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The Bead Biz: DIY Packaging

July 16, 2008

As an small business owner, I look for the least expensive options in packaging to keep my costs low, it keeps the buyer’s cost low. But low cost = boring! Brown paper envelopes, small plastic resealable bags, etc.


ZZZzzzz….Snore.

Time to take out my stamps, ribbon, heart shaped paper punch and ink. I happily lay out groups of 12 plastic bags and stamp away, stamping thank you’s and happy phrases for each customer. I add a little ribbon and VOILA!

A perfect bead package unique to each customer – and I DIY’d it!


Written by Cindy Gimbrone, glass beadmaker, and rabid DIY-er! Editor’s Note from Heather: Want more DIY packaging inspiration? Check out the Flickr Group, Nice Package!

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7 Comment

  1. new accessories
    July 16, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    Hello,
    Do you want to exchange link with my blog? I have already put your link on mine.

    Title: beaded jewelry

    URL: http://www.newaccessories.blogspot.com

    Contact Email: [email protected]

    Thanks for cooperation

  2. LLYYNN
    July 17, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    Cindy, you left out the best part, needing all those cool tools, stamps and colors to decorate the packaging with! That’s half the fun, love it …

  3. Linda Starr
    July 17, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    Great idea! Does the ink rub off the plastic or is it some type of special ink? Not being a stamper I have no idea.

  4. Cindy Gimbrone
    July 18, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Lynn,

    I shouldn’t ever be allowed in a craft store! I’m not a stamper but could I stay away from the stamping supplies?? Nooooo!! LOL! Glad I figured out what I could use them for because I have to buy more now! 🙂

    Cindy

  5. Cindy Gimbrone
    July 18, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    Hi Linda,

    Yes, it is special ink for plastic. Now a real stamper could tell you exactly what kind of ink it is, but I don’t remember without looking at the ink pad. It’ dries fairly quickly and doesn’t rub off. Cool, huh?

    Cindy

  6. Dawn N
    July 18, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    That’s a really neat (and cheap) idea!

  7. Cindy Gimbrone
    July 19, 2008 at 11:55 am

    Thanks for calling me cheap (smile), Dawn! I try to be! LOL! I can set this up production line style too – do 16 at a time. I like to give my customers something different than what they’d get at the big box stores and show them I appreciate the support.

    Keep wrapping!
    Cindy

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