{10 fun + economical packaging ideas}

This list of 10 is great if you have an handmade shop —

or if you just love to look at all things stationary. Ahem ;]

I would make a list of 50 packaging ideas if I could, but c’mon… No need to get crazy.

In my opinion, one of the main “things” with packaging is keeping it consistent with your brand. For Gussy, I like to keep it simple so that I can change things easily without disrupting everything. For example, my main branding elements are a specific shade of pink {love my #ff_ _ _ _ number!} and my “Gussy” font.

Having different packaging elements that are consistent with my brand helps me to try new things without taking 90-degree turns with each new idea.

Above is a pic of my Gussy stickers. I use them when packaging products and sometimes on the outside box {near the shipping label}. Since compiling this post, I’m really interested in decorative packaging tape. I love nearly ALL the items from this shop ~ Kawaii Things, especially this 7mm masking tape:

I could easily pick out a roll of pink tape and sign Gussy over top, then stick it on the box of each order. See? How cute of an idea is that? :]

Tips on designing your brand/style —

* What are YOU interested in? — whatever this is, it’s easier to keep up with a style if YOU like it
* Are there a few colors or intensities that resonate well with your product? — I think if I choose brown as my base “Gussy” color that would be just weird. You agree, right?
* Does your branding idea[s] make sense when compared to your product?
* Design a logo that is unique and resonates well with your product — It should be catchy, but informative; don’t pack too much info into a small space
* Create a memorable tagline
* Is your brand timeless?

Back to the post title:
{10 fun + economical packaging ideas}

1. Japanese Masking Tape, set of 3 ~

2. Pretty floral lace rubber stamp, set of 3 ~

3. Pretty Colorful Basic Pattern – Masking Sticker Set, 27 Sheets ~

4. Red and white eco-luxe baker’s twine ~

5. Personalized stationary ~

6. Personalized round gift stickers ~

7. Paper-y bags, containers and stickers {blank canvases you can decorate!} ~

8. Mini blank gift tags, set of 25 ~

9. Mr. Elephant peel & stick tags, set of 36 ~

10. Cardboard boxes, shipping materials, etc. ~

Uline.com offers:

* crinkle paper
* tissue paper
* retail bags
* boxes
* bubble mailers
* labels

OK, so I couldn’t just stop at 10 ;]

11. Pretty textured earring boxes, set of 12 ~

12. Cotton fabric deco tape, set of 4 ~

13. Watchband links gift tags, set of 10 ~

14. 100 organza bags, 3″x4″ ~

15. Traditional sweet shop paper bags, set of 100 ~

OK ~ I am so inspired now to purchase and use some of these packing ideas.

These 3 items are probably my favorite from my list — I LOVE the striped paper bags {I can’t stop thinking about them, how CUTE with my little zipped Gussy pouches be inside one of these bags?!}, the floral masking tape {soooooo pretty for decorating the outside of the box or signing my name on top of each strip on the invoice}, and the lace stamps {would be cute stamped on an invoice or thank-you card}.

Tip: For my products, I currently use:

* Uline clear bags
* pretty ribbon to tie up the bags
* custom Gussy stickers from Holly Days
* Uline boxes & bubble mailers

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xoxo.