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From the lens Make your Handmade Products Stand Out! Using Creative Packaging.

  • freshAPS May 27, 2012 @ 5:43 am | delete
    Creative and basic ideas, love the post. It's always good to know how to market yourself and make anything differentiate from its competitors
  • KampSeagull May 21, 2012 @ 11:36 pm | delete
    Great suggestions! Thanks.
  • makeupbrush May 18, 2012 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    Great ideas!
  • sihemkhalil May 18, 2012 @ 5:34 am | delete
    Blow me away!!!
  • makemoneyonlinefromhome May 10, 2012 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Love your ideas, really nice lens :)
  • stargoldteam12 May 9, 2012 @ 11:59 am | delete
    Great lens. I like it.......
  • Millionairemomma May 8, 2012 @ 3:15 am | delete
    I really love your ideas!
  • fashion-mayhem May 1, 2012 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Brilliant Lens, I have added your lens Url to my blog
  • gemmawild May 1, 2012 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Hi Noadi, after reading this helpful lens and spotting your unusual sealife jewellery, I added you to my I Heart Handmade Jewellery lens =)
  • JoyfulReviewer Apr 27, 2012 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    Nicely illustrated tips and ideas ... a very helpful resource for anyone selling physical products at arts and crafts shows, etc. ~~Blessed~~
  • themeanviolets Apr 26, 2012 @ 7:38 pm | delete
    Great ideas and Beautifully Packaged Lens :-) You have some darling pieces as well! Bravo!
  • TheTravelGal Apr 26, 2012 @ 2:31 pm | delete
    Great advice, like the ideas you show here.
  • grafixart Apr 26, 2012 @ 1:35 am | delete
    wonderful lens...great advice!
  • lc2u2 Apr 25, 2012 @ 11:29 am | delete
    You have so many excellent ideas here. I do love to receive gifts in small handmade boxes and bags. It shows the giver has gone that extra mile and had good thoughts about the receiver too.
  • aarulved Apr 23, 2012 @ 9:06 am | delete
    wow your lens is superb
  • DotComBusted Apr 17, 2012 @ 12:58 am | delete
    Handmade products always stand out in my opinion. It brings something personal to the table. Excelent work. Everything handmaded is good. I don't really like automation...
    Please visi my Just Been Paid lenses too...
  • mistyblue75605 Apr 12, 2012 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Also, congrats on the purple star!
  • mistyblue75605 Apr 12, 2012 @ 11:33 am | delete
    I enjoyed the lens and ideas!
  • mistyblue75605 Apr 12, 2012 @ 11:25 am | delete
    :)P
  • cristina-sokolowski Apr 12, 2012 @ 10:17 am | delete
    SO helpful!! Thank you!! :)
  • infiniti99 Apr 8, 2012 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    I know exactly where to send my kids.Excellent crafting source.Thank you for sharing
  • OhMe Mar 31, 2012 @ 8:47 am | delete
    This page is an excellent resource for crafters!
  • frednun Mar 27, 2012 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    Congratulations!! very good and informative lens.
  • ephemerania Mar 27, 2012 @ 4:47 pm | delete
    Clever ideas !
  • elsiesflat Mar 27, 2012 @ 4:56 am | delete
    Another great an informative lens for us Etsy sellers. Thanks again.
  • indirablu Mar 25, 2012 @ 10:23 am | delete
    thank you so much for this lens... i was searching diy packaging for baby bow crafts and here you are...
  • Marketing empresas Mar 23, 2012 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Very cool... I like it...
  • Mar 23, 2012 @ 5:06 am | delete
    thnks...nc for u'r lens...
    like back..
    please
    :)
  • oyasumynasai Mar 21, 2012 @ 3:05 am | delete
    wow...very cool packaging! I like it.
  • AndieDee Mar 19, 2012 @ 5:12 am | delete
    Wow, really nice. The packaging can be so nice.
  • Rob3 Mar 17, 2012 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    Great tips on packaging - the devil is in the detail, and you sure have it!
  • brynimagire Mar 14, 2012 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Great great package! nice lens.
  • Close2Art Mar 13, 2012 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    very cool packaging! Blessed
  • goo2eyes Mar 12, 2012 @ 6:50 am | delete
    your packaging tips can really help. i am familiar to the gift bags. angel blessed.
  • Skylermeyer2012 Mar 11, 2012 @ 5:30 am | delete
    Hi Noadi, Your lens is really informative and useful especially to those who wants their business to stand out among the others by using Creative Packaging.
  • angelcho Mar 3, 2012 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    One of the best lens I ever read.You gave me some ideas to implement in my business. Thank you very much. http://www.mbmsoft.com
  • Hagglecoins Mar 1, 2012 @ 11:11 pm | delete
    Great lens, my kids will love helping me with the stamping project!
  • JZinoBodyArt Feb 29, 2012 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens! My favorite purchases from Etsy had really thoughtful packaging. I also love when sellers include a little thank you note. It makes me, as a buyer, feel appreciated. :)
  • JollyJ Feb 29, 2012 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Love this, great Lens :)
  • krislindahl1 Feb 23, 2012 @ 2:35 am | delete
    Great Lens! Nicely presented with lots of info!
  • Betsi_Goutal Feb 20, 2012 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Love this, what a fabulous source of ideas!
  • CrazyIM Feb 19, 2012 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    Very informative lens. Thanks for sharing.
  • karanlugani Feb 17, 2012 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    Great lens. Packaging matters and presentation of packaging should not only be good but be great.
  • merinaau Feb 16, 2012 @ 4:18 am | delete
    Nice ideas... people can improve their ideas by the help of your lense, thanx.
  • eternaljoi Feb 11, 2012 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    Great lens! I sell Young Living Essential Oils and the information you have provided will be a great asset to my business. Thank you again! :-) http://eternaljoi.com
  • MelonyVaughan Feb 10, 2012 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    Great ideas! I'll be forwarding this lens to a friend of mine. She'll love it!
  • joekoeman Feb 8, 2012 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Very inspiring. Thanks for the information.
  • starzraven Feb 3, 2012 @ 11:15 am | delete
    Nice packaging ideas! :)
  • adyculi Feb 3, 2012 @ 10:07 am | delete
    Lot of good infoirmation . thanks.
  • giftedgirl Feb 2, 2012 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    Love all the information! I am big or great packaging and branding. Thanks for sharing!
  • Rebeljohn Jan 28, 2012 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Very nice work thank you for posting
  • nikyweber Jan 23, 2012 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    thank you for sharing nice lens!
  • myamya Jan 22, 2012 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! Thanks for the info
  • nelsonkana Jan 22, 2012 @ 9:07 am | delete
    Nice lens here. Am taking a tour of top lenses. This is one of them. I like it.
  • fugeecat Jan 22, 2012 @ 6:52 am | delete
    Great suggestions. I really like the tags etc.
  • winlin Jan 21, 2012 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    Lots off great packaging info here, great lens.
  • SimplyTonjia Jan 20, 2012 @ 9:42 am | delete
    Excellent lens. Thank you.
  • casquid Jan 19, 2012 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    What a useful and well planned lens. Great luck in all your endeavors.
  • 1230y Jan 17, 2012 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    I have furniture product, and I often sent my product to my customer, can you give me suggest about the packaging? Thank You
  • karmicchristian Jan 15, 2012 @ 8:27 am | delete
    Very nice and creative ideas!
  • Coe Jan 14, 2012 @ 9:32 am | delete
    Great ideas here. Congratulations on LotD!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Jan 13, 2012 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    I love gifts that come in creative packaging. Thanks for the tips. Congrats on LotD!
  • skiesgreen Jan 13, 2012 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD and a great lens well chosen. *Blessed* and featured on Blessed by Skiesgreen and also on Squidoo LOTD Lenses. Hugs
  • stup1dg3n1us Jan 13, 2012 @ 11:47 am | delete
    i have always wondered how to go about doing just what you are talking about. its sad now days we fiend are self's going off the main stream internet to settle on a site like this so we are sure the webmaster is honest thank you for your advice.
  • atticanibal Jan 12, 2012 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    great lens :D keep up the work
  • YHONG04 Jan 12, 2012 @ 10:22 am | delete
    wow that's cool nice lens... keep it up!
  • miaponzo Jan 12, 2012 @ 12:41 am | delete
    Back for a blessing! :)
  • AliciaMae Jan 11, 2012 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    Congrats on Lens of the Day!!
  • seashell2 Jan 11, 2012 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    Love your creative ideas!
  • cleanyoucar Jan 11, 2012 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    Great tips here, congrats on the Lens of the Day
  • BuddyBink Jan 11, 2012 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    Wonderful. Packaging is such a big part of marketing products. Thanks
  • gypsiedream Jan 11, 2012 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    A lot of great packaging ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.
  • 1stchoicemarketing Jan 11, 2012 @ 6:36 pm | delete
    Sheryl, I like the unique packaging ideas. I see that you are pretty crafty too. Keep it up. My daughter makes jewelry so I will let her know about your page so she can take a look. Thanks for sharing. :-)
  • Wednesday_Elf Jan 11, 2012 @ 6:23 pm | delete
    Hi Noadi. Just stopping back by to congratulate you on getting LotD for this very helpful lens. You know I love handcrafted items!

    BTW, I noticed your suggestion about 'signing' your box. I once had items in a consignment shop with my cards attached. The shop owner suggested 'signing' my cards by hand to make it more 'personal'. He said people really notice that. I usually put a handwritten and hand-signed note on the invoice I include in a sold package.
  • maraju Jan 11, 2012 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    Great ideas and interesting article, I started making jewellery as a hobby which has now turned to a passion, hence I now have loads of jewellery I must sell. Great hints on presentation. Thanks!
  • SynchronicityHouse Jan 11, 2012 @ 5:41 pm | delete
    Lovely Lens and I love these ideas - thanks for sharing. Just the inspirations I've been looking for.
  • sojourner-1 Jan 11, 2012 @ 5:41 pm | delete
    Congrats on you LOTD. These crafts are great ideas.
    Cheers.
  • DebMartin Jan 11, 2012 @ 5:25 pm | delete
    Good stuff. I don't make and sell any of my own products. But I do make things for friends and family. I'll use some of these ideas, I'm sure. Thanks to you, I'm thinking about having "business" cards (which really won't be about business but more about me) to add to my gifts.
  • JoshK47 Jan 11, 2012 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    Awesome work here - well deserving of LotD! Blessed by a SquidAngel!
  • lilymom24 Jan 11, 2012 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    The tags really do give a more dressed up look. Congratulations on Lens of the Day!
  • BunnyFabulous Jan 11, 2012 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    So helpful! I don't make handmade crafts to sell, but I know lovely packaging is a big wow to me on the receiving end. You give some great tips that I'd totally use if I ever got into being an etsy seller. Will have to pass these along...
  • kathysart Jan 11, 2012 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    Wonderful ideas for making things even more special. Blessed.
  • jtrandall Jan 11, 2012 @ 9:39 am | delete
    Great lens! Creative packaging is something that I've been putting off for far too long. Great ideas for including business cards!
  • Susan52 Jan 11, 2012 @ 9:20 am | delete
    Awesome resources! Love the pictures, the links, and your great information. Congratulations on the well-deserved Lens of the Day!
  • Mistel Jan 11, 2012 @ 9:19 am | delete
    What a great resource this article is. Well deserved LOTD! :)
  • Mistel Jan 11, 2012 @ 9:19 am | delete
    What a great resource this article is. Well deserved LOTD! :)
  • KevCooper Jan 10, 2012 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    Great ideas for crafters.
  • Ananasa Jan 9, 2012 @ 1:31 am | delete
    This is super helpful! I am so impressed, please keep it up. We are infatuated with anything handcrafted.
  • KathyT Jan 8, 2012 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    Excellent ideas, and you're absolutely right... Those lovely crafted tags and packages are so appealing! I'd buy something just based on that! :) *Blessed* :) Squidly hugs to you! Kath
  • Deadicated Jan 6, 2012 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the great packaging and presentation ideas; I really enjoyed your lens.
  • davespeed Dec 28, 2011 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    A smart, innovative and inspiring lens. You've created a great resource for folks who sell their own crafts. Here's wishing you all the best in the New Year!
  • buttonhead Dec 23, 2011 @ 12:07 am | delete
    This is so true! Opening up an item that has been creatively packaged adds so much to the experience. The personal touch goes a long way and keeps people buying handmade!
  • CarlittoDunaway Dec 14, 2011 @ 10:53 am | delete
    These packagings really make products stand out. Interesting ideas! Thanks!
  • cherriebombetsy Dec 4, 2011 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    This is the most comprehensive guide I have ever seen - truly a very valuable resource to any artist, especially on Etsy! I am going to share this with my facebook, many of my friends are Etsyians also. Your cuttlefish pendants are spectacular as well - keep up the great work!!!
  • seosmm Nov 25, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    Good info. Nice lens!
  • GoldenAgeComicArt Nov 25, 2011 @ 4:57 am | delete
    love the octopi stuff..
  • loydbean615 Nov 23, 2011 @ 5:02 pm | delete
    Thanks for the lens. Very interesting.
  • lucky_izan Nov 23, 2011 @ 1:12 am | delete
    you are right, the packaging give added value to the product, specially the good one
  • SBToolkit Nov 20, 2011 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    Great lens. Thanks for the tips. I recently developed a product that I'm trying to sell on etsy. Would love to know what you think: http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-create-a-fashion-product-to-sell-online
  • collettehrock Nov 20, 2011 @ 9:23 am | delete
    It is amazing how many people sell their crafts these days, we always hear about the revenue from retailers but I would love to know how much money is made by people selling crafts. This is a really nice lens and thank you for the information
  • Noadi Nov 20, 2011 @ 11:27 am | delete
    I don't know overall but Etsy publishes how much their sellers make, just in September 2011 $46.4 million worth of goods were sold on Etsy. Now some of those are supplies and vintage sales as well as handmade but it gives you an idea. http://www.etsy.com/blog/news/2011/etsy-statistics-september-2011-weather-report/
  • The Snow Flake Shop Nov 16, 2011 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Noadi, thank you so much for this article! I'm starting my own online craft business and article has been invaluable! There were so many places where I was going to over-spend on shipping supplies and such, and I've cut those prices way down! Many Thanks!!!
    http://asnowflake.blogspot.com/
    https://twitter.com/#!/SnowFlakeShop
  • naugleb Nov 12, 2011 @ 11:59 am | delete
    I really like your lens.
  • TheMaddArtist.etsy.com Nov 10, 2011 @ 12:19 pm | delete
    Great article. Very informative!!! I cant wait to start!1
  • wiedruce Nov 5, 2011 @ 10:06 am | delete
    very creative..great lens!
  • mirkodega Nov 1, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    Great Lens. I love Creative Packaging
  • kindlegeek Oct 31, 2011 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Great Ideas here!
  • greenlungsofpoland Oct 31, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    great lens nice subject well written
  • earthybirthymama Oct 31, 2011 @ 1:58 am | delete
    Great information, thank you.
  • waldenthree.net Oct 30, 2011 @ 11:00 am | delete
    Thanks for this valuable topic. Like to request comments on two related topics as I am not the artist for handmade but do know quite a few such persons in my community due to my community service activities via my community tv show. We have had wonderful guests do "show and tell" on our community tv shows as a volunteer activity. Art & Craft Festivals and Shows are very important I think as a "marketing outlet", Second is a way to use the emerging social networks such facebook, meetups , and Squidoo. For example, can we discuss the Zazzle Store Module and share experiences ?
  • HuntAndFishGuides Oct 28, 2011 @ 7:21 pm | delete
    These are actually pretty cool! Gives me a great idea on what I could use this for. I'm going to look into this right now... Thanks!
  • SIALicenceUK Oct 28, 2011 @ 1:03 am | delete
    This has helped me so much with my ebay business, great lens will thumbs up.
  • cffutah Oct 25, 2011 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    'thumbs up' for you!
  • ArtByLinda Oct 24, 2011 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Awesome ideas that are clever and creative, Blessed!
  • ilovehaagendazs Oct 19, 2011 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    thanks for sharing. This was really a great idea. I use this idea :)
  • Oct 18, 2011 @ 4:52 am | delete
    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
  • Leilani-m Oct 11, 2011 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    GReat lens
  • Internationaltenders Oct 10, 2011 @ 6:23 am | delete
    Wow. Great ideas you bring to us. With a different way of thinking. Good work.
  • adamfrench Oct 8, 2011 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    Impressive lens, thumbs up
  • Oct 6, 2011 @ 8:16 pm | delete
    You have some great ideas here. I know I can find some things I can use for sure!!
  • custom credit cards Oct 5, 2011 @ 1:27 am | delete
    These are so incredibly cute !!! amazing work;)
  • SandraGahlinger Sep 30, 2011 @ 11:52 pm | delete
    Great compilation of resources. I also popped over to your blog and liked the list of handmade blogs you have there - sent it to a friend who does some really neat art. I think she'll find it useful. Thanks!
  • vinc18 Sep 30, 2011 @ 4:41 am | delete
    Nice lens, I like it. See my lens "do it yourself ideas"
  • BillSimmons Sep 28, 2011 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    Great tips! Nice work with this lens.
  • NaturalVamp Sep 28, 2011 @ 3:16 am | delete
    Dahling just got through wrapping. I wished I had seen your lens earlier. There is always a next time.
  • aussieremovals Sep 27, 2011 @ 6:09 am | delete
    Very informative lens. Thanks.
  • ErHawkns7100 Sep 24, 2011 @ 11:16 am | delete
    I love it. With money so tight, homemade and handmade is a must this year. Your great packaging ideas make gifts look professional.
  • talloza Sep 20, 2011 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    Thanks for your lens.
  • GoldenClone Sep 20, 2011 @ 8:34 am | delete
    good like
  • Formosangirl Sep 19, 2011 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    Thanks for your lens.
  • seedplanter Sep 16, 2011 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Nice lens, Noadi! You're right - packaging makes a good impression, or leaves buyers confused. I love what you've done with this lens.
  • BusinessSarah Sep 16, 2011 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    This is a great lens -- it's given me a lot of ideas for packaging my wedding favors next summer!! Thanks for the tips :)
  • ReviveUK Sep 13, 2011 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Lovely! the packaging often sells the product inside, thanks for this lens
  • pd6914 Sep 12, 2011 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    Packaging certainly makes a difference!! Thanks for the tips.
  • Bellwood-Antiques Sep 10, 2011 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Love your lens!! Got any ideas for my product? I would love to sell my product online but I can not find a shipper. They are just to big, not so much to heavy but about 2" to big. Thanks for great lens :)
  • raincoats Sep 4, 2011 @ 9:30 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips! I sell bath & body products so I'm always trying to think up new ways to package different things.
  • Frankster Sep 2, 2011 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    Absolutely wonderful lens. I love your examples and ides. Well done. Blessed. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • mistyblue75605 Sep 2, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    These are always adorable! Thanks for the ideas!
  • Roxcee Sep 2, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
    Can anyone tell me where or if I can find 4" x 2" hanging plastic cards for pendants/earrings. I can find the ones that say Sterling silver or something and that's what I've bought and always black out the printing, but I would think I could find just plain. So far no luck.
  • ebookswithrights Aug 31, 2011 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    your creativity is remarkable.I was looking to maybe contact a supplier that handles packing needs for cds,and video marketing.You just gave ideas that Ican use to maybe use my own imagenation to create my own oroducts for upcoming website.ThankYou.
  • TIRMassageStone Aug 31, 2011 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    There is something about hand made items that require this type of packaging. I appreciate all the tips and come back from time to time to get more tips. Thank you
  • pheonix76 Aug 29, 2011 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    This is excellent -- such beautiful and practical advice. I will be passing this page on to my sister who sells jewelry on Etsy. :)
  • familystorykeeper Aug 29, 2011 @ 11:47 am | delete
    What a wonderful collection of packaging ideas! Thanks for sharing.
  • LadyCharlie Aug 26, 2011 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    great Ideas my sister-in-law who owns a custom jewelry shop would appreciate these ideas...thanks for sharing!
  • Brain Masin Aug 24, 2011 @ 2:06 am | delete
    Great things here wana comments here
  • TIRMassageStone Aug 22, 2011 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    I've noticed that when you print the cards on card stock that some printers require that you specify the "paper type" or else it will jam.
  • Dazouloute Aug 21, 2011 @ 7:13 am | delete
    Very good creative ideas. How do you think of all these ways?. Visit my lenses too, Thank you for sharing, Dr. James Dazouloute
  • manchester Aug 19, 2011 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    Love your gift bags!! Really simple but very effective.
  • soonlim Aug 19, 2011 @ 9:54 am | delete
    Wow! Beautiful and creative handiwork. Certainly enjoyed looking at this lens
  • taiciapar Aug 19, 2011 @ 7:33 am | delete
    I love this lens. this is very helpful for me :)
  • shivnagsudhakar Aug 18, 2011 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    GOOD WORK
  • shivnagsudhakar Aug 18, 2011 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    good lens
  • AngelaKane Aug 17, 2011 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    I live creating crafts and different designs. Your articles are providing me with new tips and ideas.
  • dilipsvarma Aug 17, 2011 @ 7:39 am | delete
    great job!
  • TIRMassageStone Aug 16, 2011 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    This is a great resource for someone doing handcrafts. The packaging could make a difference especially if you are running an online boutique or are using Etsy to sell your hand made goods. Thanks for this.
  • grifith Aug 13, 2011 @ 10:27 am | delete
    Perfect Lens, Great Work.
  • catherinenbrooks Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:43 am | delete
    Nice one!I like this lens very much.Good creative lens.
  • Close2Art Aug 10, 2011 @ 7:47 am | delete
    selling art is 10percent art and 90percent presentation, great lens...RWJR
  • BuildMyBrand Aug 9, 2011 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Nicely done!
  • studyaids Aug 9, 2011 @ 6:39 am | delete
    A very good lense indeed. Well done.
  • scarlettohairy Aug 6, 2011 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    Very good advice. I need to consider this for my Etsy store. I sell a lot of vintage items so those don't apply but I see some nice button cards in my future. Thanks!
  • cpnet2 Aug 4, 2011 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    Grat lens, thank you!
  • cpnet2 Aug 4, 2011 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Grat lens! Thank you for sharing with us!
  • profilesincolor Aug 2, 2011 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Beautiful! Adding the extra special something conveys so much! :-)
  • RadioGuitar Jul 30, 2011 @ 8:07 am | delete
    Thanks for the great ideas. Nice packaging really makes anything you buy feel more valuable.
  • GordyM Jul 29, 2011 @ 12:42 am | delete
    You have some great links in here..... Thanks for sharing...!
  • BasantSoni Jul 27, 2011 @ 5:37 am | delete
    Hi friend... enjoyed multiple varieties of exquisite lenses on several subject of creativity & other misc lenses ...This particular lens on creativity ..Handmade products,,Packaging etc fantastic ... . i went in to depthfor all parameters.....My congrats for such wonderful details..i found in squidoo......!!
    ..i make Organic art from ONLY ingredients of Mother Earth in Natural form on Bark Canvas of Palm tree.No colors/artificial materials used.
    Regards.....Basant
  • ShopJonquil Jul 25, 2011 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Those are some GREAT ideas! Not only is your lens very well laid out, but thank you for sharing the information. It's going to help us.
  • ottoblotto Jul 23, 2011 @ 8:15 pm | delete
    Nice work!
  • Have2Cruise Jul 19, 2011 @ 2:30 pm | delete
    awesome ideas! I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to personalize and create something special for my clients' cards, gifts, etc.
  • FreakyVulture Jul 17, 2011 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Fantastic ideas, thanks for sharing!
  • fionamckay9 Jul 16, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    Thanks for this - I especially like the tutuorials for making your own jewellery bag
  • erieconstruction Jul 15, 2011 @ 9:33 am | delete
    This is a very well designed lense, and some creative packaging ideas to boot! Thanks a lot!
  • jeremyh1 Jul 13, 2011 @ 4:48 am | delete
    The packing of the items in certain ways so that it makes it more attractive to the customers is a brilliant marketing of the product. Give us some more packing tips.
  • profilesincolor Jul 12, 2011 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Nice work! Thanks! :-)
  • Jul 12, 2011 @ 2:07 am | delete
    OMG,it's so cool!thank you!
  • Liam Kinnear Jul 11, 2011 @ 8:55 am | delete
    this is a great example of another excellent way to market your product. For more great ideas visit www.freeguerrillamarketing.com
  • wayne_luvinlife Jul 9, 2011 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    After making our packaging more personal and unique our sales doubled within a few months...great lens! It works
  • Xasper8ing Jul 9, 2011 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    I absolutely love this lens...going on my Bookmarks list for sure!
  • Quickstart-Home-Biz Jul 9, 2011 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Lovely lens. Thank you for the wonderful tips :)
  • LigaSuper Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:19 am | delete
    Great lens! Thank you so much for sharing.
  • Natural_Skin_Care Jul 4, 2011 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    Packaging is so important. You give some great tips.
  • RichmondBlogs Jul 4, 2011 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    If you're selling stuff from home, these are some great tips.
  • SlipAwayDesigns Jul 2, 2011 @ 3:56 pm | delete
    Great products, very original!
  • KANEsUgAr Jul 1, 2011 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    Wow great pics, great lens very helpful.
  • TIRMassageStone Jun 29, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    Packaging is very important, it gives the client the impression you are trying to make about the product!
  • nolinel Jun 28, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    Thanks, I love to try new ideas....
  • Serj Jun 25, 2011 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    Very cool ideas. My mom could really use these. Thanks for a great lens.
  • hessa_johnson Jun 25, 2011 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    Lots of helpful information here. I also read The Dieline - excellent for ideas.
  • AigulErali Jun 25, 2011 @ 9:38 am | delete
    Really nice ideas! Thumbs up.
  • jenifferpeeples Jun 23, 2011 @ 10:53 am | delete
    This really helps me grow as a small buisness owner! Thank you so much for sharing = )
  • Srena44 Jun 15, 2011 @ 8:10 am | delete
    great lens...
  • CarynJSwift56889 Jun 15, 2011 @ 3:37 am | delete
    pretty good lens,
  • BettyWesterlund Jun 14, 2011 @ 10:39 am | delete
    Very creative! Thank you for such wonderful ideas.
  • workingmomwm Jun 13, 2011 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    Great packaging ideas. Thanks!
  • meljames Jun 13, 2011 @ 3:32 am | delete
    Hello Sheryl, I think you've put together a very good lens. It has all the resources on making a creative packaging. Definitely a great resource for business owners.
  • irmis1 Jun 9, 2011 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    Thank you
  • CAMpics Jun 9, 2011 @ 10:33 am | delete
    Outstanding lens! I am part of the CAMpics travel destinations lens, even though I am a musician promoter in my other life. Creative packaging, carefully planned and carried out on my kitchen table, got product into the hands of radio personalities and into radio libraries all over the world. Best wishes, CAMpics
  • sujaysen Jun 8, 2011 @ 2:36 pm | delete
    Nice ideas.
  • clubpenguin_codes Jun 8, 2011 @ 11:45 am | delete
    this will help thanks
  • COOKINGFUN66 Jun 6, 2011 @ 4:47 am | delete
    great lens, thanks for all the great tips.
  • speaktolearn Jun 5, 2011 @ 9:30 am | delete
    I've got a ton of handmade stuff to make stand out!
  • anamorphicecho Jun 3, 2011 @ 9:23 am | delete
    LOVE this, packaging is one of the biggest difficulties I have right now. Thanks so much :)
  • artshock Jun 1, 2011 @ 12:37 am | delete
    Awesome lens...
  • pimbels May 31, 2011 @ 11:24 am | delete
    This is amazing, great lens. Thank you for sharing
  • blanckj May 31, 2011 @ 7:24 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing these great ideas.
  • netsole May 30, 2011 @ 10:00 am | delete
    wow this is really something, very beautiful, thanx for sharing your ideas.
  • Teanytiny May 30, 2011 @ 2:27 am | delete
    very useful lens, good work!
  • JesusIsLove May 15, 2011 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    This was a great project for my children during the school breaks.
  • ViJuvenate May 11, 2011 @ 11:05 am | delete
    If you are matching everyone else in price and product, its the details like this that will make your business stand out. Very good!
  • dragonsix May 9, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    I used to repackage products using my own brand, and simple things like a printed card or sticker can improve the perceived value of your goods. If it was a low-end product, I'll do the design myself, if I need a run of 5,000 stickers, I'll use a graphic designer.
  • BSRGaming May 9, 2011 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Nice site!!
  • Rockett May 9, 2011 @ 4:37 am | delete
    Very nice lens. I love creating small boxes by hand ... the challenge is finding small gifts to fit in the boxes. A bit backwards! LOL
  • WorldVisionary3 May 8, 2011 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    What a lovely lens! Thumbs up!
  • queenmbeautycosmetics May 7, 2011 @ 5:40 am | delete
    Thumbs Up!
  • kerjapartime May 3, 2011 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    this is great lens!
  • Frannybooboo May 3, 2011 @ 10:15 am | delete
    Great lens!
  • brandonwithglasses May 2, 2011 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    Very good, sound advice. As a graphic designer who works with crafters and artists, I agree 100% with what you have written. This is the same sort of thing I say to my clients. I also think that "D.I.Y.: Design It Yourself (Design Handbooks)" is a great book to have! Other awesome resources as well! Great lens!
  • KANEsUgAr Apr 28, 2011 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    Awesome lens Thanks.
  • holderstubby Apr 28, 2011 @ 4:52 am | delete
    Great lens you got here. Very informative. Hope there's more
  • theprintcenter Apr 21, 2011 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    Thank for sharing this great lens!
  • livefamilylife Apr 13, 2011 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Great lens, thanks.
  • Philippians468 Apr 13, 2011 @ 1:47 am | delete
    thank you for sharing this creative lens! cheers
  • ajilcliaen Apr 12, 2011 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Great lens! Totally inspiring, thank you :)
  • KarleenMurray Apr 9, 2011 @ 10:07 pm | delete
    I love your lens. I think a gift that is handmade and made from the heart is really special,and to package it in handmade packaging makes even more special. I hope you don;t mind but I have added your lens as one of the featured lenses on my 1st Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas which I have just published. As the tradiitonal gift for the 1st anniversary is paper, your lens will fit in perfectly. Thank you.
  • scar4 Apr 4, 2011 @ 9:40 am | delete
    Great idea for using creative packaging to make the products stand out. Thank you for sharing!
  • JeremiahStanghini Mar 30, 2011 @ 4:19 am | delete
    I was just watching a video by Dan Pink and he suggested, while traveling, to buy a local newspaper, and wrap your souvenir in it!

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • ggalea Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:28 pm | delete
    Nice lens, very creative and with useful stuff to made at home.
    Thanks by share
  • coffeebreakdesigns Mar 25, 2011 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    Great article! This is sometimes overlooked. Thanks!
  • flutestar123 Mar 22, 2011 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    Love your lens! I never really thought about making the packaging stand out...
  • Gelor Mar 14, 2011 @ 10:45 pm | delete
    So beautiful lens
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 14, 2011 @ 9:12 am | delete
    Nice lens! well done ...
  • vohraaish Mar 9, 2011 @ 5:44 am | delete
    awesome lens! I have never sold any of my homemade stuff, but if i ever do, i know where to look for packaging ideas:)
  • BenT247 Mar 4, 2011 @ 11:17 am | delete
    Awesome!!
  • saraih26 Feb 27, 2011 @ 7:48 am | delete
    Awesome packaging video! Love Love Love it!
  • radioconstant Feb 25, 2011 @ 5:41 pm | delete
    There are some very interesting packaging ideas here, nice work!
  • Mrmakingusmile Feb 20, 2011 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    Awesome lens. Very informative. Packing can make the difference.
  • ukgreetingcards Feb 17, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Great lens I also agree with gift wrapping and packaging is so important
  • ukgreetingcards Feb 17, 2011 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    I must say packaging is so important I also think your lense is brilliant well done
  • KatherineKouture Feb 14, 2011 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    Great lens. These are some really great ideas.
  • miaponzo Feb 13, 2011 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    Great ideas.. I do something very similar with my jewelry that I sell :)
  • JoshK47 Feb 13, 2011 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    These are great ideas - awesome lens! :)
  • vickeylynn Feb 12, 2011 @ 11:13 pm | delete
    These are some good ideas and thanks..
  • aliciamaggie54 Feb 10, 2011 @ 9:38 am | delete
    Thank you for the tips.
  • DogToys Feb 10, 2011 @ 6:26 am | delete
    Great tips, especially the packing ideas.
  • LisaAuch Feb 8, 2011 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Gorgeous I just love these ideas. ~Blessed by an Angel~
  • CarolSue Feb 7, 2011 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    very nice ideas, I have a skin care recipe lens and these tips for lables and such may come in handy.
  • suzyjahi Feb 7, 2011 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    awesome lens
  • Believe2255 Feb 6, 2011 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens ! You are so right. when I buy something that is packaged beautifully it stands out and shows me the seller really cares. I will favorite this lens for future use as I am going to start selling jewelry etc. Again, thumbs up on this lens, I loved it.
  • Feb 3, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
    A decent price for self-adhesive, padded mailers. Do keep in mind that they come to you empty. What you do is put things in them and send them to other people. What you put in them is entirely up to you. I do not recommend live animals.
  • hershel01 Feb 3, 2011 @ 6:36 am | delete
    What fun nice looking packaging, nice lens.
  • aesta1 Jan 30, 2011 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    We have just started packaging gifts and the resources here are helpful.
  • artistico Jan 30, 2011 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    i love it .. i give a lenroll to you :)
  • gezzyka Jan 24, 2011 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Great lens! I know when I buy something (on Etsy, for instance) that comes in gorgeous packaging, it's such a bonus.
  • Harshitha Jan 23, 2011 @ 12:35 am | delete
    Beautiful lens
  • Janet Bernasconi Jan 20, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    I really enjoyed all the information you provided on how to package your products,but I would love to know if you have any suggestions for pretty packaging for accent pillows. That is what I sell and have a hard time trying to think of how to make the packaging beautiful.
    Thank you,
    Janet Bernasconi
    Janet's Creative Pillows
  • JodiVee Jan 10, 2011 @ 10:20 am | delete
    What a lovely lens! I sold a couple things on eBay before, but I only made creative packaging for one of my items... and it wasn't quite as pretty as some of your examples. lol. I'll keep this lens in mind for future reference :)

    JobVirtue.com
  • number1 Jan 7, 2011 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    Brilliant lens Sheryl. It fits so well with mine that I have added it to my recommended lenses.
  • sig2k30 Jan 5, 2011 @ 11:15 pm | delete
    creatif make it so good on looking
  • raosrinivas Jan 3, 2011 @ 12:02 am | delete
    A beautiful lens. Yes I do agree packaging is so important to any product either hand made or company made. Where as if it is for handmade, packaging is more important.
    Thanks for sharing.
  • littestranger Jan 2, 2011 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    I like this lens
  • lizziebeth Jan 1, 2011 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    I like this lens a lot! Thanks for sharing your creative ideas.
  • cwimmer77 Dec 31, 2010 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    very interesting, well done and nice lens. have you had much success on Etsy?
  • IraMency Dec 27, 2010 @ 11:40 pm | delete
    Love it.
  • Dec 24, 2010 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    very good lens
  • ezpostcard Dec 19, 2010 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Also, this is a good way of recycling in a creative way. I like the simple & nice packaging. Keep it up!
  • Dec 18, 2010 @ 1:38 am | delete
    Great advice and ideas. Presentation is everything
  • spider-girl Dec 17, 2010 @ 8:08 am | delete
    You're quite creative, and I loved your site as well :)
  • leathersleepersofa Dec 12, 2010 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    Thanks,Nice lens
  • lil_muchang Dec 11, 2010 @ 4:16 am | delete
    This is a very good lens on creative packaging, obviously you had done a thorough research on it :)
  • hotbrain Dec 7, 2010 @ 11:44 am | delete
    I buy on Ebay and occasionally I receive my item wrapped specially, with wrapping paper, or with ribbon with a card, note, etc. It makes the item stand out and the Ebay seller memorable! This is an excellent lens on a great topic for sellers on Ebay or Etsy or any other place they sell handmade or unique items! Squidoo Angel blessed :)
  • MoonandMagic Nov 30, 2010 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    This is great, I have been looking into different ways to package and display my stock when I got to markets and things. There are some great tips here, thanks!
  • MSchindel Nov 24, 2010 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    This is a FABULOUS lens with tons of great ideas and resources. Thank you so much for putting this together!
  • jgelien Nov 24, 2010 @ 11:04 am | delete
    It's true that I am attracted to the packaging as well as the item. You have provided a lot of neat ideas on this lens.
  • lizziebeth Nov 22, 2010 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    There are some terrific ideas here. Thanks for sharing them!
  • Senora_M Nov 22, 2010 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    cool lens. good thoughts!
  • 23squidoo Nov 21, 2010 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    Beautiful lense and beautiful packaging examples!
  • Nov 18, 2010 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Love this lens...thank you..
  • WildFacesGallery Nov 15, 2010 @ 9:14 am | delete
    I have a gallery and work a lot of art events. I see quite a few artists use garbage bags and they fail to see why it's important to make the packaging special. For one other people see it and are impressed and the other it makes it more like the special gift when bundled attractively. This is an excellent lens. Will lensroll to some of my art fair lenses.
  • mgassistant Nov 14, 2010 @ 1:33 am | delete
    Liked your lens! :)
  • ViolinStudent Nov 13, 2010 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    Great information here! Good leg-up for folks who are just getting started, and for the experienced folks as well. Thanks for your hard work on this.
    Art Haule
  • michellegeaney Nov 12, 2010 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    I loved the moleskin journal and the bubble mailers. Also your tags were fantastic; the ones you said you have since redesigned; the bead was lovely on it. I'm hoping to sell some good quality products when I finally manage to get to a car boot sale and i'd love to do have a little table of homemade products. Your lens was very helpful. I am currently drafting my own lens somewhat along the lines of this one and I promise to lensroll it if you would allow.
  • supermom_in_ny Nov 10, 2010 @ 12:56 am | delete
    Just wanted to share that this really works. I was a Mary Kay representative and I sold LOTS of products because of the creative packaging I used. I believe women like to receive pretty little things. I mean, really. Who wants to get a box of mascara or lipstick just handed to them?
    One more thing, this lens is beautiful. I love the colors and the layout!
    ;)
  • coffeebreak9am Nov 9, 2010 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    I Love you use of small bags...creative!
  • samiam123 Nov 9, 2010 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    impressive ideas i like it ...........thanks
  • Asinka Nov 3, 2010 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Well presented. Thanks for sharing and creating this lens!
  • nekoneko Nov 3, 2010 @ 7:49 am | delete
    yupss thx
  • cocogirl67 Nov 2, 2010 @ 6:16 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tips !
  • moonlitta Nov 2, 2010 @ 3:40 am | delete
    I think I have a craze for everything handmade. (Well maybe not quite everything)... But your pictures made me feel good. Great ideas and great lens. Thank you for sharing!
  • DataLaura Oct 31, 2010 @ 5:29 pm | delete
    Great ideas!
  • pomme99 Oct 30, 2010 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Great lens.
  • wellwritwitch Oct 29, 2010 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    Love this lens. Thanks! We are always looking for ways to improve the presentation of our handcrafted items. I'm bookmarking this page for future reference.
    Thank ladies of The Well Writ Witch
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Oct 28, 2010 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    Good suggestions
  • Sarra24 Oct 27, 2010 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    I've been doing Plastic Hand Made/
  • Jellyrolldesigns Oct 24, 2010 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    Great and inspirational ideas!
  • noobeegin Oct 23, 2010 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Great packaging ideas and resources. I will be back often.
  • RitaK Oct 21, 2010 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    I have friends that are more enthralled with the packaging that their gifts come in than the gift itself! Great Lens! I will definitely use a bunch of your packaging ideas!
  • artyfax Oct 20, 2010 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    This is a great tip for hand-made artists, and something that I will definitely take to heart
  • Einsteinium Oct 19, 2010 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    Packaging can makes something twice as good, especially if you are planning on gving it as a gift.
  • mskaylay Oct 15, 2010 @ 8:44 am | delete
    Nice lens, thanks for the ideas.
  • scar4 Oct 14, 2010 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    Thanks for the ideas. It really helps. I make handmade products, the Chinese chop carving. Thank you.
  • scar4 Oct 14, 2010 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    Thanks for the ideas. It really helps. I make handmade products, the Chinese chop carving. Thank you.
  • Oct 12, 2010 @ 4:49 am | delete
    Packaging is everything....it makes your handmade item or inexpensively purchased item look so special.
  • AkitaJitsu Oct 11, 2010 @ 2:35 am | delete
    Fantastic lens with some great ideas! Thanks!
  • SanamValani Oct 9, 2010 @ 6:30 am | delete
    Great lens I will definitely try some of the ideas. thanks
  • woodjewelrybox Oct 8, 2010 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    great len. I will try to use some of the ideas and remodify my boxes
  • herika Oct 8, 2010 @ 3:08 am | delete
    it's interesting and really inspiring... thank's for sharing...
  • EasyW Oct 7, 2010 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    Great lens, thanks for sharing.
  • bakerwoman Oct 6, 2010 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    I will give these a try one of these days. Great lens.
  • Aika Oct 3, 2010 @ 10:12 am | delete
    love the packaging, seems very easy and affordable to make. lovely lens~
  • WorldVisionary Sep 28, 2010 @ 11:26 am | delete
    So much great information. I'll be trying some of these out for the holidays. Thanks!
  • gogy Sep 25, 2010 @ 6:57 am | delete
    I must try one of those :)
  • FridaFey Sep 17, 2010 @ 7:41 am | delete
    I like doing thing by myself... And I create small object like ear-rings and bracelets with Cernit. After reading your article I've found new ideas and I'll try them soon! Thank's
  • feellikealocal Sep 12, 2010 @ 1:19 pm | delete
    WOW..this is pretty cool.
  • pmalynn Sep 9, 2010 @ 2:44 am | delete
    Good presentation makes for a good customer experience. Thanks for sharing this info!
  • nukemdomis Sep 9, 2010 @ 12:34 am | delete
    Creative packaging works well except when shipped via UPS or FEDEX.
  • kevinw1 Sep 8, 2010 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Consider creating packaging that is recycled, reusable, or at least easily recyclable.
  • buat Aug 27, 2010 @ 2:03 am | delete
    Thanks. I think, packaging is really important if you want to sell the products because most people will look at that aspect in buying any products. Tq=)
  • Annoco Aug 10, 2010 @ 3:45 am | delete
    The wrapping sells to the customer, the best vaue on your stall would be hard pressed to sell wrapped in newspaper ! Get the visual appearance right and it does the job for you.
  • Toolesque Aug 5, 2010 @ 11:18 am | delete
    Hey! What a great lens, some very unique and useful information here, I am impressed! I have started making magnets from aqua gem rocks and photos and I am so glad I found an article on homemade packaging! Fantastic. It is a bit long perhaps, have you thought about breaking it up? Either way there's great stuff here, thank you!
  • freewaystomakemoney Jul 22, 2010 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Pretty decent lens and very informative.
  • Obscure_Treasures Jul 14, 2010 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    what a great lens...5*..
  • WickedlyWired Jul 10, 2010 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    such great ideas. thumbs up. thank you for sharing. great lens!
  • ameriplans4u Jun 28, 2010 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    Very very nice! I am planning to get my daughter set up in their own handmade candle & soap making business over the summer, his will com in really handy. Thanks for sharing. 5*s to you & saving to favs. :-)
  • leozadarguide Jun 12, 2010 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    Thanks for great advices, it gives me so much new ideas.
  • Goddesspower May 21, 2010 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for this wonderful advice on making such beautiful things! Love, Goddess
  • Momsbusy247 May 14, 2010 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    Great lens. Can't lose if you follow these steps
  • Vintage-Butterfly May 11, 2010 @ 6:07 am | delete
    Noadi's enthusiasm and great ideas never cease to amaze me.packaging and cards are so important.
    Thank you Noadi.
  • ScientificGear May 9, 2010 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    I love this lens! Will surely add value to your gift if the packaging is nicely done. And this is a good business venture.
  • Bloodhound May 7, 2010 @ 10:39 am | delete
    Great lens....I agree it's all in the packaging!
  • aesta1 May 4, 2010 @ 4:37 am | delete
    I have a niece who is starting her business so I will share this with her.
  • Donna_Coogan Apr 28, 2010 @ 12:45 pm | delete
    Great lens! Gave me lots of info to consider. Thanks for putting it together.
  • athomemomblog Apr 26, 2010 @ 9:11 am | delete
    Great lens! I agree that packaging really makes the difference. There are so many people making things out there that you have to really stand out. Great lens! 5* and an angel blessing.
  • aLundy Apr 21, 2010 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    Nice lens. I especially like your idea of the drawstring bags for customers.
  • JenOfChicago Apr 19, 2010 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    great lens, and wonderful tips for people just starting out. Blessed by a SquidAngel
  • dating_london Apr 17, 2010 @ 4:36 am | delete
    some cool idea, thanks
  • Airinka Apr 12, 2010 @ 1:25 am | delete
    I have friends who like handmake products, so it will a great gift for them!
  • Freelancers-MarketPlace Mar 24, 2010 @ 6:31 am | delete
    Really cool ideas.. I have discuss this with many friends and they have all looked for such info on the net... thx
  • aesta1 Mar 18, 2010 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Wow...lots of ideas. You have really used well the list. Will try some of these.
  • richperiod Mar 17, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Nice lens, well outline
  • southpaw23 Feb 25, 2010 @ 6:48 pm | delete
    I was looking into getting custom-printed stiff mailers from Uline but it turns out you have to make a minimum order of 1,000. Eek! I have a handful of sales from Etsy and am getting ramped up on Zibbet but not near that number yet! I hope maybe someday I'll actually have the need to order 1,000 customized mailers at a time haha.

    You've made some great points here about the importance of nice packaging. I think on a lot of sites like Etsy/Zibbet/Artfire, whatever, customers come to expect items to arrive like a gift. You want to keep them coming back!
  • Noadi Feb 25, 2010 @ 8:15 pm | delete
    Instead of the custom printed mailers how about getting plain mailers and customizing them yourself? You can get stickers printed with lower minimum orders, usually 50 or 100 instead of 1000. A custom made rubber stamp will run you $10-$30 depending on the size and can be used numerous times.
  • k87 Feb 10, 2010 @ 3:31 am | delete
    very good information here, i like the creativity and simplicity here, and great ideas you share in home hand made products. i will try to make some beautiful bangles at home
  • jessicahoward Jan 30, 2010 @ 7:16 am | delete
    It is truly marvelleous ideas for packing gifts. simply beautiful. good job. very wonderful ideas with different examples.
  • loganadrian Jan 13, 2010 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Simply beautiful. Good job.
  • Wednesday_Elf Dec 30, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Clever ideas for packaging, and nicely explained with wonderful examples.
  • Aika Dec 18, 2009 @ 2:14 am | delete
    very creative! i love your sample design!
  • coffeemakervedavyas Dec 15, 2009 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    Really wonderful lens with lots of great tips and tricks! Congrats on your 2009 Giant Squid Awards nomination.
  • praise Dec 13, 2009 @ 9:29 am | delete
    Very creative, thank you, 5*
  • clouda9 Dec 5, 2009 @ 4:21 am | delete
    Really wonderful lens with lots of great tips and tricks! Congrats on your 2009 Giant Squid Awards nomination.
  • kimmanleyort Dec 2, 2009 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! I can see it being very useful for businesses especially. Good luck in the Giant Squid Voting.
  • luanpa Feb 7, 2010 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    yes, I agree with you
  • artbymichelle Nov 14, 2009 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Great info! Thanx for sharing!
  • margiehurd Nov 11, 2009 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    A great lens. Very professional and good information. Love your tag design/info and all the bag options. Best wishes. Margie
  • Aika Nov 11, 2009 @ 2:40 am | delete
    Really nice packaging and definitely creative..
  • MiaBellezza Oct 18, 2009 @ 6:08 pm | delete
    Such a delightful and informative lens about creative packaging for handcrafted products such as jewelry! I have bookmarked it and will come back and re-read it!
  • johni Oct 10, 2009 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    awesom idea!
  • CPAjunkie Oct 8, 2009 @ 12:31 am | delete
    Very artistic, i like the ideas. The tutorials are very good. Thanks for sharing
  • eytans_art Oct 6, 2009 @ 2:26 am | delete
    Coool :-)
    My GF will love this lense!
    She loves boxes and original packing....

    Thanks!!

    Eytans Art - Unique Art.
  • CampbellMacKellar Sep 24, 2009 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    Specialist stuff... looks good though... couldn't do this in my house... it would all be eaten or flushed away by the anklebiters. Good work
  • lasertek Sep 23, 2009 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for the info. Your lens is very helpful. I now have other options on how to package a product.

    Do visit my lens as well if you got the time. Thanks
  • Laurie Luttrell Sep 23, 2009 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    Awesome! I actually use the book of textured cardstock shown to wrap my jewellery before sending to a client!

    Thanks for the ideas!
    http://LuttrellStudio.etsy.com
  • jamesparker486 Sep 18, 2009 @ 5:18 am | delete
    Wonderful lens.i love all handmade products and all Video Tutorials for Creative Packaging are very kool and awesome.thanks for sharing it.....
  • Aika Sep 15, 2009 @ 2:24 am | delete
    I love crafts and handmade products. You have a truly wonderful lens and ideas here..
  • g_e_ Sep 14, 2009 @ 3:26 am | delete
    wow, this is awesome! i am truly impressed with these different designs!
  • MonkeyHut Sep 6, 2009 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Thanks so much for the info!
  • 2Eklectik Sep 4, 2009 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    Great info--i showed this to my niece who sells on Etsy too!!
  • lizziebeth Sep 1, 2009 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    What a great lens! I will definitely be back here to re-read your terrific ideas.
  • wayfarer Aug 24, 2009 @ 10:03 am | delete
    That's a great idea! Not only does it build up the anticipation of opening a package, but it leaves such a great impression. Definitely a great way to stand out!
  • andreaberrios Aug 21, 2009 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    Great information and ideas, thank you so much! By the way Congratulations on your Purple Star! :)
  • aj2008 Aug 21, 2009 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Great Work at Home lens and congrats on the Purple Star nad because this is such a "stand out" Work at Home lens - SquidAngel Blessings for you!
  • Free_and_Easy_Payday Aug 19, 2009 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    Wow! Great way to spice up ur personal work of art!
  • DanceCat Aug 8, 2009 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    Wow - lots of good info and ideas here - Thank you!
  • moneymaker1008 Aug 8, 2009 @ 2:24 am | delete
    Five stars! Great information and your lens is just beautiful!
  • Laniann Jul 22, 2009 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    An attractive package is important - puts that extra value and over delivery into the product.
    Beautiful packaging. 5*s
  • Hsuan Jul 14, 2009 @ 4:09 am | delete
    Great ideas!
  • jura Jul 12, 2009 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Great lens ,great ideas on how to make great packaging.
  • Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    This is so helpful! I am going to be using this lens as a reference!
  • mystimulus Jul 8, 2009 @ 6:04 pm | delete
    Great lense, packaging can be so important when it comes to selling products. You have a wealth of information here and it is important that those seeking a home business learn this information to apply to their passion. Thank you so much for this one. I definitely learned some things.
  • resources4change Jun 19, 2009 @ 9:58 am | delete
    Great job on putting your lens together! How long did it take you to put it all together?
  • May 15, 2009 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    good jobs,
    thumbs up.
  • x3xsolxdierx3x May 10, 2009 @ 6:35 am | delete
    Nice lens :) 5 stars
  • bluehawk May 2, 2009 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Wow! Those are some great tips! My wife makes jewelry as a hobby and always has trouble figuring out how to package them for gifts. These are much better ideas than a plain old box.
  • Become_A_Professional_Organizer Apr 16, 2009 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    What a great lens!
    There's so much information,
    I'll have to come back later to finish reading it all. =)
  • AlisonLee Apr 16, 2009 @ 6:03 am | delete
    I am impressed! This lens is making me want to try my hands on packaging... time to put my creativity to test :)

    Attracting Health, Wealth And Love!
  • Deeishere Apr 11, 2009 @ 9:16 am | delete
    You are so creative. I would love to use some of these ideas and do projects with my girls.
    Thanks for sharing.
  • melmail44 Mar 24, 2009 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    Great lens. So helpful...thanks!
  • Squidster Mar 18, 2009 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    Beautiful and creative ideas that add value. SquidAngel blessings for sharing some really useful tips! ^:)^
  • mchlhills Mar 17, 2009 @ 7:39 am | delete
    Wow, the layout of this page is simply awesome! Great work. I can learn from this. I like the added videos too. Keep up the good work.

    Thanks stay at home jobs
  • Jade Mar 4, 2009 @ 10:16 am | delete
    this page is quality. Im currently doing a graphics exam on packaging and this has helped immensely.
    nice one!
  • Happiegrrrl Feb 20, 2009 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Your lens is packed full ideas to help sellers give their customers a special experience. That really can imbue an item with a magical quality that makes the recipient feel special each and every time they use it.

    Thanks for submitting this lens to Etsy Informationals. Welcome to the Group!
  • Jan 27, 2009 @ 10:12 am | delete
    I like your lens, so many great ideas that I could use someday. Thanks!
  • Jan 18, 2009 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Great lens..and it's true..packaging does make all the difference sometimes
  • naturegirl7 Jan 5, 2009 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    Noadi, this lens is just what I needed to see and it will help greatly as I construct my Etsy shop. But, first I need to finish stocking. Thanks for the great ideas.
  • Jan 1, 2009 @ 7:31 am | delete
    This page is awesome. I like the wonderful packaging ideas to pack your jewelry. I also like like the book ideas for home based businesses and packing your handcrafted items. Looking forward to seeing more ideas!
  • Rubytube Dec 30, 2008 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    love the packaging ideas, great work.
  • ArtsyTartsyJewels Dec 28, 2008 @ 8:24 am | delete
    I love the idea where you put a piece of colorful card stock behind a bagged pair of earrings, then added a label with your business name on it. It's so simple, yet so genius! 5 *

    - Candice of Artsy * Tartsy * Jewels
  • djhollins Dec 16, 2008 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    Well put together lens indeed! Good info with nice pictures!
  • packman57 Dec 3, 2008 @ 8:11 am | delete
    Great Lens, What a wealth of Great information you have shared here. Great Job 5*****
  • Starving_Artist Dec 3, 2008 @ 12:14 am | delete
    really great ideas to help make products stand out
  • poutine Nov 22, 2008 @ 10:55 am | delete
    Great ideas for packaging.
  • Nov 16, 2008 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    Wonderful ideas. I have been thinking of making changes to my packaging to make it look more professional.
  • CherylK Nov 15, 2008 @ 7:36 am | delete
    These are great ideas. Lots of useful information and pretty pictures. You sure do know how to put a lens together :-)
  • Vildhallon Oct 12, 2008 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    Greate lens - love all the inspiring pictures.
    ***** for you!
  • Sep 23, 2008 @ 8:44 am | delete
    In marketing, we have a budget for packaging. It is important how your product looks. Great lens!
  • seedplanter Sep 9, 2008 @ 11:37 pm | delete
    I'm going to share your lens with a friend who sews toddler outfits at Etsy. She'll love it. Five *****'s & a fave!
  • MomwithAHook Sep 5, 2008 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Fabulous tips. Sweet packaging too.
  • vbright105 Sep 3, 2008 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Great lens. I am still learning the HTML for all of this! I enjoyed the information here too. Very well done!
  • jeffwend Aug 25, 2008 @ 12:48 am | delete
    Beautifuly displayed lens, now it's great that you are so artistic both with your web design along with your home made products. 5* and blessings
  • Pastiche Jul 28, 2008 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    What a great packaging lens. Lots of good info and helpful products/books. 5*s, lensrolled to Holiday Crafts on Squidoo, too!
  • TheNewGreenWayToHealthyLiving Jul 4, 2008 @ 2:36 pm | delete
    www.squidoo.com/creativediffusers
    I now know what I will do to package my Reed Diffusers!I also bought tags already from Etsy and I am good to go! www.reeddiffusers.etsy.com
  • EclecticWAHM Jun 26, 2008 @ 10:59 am | delete
    Great lens! Lots of good info here. Thanks for sharing!
  • gods_grace_notes Jun 24, 2008 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    Great ideas! I love fancy packaging... thanks for all the great resources; AND the inspiration!
    Connie
    : )
  • RentMyGarden Jun 24, 2008 @ 1:40 am | delete
    Great lens on creative packaging to Make your Handmade Products Stand Out! *****5 Stars. Visual appeal is so important in capturing interests especially, online. I have learned so much in my online journey. I share discovered online entrepreneur marketing secrets. Feel free to visit when you're free and let me have your comments.
  • The_Party_Animal Jun 20, 2008 @ 10:09 am | delete
    Great Lens - I will make it a point to work on my packaging for my crafts
  • Jun 18, 2008 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    Love this lens ! Packaging is sooooooo important !

    Great job !
  • Jun 10, 2008 @ 9:52 pm | delete
    Great information here! I feel packaging-challenged, yet I want my handmade items to be packaged beautifully, too. Thanks for making this lens ~ sue
  • Falcons_Thunder Jun 8, 2008 @ 9:03 pm | delete
    Very well done Lens. I especially liked the hang tags with beads, so simple, yet so elegant!
  • totalhealth Jun 4, 2008 @ 10:44 am | delete
    very pretty handmade stuff. nice lens
  • hearthealth Jun 4, 2008 @ 1:39 am | delete
    Yup organic packaging is the new black. 5 flamin' and favin'!
  • makingamark Jun 3, 2008 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    Very nice lens
  • sara08852 May 31, 2008 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    What a beautiful lens! I especially like the use of the purple bead in your lists and also the fact that you included tutorials and patterns.
    Great job!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen May 30, 2008 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    The package (or wrapping) makes the first impression. You show how to make it a good one.
    5*
    Lizzy
  • mulberry May 30, 2008 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    Excellent topic and tips!
  • adez7 May 30, 2008 @ 1:32 am | delete
    This lens Rocks the house, Good job. *****
  • Jimmie May 30, 2008 @ 12:29 am | delete
    Lovely lens! Great ideas not only for selling but for gift giving.
  • enslavedbyfaeries May 29, 2008 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    Very nice lens and you're so right about the impression that packaging makes to the items you're offering for sale. I am inspired by your talent and ability to be a success on Squidoo and have time left over to create such lovely and unique items.
  • amymort May 29, 2008 @ 10:56 pm | delete
    Great lens. Love the pictures. Fabulous ideas and resourses. I just started a jewelry business and I'll be using some of these ideas I think.
    Thanks!

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