Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Fun packaging to share!

I mailed the winners of my Valentine giveaway their packages this week. I had some fun using brown paper bags in the packaging and wanted to share the technique with you.  It is so easy!  
Simply leave the paper bag folded at the bottom and sew up each side. I chose to use a fancy stitch! Leave the top open.  Fold the top and punch two small holes about an inch apart.  The package can now be closed with bakers twine or ribbon. Voila!  Isn't this cute?

I added a paper lace heart with a stamped monogram on each.  Although I have seen similar packaging on Pinterest, I got this great idea from a local vendor that sells here in Oviedo. The always have creative packaging.  You can visit Ragtag Rubies here.  They have really fun recycled goodies. Kara loves their jewelry.  Thanks for visiting!

29 comments:

  1. such sweet packaging!! Will check out that shop too! ;)

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  2. That is so cute! I love using paper bags for packaging but this is the first time I've seen it used like an envelope!

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  3. What a cute idea! I am thinking rubber stamping and all sorts of decorative stuff with these!

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  4. I love it; so simple, but so pretty! What a great way to use paper bags; I never thought of sewing them like that. It opens up so many more possibilities for their use!
    xo, Anita

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  5. Love this idea...very cute!!!!
    ~Des

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  6. Thank you, Vicki. This is an awesome tip.
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  7. I love this Vicki! I can do it!!

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  8. Hi Vicki, That is great idea. We all have brown paper sacks and wonder what to do with some of them. Thank you for sharing . Your Missouri Friend.

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  9. What a sweet idea and who doesn't have lots of paper bags!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  10. Vickie,
    so simple and sweet! I love useing paper bags and have been doing the hole punch thing with ribbon or twine and stamping something fun on them. So fun!
    Rebecca

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  11. Cute idea...Makes me wish I was the winner!

    Carol

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  12. This is a great idea! How quaint and shabby! :D

    Hugs,

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  13. I love this very simple but effective idea Vicki -
    they look gorgeous and so simple to achieve.
    Pop over to my blog and enter in my Giveaway. You might want to post it on your sidebar too.
    I will now follow with Linky.
    Warm wishes,
    Suzy

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  14. Love the idea, you are so creative!!

    Sylvia

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  15. So undersated yet so pretty. Very creative.

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  16. Hi dear ,a beautiful idea- I love the sewing around the bag, and the sweet heart with monogram- the winners will be so thrilled with your packaging ,also.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  17. I am pinning this for sure! I always have these bags around and this is a great way to wrap a small gift! Thanks for sharing it with us and congrats to the lucky winners!

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  18. So cute . I wish I had seen these before the 14th!

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  19. Love, love the packaging.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  20. Very pretty way to package up gifts. I always have grand ideas for such things but am such a procrastinator that I'm usually throwing things together at the last minute. :/ Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Tammy

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  21. These are so cute....love the zigzag stitching!!!

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  22. They are so cute and so pretty-the monogram idea is so great, too. I have alpha stamps but hardly use them. Thanks for sharing this idea, it's something I would actually do! Have a great weekend!

    ~Scarlett

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  23. I love the magic of a paper bag! I love your touches! Monograms are always so special~
    Great idea; so glad you shared! Off to check the link! Thank you :D

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  24. Oh! This is SO stinkin' cute!!! I love this idea - and the addition of the monogram is so elegant. Bravo you beautiful mama, xoxo

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  25. oh I love brown paper...but you just made is way more interesting!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  26. Your paper bags are darling and I'm happy to report I received my Wonderful surprise in the mail. So many sweet treats. Thank you so much Vicki ,I'll be sharing on my blog this week!
    Hugs Lynn

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  27. Great idea thanks for sharing ! Stop by my blog for a visit I have a present there for you ! Have a great evening ! hugs lil raggedy angie

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