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They really are one of my favorite things. I'm not sure if it's the simplicity or the nostalgia, probably a bit of both. I remember the first Christmas my husband and I were dating. He showed up with a load of gifts neatly wrapped in brown packaging paper and finished off with lilac ribbon. My whole family was impressed with his wrap job(especially my grandma, if I remember correctly). Maybe this is what reminded me that my favorite things really are 'brown paper packages tied up with string'.
I have tried to carry this simply pleasing aesthetic to my packaging. Without being wasteful, I think it is very feasible to have a professional and appealing package; and I truly believe that this is much of the buying experience. Every customer deserves a special buying experience. Since I usually never meet my customers, I must make the online buying experience stand out. I feel that the best way to do this is by allowing a beautiful package to arrive at their door!
The package above is my typical baby shower packaging. These are my favorite gifts to do because they knit up quick and I have three different sizes of square boxes that I can stack on top of each other for a 'gift tower' (ok...I admit, the 'gift tower' is the true reason I like making baby gifts!).
So what's inside?
Here is the finished gender-neutral gift set. More on the individual knits later!
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Gorgeous! I love the packaging and the little bear. I agree that the best packages come wrapped in brown paper and baker's twine!
ReplyDeleteI have a "thing" for anything craft paper colored. I love the scalloped ribbon too. Can't wait to hear about the Teddy.
ReplyDeleteI am all about kraft paper. And string. Love your gift wrapping here, especially the tower!
ReplyDeleteIs there no end to your awesomeness? Gorgeous as usual!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous packaging for gorgeous gifts. I love brown paper and have been thinking about it for Christmas gifts. I need to find some that is easy to wrap with because some of it is too think. And then there's finding the right ribbons... I think I'd better start now.
ReplyDeleteSo talented and so true.I love the ribbon contrast too. It's a hint/invitation to the inner layers of complexity in your beautiful gifts. Ordering the slipper pattern too!
ReplyDeleteI saw your slippers on etsy and had to check out your blog! LOVE it! Your work is amazing and I really like this little baby gift set...the teddy bear is especially cute! :)
ReplyDeleteAww...you are all too sweet! Thanks for the kind words- I love packaging and really do see presentation to be so important!
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