOoFFGlX8HXInVWJJklTBOshSxtQe2Fq9bJRJL3N4F6NEOXZ877x4pDuJi6dA6pC0/s640/Tissue+Sunflower+9C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Take a look at our newest tissue sunflower tutorial on our new blog, A Beautifully Wrapped Life!!</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/tissue-paper-sunflowers/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see the NEW tutorial</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
</h2>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Supplies</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4J5d7nPsaRv_2hp6ZiYs5f5uywHzPbGL29NZo8n07x49SoYDSzFSwcC6G4fyRTX2lNAW0uTHMVnm1uApQCwNIZ2WiWA89wen5a-Q7Fm2dHal0Wj0SMZdxhlk29zrUVfSwTMphhUuRMvm/s1600/20160913_204553-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4J5d7nPsaRv_2hp6ZiYs5f5uywHzPbGL29NZo8n07x49SoYDSzFSwcC6G4fyRTX2lNAW0uTHMVnm1uApQCwNIZ2WiWA89wen5a-Q7Fm2dHal0Wj0SMZdxhlk29zrUVfSwTMphhUuRMvm/s400/20160913_204553-01.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Most importantly, you need tissue paper! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
For our sample, we chose some good autumn colours such as </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
gold and orange for the petals and brown for the centers.<br />
<br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Prepping Your Pieces</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrvAnRXv2MzXwK_Uc2KvsItZ3tLKNUV2M5uwl2pIq0hUFMY1BSYvuEEsyNi_CgoW-s4tzeC6K_gTSZC8PRw5Cr_E46af1_BAK_-d6Ikq15M4cTX2dmCW0MaJmN4vn50zJIghds3Pd3Qpt/s1600/20160913_203855-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrvAnRXv2MzXwK_Uc2KvsItZ3tLKNUV2M5uwl2pIq0hUFMY1BSYvuEEsyNi_CgoW-s4tzeC6K_gTSZC8PRw5Cr_E46af1_BAK_-d6Ikq15M4cTX2dmCW0MaJmN4vn50zJIghds3Pd3Qpt/s400/20160913_203855-02.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Select the tissue paper you would like to use for your sunflower petals. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We traced and cut through several layers at once to make this step go a little quicker </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
(we used 10 sheets folded in half to make 20 layers that we then cut through) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now, download and print the petal templates (<a href="http://www.tracyrogal.com/html_emails/epi_sept2016/images/sunflower%20template.pdf">here</a>) that we've created for you. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We've made a small and large petal for you so you can make different sized sunflowers. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Cut out the templates and arrange them on your tissue paper sheets.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NgTgFUmEm_GHzNEqE_scy6RgAu0KbOPEFz5oEb2w6JsjkG8AGvPDKawESj-BX9ZtDlte58z6BzVT9rFymfwe0MGWijnwRp6kl7xSSsY0CTwRozYsfBmaz2zd9nPbDBvATCARZoicAXsV/s1600/20160913_204039-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NgTgFUmEm_GHzNEqE_scy6RgAu0KbOPEFz5oEb2w6JsjkG8AGvPDKawESj-BX9ZtDlte58z6BzVT9rFymfwe0MGWijnwRp6kl7xSSsY0CTwRozYsfBmaz2zd9nPbDBvATCARZoicAXsV/s400/20160913_204039-02.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Then, cut out all your sunflower petals. Yes, cut LOTS!! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You'll need quite a few petals for each sunflower.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcEgG8WfIqkf4fJYp8PNqoA1chyphenhyphen-pYYU85f9PAS4M7xeo9fiznV7b197bzaVmFGk1jEk7l-HmjI9kn9lfGf7rr7QraZJm6cGhcAUAV8pM5TB4L0N9w241HnGe76YYG-Chq-LhLo9qlUuG/s1600/20160913_204825-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcEgG8WfIqkf4fJYp8PNqoA1chyphenhyphen-pYYU85f9PAS4M7xeo9fiznV7b197bzaVmFGk1jEk7l-HmjI9kn9lfGf7rr7QraZJm6cGhcAUAV8pM5TB4L0N9w241HnGe76YYG-Chq-LhLo9qlUuG/s400/20160913_204825-02.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With the brown tissue paper, using 2 sheets, cut your sheets in half. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoiEnthvqkrD9nU-LYUp9frCG42-tv2vTMb3LWANNDr_v0-N6fYyh8ZJn6lYdpWsCSGB4FQ4aompKkC2-7wGBqrAr_sd5b01948YrdBgt5NtAo9tFDOuL5btajsZEf9TScGI5ikGTz1X2/s1600/20160913_205034-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoiEnthvqkrD9nU-LYUp9frCG42-tv2vTMb3LWANNDr_v0-N6fYyh8ZJn6lYdpWsCSGB4FQ4aompKkC2-7wGBqrAr_sd5b01948YrdBgt5NtAo9tFDOuL5btajsZEf9TScGI5ikGTz1X2/s400/20160913_205034-02.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Take one half of the sheet in your hand and start tucking the edges of the sheet underneath, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
while forming a round circle. Remember, it doesn't have to be an exact circle. The photo on</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
the left is the under side of the formed center while the photo on the right is the smooth top </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
of the sunflower center.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 align="center">
Assembling Your Sunflower</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfP7PEi5SOp43ISPaQQhemTNkflKjjzyoLdjMel5fh6dFLyZNlX0Z95rjEiq-iSwD7FeO_-sRdJ9LELBBBMDADTa7usWmSBU1fxULnK7sYEgkR6C_7BW0Cjjz6HkXz6nmkQpeKSaUEPNP/s1600/20160913_205151-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfP7PEi5SOp43ISPaQQhemTNkflKjjzyoLdjMel5fh6dFLyZNlX0Z95rjEiq-iSwD7FeO_-sRdJ9LELBBBMDADTa7usWmSBU1fxULnK7sYEgkR6C_7BW0Cjjz6HkXz6nmkQpeKSaUEPNP/s400/20160913_205151-02.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Flip your brown center so the underside is facing up at you. Take a petal, give it a </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
little pleat lengthways down the center and attach the end to the brown center using hot</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
glue or tape (we used double sided tape for our sample) Continue adding</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
petals all the way around the brown center, overlapping them as you go. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We added between 12-15 petals per sunflower.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKclNz0QH-OPwwVvvsW5Ht3fIDsDn_T8zsuJOiycWVSFJb8RYTQbQ053yLC9mK6Ltz8v7ZKDFJpKI-uy4oB54rQO3l8p0GV6_OTo08glvjw3M6MCuxIah0DicA0lf8ecq_PXROBOR8d_kc/s1600/20160913_205231-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKclNz0QH-OPwwVvvsW5Ht3fIDsDn_T8zsuJOiycWVSFJb8RYTQbQ053yLC9mK6Ltz8v7ZKDFJpKI-uy4oB54rQO3l8p0GV6_OTo08glvjw3M6MCuxIah0DicA0lf8ecq_PXROBOR8d_kc/s400/20160913_205231-02.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Once you've finished adding all your petals, cut a small piece of paper or cardstock </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
that you can glue to the back to hold it all together. This way, you can tape or </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
glue your sunflowers more easily and they won't come apart.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrj4L5lu2kkYRFPW4luUXc0ntbJE3q4G4JXD_Ctcf8deiZ1XvYEcsfAcXQig1pME5_af-Fo-4EXSA0F-H1qHYFESZcXbCoDN4doK6u4sTQY_VqyMZsiqmaxbIMTCyNHQZeyuPZa7WDRJt/s1600/20160913_205240-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrj4L5lu2kkYRFPW4luUXc0ntbJE3q4G4JXD_Ctcf8deiZ1XvYEcsfAcXQig1pME5_af-Fo-4EXSA0F-H1qHYFESZcXbCoDN4doK6u4sTQY_VqyMZsiqmaxbIMTCyNHQZeyuPZa7WDRJt/s400/20160913_205240-02.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ta-da, you've completed your first tissue paper sunflower!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We hope this tutorial has inspired you to make a whole bunch more!!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Interested in great projects, new products and special features?<br />
Sign up for <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/newsletters/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #00d3dd;">The Essential Packaging Newsletter</span></a><br />
Shop online at <a href="http://www.essentialpackaging.com/"><span style="color: #00d3dd;">www.essentialpackaging.com</span></a><br />
That's all for now but we'll see you soon!<br />
Anna @ Essential Packaging</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07689215915524255173noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-25993139529663483732016-06-10T13:16:00.000-07:002018-03-02T11:56:19.177-08:00Gift Baskets 101 - Step By Step Instructions For Wrapping a Gift Basket!<div style="text-align: center;">
<h2>
</h2>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<h2>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">UPDATED!!</span></h2>
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Take a look at our newest giftbasket tutorial on our new blog, </span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">A Beautifully Wrapped Life!!</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/gift-basket/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see the new tutorial</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Have you ever wanted to put together one of those beautifully wrapped gift baskets but just didn't know how to wrap it or where to even start? It can be overwhelming especially when we really want it to look amazing, right? Well in today's post, we're going to show you, step by step, how easy it can be wrap up a gift basket!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Step #1 - Your Supplies</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj541Y5WHnPXnSLsYyKTSDo4EH47nZNrIYzMMTdSxgzFwtBM9Q-nppiLMhKdQQpf9SAEtxSyaIgAOu5ULx4njFISIiPXmw7zC7LIf1aAspbOnxJHtewbik_Vx6BCX68OkP4dC7XacYfrwI/s1600/supply+shot.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj541Y5WHnPXnSLsYyKTSDo4EH47nZNrIYzMMTdSxgzFwtBM9Q-nppiLMhKdQQpf9SAEtxSyaIgAOu5ULx4njFISIiPXmw7zC7LIf1aAspbOnxJHtewbik_Vx6BCX68OkP4dC7XacYfrwI/s640/supply+shot.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
To create a good gift basket you're going to need some basic supplies:<br />
a <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/boxes/2-piece-rigid-gift-boxes/" target="_blank">gift box</a> with removable lid, <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/basket-bags-1/" target="_blank">clear cello basket bag </a>(instead of the roll wrap),<br />
<a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/packing-paper-1/" target="_blank">newsprint packing paper</a>, some <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/ribbons/tinsel-cord/" target="_blank">tinsel cord</a>, a pull bow and some <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/paper/basket-shred/" target="_blank">colored basket shred</a>.<br />
<br />
<h2>
Step #2 -Your Container</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzh0Fcz6t6d6Gj4DCdofLX3lYdT1olFBm_y-u9gtKWfPjbe5kWhj-p6yItBXOYJeUnCus60lYtb-sAtFpiQJErHZ4UD0FsMDeFwLyMRtBXmKH42S_sJJJYw-1ce22GTOJxMPKHJfGjKA/s1600/set+up+boxes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzh0Fcz6t6d6Gj4DCdofLX3lYdT1olFBm_y-u9gtKWfPjbe5kWhj-p6yItBXOYJeUnCus60lYtb-sAtFpiQJErHZ4UD0FsMDeFwLyMRtBXmKH42S_sJJJYw-1ce22GTOJxMPKHJfGjKA/s640/set+up+boxes.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
For this gift basket, instead of using a boring wicker basket we will be using one of our 2 piece gift
boxes that measures 7"x7"x4". These boxes are quite rigid and not only make great gift basket containers but they're
also reusable as storage boxes after. You can either place the lid under the box or behind it.<br />
<br />
<h2>
Step #3 - Your Base</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe74vM-fyL8SrDCqKB1dIOfmjfAJxwhxpvDIR4eEu3tY5993jmr2g_OeenQB31vfJLXblHwL6wooqlg891QQ0qlE7Nrtpeotmise2iy-f6meL7mR3myKYX687j3cqcpKs4vGoZWC3TbMc/s1600/newsprint.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe74vM-fyL8SrDCqKB1dIOfmjfAJxwhxpvDIR4eEu3tY5993jmr2g_OeenQB31vfJLXblHwL6wooqlg891QQ0qlE7Nrtpeotmise2iy-f6meL7mR3myKYX687j3cqcpKs4vGoZWC3TbMc/s640/newsprint.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
For a good base, we use newsprint packing paper. The newsprint is stiff, inexpensive and helps<br />
to fill the bottom of your container so you use less of the colorful basket shred. The packing<br />
paper also helps to keep heavy things (like jars and bottles) in place so they don't get damaged<br />
and prevents them from sinking down to the bottom of the box (you want to see the products!) <br />
<br />
<h2>
Step #4 - Your Filler</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOliGEF9Z6u6zNtRcKJpcnJfX_NKwgk6MdF-ABwhOufz-XH8yk_hbzGx0abYHVUkRDCJiBlLrqWF0J-7dxpgBxldp5ZVT3RcvCfofctIn6_42W5-X7x2mz1mMfEW4KNg6t2W_Hl7IWquQ/s1600/shred.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOliGEF9Z6u6zNtRcKJpcnJfX_NKwgk6MdF-ABwhOufz-XH8yk_hbzGx0abYHVUkRDCJiBlLrqWF0J-7dxpgBxldp5ZVT3RcvCfofctIn6_42W5-X7x2mz1mMfEW4KNg6t2W_Hl7IWquQ/s640/shred.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Once you've got your newsprint packing paper in place, sprinkle some colorful basket shred on top.<br />
The color choice is yours but we usually recommend using a complimentary color (that matches<br />
the ribbon or bow) or a neutral color so your products stand out.<br />
<br />
<h2>
Step #5 Your Products</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vAU71xOSLCwohNP5pfHt_KvT6kHS8L-HfOnps1xUFhPTY3PMUro7BBJr4wA6iD125Xc6fMTtrOsBhJjYEPZxwRpAz8g67Xg4q3-h23Wk6uVEyxy55StLirgDu8ItLHqVlQMAYlQaCEw/s1600/open+basket+bag.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vAU71xOSLCwohNP5pfHt_KvT6kHS8L-HfOnps1xUFhPTY3PMUro7BBJr4wA6iD125Xc6fMTtrOsBhJjYEPZxwRpAz8g67Xg4q3-h23Wk6uVEyxy55StLirgDu8ItLHqVlQMAYlQaCEw/s640/open+basket+bag.jpeg" width="448" /></a></div>
<br />
When placing your products in the gift basket, keep in mind a few things:<br />
<ul>
<li>How is your basket going to be viewed? Just from the front or all the way around? In our sample gift basket, we decided to make the basket viewed just from the front, which is why we put the lid at the back of the box. You then want to "layer" products smallest to largest, from front to back (this way, small items can lean against the tall items in the back) </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>If your gift basket is to be viewed all around, you would put your lid under the box with the taller products in the center and the smaller items around the edge.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<h2>
Step #6 - Your Basket Bag</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEita7zU4p36cWePBSqDhV9TtP5AbcQlFGMGU4RduCMIDW1vFlDD9piHh1edF7VUXxC66HYXKnhHDIrqf9yX6VN6uygw2UpB8hI09Tx2amynOhDxJQmmYN0LB_QkFQjCuwMwVBOWfCCMlcg/s1600/tinsel+cord.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEita7zU4p36cWePBSqDhV9TtP5AbcQlFGMGU4RduCMIDW1vFlDD9piHh1edF7VUXxC66HYXKnhHDIrqf9yX6VN6uygw2UpB8hI09Tx2amynOhDxJQmmYN0LB_QkFQjCuwMwVBOWfCCMlcg/s640/tinsel+cord.jpeg" width="392" /></a></div>
<br />
Once you've placed all your products in the box, it's time to put the box into a clear cello basket bag. Though not all baskets or containers will fit into a preformed basket bag, if yours can then use one as they are much easier to use than the traditional cello wrap on a roll. Secure the top of the cello basket bag with a length of tinsel cord. We usually like to tie at the top of your tallest item in the gift basket. This helps keep everything secure inside and the cello wrap looking nice and crisp (not like someone sat on it!!)<br />
<br />
<h2>
Step #7 - Your Corners</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2GPR_EcIc7tDB5XZKF54qyi1ZIgkfyGHVBq_VTxtZ-AdpzQuMDSLKMAssaipNHx3ihV-UgPG5XYZOYFsMqktA9tnyPCPbF1MHBl3JgfKm938V3-Hmpdm904sC_e-X8YNGQw4hVVp4o8/s1600/taped+corners.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2GPR_EcIc7tDB5XZKF54qyi1ZIgkfyGHVBq_VTxtZ-AdpzQuMDSLKMAssaipNHx3ihV-UgPG5XYZOYFsMqktA9tnyPCPbF1MHBl3JgfKm938V3-Hmpdm904sC_e-X8YNGQw4hVVp4o8/s640/taped+corners.jpeg" width="361" /></a></div>
<br />
You'll notice in the previous photo in Step #6 that the corners of the basket bag are sticking out on the<br />
sides of the box. You MUST tape those under the box! It's the quickest way to make an average<br />
looking basket look amazing! It also helps keep all those products in their place. The last thing you<br />
want to do, after all this effort, is give a gift basket that looks like it's been rolling around in your car trunk!<br />
<br />
<h2>
Step # 8 - Your Bow</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2mxFwsn2dIAgnSZcg4O2TmNeU-ZN0-AJBObvtD566obB9zqEZTda390z7NO3KDfFm0xJGP3M8YDKpLZqtdJ04vv_DTtnqRAlYm9LWTGWMmd-IvrviaC_hj_zTFRj-NxgxFJ8H97YF8g/s1600/pull+bows.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2mxFwsn2dIAgnSZcg4O2TmNeU-ZN0-AJBObvtD566obB9zqEZTda390z7NO3KDfFm0xJGP3M8YDKpLZqtdJ04vv_DTtnqRAlYm9LWTGWMmd-IvrviaC_hj_zTFRj-NxgxFJ8H97YF8g/s640/pull+bows.jpeg" width="388" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2y06XZbHdyrfRzK9NUTZ89I1VPDSu3Vi11KSqox0K2GvR5sseF8XKM6QtroIr14mKDJvCv4HI2m5hMTcqhb1-A4xDOukJNGVEsoqlAf8lwY9SYVHz38nMFFRhMrd911fR7JJDbuCD_Hs/s1600/custom+ribbon+bow.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2y06XZbHdyrfRzK9NUTZ89I1VPDSu3Vi11KSqox0K2GvR5sseF8XKM6QtroIr14mKDJvCv4HI2m5hMTcqhb1-A4xDOukJNGVEsoqlAf8lwY9SYVHz38nMFFRhMrd911fR7JJDbuCD_Hs/s640/custom+ribbon+bow.jpeg" width="379" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Ok now you're almost done, you just need a bow for that finishing touch! The bow is an important<br />
part of the overall presentation of the gift basket so it needs to look good. Above, we've shown<br />
an example of a black pull bow (top photo) which is easy to use especially if you're not good<br />
with tying bows. In the bottom photo, we used a <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/custom-ribbon/" target="_blank">custom printed satin ribbon </a>bow, which is hand tied.<br />
This is a bit trickier to do but looks amazing, especially on corporate or special event gift baskets.<br />
<br />
So, hopefully these easy to follow steps will inspire you to try making a beautifully wrapped gift basket soon!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Interested in great projects, new products and special features?<br />
Sign up for <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/newsletters/" target="_blank">The Essential Packaging Newsletter</a><br />
Shop online at <a href="http://www.essentialpackaging.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a><br />
That's all for now but we'll see you soon!<br />
Anna @ Essential Packaging</div>
<br /></div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-2149098040460828352016-05-31T20:00:00.000-07:002018-03-02T11:59:57.301-08:004 Ways To Refresh Your Packaging!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A question: Does your packaging reflect your brand? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Whether you are an artisan in local markets, an online Etsy shop or a brick and mortar retail store, your packaging should say a lot about who and what you are. After your customer has made their purchase, the way you present (or package) that purchase can have a lasting impact on how they felt about their shopping experience.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Remember, as the saying goes, presentation is EVERYTHING!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Take a moment and look at your packaging. Have you had the same packaging for a while? Is it interesting or creative? Does it tell potential customers what you do or sell? If not then maybe it's time to REFRESH! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC3i0GRjKioFKJWEGG5JLYFBG4LMoE4Ik2xtsbrYSuSzUQ26l4SvvkFluMBG1Wh5BeHMyGWx3tk85y6008CEH3QrGLOFnjK9FNLcYaLrsFNLYno_CXOJIYx3r_RF6uO7HrpmCQq35lAA/s1600/Custom+Group+Shot.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC3i0GRjKioFKJWEGG5JLYFBG4LMoE4Ik2xtsbrYSuSzUQ26l4SvvkFluMBG1Wh5BeHMyGWx3tk85y6008CEH3QrGLOFnjK9FNLcYaLrsFNLYno_CXOJIYx3r_RF6uO7HrpmCQq35lAA/s640/Custom+Group+Shot.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here are 4 ways you can REFRESH your packaging with CUSTOM BRANDING!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b>#1 - Custom Branded Ribbon</b> </h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBht16GyYeYYt3vvo984fswBMTEsDOLS-7PYPnuo38BCM6x96mKkaYVHBo_M7TjKpQIjN_GX0iE630JGHSNjA_tIpd7EBiTemCD7f4EU-_b1fcqP51MYjUqvlpkDSCpEJrM2Byj5ErAI/s1600/Custom+Ribbon.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBht16GyYeYYt3vvo984fswBMTEsDOLS-7PYPnuo38BCM6x96mKkaYVHBo_M7TjKpQIjN_GX0iE630JGHSNjA_tIpd7EBiTemCD7f4EU-_b1fcqP51MYjUqvlpkDSCpEJrM2Byj5ErAI/s640/Custom+Ribbon.jpeg" width="640" /></a></h2>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Custom branding on ribbon is a great place to start if you're needing a refresh! Ribbon is very versatile so you can tie it on gift or clothing boxes, shopping bag handles, gift card folders and gift baskets. It can make your customer's purchase look "gift wrapped" which adds perceived value. With so many imprint colors, ribbon colors and widths to choose from, custom branding your ribbon is an easy way to dress up your packaging!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b>#2 - Custom Branded Bags</b></h2>
<br />
<br />
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b> </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cp9GCUf7bjRFBKcv8fNtVAW7bESTLfGu4AHYah1pggevzqhzb_uyFeDU52NOZRhtk51Kaky6YU2H8N6zUf94OczOkDwHDRvTmueDxufnJXzdPQnuMf2J43zASasDTujMdUMg6DFWym0/s1600/Custom+Bags.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cp9GCUf7bjRFBKcv8fNtVAW7bESTLfGu4AHYah1pggevzqhzb_uyFeDU52NOZRhtk51Kaky6YU2H8N6zUf94OczOkDwHDRvTmueDxufnJXzdPQnuMf2J43zASasDTujMdUMg6DFWym0/s640/Custom+Bags.jpeg" width="494" /></a></h2>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Custom branded bags...this is the ultimate in presentation! It evokes luxury and sophistication and is a great way to build on your brand's recognition. With so many bag types, colors and quantities, it can be a very affordable packaging option too. Who wouldn't want to walk away with a purchase that looked this good?! Remember, customers walking around with your custom branded bags are basically walking advertisements for you!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b>#3 - Custom Branded Labels</b></h2>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XNeJyidd7HLZsUaGEQj6hKRbQTshyphenhyphenN7YPy06HvKkiVZMdcCy7bzmmVlaPbeoEBJQXkP4iwoURZf5MS5ZYHI7CAkrulrwl-OrX3QGbVTbNCBd9-0QsaGaves10meoqyJh6b6LmALyYUc/s1600/Custom+Labels.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XNeJyidd7HLZsUaGEQj6hKRbQTshyphenhyphenN7YPy06HvKkiVZMdcCy7bzmmVlaPbeoEBJQXkP4iwoURZf5MS5ZYHI7CAkrulrwl-OrX3QGbVTbNCBd9-0QsaGaves10meoqyJh6b6LmALyYUc/s640/Custom+Labels.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Custom branding your labels can be a perfect place to start on your packaging refresh! Labels are very versatile and can be used on virtually anything: bags, boxes, gift card folders, products, tissue paper, gift wrap and tags. If you're not quite ready to take the plunge and have all your packaging custom branded, this could be a good first step. It still gets your name recognized and that's always a good thing!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b>#4 - Custom Branded Boxes</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b> </b></h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LweUXwjq_UtqWrtWgZq-vIQWi-TgFpM6krfJgFp3d-Hm5SjP2nc1iXftW7OT-a6F2zorUf1uPBFjqEJX6KxgvIu2T9rzOX3ewHLb2Rdp0TqqQ4glpC2U-2gevz-y2L9HTtR50sG1S2g/s1600/Custom+Boxes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LweUXwjq_UtqWrtWgZq-vIQWi-TgFpM6krfJgFp3d-Hm5SjP2nc1iXftW7OT-a6F2zorUf1uPBFjqEJX6KxgvIu2T9rzOX3ewHLb2Rdp0TqqQ4glpC2U-2gevz-y2L9HTtR50sG1S2g/s640/Custom+Boxes.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Custom branded boxes...an easy way to add some luxury to your packaging! We can all picture a blue Tiffany and Co. jewelry box, right? Why is that? Because it's an iconic representation of their brand. Well, borrow a page from them and create your own version! Custom branded boxes can be imprinted with a logo or message, in a variety of colours to suit your purpose. Don't forget to add ribbon for a complete, gift wrapped presentation!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWa2ZGpJrIcCbygA7AONCTn4YgrAQ58_rEZGNOuFJknRnKISWT6Uj3sN3LN0UKNi0Nu3y1mAuwCCNqiqxTViQle4vd_70E4liYEjfgUBPx0j76etbFJnojgV7Cnrdi0dPX03eOrD_uIU0/s1600/Custom+Group+Shot+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWa2ZGpJrIcCbygA7AONCTn4YgrAQ58_rEZGNOuFJknRnKISWT6Uj3sN3LN0UKNi0Nu3y1mAuwCCNqiqxTViQle4vd_70E4liYEjfgUBPx0j76etbFJnojgV7Cnrdi0dPX03eOrD_uIU0/s640/Custom+Group+Shot+2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So remember, if you're looking to REFRESH your packaging, consider custom branding!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Would you like more information about custom branding your packaging?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Please contact us at info@essentialpackaging.com and we'll be happy to help you!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Interested in great projects, new products and special features?<br />
Sign up for <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/newsletters/" target="_blank">The Essential Packaging Newsletter</a><a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/newsletters/" target="_blank"></a><br />
Shop online at <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/" target="_blank">www.essentialpackaging.com</a><br />
That's all for now but we'll see you soon!<br />
Anna @ Essential Packaging</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-27491773789200705732016-03-01T17:07:00.005-08:002018-03-02T12:01:34.915-08:003 Surprisingly Easy Easter Projects You Can Make!! (Project #2 The Bunny Wrapper)<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74OPU8PQAD7_NfV5yhXTFYcozBkPSEqXj7g0KtcOgLyIKtFNUJy76kr5QhcD3EUTW6dKXKorUdLRRuVbbiemrOo67G_TKBhuMqzOI9uN0eHMqlOQWNkpuyW6vXNBA0Qesb_JlfM-LhWs/s1600/Bunny+Wrapper.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74OPU8PQAD7_NfV5yhXTFYcozBkPSEqXj7g0KtcOgLyIKtFNUJy76kr5QhcD3EUTW6dKXKorUdLRRuVbbiemrOo67G_TKBhuMqzOI9uN0eHMqlOQWNkpuyW6vXNBA0Qesb_JlfM-LhWs/s640/Bunny+Wrapper.jpeg" width="560" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">With Easter just around the corner, now's a great time to get started on some projects!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">We've put together 3 surprisingly easy projects that won't take you long to make. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">You can even recruit some "little hands" to help you!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Project #1 - The BunnyWrapper</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjvsAbxFOwrtxQ3unldKECCtXzXY2ExGj611yhkagH1Wm_2xnjboyfvsNPVxjFm9uxJrwQbd87-FzbZ-1useWbs6KlIV-ezIlbaXjQORhTgNF001GzaKuiTlalwpBwfkZbJOsy-qRzOY/s1600/Bunny+Wrapper+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjvsAbxFOwrtxQ3unldKECCtXzXY2ExGj611yhkagH1Wm_2xnjboyfvsNPVxjFm9uxJrwQbd87-FzbZ-1useWbs6KlIV-ezIlbaXjQORhTgNF001GzaKuiTlalwpBwfkZbJOsy-qRzOY/s640/Bunny+Wrapper+1.jpeg" width="438" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Bunny Wrapper is another really easy Easter project! All you need is a plain natural paper grocery bag (we used a 2lb.size) and of course an apple (or an orange!) With so many children having allergies (and many parents trying to reduce their children's sugar intake), this "healthy treat" is a great alternative.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaH5aSPjaRivTOs7I9M1_n4wCh7hil_ulkPhBEqCKp2fjRVoe_10hYpJxu7k3_IlAWKyZ1xII6-ZBmTrWG-G7r9seahWP75lSoZBTkLNi2nkWxWL680poQ_iAoCP1ROCuOT_k9feA_J68/s1600/Bunny+Wrapper+3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaH5aSPjaRivTOs7I9M1_n4wCh7hil_ulkPhBEqCKp2fjRVoe_10hYpJxu7k3_IlAWKyZ1xII6-ZBmTrWG-G7r9seahWP75lSoZBTkLNi2nkWxWL680poQ_iAoCP1ROCuOT_k9feA_J68/s640/Bunny+Wrapper+3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Lay your bag flat on your table and using a sharp pair of scissors, trim off the sides of the bag.<br />
Then, trim the top of your bag to look like ears, as in the photo above.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mT8Q_aACC386A9gAzxP3vnPXuzQa9e_sR5HbjMuk-wIkIy8CHfRIzYjG3sNFLK57UOZRJ57k92AYFhBr9nJLZeqabIi7dekyzKIQrXXSJJmvqHWIwUu_XTpF5WcPlMhTl2BjzJxRNNc/s1600/Bunny+Wrapper+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mT8Q_aACC386A9gAzxP3vnPXuzQa9e_sR5HbjMuk-wIkIy8CHfRIzYjG3sNFLK57UOZRJ57k92AYFhBr9nJLZeqabIi7dekyzKIQrXXSJJmvqHWIwUu_XTpF5WcPlMhTl2BjzJxRNNc/s640/Bunny+Wrapper+2.jpeg" width="412" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now place your apple in the middle of the bag. Gather the 2 sides up and using a length </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
of ribbon, tie a bow just below the ears to secure the bag. That's it! Pretty easy and really </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
won't take long to do, even with "little hands" helping you!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We
have our samples in the Store if you'd like to come by and see them.<br />
Hopefully we've inspired you to give this Easter project a try! Looking
for more ideas? <br />
Take a look at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8678069748668597628#editor/target=post;postID=5592502917934171242;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=1;src=postname" target="_blank">Projects #1 The Bunny Bag </a>and #3 The Glam Bunnies!!<br />
<br />
Interested in more great projects, new products and special features?<br />
Sign up for <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/newsletters/" target="_blank">The Essential Packaging Newsletters</a><br />
Shop online at<a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/" target="_blank">www.essentialpackaging.com </a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
That's all for now but we'll see you soon!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Anna @ Essential Packaging<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
</div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-55925029179341712422016-03-01T17:07:00.003-08:002018-03-02T12:01:50.387-08:003 Surprisingly Easy Easter Projects You Can Make!! (Project #1 The Bunny Bag)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGtgEzJ_qhuHSaQTUbp1NOgA0RkZs7K6EFB82c4NEqC3Nhug6WiCw077tvfa3tI4NN5t8A1AScoMCQIgaerHQtfyAK28BS-9ScMOaQXbr49zAd35YqGHJg3zHiuRLBkWYnSxzfpcD4wo/s1600/White+Bunny+Bags.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGtgEzJ_qhuHSaQTUbp1NOgA0RkZs7K6EFB82c4NEqC3Nhug6WiCw077tvfa3tI4NN5t8A1AScoMCQIgaerHQtfyAK28BS-9ScMOaQXbr49zAd35YqGHJg3zHiuRLBkWYnSxzfpcD4wo/s640/White+Bunny+Bags.jpeg" width="524" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">With Easter just around the corner, now's a great time to get started on some projects!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">We've put together 3 surprisingly easy projects that won't take you long to make. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">You can even recruit some "little hands" to help you!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Project #1 - The Bunny Bag</span></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwIhrGiF3ptOKaEC5c83pdP5C8QiFpXx97vnS3P24hLPjhqGKsx5tzOpZ8V2mIQ8nUrXKC8eViF3aEK5yd_DIpRUykWKaTL-EyFEliAb1R0ckyF2_sHuAWbFtQUNm0i2tfNAs0l6RBOvw/s1600/Bunny+Bags+3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwIhrGiF3ptOKaEC5c83pdP5C8QiFpXx97vnS3P24hLPjhqGKsx5tzOpZ8V2mIQ8nUrXKC8eViF3aEK5yd_DIpRUykWKaTL-EyFEliAb1R0ckyF2_sHuAWbFtQUNm0i2tfNAs0l6RBOvw/s640/Bunny+Bags+3.jpeg" width="579" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Bunny Bag is a really easy Easter project! All you need is a plain white paper grocery bag (we </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
used a 2lb. and a 4lb. size but really any small size will work). Lay your bag flat on your table </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and using a sharp pair of scissors, trim the top of your bag to look like ears, as in the photo above.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6XuW9qlHyK6L72Y1GKhb335fWmXhJcG6Mbq08OAxQq_U4nT6ARXFPQRdWYOkwaj-TdI38xEIKk08Tu9_pSPYqptwuXT8XH7dQJZjjitU5IMxUrqAGBw1A-c8onWrJdUCYZmBuMbbDhwI/s1600/Bunny+Bags+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6XuW9qlHyK6L72Y1GKhb335fWmXhJcG6Mbq08OAxQq_U4nT6ARXFPQRdWYOkwaj-TdI38xEIKk08Tu9_pSPYqptwuXT8XH7dQJZjjitU5IMxUrqAGBw1A-c8onWrJdUCYZmBuMbbDhwI/s640/Bunny+Bags+1.jpeg" width="555" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Next, using a pink (or black) fine point marker or gel pen, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
draw 2 eyes and a nose like we did in the photo above.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteveqtboGMT5UwUsLcXIYltJQRASHWmbvGdqASIDeDBiF44hun7t1HyyDUsqjfeoJzqxV554yrq9FtavxPSq5Ar477nDKv_z4X0tJhgIJGhi9ZW2QuJ_fBHuRrRi5-NEqcSPwCKfgN9s/s1600/Bunny+Bags+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteveqtboGMT5UwUsLcXIYltJQRASHWmbvGdqASIDeDBiF44hun7t1HyyDUsqjfeoJzqxV554yrq9FtavxPSq5Ar477nDKv_z4X0tJhgIJGhi9ZW2QuJ_fBHuRrRi5-NEqcSPwCKfgN9s/s640/Bunny+Bags+2.jpeg" width="513" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now you're ready to fill your Bunny Bag with all sorts of yummy treats! Once filled, use a length </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
of ribbon to tie a bow just below the ears to secure the bag. That's it! Pretty easy and really </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
won't take long to do, even with "little hands" helping you!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We have our samples in the Store if you'd like to come by and see them. Hopefully we've inspired you to give this Easter project a try! Looking for more ideas?<br />
Take a look at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8678069748668597628#editor/target=post;postID=2749177378920070573;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=2;src=postname" target="_blank">Project #2 The Bunny Wrapper</a> and #3 The Glam Bunnies!!<br />
<br />
Interested in more great projects, new products and special features?<br />
Sign up for The Essential Packaging Newsletter<br />
Shop online at <a href="http://www.essentialpackaging.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
That's all for now but we'll see you soon!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Anna @ Essential Packaging</div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-58191982058011465482016-03-01T16:33:00.003-08:002018-03-02T12:02:07.791-08:003 Surprisingly Easy Easter Projects You Can Make!! (Project #3 The Glam Bunnies)<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxJN7WU4FHYxxdLKCD9Cs18_YibDwyLu36M5RcFH_wecs01v2czbk-wvRb8sDgdlvbJgyVvhu5M4hsuRP3lRWRVogMY3nh3DusG4R_VqrZnyzbaUPI637zMnnLfhFAJdCWcYHVGDFuhc/s1600/Bunnies+with+Paper.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxJN7WU4FHYxxdLKCD9Cs18_YibDwyLu36M5RcFH_wecs01v2czbk-wvRb8sDgdlvbJgyVvhu5M4hsuRP3lRWRVogMY3nh3DusG4R_VqrZnyzbaUPI637zMnnLfhFAJdCWcYHVGDFuhc/s640/Bunnies+with+Paper.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: small;">With Easter just around the corner, now's a great time to get started on some projects!</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: small;">We've put together 3 surprisingly easy projects that won't take you long to make. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Project #3 - The Glam Bunnies</span></b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NW3hlkSoAgH-sU2tHITta8B-Wdg9r7hYlrwRxUqC2io53CEgcZ2NMeint8Dtd5szfkxuNlzPb0EWJGABNIf8jq-qlL8qOc7RlEQrFLpfXOhkFdeL__fegBX_esFtXGFDM1KfX277rDw/s1600/Gold+Bunny+and+Cone.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NW3hlkSoAgH-sU2tHITta8B-Wdg9r7hYlrwRxUqC2io53CEgcZ2NMeint8Dtd5szfkxuNlzPb0EWJGABNIf8jq-qlL8qOc7RlEQrFLpfXOhkFdeL__fegBX_esFtXGFDM1KfX277rDw/s640/Gold+Bunny+and+Cone.jpeg" width="640" /></a> </span></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">For The Glam Bunnies project, we actually made 2 different sized bunnies<b>.</b> </span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></b></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This photo shows the larger bunny.</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHxkKMyRp5xUHJexYN91am9p8Tf0E6huy5iwPU6VckqI17l8I4qWOvh13G-KWKv5nLBukG7SrlsJikClbIZUa50WWKvWaA6b1VCZPj1AHzxHqUAJvsYh_zgdyk_hwjEhCWG940DOXY2s/s1600/Large+Cupcake+Closed.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHxkKMyRp5xUHJexYN91am9p8Tf0E6huy5iwPU6VckqI17l8I4qWOvh13G-KWKv5nLBukG7SrlsJikClbIZUa50WWKvWaA6b1VCZPj1AHzxHqUAJvsYh_zgdyk_hwjEhCWG940DOXY2s/s640/Large+Cupcake+Closed.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></b></span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">
<br />
</span></b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jeC2RMUPVf9s5d4Q4lUuKb2nL7TaeI26yUMFe4zg2bT7USJxNjvrM7USSmmm5a0VxQHhxmkn_69vZ9iVjPMi_BT5yuWOHFwTlId8Z3nKZNaRubNHLoCB39Ku3okMswD8C05QWh3BqH0/s1600/Large+Cupcake+Open.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jeC2RMUPVf9s5d4Q4lUuKb2nL7TaeI26yUMFe4zg2bT7USJxNjvrM7USSmmm5a0VxQHhxmkn_69vZ9iVjPMi_BT5yuWOHFwTlId8Z3nKZNaRubNHLoCB39Ku3okMswD8C05QWh3BqH0/s640/Large+Cupcake+Open.jpeg" width="518" /></a></span></b></span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">For the larger Glam Bunny, we used the double cupcake carrier<b> </b>(shown above, opened and closed). The cupcake insert can be removed if you wish to use the carrier for something other than cupcakes.</span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NswvxLX1IQIaSHYDQD6NpP4P06CWRHlD5e0v186krXfhIe7korTCH72srKkwlSn64NE6HYGYd6RVgoYRSM5ekhbGm8vg5L_whIw3tK_ihHDu5tZqc3hnLADDzGJ1ip7tFAZ7FaObx8s/s1600/Silver+Bunny+with+Tulips.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NswvxLX1IQIaSHYDQD6NpP4P06CWRHlD5e0v186krXfhIe7korTCH72srKkwlSn64NE6HYGYd6RVgoYRSM5ekhbGm8vg5L_whIw3tK_ihHDu5tZqc3hnLADDzGJ1ip7tFAZ7FaObx8s/s640/Silver+Bunny+with+Tulips.jpeg" width="618" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This photo is the smaller Glam Bunny. </span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xs2JmIQm8B2VX_qCcZVLnU-R6yeLwH7x4CEK2E-nMABehVeIHmhxWwFqhl5J8R5ZhYMeTohIEwDPt9oBnrXeCw43iUGQKRkWIp3nD2pT7w7hWeyvzoN_B_cjodEiB3SDmKbGpz2EMEE/s1600/Small+Cupcake+Closed.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xs2JmIQm8B2VX_qCcZVLnU-R6yeLwH7x4CEK2E-nMABehVeIHmhxWwFqhl5J8R5ZhYMeTohIEwDPt9oBnrXeCw43iUGQKRkWIp3nD2pT7w7hWeyvzoN_B_cjodEiB3SDmKbGpz2EMEE/s640/Small+Cupcake+Closed.jpeg" width="616" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5orAG_ozxRV14EgAfoetGEhcMoSHWMZOjfuTDaSLIUU18xuG5Ahs8wegIaRNlDgqhS24CIMoHzaxuDiy-GOk7nrqajNqZT9eGiwcgL8IKKu3m2qxwZNqw9oXMMUwWr_5H14-NeFOHhyphenhyphenI/s1600/Small+Cupcake+Open.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5orAG_ozxRV14EgAfoetGEhcMoSHWMZOjfuTDaSLIUU18xuG5Ahs8wegIaRNlDgqhS24CIMoHzaxuDiy-GOk7nrqajNqZT9eGiwcgL8IKKu3m2qxwZNqw9oXMMUwWr_5H14-NeFOHhyphenhyphenI/s640/Small+Cupcake+Open.jpeg" width="486" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">For the </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">smaller</span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Glam Bunny, we used the </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">single</span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"> cupcake carrier<b> </b>(shown above, opened and closed). The cupcake insert can be removed if you wish to use the carrier for something other than cupcakes.</span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxJN7WU4FHYxxdLKCD9Cs18_YibDwyLu36M5RcFH_wecs01v2czbk-wvRb8sDgdlvbJgyVvhu5M4hsuRP3lRWRVogMY3nh3DusG4R_VqrZnyzbaUPI637zMnnLfhFAJdCWcYHVGDFuhc/s1600/Bunnies+with+Paper.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxJN7WU4FHYxxdLKCD9Cs18_YibDwyLu36M5RcFH_wecs01v2czbk-wvRb8sDgdlvbJgyVvhu5M4hsuRP3lRWRVogMY3nh3DusG4R_VqrZnyzbaUPI637zMnnLfhFAJdCWcYHVGDFuhc/s640/Bunnies+with+Paper.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">For the ears and feet, we used Glitterati gold and silver paper (from Envelopments). Using <b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">
</span></span></span></b><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>s</b>harp scissors, simply cut our feet and ear shapes<b>, </b>as well as some whiskers. Attach the</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">
</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="color: black;">feet using glue or double sided tape. For the ears, pinch the bottoms a bit so the ears <b>s</b>tand </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">
</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">up a bit better<b> </b>(use a stapler to secure). Then attach using glue or double sided tape.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">
</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiU8FFRB6UKMQCwrF9fd4O5V4xH7CtPzUHz2gR2neAhmmHMGfsLHcV4FaMdyoisa6P4omAsYWVhBcPgtb2vohBgzGo6Qc3O_MGzT5TFEnpJ0XMJMS89UzbhyphenhyphenRW7kxsykgJ3kbnJS-dNdM/s1600/Bunny+and+Ribbon.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiU8FFRB6UKMQCwrF9fd4O5V4xH7CtPzUHz2gR2neAhmmHMGfsLHcV4FaMdyoisa6P4omAsYWVhBcPgtb2vohBgzGo6Qc3O_MGzT5TFEnpJ0XMJMS89UzbhyphenhyphenRW7kxsykgJ3kbnJS-dNdM/s640/Bunny+and+Ribbon.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="color: black;">We added small satin ribbon bows at the base of the ears to hide where they're attached </span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">(plus bows are cute!!<b>)</b></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNaWgVLv9K8XsCHskFTH85eXsipVveQBe-XuDKAIjZFVfSKm38fjMZ280lwoTUK9ojcJtRrnNad11MgkolnWKcjSgyA9PK_1iAMrKyZZUFT0U-R6XvkAsYktwad5ES1ozgV1wK0LUrUE/s1600/Bunny+Bums.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNaWgVLv9K8XsCHskFTH85eXsipVveQBe-XuDKAIjZFVfSKm38fjMZ280lwoTUK9ojcJtRrnNad11MgkolnWKcjSgyA9PK_1iAMrKyZZUFT0U-R6XvkAsYktwad5ES1ozgV1wK0LUrUE/s640/Bunny+Bums.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Now don't forget the bums!! We made small pompoms using tulle </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">netting and attached with double sided tape.</span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;">Now you're ready to fill your Glam Bunnies with all sorts of yummy treats!</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"> That's it...pretty easy and really won't take long to do!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;">We
have our samples in the Store if you'd like to come by and see them.</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;">Hopefully we've inspired you to give this Easter project a try! Looking
for more ideas?</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;">Take a look at Projects #1 The Bunny Bag and #2 The Bunny Wrapper!!</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: magenta;">Interested in more great projects, new products and special features?</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;">Sign up for <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/newsletters/" target="_blank">The Essential Packaging Newsletter</a></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;">Shop online at <a href="http://www.essentialpackaging.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;">That's all for now but we'll see you soon!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;">Anna @ Essential Packaging</span></div>
<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-57185569668421613732016-01-22T14:04:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:02:26.588-08:00Love Is In The Air!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Love is in the air with our new Heart Collection!</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwfhpFTvxbGYNDmVtg7Rv2VDO3t2S1YxlFe_5jryBCP-6qMtzZxWgaF5dFB8hmsfhz_V8ZYFDJ5_4vsy5yHaJ8gTdD36oC3pYfybDcIWSk0Hcaaxcfi9HfY0kWWXUFbN-Z2TOk6-Tw9I/s1600/IMG_20160105_105949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwfhpFTvxbGYNDmVtg7Rv2VDO3t2S1YxlFe_5jryBCP-6qMtzZxWgaF5dFB8hmsfhz_V8ZYFDJ5_4vsy5yHaJ8gTdD36oC3pYfybDcIWSk0Hcaaxcfi9HfY0kWWXUFbN-Z2TOk6-Tw9I/s640/IMG_20160105_105949.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-9vfhiply/product_images/uploaded_images/jan-2016-4.jpg?t=1453398603" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our creative team really wanted a program that would be great for weddings but </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
for other occasions like Valentines, anniversaries, bridal showers or just because. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/categories/collections/heart-collection.html" target="_blank">Heart Collection</a> of white gift bags, satin ribbon and labels is available </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
in both metallic gold and silver. This makes it ideal to co-ordinate with </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
any occasion or event theme</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vOPnPYB62ftOGxZ1MPJPsdZc8T7zahprkYUpwR7Ts6n_LXklfCMfO8B24KSNACJh3mhbBvnVueMO7AfUrv15WKcYj8wELZAwSmcV4k2YeOHaqYRozOlmo15T9H_3lo_en3C9JZbFiBA/s1600/IMG_20160105_103333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vOPnPYB62ftOGxZ1MPJPsdZc8T7zahprkYUpwR7Ts6n_LXklfCMfO8B24KSNACJh3mhbBvnVueMO7AfUrv15WKcYj8wELZAwSmcV4k2YeOHaqYRozOlmo15T9H_3lo_en3C9JZbFiBA/s640/IMG_20160105_103333.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All you need to add is some <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/paper/tissue/patterned/" target="_blank">patterned tissue paper</a> or </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/paper/tissue/solid-colours/" target="_blank">solid colored tissue paper </a>and you're got a beautiful wrapped gift!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Want to see more inspiring photos of our Heart Collection? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Take a look at the <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/february-2016-newsletter/" target="_blank">February 2016 newsletter</a> on our website!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This collection is available at our <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/retail-store/" target="_blank">retail Store</a> and <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/categories/collections/heart-collection.html" target="_blank">online</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
That's all for now but we'll see you soon!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Anna @ Essential Packaging</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-80479622681828566792015-11-19T13:33:00.003-08:002018-03-02T12:02:49.235-08:00Welcome to Essential Packaging!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2kxLMStW2FPJD0SYtWVntnttMrTBJiuSS7e4-dVUQy-2A-nGfZ4qLhnYCt4Pm1zIn-HeU6J6M7X8Euwr2g4CLc7R-7obY2Cl60YZ_jnXz1b0l5ON8ICDaig3ei3_vplBxk_TxgUyoHzc/s1600/Sunny+Day+Front+Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjOvYl_zwv6uWiVy3RzleQLRjHkq7ldcHDFrGYzJyKjvmH8503YLNTKZN4PJltNC5UIr8qw_PioA4ytTDSFcsyp_c_XYgbEyncFLOWRmcKMVJTrWBmUP2-VfNGeDNiMS6OsS3lpPwyCs/s1600/logo_bw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjOvYl_zwv6uWiVy3RzleQLRjHkq7ldcHDFrGYzJyKjvmH8503YLNTKZN4PJltNC5UIr8qw_PioA4ytTDSFcsyp_c_XYgbEyncFLOWRmcKMVJTrWBmUP2-VfNGeDNiMS6OsS3lpPwyCs/s200/logo_bw.jpg" width="200" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you need beautiful packaging...you need Essential Packaging!</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PFKahAqIdY8fj1kmfBcGm_eROu3XxSQfIuXrmoRdNiCW6Artv2nGpXWgd_HcNcE2zBn-BsmXzWpQ42nWngGQzjasX1YuFKu6IOmlKuZ8WBjeBF5SLMv2NdU8pWfLWUAF_qZLwfJCH2s/s1600/Sunny+Day+Front+Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PFKahAqIdY8fj1kmfBcGm_eROu3XxSQfIuXrmoRdNiCW6Artv2nGpXWgd_HcNcE2zBn-BsmXzWpQ42nWngGQzjasX1YuFKu6IOmlKuZ8WBjeBF5SLMv2NdU8pWfLWUAF_qZLwfJCH2s/s640/Sunny+Day+Front+Pic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">We'd love to share our passion for packaging with you! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">View our <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to see our wide range of packaging products</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Shop with us in person at our Surrey, B.C. Canada <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/contact-info/" target="_blank">location </a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Take a virtual tour of our <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/retail-store/" target="_blank">Retail Store</a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Essential-Packaging-Store/152812251396320?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essentialpackaging/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/epstore" target="_blank">Twitter</a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">That's all for now but we'll see you soon!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Anna @ Essential Packaging </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-40757765675059667972013-08-27T14:47:00.000-07:002018-03-02T12:03:33.054-08:00Decorate A Gable Box!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Uuu7Mz1d5Zcf5Z-_qyx-nSQ85H0p00QYGbanFHVCO8PTXhx3otjuOptmCU9z6r-1kQ81wThlhYdRok7qLMNPX5f6zm0ceMgJp2Du2SxM92vskfGFq12roqlEVgp3PucaIoIULMjOv6Y/s1600/Chalkboard+Gable+Box+photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Uuu7Mz1d5Zcf5Z-_qyx-nSQ85H0p00QYGbanFHVCO8PTXhx3otjuOptmCU9z6r-1kQ81wThlhYdRok7qLMNPX5f6zm0ceMgJp2Du2SxM92vskfGFq12roqlEVgp3PucaIoIULMjOv6Y/s400/Chalkboard+Gable+Box+photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Hello everyone!<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8678069748668597628" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Never has a project been as easy as this one - decorate a gable box!<br />
Armed with one sheet of 12"x12" sheet chalkboard vinyl, chalkboard marker, one natural colored gable box and some colorful patterned ribbon (all available from The Essential Packaging Store) you too can make these beautiful and useful gable boxes.<br />
<br />
You simply need to cut a nice shape from the chalkboard vinyl sheet, write your message then peel & stick (the chalkboard vinyl sheets are sticky backed!) to the gable box. Add the patterned ribbon to the box and you're all done!<br />
<br />
This S'Mores Kit example would be a nice hostess gift or a take home treat for your guests! You could also use it for birthday parties or any other special event.<br />
<br />
See you soon! <br />
<br />
Connect with Essential Packaging-<br />
- visit our website at <a href="http://www.essentialpackagingstore.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a><br />
- like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Essential-Packaging-Store/152812251396320">Facebook</a><br />
- follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/epstore">Twitter</a><br />
- see us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/essentialpkging/">Pinterest</a>Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-22091264083835810332012-12-18T15:51:00.002-08:002018-03-02T12:03:14.699-08:00Gift Wrapping Ideas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgEo09LGOXSkTuESvFWGXrhw5V7GH27b1AJSUH-tdiWNjXCnF7mijSF6pPlnL0Y0k0q_q8j6msunam9FEdV-mYJQc7nv2xWFv9vPntkspJgtAg25o3pW078w_BT39bjFKINlnYLwPQGk/s1600/HPIM9854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgEo09LGOXSkTuESvFWGXrhw5V7GH27b1AJSUH-tdiWNjXCnF7mijSF6pPlnL0Y0k0q_q8j6msunam9FEdV-mYJQc7nv2xWFv9vPntkspJgtAg25o3pW078w_BT39bjFKINlnYLwPQGk/s400/HPIM9854.JPG" width="300" /> </a></div>
<br />
<br />
Hello Everyone!<br />
<br />
With the Christmas season in full swing, it's time to think about wrapping your gifts (which you've already bought, right?!). At the <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/">Essential Packaging Store</a> we're brimming with fantastic gift wrapping options! We also like to share <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/new/">new products</a> and ideas with our customers through our Store Newsletter.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirh2-qPhu2TX3mnh8HMONhObgX_niJM-AbTGZ-1pK_77JhEVk3dvEBaEGhA6Qo0WanfgDczbqHEj3aeGT106TRJQvrA-EaSqsbqi6fpDyRSHZ1eoBvUhmPUdLDrDXyntOmoF3Q4ApCp28/s1600/HPIM9937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirh2-qPhu2TX3mnh8HMONhObgX_niJM-AbTGZ-1pK_77JhEVk3dvEBaEGhA6Qo0WanfgDczbqHEj3aeGT106TRJQvrA-EaSqsbqi6fpDyRSHZ1eoBvUhmPUdLDrDXyntOmoF3Q4ApCp28/s400/HPIM9937.JPG" width="300" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
For the month of December, we've put out <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/newsletter/">3 newsletters</a> that will inspire you to think creatively about holiday gift wrapping. These <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/newsletter/">newsletters</a> are now on the <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/">Essential Packaging Store website</a>. Browse through each newsletter to see new ways to wrap up gifts of food, wine bottles, gift baskets, gift boxes and so much more!<br />
<br />
<br />
All of us here at The Essential Packaging Store would like to wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br />
<br />
Connect with Essential Packaging-<br />
- visit our website at <a href="http://www.essentialpackagingstore.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a><br />
- like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Essential-Packaging-Store/152812251396320">Facebook</a><br />
- follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/epstore">Twitter</a><br />
- see us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/essentialpkging/">Pinterest</a>Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-88847449339317315422012-11-20T16:48:00.001-08:002018-03-02T11:50:25.057-08:00Wrap Up Those Gift Baskets!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>put together a gift basket?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our post-</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>How To Wrap A Gift Basket </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>In 8 Easy Steps </b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/gift-basket/" style="font-size: xx-large;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">It's on our new blog A Beautifully Wrapped Life!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5myP1eCR98fowY-6nClJ84zRbRKZpyRdiYQo_ixIJ-VWW1I_ikfUXEykwexFeDLzs8laWKc3t-gJxkPPJH0XMSFwEIW0Wylzxe2A-rXFCVhTx8i99DaYf-F8Gi89fSJVxvNzImpkHAA/s1600/Gift+Basket+4+photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5myP1eCR98fowY-6nClJ84zRbRKZpyRdiYQo_ixIJ-VWW1I_ikfUXEykwexFeDLzs8laWKc3t-gJxkPPJH0XMSFwEIW0Wylzxe2A-rXFCVhTx8i99DaYf-F8Gi89fSJVxvNzImpkHAA/s640/Gift+Basket+4+photo.JPG" width="476" /></a>!</div>
<br />
<br />
Hello and Season's Greetings!<br />
Yup, that Christmas season is definitely upon us! Here at <a href="http://essentialpackaging.com/" target="_blank">Essential Packaging </a>that means a steady flow of customers wanting to create fabulous gift baskets. Today I had a customer who needed to get some wrapping for a Family Fun gift basket that she'd created. I asked her if we could do a blog post on it so other customers could see!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfjf6EgV8B_QE_puQb-tKqziSdhIiWH96yf_FXwIvJ1h07tV9ZmZJS11cIixgyPRRniq7D9JOKY4dRMBNhL9rNj6M8509KQrPzhhSUwLRQtRf4bt4mEkcbS9JJo-PDU2dz6Hi2YgBPaM/s1600/Gift+Basket+1+photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfjf6EgV8B_QE_puQb-tKqziSdhIiWH96yf_FXwIvJ1h07tV9ZmZJS11cIixgyPRRniq7D9JOKY4dRMBNhL9rNj6M8509KQrPzhhSUwLRQtRf4bt4mEkcbS9JJo-PDU2dz6Hi2YgBPaM/s640/Gift+Basket+1+photo.JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
<br />
I loved her idea - the basket was filled with board games, cards and snacks! We added some red basket shred in the bottom for cushioning and color. Now came the fun part of finding the best way to wrap it up!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFBeAXU4u0u8plBExU71tML9ydzfRia4gn6XQcOEwLQS5qS0qXiarZCqXPxe2TVTRQTJpsCdPtrem6-jaXgU0bIyx4PlvldaJIK3CI8WHb3avlpNYvd8-jdclpzneplvuEGcCW6aAeVM/s1600/Gift+basket+2+photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFBeAXU4u0u8plBExU71tML9ydzfRia4gn6XQcOEwLQS5qS0qXiarZCqXPxe2TVTRQTJpsCdPtrem6-jaXgU0bIyx4PlvldaJIK3CI8WHb3avlpNYvd8-jdclpzneplvuEGcCW6aAeVM/s640/Gift+basket+2+photo.JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
Because the basket was so big, it didn't fit into our largest 26" x 40" clear cello basket bag. And, because the basket was also quite wide, our widest 40" cello wrap on a roll also didn't fit. Argh!! So, what did we do? Well, when all else fails, you use 2 lengths of cell wrap, from the roll, and you place them side by side to make it wider! This will work for most large baskets. It will help to have an extra pair of hands for this!!! This is what the basket looked like after we gathered it all up.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tjnuiHVnnbovHu9YXzRUbKQq2P1RReQJCNIrBnfmdRUp3m2pk38eyG5HohIgtKQ19QjMvaX10A42IlVwFgSbSAAVIsfO6yur6kyvGwK65Hf5cjrZUn47OHW-lCfklu9iOjxPgtndoE/s1600/Gif+Basket+3+photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71tjnuiHVnnbovHu9YXzRUbKQq2P1RReQJCNIrBnfmdRUp3m2pk38eyG5HohIgtKQ19QjMvaX10A42IlVwFgSbSAAVIsfO6yur6kyvGwK65Hf5cjrZUn47OHW-lCfklu9iOjxPgtndoE/s640/Gif+Basket+3+photo.JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
<br />
Now that all the cello wrap was gathered up, we trimmed the top so it wouldn't look so floppy. Please remember to do this step!! It makes your baskets look so much better!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5myP1eCR98fowY-6nClJ84zRbRKZpyRdiYQo_ixIJ-VWW1I_ikfUXEykwexFeDLzs8laWKc3t-gJxkPPJH0XMSFwEIW0Wylzxe2A-rXFCVhTx8i99DaYf-F8Gi89fSJVxvNzImpkHAA/s1600/Gift+Basket+4+photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5myP1eCR98fowY-6nClJ84zRbRKZpyRdiYQo_ixIJ-VWW1I_ikfUXEykwexFeDLzs8laWKc3t-gJxkPPJH0XMSFwEIW0Wylzxe2A-rXFCVhTx8i99DaYf-F8Gi89fSJVxvNzImpkHAA/s640/Gift+Basket+4+photo.JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
<br />
Then all we had to do was add the ribbon bow, that we made out of satin and sheer ribbons. Voila!! The customer loved the finished product! So, this holiday season, try your hand at making a beautiful and creative gift basket for someone special on your list!<br />
<br />
See you soon!<br />
<br />
Connect with Essential Packaging-<br />
- visit our website at <a href="http://www.essentialpackagingstore.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a><br />
- like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Essential-Packaging-Store/152812251396320">Facebook</a><br />
- follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/epstore">Twitter</a><br />
- see us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/essentialpkging/">Pinterest</a>Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-45027032610731845282012-11-08T12:02:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:03:51.800-08:00Cookie Packaging Feature!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEBBqwcaidMwweCZXUwQdcCW5eyqxOXvf_uiI8Aa6XbWxw3BASXKsKOzzVlHiVrIk_r3az82zkEGHQatHgWXXlSiBr3Jw6o32j2C7g91cD6vFsewtG06z__wu1-ggWpsjwSVtKgC4c6w/s1600/HPIM5462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEBBqwcaidMwweCZXUwQdcCW5eyqxOXvf_uiI8Aa6XbWxw3BASXKsKOzzVlHiVrIk_r3az82zkEGHQatHgWXXlSiBr3Jw6o32j2C7g91cD6vFsewtG06z__wu1-ggWpsjwSVtKgC4c6w/s320/HPIM5462.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Hello everyone!<br />
We did this cookie packaging post 2 years ago but it still remains one of our customers' favorites. It's so easy to do yet looks like you really went to a lot of effort. Here's the <a href="http://theessentialpackagingstoreblog.blogspot.ca/2010/12/cookie-packaging.html">original post.</a><br />
<br />
This cookie packaging post was also recently featured on the blog, <a href="http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/blog/2011/12/pretty-cookie-packaging-ideas/comment-page-4/#comment-35013">The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle</a>. Check out her post to see other fantastic and creative ways to package your cookies this holiday season.<br />
<br />
See you soon!<br />
<br />
Connect with Essential Packaging-<br />
- visit our website at <a href="http://www.essentialpackagingstore.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a><br />
- like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Essential-Packaging-Store/152812251396320">Facebook</a><br />
- follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/epstore">Twitter</a><br />
- see us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/essentialpkging/">Pinterest</a>Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-50405506683320496482012-08-28T23:18:00.000-07:002018-03-02T12:04:10.061-08:00Back To School Lunch Bags!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MFclj7iH5gwethMHb_6RjOPP4_l_JDXegTquZAPXTjL46CCul5_2RQf0ly8heTqWt9hyphenhyphenUfW7mrazO32UhB336f6DFtDRJSUgVQBJKBHJ0h_-tLPEURuBEe4jYnHClszdE_MfFZ7v8Ec/s1600/HPIM9093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MFclj7iH5gwethMHb_6RjOPP4_l_JDXegTquZAPXTjL46CCul5_2RQf0ly8heTqWt9hyphenhyphenUfW7mrazO32UhB336f6DFtDRJSUgVQBJKBHJ0h_-tLPEURuBEe4jYnHClszdE_MfFZ7v8Ec/s400/HPIM9093.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
Yup, it's back-to-school time again which means it's back-to-lunch time as well! This year, why not try something new with your lunch bags? Try personalizing your bags with your each family member's name or image. It's easy for anyone to do, even the kids can help out.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBh7pNpcMJFuAOa3mKHRhHWE22N8Ttu4m15-tczgW5w7IS3HJNlad3yAd69oxOShsM0OjjDKHZcd64dVqSVqtN1hH2HwYmtr3TZpkJAzbTStsRApJ-8BjwvTT8P2ZD-wxDafhWejjfJNg/s1600/HPIM9096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBh7pNpcMJFuAOa3mKHRhHWE22N8Ttu4m15-tczgW5w7IS3HJNlad3yAd69oxOShsM0OjjDKHZcd64dVqSVqtN1hH2HwYmtr3TZpkJAzbTStsRApJ-8BjwvTT8P2ZD-wxDafhWejjfJNg/s400/HPIM9096.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
Start with a plain <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/products/bags_paper.php#grocerybags">paper grocery bag</a>, in either white or natural kraft colour. Choose a size that suits your needs (small kids, big appetite, large bag...!)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBj9sF6WEAyp43Iy6Uo2XcY83IUp-U9XNbIAlmz9HM7_p01_Ayz9PNPBUAJGJWh3cwq2qu6RROxaWQc0hy4XHMXpmLvty72wMg9kT9psjaUXVVawX2YWy7tX5SKQgvIWXINobCO3VMUxc/s1600/HPIM9094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBj9sF6WEAyp43Iy6Uo2XcY83IUp-U9XNbIAlmz9HM7_p01_Ayz9PNPBUAJGJWh3cwq2qu6RROxaWQc0hy4XHMXpmLvty72wMg9kT9psjaUXVVawX2YWy7tX5SKQgvIWXINobCO3VMUxc/s400/HPIM9094.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
For Dad's lunch, we used our alphabet and Dad stick figure stamps to decorate the front of the bag. We added some "manly-looking" polka dot ribbon to secure the top of the bag so his yummy lunch wouldn't fall out!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAhAg2KOPvEkHqAVzt1wkTUPdFb_2BRRn_UDD2nvRmAs4tt4_3JWuLA7fpFcb9WlDCOYqh_sP6G3IfWmQOmvT8FWABQ-OJ9QTRt3mijb2ton0eRf3e-37F1Uv8C8jr4nlKICpPwUHDLM/s1600/HPIM9095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAhAg2KOPvEkHqAVzt1wkTUPdFb_2BRRn_UDD2nvRmAs4tt4_3JWuLA7fpFcb9WlDCOYqh_sP6G3IfWmQOmvT8FWABQ-OJ9QTRt3mijb2ton0eRf3e-37F1Uv8C8jr4nlKICpPwUHDLM/s400/HPIM9095.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
Here's the same lunch bag but in white with red ink and ribbon. Be as creative as you wish, adding accents like stickers, punches, markers and the like. No matter what you do, your family will know you cared to make their lunch extra special!<br />
<br />
Connect with Essential Packaging-<br />
- visit our website at <a href="http://www.essentialpackagingstore.com/">www.essentialpackaging.com</a><br />
- like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Essential-Packaging-Store/152812251396320">Facebook</a><br />
- follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/epstore">Twitter</a><br />
- see us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/essentialpkging/">Pinterest</a><br />
<br />
<br />Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-40459501081679803332012-04-04T11:39:00.000-07:002018-03-02T12:04:28.394-08:00Paper Bag Easter Baskets!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GDItAgtuJJWkyhD_LPk5nqBAIHWA5IuxVsjTEQRNidOLhxBicn0Jr7_nuLfyVeV4_rga9yPdHkkvs6kHwFIX-aYCORX7y6X5L5wKhPsy_CAxFkY-Ov_Q5QVXWt3e1kgLgF25_g7GDUA/s1600/HPIM8581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GDItAgtuJJWkyhD_LPk5nqBAIHWA5IuxVsjTEQRNidOLhxBicn0Jr7_nuLfyVeV4_rga9yPdHkkvs6kHwFIX-aYCORX7y6X5L5wKhPsy_CAxFkY-Ov_Q5QVXWt3e1kgLgF25_g7GDUA/s400/HPIM8581.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
Welcome everyone and Happy Easter!! To get ready for the big day, we created this quick and easy project that even the kids can help you with - paper bag Easter baskets!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMnuVpSPhLoiJGkh8tYR-3qJ2U20hkXcHQzCQfqA3RdFW3eN9rO83DK2uOMAB_qV75a511ijJfRx19zpaxeKOf0Kk362mabH_8z76zpQFXDp3fpA3vlPNP5Lkx3JWf4Uw-1XQlFDz__4/s1600/HPIM8583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMnuVpSPhLoiJGkh8tYR-3qJ2U20hkXcHQzCQfqA3RdFW3eN9rO83DK2uOMAB_qV75a511ijJfRx19zpaxeKOf0Kk362mabH_8z76zpQFXDp3fpA3vlPNP5Lkx3JWf4Uw-1XQlFDz__4/s400/HPIM8583.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
These Easter baskets can be made from any size paper grocery bag, in either white, natural or color. This white bag is a 4 lb. size (5" wide x 3 1/8" side gusset x 9 3/4" tall). We used grosgrain ribbon to decorate the handle, some green sheer Asiana ribbon for the bow and a white fluffy boa bow <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/ribbons/sheer_special.php#FeatherBoaBows"></a>for the center.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVhtpbGJEpvdpuTN-cl7o2ygLX5NuJMY2A5mlqVaQ4v5dGM0_28BTxiFPQcofCgQrwiU9vE9LH4MYsjL5U-TZ1QegYlgJucKITABrKPTUlXt4Zt_ihlK3_HS0TpkA9Ybg4SiX8Z-Vys8/s1600/HPIM8585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVhtpbGJEpvdpuTN-cl7o2ygLX5NuJMY2A5mlqVaQ4v5dGM0_28BTxiFPQcofCgQrwiU9vE9LH4MYsjL5U-TZ1QegYlgJucKITABrKPTUlXt4Zt_ihlK3_HS0TpkA9Ybg4SiX8Z-Vys8/s400/HPIM8585.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
The natural bag in this photo is a 2 lb. size (4" wide x 2 1/2" side gusset x 8 1/4"
tall). To decorate the handle we added a satin ribbon<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtN2os9JjhIjR4wQcDqvT9r0DLXMGXN_7FsejX3iI6vml3vnPYnQmfA7c6HZIUiw9if8yhvhyaMxcJZDZGb8v0n7Q6V00xRFkkSDa-rjsHLfqCmjbFpFXqGws8B4juJ17qzyzMeyNYcs/s1600/HPIM8592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtN2os9JjhIjR4wQcDqvT9r0DLXMGXN_7FsejX3iI6vml3vnPYnQmfA7c6HZIUiw9if8yhvhyaMxcJZDZGb8v0n7Q6V00xRFkkSDa-rjsHLfqCmjbFpFXqGws8B4juJ17qzyzMeyNYcs/s400/HPIM8592.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
Here are 2 more samples, without any extra ribbons, that can be left plain or can even be painted on. The smaller natural bag in this photo is a 1/2 lb. size (3" wide x 1 3/4" side gusset x 5 1/8"
tall) and the larger one is the 2lb. size.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8h64nCzsRIAQtKylg19TXgNwkgCIRWPqHdZGkvvvVjkYv1go1KN3nkPGSkYSmQHmOGs8PMzySfHkG3KInTTd1GgTram-1z3edhywg2LaNIUcXoS6QVwt99ew388fsc5CtkT6oCaZD1s/s1600/HPIM8594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8h64nCzsRIAQtKylg19TXgNwkgCIRWPqHdZGkvvvVjkYv1go1KN3nkPGSkYSmQHmOGs8PMzySfHkG3KInTTd1GgTram-1z3edhywg2LaNIUcXoS6QVwt99ew388fsc5CtkT6oCaZD1s/s400/HPIM8594.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
To start making your paper bag Easter baskets, cut off a portion of the top of the bag; how much you trim off is up to you as this trimmed piece will become the handle. Also, the more you cut off the smaller your bag will be (translation: less goodies will fit into a smaller bag!!) For the bag on the right, we used scalloped scissors to make a fancy handle.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghTamQOpfru9HJ2ggu85KYNpUt4HLl_AD5QoaGWs8STcBHY4vJRgCE0A2oPUoIIX3X_xrUXUrbmOtl7ipG_LEEca85TmtRyeLBv8j_sL8QEDVoiMd2TbGWgCAUT_FPAeNi0AQX8N6tNE/s1600/HPIM8596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghTamQOpfru9HJ2ggu85KYNpUt4HLl_AD5QoaGWs8STcBHY4vJRgCE0A2oPUoIIX3X_xrUXUrbmOtl7ipG_LEEca85TmtRyeLBv8j_sL8QEDVoiMd2TbGWgCAUT_FPAeNi0AQX8N6tNE/s400/HPIM8596.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Cut open one side of the paper handle and lay it out flat.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1JqFneDKsW2z8qSOqldiWns-hp-Djh4KI1l58L4DbDiYU3MvbC6fOYbSn71ScOGvow4wcezBEm8lnYterLsI2i1AjnA1ab3CJknEinajLg9V6mo-AXJ5BEjVdkdRVkQ9pad_yFqvu5I/s1600/HPIM8599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1JqFneDKsW2z8qSOqldiWns-hp-Djh4KI1l58L4DbDiYU3MvbC6fOYbSn71ScOGvow4wcezBEm8lnYterLsI2i1AjnA1ab3CJknEinajLg9V6mo-AXJ5BEjVdkdRVkQ9pad_yFqvu5I/s400/HPIM8599.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Fold over one length of the paper handle, then the other length; this will strengthen your handle and give it a nicer edge. You can glue or tape the flap down.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIAz88CfuZwpTm3TUn7NRUIZqac3YtD0MRg4BEgxv2W7-TBBd5TVI653KFl3wSK6mno_VSJVtWFKGBqBk7oe1wN9rplBR3Utv6Ms59p_eWPXU8YlwZiVjEMML_5Lz1st-J8KAdJ4IFXHE/s1600/HPIM8600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIAz88CfuZwpTm3TUn7NRUIZqac3YtD0MRg4BEgxv2W7-TBBd5TVI653KFl3wSK6mno_VSJVtWFKGBqBk7oe1wN9rplBR3Utv6Ms59p_eWPXU8YlwZiVjEMML_5Lz1st-J8KAdJ4IFXHE/s400/HPIM8600.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
The bottom handle in the photo will be what the underside of the handle will look like. The top handle is what it will look like from the outside when you attach it to your basket.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YWil3dEG2pEnx5TWNutIlaBU_THcnMRrW0qmcm_hnzHNggLCWlQaUVRBb4c2jLZRaJ7CjeHDiM3YJ83Sc-TlxGmwhLl4x1XDgMHYrUoXfz46sjVCC5c-z4cLBJK7i2PaV6aTXm42qcg/s1600/HPIM8601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YWil3dEG2pEnx5TWNutIlaBU_THcnMRrW0qmcm_hnzHNggLCWlQaUVRBb4c2jLZRaJ7CjeHDiM3YJ83Sc-TlxGmwhLl4x1XDgMHYrUoXfz46sjVCC5c-z4cLBJK7i2PaV6aTXm42qcg/s400/HPIM8601.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
Attach either end of the paper handle to the inside gussets of the paper bag. You can adjust the length of the handle by attaching it lower or higher up in the bag. Use glue or double sided tape to attach the handle.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1FL2sk32oi4_kPRvvJIlrIWZl0QsPL9eaYPGDXF1p7s8qaZQsCI3ng_y1OcgiawPDSt5uQJoSOJShne0pltNN6ugz_3o7JDsQh3rQQ5WFVrTkrnNvC7LVQhus0F1O482dVvBw52E9im4/s1600/HPIM8603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1FL2sk32oi4_kPRvvJIlrIWZl0QsPL9eaYPGDXF1p7s8qaZQsCI3ng_y1OcgiawPDSt5uQJoSOJShne0pltNN6ugz_3o7JDsQh3rQQ5WFVrTkrnNvC7LVQhus0F1O482dVvBw52E9im4/s400/HPIM8603.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
And viola! You now have a paper bag Easter basket ready for decoration, filling and enjoying!!<br />
<br />
We hope enjoyed this fun project and will try it out for Easter!<br />
<br />Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-82578260156809005912012-03-02T12:46:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:07:15.575-08:00Tissue paper Flowers - Mini Version!<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>make tissue paper flowers?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our how-to post <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/tissue-paper-flowers/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>one our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">Hello everyone!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">We, the Staff at Essential Packaging, love making beautiful tissue paper flowers as much as our customers do! They really are so easy to make and yet they look so impressive. We've had customers make large tissue flowers as decor pieces for baby and bridal showers, weddings and birthdays and small ones for gift wrapping and table decor. For this project, we decided to make mini versions so we could put them on party favors. The possibilities are endless!</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5yztE7Q3pWDC6craih6iy3j-WMDoRh0a7ccnD4xZ-jS6pinpkFJ2VPTpBDPJxvEcwv0bC7xqXhlT3sN21gytO3NTvZCA_0NH39JZX3T0Y-VG61_tOThB3wbe48ATDSPtJ8y7hG-lpr4/s1600/Mini+Tissue+Flowers+Samples+HPIM8552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5yztE7Q3pWDC6craih6iy3j-WMDoRh0a7ccnD4xZ-jS6pinpkFJ2VPTpBDPJxvEcwv0bC7xqXhlT3sN21gytO3NTvZCA_0NH39JZX3T0Y-VG61_tOThB3wbe48ATDSPtJ8y7hG-lpr4/s320/Mini+Tissue+Flowers+Samples+HPIM8552.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
For the baby shower favor, we used a 3"x3"x3" giftware box in pink, with blue satin ribbon and a custom printed tag. The mini tissue flower was made from a pale floral patterned tissue paper<a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/products/tissuepaper.php"></a>.<br />
<br />
For the bridal shower favor we used the same 3"x3"x3" giftware in the kiwi green color, pink satin ribbon <br />
and a band of the bright floral <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/products/tissuepaper.php"></a>tissue paper that we also used for the tissue flower.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJ7BXm1O8taHOcAEwalkPBKIsiVTrP0iDsIhQ-IutGTfbWgJrhH3JRvQtgwxCeAWqpO-qZcSA0kiR-FpbZsK8vHHa6mj_5DoGv1bP-zHN9AleW3Z0x0lXknSaKUXxI_82nW8mmlsenVQ/s1600/Mini+Tissue+Flowers+Pink+Folded+HPIM8554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJ7BXm1O8taHOcAEwalkPBKIsiVTrP0iDsIhQ-IutGTfbWgJrhH3JRvQtgwxCeAWqpO-qZcSA0kiR-FpbZsK8vHHa6mj_5DoGv1bP-zHN9AleW3Z0x0lXknSaKUXxI_82nW8mmlsenVQ/s320/Mini+Tissue+Flowers+Pink+Folded+HPIM8554.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
To make the mini tissue flowers, begin by cutting your 20" x 30" full sheet of tissue into pieces that are about 3 1/2" wide x 5 1/2" long. You can cut through several sheets at a time. Make a stack of 6-8 layers (we used 8 in this sample to make a fuller flower). Starting at one end, fan / accordion fold the tissue paper until the whole piece is folded.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9UkCNLQCEkpoMeMQuSi5eMdgx9s-LCFyUTZLWCKm8UcJX7vabUXikTXDhlcCcEPkOJbBnOWwOJMZ8xNZUXgQIJ-uyPKrQJUMNRBl5zLebDNOUOHHpqw92LzEDrC8Gf3NjvmqtP_BXPk/s1600/March+Mini+Tissue+Flowers+folded+and+cut+HPIM8558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9UkCNLQCEkpoMeMQuSi5eMdgx9s-LCFyUTZLWCKm8UcJX7vabUXikTXDhlcCcEPkOJbBnOWwOJMZ8xNZUXgQIJ-uyPKrQJUMNRBl5zLebDNOUOHHpqw92LzEDrC8Gf3NjvmqtP_BXPk/s320/March+Mini+Tissue+Flowers+folded+and+cut+HPIM8558.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Once you've folded all the tissue sheets, tie a length of tinsel cord around the center; make sure it's snug but not too tight so it tears the tissue paper. Trim the ends of the tissue so it looks more flower-like. Now gently pull each layer of tissue towards the top center to form your flower.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5yztE7Q3pWDC6craih6iy3j-WMDoRh0a7ccnD4xZ-jS6pinpkFJ2VPTpBDPJxvEcwv0bC7xqXhlT3sN21gytO3NTvZCA_0NH39JZX3T0Y-VG61_tOThB3wbe48ATDSPtJ8y7hG-lpr4/s1600/Mini+Tissue+Flowers+Samples+HPIM8552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5yztE7Q3pWDC6craih6iy3j-WMDoRh0a7ccnD4xZ-jS6pinpkFJ2VPTpBDPJxvEcwv0bC7xqXhlT3sN21gytO3NTvZCA_0NH39JZX3T0Y-VG61_tOThB3wbe48ATDSPtJ8y7hG-lpr4/s320/Mini+Tissue+Flowers+Samples+HPIM8552.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Now all you have to do is attach the tissue flower to your favor box and you're all set! Since tissue paper comes in a rainbow of colors and patterns, you can make your flowers to suit any occasion or decor.<br />
<br />
We hope you enjoyed this post and will try this project for your next special occasion!<br />
<br />
<br />Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-70433215992507507882012-03-02T12:02:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:07:57.941-08:00Easter Treat Bag!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnosPLPr745a9pg1Gx-iBZ-UYQOzqsvcHiMxbOq55vTmUjUUcu9S4Ck0_W_DtRV3iBk6skYy4oGVdUaJIFUx1-RMO3MYSnmsBghDOki0qahFlydJT5ZCBFI0kTAtOr-UtvTP4-E01wA4/s1600/March+Easter+Bag+Blank+HPIM8562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">Hi everyone!</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;"> Easter may seem a little ways off still (and the cold rainy weather isn't helping to convince us otherwise!) but we thought this would be a great project you do ahead of time. A plain white grocery bag an be transformed into a cute treat/gift bag for friends, family or guests AND a fun coloring craft to occupy the kids!</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexxTE2iHt5rtUZ_WPXjT1Hgo5Yh2AfQAkvPixsYQefQfDbmQxJpzh1fdD8MfwAc_g_09CHIrchPzIT07jXLR-InzgTlEWKJM0ShGSZ0obgQE0YgkuBg62vY4j2Zh9QTCcYUJ3QJ-5uOk/s1600/March+Easter+Bag+Coloured+HPIM8564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexxTE2iHt5rtUZ_WPXjT1Hgo5Yh2AfQAkvPixsYQefQfDbmQxJpzh1fdD8MfwAc_g_09CHIrchPzIT07jXLR-InzgTlEWKJM0ShGSZ0obgQE0YgkuBg62vY4j2Zh9QTCcYUJ3QJ-5uOk/s400/March+Easter+Bag+Coloured+HPIM8564.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">To begin making your Easter treat bag, download an image that you like. Check your margins (in relation to your grocery bag size) to ensure your egg will print in the center of your grocery bag. For this project, we used a 4lb. grocery bag that measures 5" wide x 9 3/4 tall".</span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_Tn-m7y93EHnSVisM_BHFAl_r4kEH4Ej5FnIEwOaFknMRiSQ4fTMREy7uHpAjv6iXUxNlBENHAx4qjI-iPmuKdU-y7fNRndE3SSofevUkgQH2f43xA0LGUJMQLhrSYI3JsmLUdNEEA4/s1600/Easter+Bag+in+Printer+HPIM8560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_Tn-m7y93EHnSVisM_BHFAl_r4kEH4Ej5FnIEwOaFknMRiSQ4fTMREy7uHpAjv6iXUxNlBENHAx4qjI-iPmuKdU-y7fNRndE3SSofevUkgQH2f43xA0LGUJMQLhrSYI3JsmLUdNEEA4/s320/Easter+Bag+in+Printer+HPIM8560.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Before you insert your bag into the printer, tape the open end closed with a low tack tape. This will prevent any bags jamming up inside the printer. We always recommend testing your printer with a few practice bags to see how they'll print.</span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnosPLPr745a9pg1Gx-iBZ-UYQOzqsvcHiMxbOq55vTmUjUUcu9S4Ck0_W_DtRV3iBk6skYy4oGVdUaJIFUx1-RMO3MYSnmsBghDOki0qahFlydJT5ZCBFI0kTAtOr-UtvTP4-E01wA4/s1600/March+Easter+Bag+Blank+HPIM8562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnosPLPr745a9pg1Gx-iBZ-UYQOzqsvcHiMxbOq55vTmUjUUcu9S4Ck0_W_DtRV3iBk6skYy4oGVdUaJIFUx1-RMO3MYSnmsBghDOki0qahFlydJT5ZCBFI0kTAtOr-UtvTP4-E01wA4/s320/March+Easter+Bag+Blank+HPIM8562.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once you've printed your Easter treat bags (and you're using an ink jet printer) let them dry for a little bit so the ink doesn't smudge (this will not be an issue with a laser printer). Now they're ready for coloring!!</span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexxTE2iHt5rtUZ_WPXjT1Hgo5Yh2AfQAkvPixsYQefQfDbmQxJpzh1fdD8MfwAc_g_09CHIrchPzIT07jXLR-InzgTlEWKJM0ShGSZ0obgQE0YgkuBg62vY4j2Zh9QTCcYUJ3QJ-5uOk/s1600/March+Easter+Bag+Coloured+HPIM8564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexxTE2iHt5rtUZ_WPXjT1Hgo5Yh2AfQAkvPixsYQefQfDbmQxJpzh1fdD8MfwAc_g_09CHIrchPzIT07jXLR-InzgTlEWKJM0ShGSZ0obgQE0YgkuBg62vY4j2Zh9QTCcYUJ3QJ-5uOk/s320/March+Easter+Bag+Coloured+HPIM8564.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Have an assortment of crayons, colored pencils, markers, stickers or any other fun embellishment the kids can use to decorate their treat bags. And that's it!</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">We hope you enjoyed this post and that you'll try this fun and easy Easter treat bag project this year! </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></span></div>
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-5849415756193285862010-12-02T22:04:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:09:52.783-08:00Cookie Packaging!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fFwAEXb73uaFQzRkTSfYBaT7RmHI13sxF9X1ekWTOcxA9oM_2cuDwp7oeXq78z8jCTcu9PUPaX9OvxSP4zDXF30oH9_y7xtnXmo2yMQkOPpZZfKm6bRUuVMxxrS2lpVkab79JkuZ4XA/s1600/HPIM5462.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546337029421965378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fFwAEXb73uaFQzRkTSfYBaT7RmHI13sxF9X1ekWTOcxA9oM_2cuDwp7oeXq78z8jCTcu9PUPaX9OvxSP4zDXF30oH9_y7xtnXmo2yMQkOPpZZfKm6bRUuVMxxrS2lpVkab79JkuZ4XA/s400/HPIM5462.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Hi everyone! I know I've been a bit tardy with my blog posts but the Store's been hoppin' lately, not sure why though *jingle bells, jingle bells* Anyways, I'm here now! With the holiday baking season upon us, here's a quick and cute cookie packaging idea-<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs76NMBcddkzz20ecPPW4dqmNgW3gRSeH-Bn0ZJZZhCG_163xvqwzZ5hwv26bwxzDdIz44PCPOnDch9E1SfRdQacz6qza_us7NSLmMgHt_h_lga0I_MOKXMetXpAF24fJWLTMtEUdy7cA/s1600/HPIM5437.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546336819710766306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs76NMBcddkzz20ecPPW4dqmNgW3gRSeH-Bn0ZJZZhCG_163xvqwzZ5hwv26bwxzDdIz44PCPOnDch9E1SfRdQacz6qza_us7NSLmMgHt_h_lga0I_MOKXMetXpAF24fJWLTMtEUdy7cA/s400/HPIM5437.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> We recently starting carrying these glassine / waxed cookie bags at the Store and they've really been a hit, especially for cookies. But since they are a bit plain, we wanted to bump up the cute factor!</div>
<div>
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXKzJUN11499FK5M_PFX0XWu2wgxOh6vZcUJLW1a7sPEP3XZjEAlVcv51-2Fmae0nwp6DIirC34jqLgp2rVCUWL291x8GCu-_NRU3sNI1WEeMU4YpLsIGmmCivLPGfwEoGPQJjQIGp6OQ/s1600/HPIM5439.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546336673592000162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXKzJUN11499FK5M_PFX0XWu2wgxOh6vZcUJLW1a7sPEP3XZjEAlVcv51-2Fmae0nwp6DIirC34jqLgp2rVCUWL291x8GCu-_NRU3sNI1WEeMU4YpLsIGmmCivLPGfwEoGPQJjQIGp6OQ/s400/HPIM5439.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>So, we turned to Martha. Not literally of course but I love these new punches from Martha Stewart Crafts that this seemed like a great opportunity to try them out (any excuse, right?) The bags punched quite nicely and it does makes the bags look much fancier.</div>
<div>
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Hoxl6yJBCaDJMxoeCDoXwxeitNFEOKekpobn8kbcvktWqsoQ_-LwJf9CanVHZThxRn-FUTHSV4E-5sVJJvF3N5JgvW3zcnVWbHzAENdudzfSaPxHC6oPo3DO_Cne8tiB12zWLRgQe7w/s1600/HPIM5441.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546336519550614322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Hoxl6yJBCaDJMxoeCDoXwxeitNFEOKekpobn8kbcvktWqsoQ_-LwJf9CanVHZThxRn-FUTHSV4E-5sVJJvF3N5JgvW3zcnVWbHzAENdudzfSaPxHC6oPo3DO_Cne8tiB12zWLRgQe7w/s400/HPIM5441.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> For the little tags, we used some holiday stamps and a tag shaped punch (all from Stampin' Up).</div>
<div>
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvy5YLwgEtOy9KAamYbJ-R6jwb8WOiSDqUpfmlMTYSmPvQ-bOYiJ4EvEOhHPxt1LDQHaUlmWiTaBW47Pb-3yVRS_h7zwn7Prne4Y1UVKNAMJ0o7itWnvIT3QnLPpppjyuYf2p74_Et9g/s1600/HPIM5459.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546336351664962098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvy5YLwgEtOy9KAamYbJ-R6jwb8WOiSDqUpfmlMTYSmPvQ-bOYiJ4EvEOhHPxt1LDQHaUlmWiTaBW47Pb-3yVRS_h7zwn7Prne4Y1UVKNAMJ0o7itWnvIT3QnLPpppjyuYf2p74_Et9g/s400/HPIM5459.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Then we folded over the top of the bag and tied the gingham ribbon around the whole bag. We also used some 1/8"double faced satin ribbon to tie on the tags.</div>
<div>
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTC3KyZSukq7UHQAGZtu14aQL-bxiUxRVyLOqByDvaIdtuLTrBO1s2w73MigGwITP1jSHKL7qGr5Uscm4mw93AFsurKF_mZnnIiVyU30q_ZSWKISDnnRYSdsjBhfEpRD6drr-kYxSOYdI/s1600/HPIM5467.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546335925670950050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTC3KyZSukq7UHQAGZtu14aQL-bxiUxRVyLOqByDvaIdtuLTrBO1s2w73MigGwITP1jSHKL7qGr5Uscm4mw93AFsurKF_mZnnIiVyU30q_ZSWKISDnnRYSdsjBhfEpRD6drr-kYxSOYdI/s400/HPIM5467.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> And there you have it - easy, cute and (I'm pretty sure!) much appreciated gift for your friends, neighbours and co-workers!</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
I'll be doing more cookie wrapping posts so be sure to check back! Thanks!</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<br />Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-16137616715534387512010-11-22T21:55:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:10:38.439-08:00Stamped Cookie Boxes!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_iYFOAanbgNDA_AatKoCaRkqupLX6vn4iEH6ne0G1nwPV-gFfa7fpxlnHIRyURj4oDnGIga__ULa7XiOQcF0rR5OjD0jMhPyBZ0Gnv3SN6fqxUYKKAw_NYw26ZWEDbUp3qpaAuigS4I/s1600/HPIM5370.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542621004857937010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_iYFOAanbgNDA_AatKoCaRkqupLX6vn4iEH6ne0G1nwPV-gFfa7fpxlnHIRyURj4oDnGIga__ULa7XiOQcF0rR5OjD0jMhPyBZ0Gnv3SN6fqxUYKKAw_NYw26ZWEDbUp3qpaAuigS4I/s400/HPIM5370.JPG" style="display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> The holidays are a great time to give gifts of baking - who wouldn't appreciate a beautiful box of home baked yummies. right? Here's an easy way to spruce up your cookie boxes so they're ready for filling and giving!<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HjO1oDFbAT2q9QiDnvVqPShk4ZWCgUD4g56nLgeJ_Tm1XlqdsrEnF9tsupNNG1wWUj5xsm-eaOMCV6cWmvGaUCEK2TBdjCKilADeEc4wG4YBeHnZG_u3waH8X4xXMApZAoSjJUhMXi4/s1600/HPIM5407.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542620856565104034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HjO1oDFbAT2q9QiDnvVqPShk4ZWCgUD4g56nLgeJ_Tm1XlqdsrEnF9tsupNNG1wWUj5xsm-eaOMCV6cWmvGaUCEK2TBdjCKilADeEc4wG4YBeHnZG_u3waH8X4xXMApZAoSjJUhMXi4/s400/HPIM5407.JPG" style="display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> For our samples, we used our 4" x 4" x 4" folding gift boxes in natural kraft and red, baker's twine in assorted colours to co-ordinate with our boxes (boxes and twine are available at Essential Packaging<a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/"></a>), snowflake stamps and ink pad (we used Stampin' Up products but you can use any brand of stamps and ink).<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__4dLEiMYQeY5xPi8bvkzn69AwAc8Hbrb05fJcKr3Hd73r-VqfSbqLGqz9mv0i5ZXpLyRuWXQPBxwISDqVXFee82MGEg9BEaDARmrzStwstZiszzTtbim6GggLat3KbT7VaTqAL8HYQY/s1600/HPIM5379.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542620656982818050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__4dLEiMYQeY5xPi8bvkzn69AwAc8Hbrb05fJcKr3Hd73r-VqfSbqLGqz9mv0i5ZXpLyRuWXQPBxwISDqVXFee82MGEg9BEaDARmrzStwstZiszzTtbim6GggLat3KbT7VaTqAL8HYQY/s400/HPIM5379.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> For something a little different, we chose to stamp the inside of the gift box lid. We also lined the gift box with parchment paper to help prevent stains from the butter in the cookies. We then placed our delicious homemade cookies (or they can be store bought, we won't judge!) into the gift box.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXqGNiv8AIwvMRkTPdcpZKGsL89RlJ1K495sQJfb2khuCFgU56z6ngACWYDm47oAm1Zgi-YE8eAzjIAuynjVJKdEhceHM8Bk6bP_IB3-AjPfY0-Iwmm-Y0IesylxTRF2RNGxin-5w5Ac/s1600/HPIM5382.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542620507798522562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXqGNiv8AIwvMRkTPdcpZKGsL89RlJ1K495sQJfb2khuCFgU56z6ngACWYDm47oAm1Zgi-YE8eAzjIAuynjVJKdEhceHM8Bk6bP_IB3-AjPfY0-Iwmm-Y0IesylxTRF2RNGxin-5w5Ac/s400/HPIM5382.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> For a simple finish to our cookie box, we wrapped the baker's twine around the the box a few times and added a small gift tag to the front.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HnqxGfFBwhxM0lFS2fuabr0V2CbcRLIR547fJ02ZTpe9itCO2JeGyq3OGjxdLzZprIVZPpFhXzk8RzFwM9HLzhuUOCAldLsTTKhECsNLPGOMutQUUk65spqA9KiClz1HSVE3COhW1GM/s1600/HPIM5373.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542620359101914066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HnqxGfFBwhxM0lFS2fuabr0V2CbcRLIR547fJ02ZTpe9itCO2JeGyq3OGjxdLzZprIVZPpFhXzk8RzFwM9HLzhuUOCAldLsTTKhECsNLPGOMutQUUk65spqA9KiClz1HSVE3COhW1GM/s400/HPIM5373.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> Here's the natural kraft cookie box - for this one, we chose to stamp the outside as well as the inside lid. Once again, we wrapped the baker's twine around the cookie box and added the gift tag.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ca1R1R8uq6RjXojS1I_43aPBura3xGxIJrfapXvRpPf4UleQbWwX2SDw_gS-OKmYwKhL16msnIaqpj3bvXWz__DqjYKmtmzzLj09odQDLx4c5dQFnbVrw0pXwM8ub7-dRX8BZe1X_Ms/s1600/HPIM5376.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542620152072118306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ca1R1R8uq6RjXojS1I_43aPBura3xGxIJrfapXvRpPf4UleQbWwX2SDw_gS-OKmYwKhL16msnIaqpj3bvXWz__DqjYKmtmzzLj09odQDLx4c5dQFnbVrw0pXwM8ub7-dRX8BZe1X_Ms/s400/HPIM5376.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> This is a really easy way to stylishly present your holiday gifts of baking! These would make great gifts for friends, neighbors, teachers and coaches.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
Thanks and we hope to see you again soon!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-90964497269987445502010-11-17T21:59:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:11:12.197-08:00Tissue Paper Poinsettia Flowers!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Ay8ziE-SddPgcjIFTKR1JtJQQVBTvbcG19b4Ck7VCQUltOJKBNLT0-56zOSUwSSYurtyREwK5LngjgCRe0a47MWWrBR2eHRhTug9P-18oUkuVJJIWEBtv9tKrwzeA4umaG62kxCecmA/s1600/HPIM5339.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540768058505387938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Ay8ziE-SddPgcjIFTKR1JtJQQVBTvbcG19b4Ck7VCQUltOJKBNLT0-56zOSUwSSYurtyREwK5LngjgCRe0a47MWWrBR2eHRhTug9P-18oUkuVJJIWEBtv9tKrwzeA4umaG62kxCecmA/s400/HPIM5339.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> Hello friends! It's time again for another seasonal project and since we all love the versatility of tissue paper, we decided to do a festive variation of our tissue paper flowers- the poinsettia! This super easy project is quick to do and can really dress up your holiday gifts. The size of the flower we made is quite ideal for most boxes but you can easily adjust the size bigger or smaller to suit your needs.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBz4Agv2VFgwgHjS8ZkDG1Ycg_nPmdLinFNT-zwnW-jDkhTwY_WJDi2FAbKjsyxP1mQZRgHlBCTK9lC2yTEQyb5mRXOOMNbFQxbSZXFQLj0aKS5NBxheKr4O_mQGgO6mLJbO-J0MDAFkU/s1600/HPIM5324.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540767930732238930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBz4Agv2VFgwgHjS8ZkDG1Ycg_nPmdLinFNT-zwnW-jDkhTwY_WJDi2FAbKjsyxP1mQZRgHlBCTK9lC2yTEQyb5mRXOOMNbFQxbSZXFQLj0aKS5NBxheKr4O_mQGgO6mLJbO-J0MDAFkU/s400/HPIM5324.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> We used red, burgundy and green tissue paper <a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/products/tissuepaper.php"></a>for the poinsettias.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgml9E0Dr4i2XGxrJbb_Nj_kcAGV6UnYa8_4KVoPCE17Xg__K_awNYUsQxhkh-zpYnrEdjTR_46gLbtgWKVUnwFBc8SCjlmPWGDXaFmvN3aFd6nbbXFSttX8dFoiIqRs-UIYkZx-PSE0M/s1600/HPIM5325.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540767813640187730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgml9E0Dr4i2XGxrJbb_Nj_kcAGV6UnYa8_4KVoPCE17Xg__K_awNYUsQxhkh-zpYnrEdjTR_46gLbtgWKVUnwFBc8SCjlmPWGDXaFmvN3aFd6nbbXFSttX8dFoiIqRs-UIYkZx-PSE0M/s400/HPIM5325.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> Cut your tissue paper into 7" x 10" pieces; for our sample, we stacked 4 sheets of red (for the flower) and 1 sheet of green (for the leaves).<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ej5D9ZZ6dZt7KVbP920VGKRMXYh1GZEhlqjdbfsoXkdftG-T3YjtT9sm0RFismF8U9kbkopclsUMw2oOaCWJHfxqzaxFhFZ8QzlGwNhY412HTIZyDH1agtp4QpaeWjCAKZAjGIPOAeQ/s1600/HPIM5326.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540767694771484226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ej5D9ZZ6dZt7KVbP920VGKRMXYh1GZEhlqjdbfsoXkdftG-T3YjtT9sm0RFismF8U9kbkopclsUMw2oOaCWJHfxqzaxFhFZ8QzlGwNhY412HTIZyDH1agtp4QpaeWjCAKZAjGIPOAeQ/s400/HPIM5326.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Accordian fold the pieces of paper, making 1/2" folds; tie the middle of the folded tissue with a length of tinsel cord.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypuK5ZrbsgAHAaq_UH0Ztu1Nn2HsSsXAt5gpMCP3VxgN05lshLujiyFjX2BxMMCRLyC4gIJPiIrpYIvipQmu6gMd1U3zMvOZ7FaNlfbOT4_tsbvSfKg9nT448kyIWUrYtBA0kl2l8h7M/s1600/HPIM5333.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540767537043520050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypuK5ZrbsgAHAaq_UH0Ztu1Nn2HsSsXAt5gpMCP3VxgN05lshLujiyFjX2BxMMCRLyC4gIJPiIrpYIvipQmu6gMd1U3zMvOZ7FaNlfbOT4_tsbvSfKg9nT448kyIWUrYtBA0kl2l8h7M/s400/HPIM5333.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Trim the ends of the folded tissue paper by cutting the ends into points.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2P32AhdFdO73LGpYz3_tr6uKqmOKAMJRhPFhSvGCHpCZhZWeftJtEK0jKztmROUlSyhz27XernGQk3nZdUDE5r3J77ZLfSXChItRPuQIt336CQtbZZt-mZuXFZJpNLOJK_RAliL-ddGc/s1600/HPIM5334.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540767413887603794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2P32AhdFdO73LGpYz3_tr6uKqmOKAMJRhPFhSvGCHpCZhZWeftJtEK0jKztmROUlSyhz27XernGQk3nZdUDE5r3J77ZLfSXChItRPuQIt336CQtbZZt-mZuXFZJpNLOJK_RAliL-ddGc/s400/HPIM5334.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Gently pull all the tissue layers apart to form the poinsettia flower.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAk_Q5O9HItApEY06A0rhQX-WMNMv4cpLAfUr2fkyUsI2G43it-mh_deDl967aCUvzsh6Ugu9tx2CMgYZ-ADrzJOJ_-3hLZVIumT_35zhUhE7YjHpPpxCBn4kt3yQco0TtU9-6CJYAJ8/s1600/HPIM5330.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540767283000614898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAk_Q5O9HItApEY06A0rhQX-WMNMv4cpLAfUr2fkyUsI2G43it-mh_deDl967aCUvzsh6Ugu9tx2CMgYZ-ADrzJOJ_-3hLZVIumT_35zhUhE7YjHpPpxCBn4kt3yQco0TtU9-6CJYAJ8/s400/HPIM5330.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> Now use a small piece of gold tissue paper (about 5" x 5" square) to make the berries for the center of the poinsettia; gently roll them in your hands to form a ball.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilv6m11ee-HfBu4hBLYTH8H05rZiP0VE4j7hM-JguU0zeb3fqmhYmwTdEQ2q6x6lzY0QD7KF5syaao0n9QG0KOXaDVirhXHxWRT6bzaVniFTP4GH3Te4vZzd_Tz7gIy_2HWLnHcqwUO_U/s1600/HPIM5337.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540767144244553778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilv6m11ee-HfBu4hBLYTH8H05rZiP0VE4j7hM-JguU0zeb3fqmhYmwTdEQ2q6x6lzY0QD7KF5syaao0n9QG0KOXaDVirhXHxWRT6bzaVniFTP4GH3Te4vZzd_Tz7gIy_2HWLnHcqwUO_U/s400/HPIM5337.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> We made 3 balls per flower; this also helps to hide the center seam of the flower. Attach the gold balls to the middle of the poisettia using hot glue or double sided tape.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7C5Mn9nI257MiQAxz8sV3DVW_8iwvXWuXu2fLx1W4a1S5bCdUFXgKMjDvm-ufexlelIueg0FLcNvU5EGxEarYqYM9wW5OvEACRhPOhdc1FGHNEI3C8o0BC0MdFNAdWsdawmhjqxYgXHI/s1600/HPIM5339.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540767007384814482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7C5Mn9nI257MiQAxz8sV3DVW_8iwvXWuXu2fLx1W4a1S5bCdUFXgKMjDvm-ufexlelIueg0FLcNvU5EGxEarYqYM9wW5OvEACRhPOhdc1FGHNEI3C8o0BC0MdFNAdWsdawmhjqxYgXHI/s400/HPIM5339.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a> Ta-da... the finished poinsettia flower is ready to top off your gifts! The flower in this sample is attached to the lid so that your recipient can easily remove the lid without damaging the wrapping.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEldeCZrBIJA-mSwavSCuRoUAXL5-7EEkpwdAec-9wpgg26mHc_wJGnnkLEk4WdFjxc9KLTNI6Ke3cc65dglAGwwePamVs03XlbCcNqTvoVfxoTJhQiiPEjfYvZASwFFyuQhFkRYMbWE/s1600/HPIM5347.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540766837298459202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEldeCZrBIJA-mSwavSCuRoUAXL5-7EEkpwdAec-9wpgg26mHc_wJGnnkLEk4WdFjxc9KLTNI6Ke3cc65dglAGwwePamVs03XlbCcNqTvoVfxoTJhQiiPEjfYvZASwFFyuQhFkRYMbWE/s400/HPIM5347.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Here are a couple of samples where you can use the tissue poinsettia flowers in your holiday gift wrapping - they're beautiful on just a single box but even more spectacular when placed on a stack of gift boxes. You can also make the poinsettias much smaller so they could go on a small favor or jewellery box.<br />
<br />
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lFkwPufFN6jWg2y3wTMN2eB3qtuy5EPcvXnH7_oNui5iiUp1ySj64ALn_Fj8zPdPxwG5YT4lhVVG2SyGF2_KOYG02si-89Bu4lTm4OYP8U1a3lSPohhAMucYGTLBY7UxC9pranWcRUU/s1600/HPIM5353.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540766702087459394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lFkwPufFN6jWg2y3wTMN2eB3qtuy5EPcvXnH7_oNui5iiUp1ySj64ALn_Fj8zPdPxwG5YT4lhVVG2SyGF2_KOYG02si-89Bu4lTm4OYP8U1a3lSPohhAMucYGTLBY7UxC9pranWcRUU/s400/HPIM5353.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
We hope you've enjoyed our latest project!<br />
Thanks and we'll see you again soon!<br />
<br />
<br />
Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-88023195775042187042010-11-13T00:19:00.000-08:002018-03-02T12:11:31.402-08:00Holiday Table Blings!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15DtlTYD2xg1J38TpceXD9pu-4MrGVaEoSoWiwOBlP4lkV4zm7qHQD7EY5WNw_Zk0p4jzdkddNOf8lK4RTsn2GQ5PGOYT2gY5CRTXNFNcH9grXTYYI4fragXqcU0RAGEheuK8UlR9cac/s1600/HPIM5318.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538946620959567026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15DtlTYD2xg1J38TpceXD9pu-4MrGVaEoSoWiwOBlP4lkV4zm7qHQD7EY5WNw_Zk0p4jzdkddNOf8lK4RTsn2GQ5PGOYT2gY5CRTXNFNcH9grXTYYI4fragXqcU0RAGEheuK8UlR9cac/s400/HPIM5318.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>Hi again! With the holidays fast approaching, I thought it might be a good idea to think about the bling! Really, what holiday table couldn't use a little more sparkle, right? The "diamonds" above are the original blings that we got in a couple of months ago. They've been flying out the door, mostly being used for winter weddings.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8A63kRByNQmOcEsuRdSKesHFMtGKmpbBLAVOVLgbcxuIe_Y-WRk1j102g5VanxFIsm3f_v_M4YolCoAqokINzEQQcDvW-PEV6M9mVjMJ4f7oUpvGjbrLEFWHQ36Aox3TMFzL2_DnyNk/s1600/HPIM5317.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538946494947825522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8A63kRByNQmOcEsuRdSKesHFMtGKmpbBLAVOVLgbcxuIe_Y-WRk1j102g5VanxFIsm3f_v_M4YolCoAqokINzEQQcDvW-PEV6M9mVjMJ4f7oUpvGjbrLEFWHQ36Aox3TMFzL2_DnyNk/s400/HPIM5317.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>But now we have more table decor options - maybe ice "crystals" are more your style?<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FTy29lvoE043kmO6A3y-F3BHHw_jLi1350G8YoPRuZHLcBTfT9uD6aY_PAGwvW5nSIA9b_aWXa57od52_qh7VnbP57egMoPHoPbqhvPejYGbAhOQwN8QLsbl34U1khRAWsoNEA9k1Mo/s1600/HPIM5315.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538946339740323346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FTy29lvoE043kmO6A3y-F3BHHw_jLi1350G8YoPRuZHLcBTfT9uD6aY_PAGwvW5nSIA9b_aWXa57od52_qh7VnbP57egMoPHoPbqhvPejYGbAhOQwN8QLsbl34U1khRAWsoNEA9k1Mo/s400/HPIM5315.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>Or maybe you like the "big bling"? These gems are beautiful! They even have a tiny little hole in the point so you can string them up with some tinsel cord or fishing line and hang them in a window or on your tree.<br />
<br />
No matter which ones you like (or even if you like all 3!) you can use them to compliment your holiday decor in many ways, not just on the dinner table. Try them in a small glass vase, around a collection of pillar candles or sprinkled along a mantle or shelf.<br />
<br />
Thanks for taking some time to see what's new at Essential Packaging! Enjoy!Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-20346127815180189502010-11-05T22:33:00.000-07:002018-03-02T12:13:32.954-08:00Advent Calendar - the Latest Version!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
Hi again! It's about that time when we need to start thinking about the upcoming holidays - they're not as far away as you think! So, I thought this would be a good time to show you the latest version of last year's advent calendar. And since you need to have the calendar ready to go for December 1st, now is the time!!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVs_fThn321rWlX0Bukp6QlRcAoHjMMKsJZX_YIijXMQe52MOQr0G0oZ0lbhH8XuTSmkgqxZGSivdV1RjogTZ-TvdsPdDluzLxPg1hUJqOpSSaUW8PBNJjurOt3hIEf5ecIuwyA9AvPg/s1600/HPIM5170.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536307362638568178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVs_fThn321rWlX0Bukp6QlRcAoHjMMKsJZX_YIijXMQe52MOQr0G0oZ0lbhH8XuTSmkgqxZGSivdV1RjogTZ-TvdsPdDluzLxPg1hUJqOpSSaUW8PBNJjurOt3hIEf5ecIuwyA9AvPg/s400/HPIM5170.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>This year's version is quite similar with just a few little tweaks. All the supplies we used (the gift boxes, gift wrap, ribbon and double-sided tape) are available at Essential Packaging.<a href="http://essentialpackagingstore.com/"></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyP6tJjMFvnT-zIAqAFgWyGzRYxAsl06yQQiGe28Xs7CtLgQmMbK05HVA-WVR8sVuGSJ3edOKPeJDBapCgSfS0NwlaGhF2KKUyw6Idk-9t9tFidCsZEAddu2LEE3Qdq6r9kzPwccie2S4/s1600/HPIM5177.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536307195579646738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyP6tJjMFvnT-zIAqAFgWyGzRYxAsl06yQQiGe28Xs7CtLgQmMbK05HVA-WVR8sVuGSJ3edOKPeJDBapCgSfS0NwlaGhF2KKUyw6Idk-9t9tFidCsZEAddu2LEE3Qdq6r9kzPwccie2S4/s400/HPIM5177.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>You can chose which way you'd like your boxes to open - I happened to chose (accidentally!) that mine would have the "doors" open down. A customer that was in our Store the other day said she was going to put her boxes on their sides so her doors would open just like an actual door, from left to right - good idea!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhok8BNIxJdOp_7VNkDkDxk2BgO-TrdD3IVR2RldmBYYvRl_Yy-eZYTXU6kIiZtNkBq06i2Fh4bLggYqLkeNV360AeCk0PtTMQorrds-03qwuYG78-oUWbF3jAjVeFpGI27kjoj0nK1BbU/s1600/HPIM5117.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536307055510756546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhok8BNIxJdOp_7VNkDkDxk2BgO-TrdD3IVR2RldmBYYvRl_Yy-eZYTXU6kIiZtNkBq06i2Fh4bLggYqLkeNV360AeCk0PtTMQorrds-03qwuYG78-oUWbF3jAjVeFpGI27kjoj0nK1BbU/s400/HPIM5117.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The biggest improvement on this year's version is that I used the Sookwang, super sticky, double-sided tape that we now carry in the Store. It's fantastic and it really helps to keep the boxes and paper in place. We have it available in 3 different widths at the Store. You'll love using it... on everything!!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJoHVMVTcwnvTIiTT18jPPZGRWWBA7TA2KKlJrLUVvcpQTgAYq6Mybfm-IR4j6P7Tihopv7nzLfYU9eXhQsiehl9ocOpE7g41CxBoo1MAs5hSpnaqYwQ7fYShHFPwhKPqUTfPL6O-QxR0/s1600/HPIM5174.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536306821987652450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJoHVMVTcwnvTIiTT18jPPZGRWWBA7TA2KKlJrLUVvcpQTgAYq6Mybfm-IR4j6P7Tihopv7nzLfYU9eXhQsiehl9ocOpE7g41CxBoo1MAs5hSpnaqYwQ7fYShHFPwhKPqUTfPL6O-QxR0/s400/HPIM5174.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>The other change was because of a pet peeve - the advent calendar that I made last year for my little son, Matthew, would sit on the end table in our living room. Every time I walked past it, I could see the back of the of the boxes and it just didn't look that finished (you'll see what I mean if you look at the link above for last year's calendar) So, this year I decided to wrap it so that the gift wrap covered the back - I think it looks a lot better!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Zr0zmjtAzQAruOoIcFjF1Y66WXwZhtoZ2MWEFMF4_B0tLA8nC9Jm6flTSJvjCSyWFrNgQZMABwb32Tvvg2lD22IWA4ClG97S0-mxFF_rVJr_Ghl-iY4Yzt4qnTXQnbO4avgx1icK9ig/s1600/HPIM5175.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536306547354991586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Zr0zmjtAzQAruOoIcFjF1Y66WXwZhtoZ2MWEFMF4_B0tLA8nC9Jm6flTSJvjCSyWFrNgQZMABwb32Tvvg2lD22IWA4ClG97S0-mxFF_rVJr_Ghl-iY4Yzt4qnTXQnbO4avgx1icK9ig/s400/HPIM5175.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Then I added a bit of a fancier bow; cute but still "manly", right? Matthew's seen this newest one and can't wait to start opening it up! Now is the fun part of filling it all up!<br />
<br />
Hope you've enjoyed our latest project!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<code><ag alt="ha ts" border="0" src="http://www.tipjunkie.com/images/TipMeTuesdayButton1.png"></ag></code>Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678069748668597628.post-38220384807883216482010-10-23T22:15:00.000-07:002018-03-02T12:13:50.593-08:00Snowflake Printed Ribbon!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>UPDATE</u>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Want to learn more about how to </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>creatively use our packaging products?</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at our new blog,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Beautifully Wrapped Life <a href="http://abeautifullywrappedlife.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-6IbEkARj67bSDlEVA2vQ6z4i6ly7HQ5_EoaNh8VJblHYacP6AliMjE3b43tWt0u6CJJxRityBi0AYKdGgkTZddNEDOBH3i29jaeQ-9T03hBVsfZ4_YypSf8xamR0x4dqtES7xIFkFQ/s1600/HPIM5103.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531477728461210610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-6IbEkARj67bSDlEVA2vQ6z4i6ly7HQ5_EoaNh8VJblHYacP6AliMjE3b43tWt0u6CJJxRityBi0AYKdGgkTZddNEDOBH3i29jaeQ-9T03hBVsfZ4_YypSf8xamR0x4dqtES7xIFkFQ/s400/HPIM5103.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Our snowflake printed ribbon has definitely been one of the most popular ones that we carry! So this year we decided to add more colors in this festive pattern - white, light blue, turquoise and black!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxv5P6wq-a_1zth9Ehg09cQ99IsEi7I_N7Aru-LTgz77hJDcl9KKbSBurvd8MIIj7kcyIJ_ipGYbUgA-SD4lQbyGkUmpE_zpwC65NMcTlbk1dvytT2FTMBusFoDtODZFrcWtEcQ44yu-g/s1600/HPIM5108.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531477588879710674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxv5P6wq-a_1zth9Ehg09cQ99IsEi7I_N7Aru-LTgz77hJDcl9KKbSBurvd8MIIj7kcyIJ_ipGYbUgA-SD4lQbyGkUmpE_zpwC65NMcTlbk1dvytT2FTMBusFoDtODZFrcWtEcQ44yu-g/s400/HPIM5108.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>These printed ribbons exclusive to Essential Packaging, are a beautiful foil imprint on luxurious satin ribbon in a 5/8" width. They're ideal for just banding on a box, as in the photo above or...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYhd7_zTSWRHNkgAgrJ1GAkEPMaIfP4TjiWFifGTY9Q4K6S-QciYAFzF7u9VyPRQMuU_mpnDJs7iVDPgEDbNyQT-n38hrb831oo7K6obF4yTfRQh57exjZ3RL7JG1yxOdHQPvIXy829w/s1600/HPIM5110.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531477420680310450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYhd7_zTSWRHNkgAgrJ1GAkEPMaIfP4TjiWFifGTY9Q4K6S-QciYAFzF7u9VyPRQMuU_mpnDJs7iVDPgEDbNyQT-n38hrb831oo7K6obF4yTfRQh57exjZ3RL7JG1yxOdHQPvIXy829w/s400/HPIM5110.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>... for layering with a wider ribbon, like the 1 1/2" satin ribbon in these two photos.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhYU_TqXlz4V8fvDE_9u3h8SJ-9MFSt4DhPppOQJJ8BeAV4k1PfGl0boXhY80bXm357wuqHWDxY3FR7-m88KrVBH4hooR8BSWPl8bZQOy4qHl7kahyphenhyphengaYPGACt2mRvDYwGiwB7AHEcbw/s1600/HPIM5111.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531477273536463090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhYU_TqXlz4V8fvDE_9u3h8SJ-9MFSt4DhPppOQJJ8BeAV4k1PfGl0boXhY80bXm357wuqHWDxY3FR7-m88KrVBH4hooR8BSWPl8bZQOy4qHl7kahyphenhyphengaYPGACt2mRvDYwGiwB7AHEcbw/s400/HPIM5111.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 301px;" /></a>Either way, these beautiful and versatile snowflake ribbons will be the perfect addition to all your holiday wrappings! And just like real snowflakes, these won't be around for long so try some today... before they're all gone!Essential Packaging Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04872570564140480426noreply@blogger.com2