Adding the participation in a weekly artisan market to my schedule has been keeping me out of trouble
. It forces me to create new goodies (to replenish what sells), and has taught me to use my crafting time during the week wisely.
Post-it notepads are pretty popular - these are 3x3 inches square with a mini-gel pen. Pattern can be found in this post.
Mini grapevine heart wreath, October Afternoon Cherry Hill papers & stickers. Doily and metal-rimmed tag; mother-of-pearl button is from etsy.
Another one with same basic materials/layout; Adage Ticket and wood heart button. These go for around $6 each.
I recycle my strip scraps (and extra pages from October Afternoon's Flashcard Books) - notch one end, adhere vertically and randomly to a horizontal, narrow (one inch wide typically) scrap of cardstock that is slightly shorter than the width of the bag. Run unit through sewing machine. Adhere unit to bag. These bags with handles are for multiple card purchases (I wrap purchases in tissue paper first, then insert into bag) or larger items. Bags are roughly 8x10 inches.
These bags are non-gusseted, and about 6x10 inches - for single card purchases. It's a great way to get rid of scraps quickly and effectively, and customers absolutely love and rave about them. Hope you're having a great week!
Your packaging is fabulous!!
Posted by: bevie pearl | March 07, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Your post-it-notebooks are adorable! I love all the cute things you decorate them with. Artisan market sounds great. There is something coming soon to the Pleasant Beach Village down the road. But I'm not sure how it will work. I need to find out more about it.
Posted by: KathyN | March 07, 2013 at 10:08 PM
the bags are absolutely devine. your post it notebooks are sweet as well. i have been making some this past week trying to get ready for the summer market. i've almost finished organizing my craft room - so after that i'm going to be on fire. haha
Posted by: bev | March 08, 2013 at 01:36 PM
Totally adorable! You have always packaged my boxes from your shop exquisitely, so I'm not surprised you are doing up the Artisan Market purchases with such style. Hope you have a happy weekend.
Posted by: nise | March 08, 2013 at 07:47 PM
Love he little note pads, the heart button is so cute. I love your attention to detail, the packaging is wonderful, you should sell it too. So glad the weekend is here.
Posted by: karen q | March 09, 2013 at 12:07 PM
I adore your embellished bags!
Posted by: Val | March 13, 2013 at 12:53 AM