Thursday, April 7, 2011

A Bird In The Hand Is Worth One In The Bag?

Today I would like to enlist your help.  Yes reader, YOU!  When I started listing etsy items, I wanted to come up with some really great packaging to send items in.  I decided to use these little boxes and add a paper band with a little bird tag.  Since each item is inspired by a bird, the little tag matches the item.  Get it?



But, my fickle-crafty nature has already come up with a new idea.  Small little bags.  I thought it would be fun to sew little drawstring bags in coordinating fabric to match the item.  Here's my first:



And if that wasn't enough, I enlisted the help of shrinky-dink again and created little tags to match.  These can be removed and used as keychains, zipper-pulls, etc.

But, I would like your opinion.  What do you think?  Which would you rather receive in the mail?  Any suggestions on improvements/changes?
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12 comments:

  1. MBKApril 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I like the drawstring bags! :)

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  2. Memories for LifeApril 7, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I think the box is just simply adorable! But the bags might be more reusable? I would go with whichever is easier and less expensive. Any buyer would be happy to receive either :)

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  3. AnnetteApril 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    They are both just beautiful! The bag is like a free gift since it can be reused.

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  4. AndriaApril 7, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    They both look great, but I especially love the drawstring bag. And the little tag is an extra gift besides! What a treat.

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  5. SarahBethApril 7, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Oh dear, what a decision! I love the look of the brown kraft box (and I dearly love cardinals), but the drawstring bag is a gift in itself and the little tag is lagniappe! I guess I'd have to go with the bag...
    Actually, that's what I plan to do with some of my crochet items that have several pieces -- if I ever get back to crocheting again!!

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  6. Linda E. PruittApril 7, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I like the little bag too! Especially because it is re-usable and like a free gift with the order!!!

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  7. Splendid Little StarsApril 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I really liked the box! But then you showed the bag. I think it's that fabric--it's so lovely. Perhaps you could sell the bags by themselves. Either one--box or bag--would be lovely to receive.

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  8. Kate RobertsonApril 8, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I like them both too. The bag is darling and you could even make them out of bird fabric. The charm is a cute addition.

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  9. Drapes Of WrathApril 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I love the drawstring bags! They're adorable and can be reused, I know I hold onto stuff like that to keep things in. Also the little shrinky-dink key-chain idea is an awesome little freebie that is individualized to each item. Very cool!

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  10. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I love both, but I agree with the thought that the drawstring bag could be used in other ways and the key-chain is a wonderful bonus. Both packaging ideas are awesome!

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  11. KelleyApril 10, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    personally I love the bags!

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  12. MalloriApril 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Having received both of these, I have to say I really like the bag, and the little tag pretty much made my day. Good work friend!!!

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