shescrafty…

Have you ever received a package that looked like a monkey packed it? It doesn’t say anything positive about the seller. When I get a package like that, I wonder how much care was taken in making the item inside that beat-up box.

Equally questionable are the boxes that have been used multiple times. Reusing boxes and envelopes is a good idea, but only when they’re still in good shape. Packaging that looks dingy and worn out gives a bad impression, no matter how fabulous the creation inside may be.

You don’t have to have gift shop level wrapping skills to present a nice package. Here are some ideas for making sure your items first impression is a positive one. Start with a clean, structurally sound box or envelope. Basic, but this step gets skipped by many otherwise professional crafters.

Use tissue paper or gift wrap to wrap the items. You can get a ton of this cheaply, or reuse what you have as long as it’s clean and in good shape.

Bonus points: Tie a ribbon or yarn bow around the wrapping. Who doesn’t like to get a present, even if it’s one they bought?

What’s your best/ worst shipping story?

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