enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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stickers from UPrinting.com / thank you postcards from vistaprint.com / washi tape from happytape & kimamaya / twine from divine twine / shaped paper clips & white tags from Office Depot / mailing tubes from amazon.com

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For now, the re-brand is done.

So much of building the shop has been learning the best way to package things so that items look good and arrive safely. It's always a work in progress. Especially as I add different shaped items to the inventory. I rely on client feedback to let me know if something arrived damaged (so please keep me posted!) and then make changes for the next guy (and reship when appropriate).

Little things I have learned that have streamlined my process, saved me money and enhanced the brand :

  • buy packaging in in bulk
  • estimate shipping rates high and then adjust down
  • it's nice to get something extra in with the purchase (for now, that's a thank you postcard, I am hoping to add label stickers & pinback buttons)
  • reuse boxes and bubble wrap
  • custom stickers are awesome
  • custom rubber stamps are inexpensive and an easy way to add a logo
  • reinforce the seams on flat poster mailers with packaging tape

I am still working on improving it all. Especially how I store shop items, supplies and packaging materials. But for now, it's working well.

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26 responses to “stickers & other packaging.”

  1. Mae Avatar
    Mae

    Hi! My two posters arrived safely…thanks. I’m a bit disappointed when I didn’t see a business card inside (to glue on my journal book). I tried to peel off the sticker on the tube but it ripped so I guess I’ll just take a photo of it.

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  2. desiree Avatar

    I love the look of those stickers! They are awesome on the mailing tubes 🙂

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  3. Frances Avatar

    These look wonderful. I love how you’re sharing your journey with us. It kind of makes things that seem so overwhelming attainable by witnessing the process.

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  4. elise blaha Avatar

    That is very strange, there should have been one. Sadly, I dont think the stickers are going to peel off the tubes and would have to be cut off other packaging. Let me know if you really want a card and Ill mail you one. Thank you!! elise

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  5. Nina Avatar
    Nina

    Love, love, lovin’ the brand re-design! Go, Elise! 🙂

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  6. Chelsea Avatar

    I swear I’m not going crazy…. previously on your site you had really cute custom stamp made with you & Paul’s new address (I think?). I had gone to the site but then forgot to bookmark it and now I can’t find it anywhere! Do you have any clue what I’m talking about / what site it is? If I remember right, it wasn’t just a plain old stamp, it had a border or a little bit of a ‘designer-friendly’ font or something…
    Thank you thank you thank you!

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  7. narla_26@hotmail.com Avatar

    All of the branding looks awesome! Love your blog and your etsy store!!

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  8. Sarah Swann Avatar

    My “My Home” kit came in excellent condition! I even stuck your business card on my inspiration board. You truly inspire me!

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  9. jessica o'brien Avatar

    LOVE the big white-on-orange stickers. your work is always so “you” which means it’s smart + effective marketing + branding! love these posts.

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  10. Leah Buckley Avatar

    the stickers are so fun and they look great on the mailing tubes. nice!

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  11. bianca Avatar

    just like everyone else has said, I love the stickers on the tube! Maybe include a sticker too the orders for people to add to their inspiration boards, if you don’t already. This is all so lovely! I enjoy it when I get stuff that is neatly packaged. It makes me not want to open it up because it is so pretty!

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  12. elise blaha Avatar

    yeah … am thinking about including stickers (that havent already been stuck) with the next batch of packages. Thanks! e

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  13. amy lapi Avatar

    obsessed with your branding and this post. ❤

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  14. MaryJo Avatar
    MaryJo

    Love the design of everything. It makes me want to place an order just so I can see it all in person! Great job!

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  15. chris Avatar

    Awesome! It’s all so YOU! Great job with the re-design.

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  16. KissMyTulle Avatar

    I love your rebranding. Do you do freelance branding for other people?

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  17. elise blaha Avatar

    Ill do freelance anything. 🙂 Email me if you are interested.

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  18. Chelseabird Avatar

    The grey stickers are AMAZING! What a neat idea Elise!

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  19. elise blaha Avatar

    Those are actually thank you postcards. But thank you!

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  20. Michelle Avatar

    It all looks fantastically awesome Elise!!!

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  21. naomi chokr Avatar

    HI Elise!
    What size are the orange stickers? thanks i love them!

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  22. elise blaha Avatar

    thanks – they are 3.5×2

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  23. Alexandra Avatar

    Hi Elise!
    I’m working on my own shop right now and would love to send the cards that I’m planning on selling in the clear envelopes that you do– where do you get them?
    Thanks so much!

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  24. elise blaha Avatar

    etsy! search for clear bags and whatever size you need.

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  25. Alexandra Avatar

    Great! Thanks!

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