how would you package this?

[Former_Member]

i've been shipping my hoop earrings out hanging from card with bubble wrap protection and a tshirt bow... i'm not happy with it and was hoping someone might have a better suggestion. http://www.etsy.com/listing/76140580/mustard-yellow-upcycled-tshirt-hoop

[MariasWorkshop]

Have you thought about boxing them? I know is an extra expense, but I understand there are some very inexpensive boxes out there and you can add the expense to the earrings. I box my jewelry and tie a bow. I have received comments about that. People like it. Just an idea.

[Former_Member]

I use varied sizes of little colored silken bags,with bubble wrap.Packing peanuts too.Try Uline.com,they have pretty good deals on these. Very pretty earrings!

[Former_Member]

I tend to look down the pastry/baking isles at my local craft store...they have cute boxes for packaging.

[Former_Member]

Thank you MCs for your suggestion, I honestly haven't really priced boxes in bulk I'll go do that now. I know I've seen neat folding kraft (pillow boxes?) boxes. But then the earrings on the card wouldn't fit inside...

[Former_Member]

SiameseTwists- thank you. i had the thought of making small tshirt bags and slipping the earrings inside (same concept as the silken bags) i've been bubble wrapping them and sihpping in polymailers- i'm thinking it might be smarter to ship in a padded envelope too maybe?

Fred, I scoured the baking packaging when I was at Michaels the other day! ;)

[MollyFinds]

I have received earrings in a box from pluckingpendants and loved it
I received a pin a pin from whimsiology I loved this unique packing
http://www.etsy.com/transaction/49091365

[MollyFinds]

In fact I still have the packaging from whimsiology:)

[JaneStaufferPaperCo]

I use Uline.com for packaging.

They are the most customer friendly company and they do give out samples
(in my area anyway)

I think they have an on-line catalog.
Check in the "mailers" section. Lots of great mailers from lightweight to hardy stuff in different shapes.

Good luck!

[Former_Member]

FeFiFo- thank you for the Uline suggestion. I have their catalog here, I'll thumb through it later. ( last time I was shopping for bags )

[Former_Member]

Molly, thats cute and so is the packaging!!

[Former_Member]

i was trying to find envelopes like whimsiology and stumbled upon this http://www.etsy.com/listing/80006184/100-miniature-envelopes-made-from?ref=sr_gallery_31&ga_search_s...

which could possibly work- going hand and hand w/ the upcycle thing i have going on :)

[AtelierNekozuki]

Maybe organza favour bags, or pillow boxes? Look at the weddding section in craft stores/WalMart. :)

[Former_Member]

I was about to suggest making petite envelopes! but I see that you've found some cute map ones.
I like making my own little envelopes or bags to put my stuff in, then tying a bow with twine or ribbon, attaching my handmade tags and placing it into a bubble wrapper, or a box if it's a larger item

it looks cute and keeps your items safe.
Here's an example of one of my larger envelopes.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lasantamuerte/6097228069/in/photostream

[Former_Member]

I do something similar with my bracelets- using recycled boxes! you can see them in the last picture of this listing : http://www.etsy.com/listing/80468662/beer-bottle-beverage-id-badge-name-tag
maybe i should tweek that a bit to work for my earrings as well... ? idk.

i love love your tags LaSantaMuerte!

[Former_Member]

yes, cute! I hadn't noticed your recycled boxes, but those are adorable and would be great packaging for your earrings.