26 Apr
2012

Posted in: etsy shop, green products, inspiration
By Jannah    No Comments

etsy packaging makes me happy

Ooo! A package in the mail … you open it and whoo-hoo its that item you ordered from etsy …. oh, wow, look how lovely it has been packaged – a small little thing such as beautiful packaging can add so much to the overall enjoyment of a product, it becomes an experience not just an item.

Handmade Fabric Cards by Lockette on Etsy

Billie Monster Etsy Packaging

Almost everything I have ordered from etsy has come in thoughtful packing. Whether it be a clever use of recycled materials, beautifully executed ribbon tying techniques, little extra goodies or even just a handwritten note, all these things show that the artist cares about their work and me, their faithful customer. I have even received supplies I have purchased from etsy with sweet and friendly packaging. I mean, how lovely is it to receive mundane old split rings in an organza drawstring pouch with a handwritten thank you note – thought and love people that is what I am talkin’ about!

Well, I am almost ready to open the shop and have come up with my packaging. My criteria for a good packaging solution is as follows:

• functional – durable for maling and sized to fit
• as reusable or recyclable as possible – might have to use a waterproof mailer which will not be recyclable, but would be potentially reusable – ummm.
• looks lovely and represents my brand

I have settled on post-consumer recycled paper jewelry boxes and I think they will do the trick quite nicely …. I am thinking something like this but maybe deeper boxes so I dont squish the flowers …

prototype etsy packaging for my cardiclips

prototype etsy packaging for my cardiclips

prototype etsy packaging for my cardiclips

I am still on the lookout for future alternatives as I have creations in mind that will not fit this box and need a little more head room. I stumbled across these little beauties from SPI whilst searching for etsy packaging alternatives and think they are really lovely. Simple, attractive and sustainable, can’t do better than that! I can’t wait to give them a go when they will be available in lower quantities, which according to SPI (Sustainable Packaging Industries) should be around May this year!

GreenKraft eco-stylish packaging

other helpful info about packaging and posting

• Check out my packaging and supplies board on pinterest for more inspiration.
• Great post from Justine Smith on the Outright blog on ways to avoid shipping horrors!