It's so genius that it's a wonder no one thought of it before. Glow in the dark packaging should be huge; especially for alcoholic drinks manufacturers. It means, that in a dark club, and when it's more effort to stand than to choose from a selection of drinks, it is now easy to see what's on offer. Not only in a practical sense is this good; when glow-in-the dark design is used tastefully it looks sleek and glamorous; the idea has even been adopted by luxurious champagne brand Dom Perignon. 

Packaging can now fit into the ecletctic world of clubs.

 

 

C5 envelopes are small envelopes (usually 162 by 229mm) used for storing documents smaller than A4 size, or A4 documents folded into half. Mostly these are for larger size cards. There are many types of C5 size envelopes, differentiated by the type of paper used to make them and by their colour. The main determinant of the kind of envelope chosen is the occasion for which the envelope will be used or the nature of the product it will be carrying.

Occasions such as weddings demand specially coloured envelopes. Most couples use coloured envelopes that rhyme with the theme colour of their wedding, though cream and white remain the most popular hues. Textured envelopes are similarly popular for sending wedding cards, with a good number choosing to give the envelopes impressions of wedding bells and other symbols associated with tying the knot. When it comes to birthdays, colour is the key factor when shopping for C5 envelopes. Brightly colours envelopes are the default option. You cannot go wrong with yellow, red or bright pink envelopes.

One of the newer types of envelope is the ‘peel and seal’ kind. You no longer have to lick the edge of your envelope to seal it. Simply peel away the covering paper and press to seal in the same way you would paste a paper sticker. This gives the card or whatever product you are sending a more professional look and makes the sealing process much easier. To augment that professional feel to your messages, you can alternatively go for the ivory envelopes. As the name suggests, they come in an ivory shade which is perfect for giving messages or products a crisp, business-like feel. A number of these envelopes come with peel and seal flaps. These combined ivory envelopes are priced at close to £4 for a set of ten.

If you want to further pursue the professional impression for your product or message, you can try the metallic-hued envelopes. As with the other kinds, they are available in a variety of colours. A packet of 25 will cost you close to £25. Clearly they are a bit pricey, but they virtually guarantee that you will make the right impression on your clientele.

You can order your C5 envelopes online on a number of Internet-based envelope retailers and stationers. Simply visit their websites and browse through their collections of envelopes. You can then pay for them via Paypal or Visa.

With increasing competition for SMEs, it's getting harder and harder to differentiate your product and create customer loyalty, but have you ever thought the key to making your product stad out from the rest might be to create quirky, unique or luxurious packaging. Think about it; you order some cakes from your local bakery, and they come to you in a brown cardboard box in a white plastic bag, now imagine if that bakery wrapped your product in coloured tissue, in a box imprinted with the company logo and a thank-you label. Creative packaging can make your customer feel like you really care about them if you put a lot of effort into it. It also gives an impression of luxury and high prices, even if you haven't increased the cost of making your product. 

 

You can buy these Polkadot envelopes from GiftWrapSoPretty, if you sell jewellery or small trinkets you could send your bubble wrapped items in these envelopes, they're small enough to still fit through letterboxes, and still have practical elements but encorporate a vintage design. Try adding twine or hand written labels for an extra-special effect.

These Pink Boxes are available from SeeSpotStamp, they would be excellent for baked goods, sweets, or even accessories, just present your product with some coloured tissue paper for protection and invest in some tape with a printed design to keep the box tightly shut through transit. 

 

These adorable Custom Labels are designed by WishDesignStudio, they are perfect if you're not too good at photoshop, you can just download the templates and customise them with your businesses name. Print them off onto sticky labels, and use them to seal your boxes for that personal touch.

 

Use StuffDepot's Printed Rose Labels as gift tags on your boxed packages, or attatch them to clothing. They really add a boutique feel to products and customers will feel like they have recieved a designer product.

Finally finishing your product with a twine bow from ThePartyFairy has a design element aswell as a practical one, brown paper packages can be given the look of vintage presents through the post just by wrapping them with this simple string. Why not try also printing a design with stamps onto your brown paper for an added touch?

I hope these little tips will help you package your products creatively and increase the excitement of the shopping experience for your customer!

There are many ways your kids can get creative, have fun and tire themselves out! Although they may beg you for the latest console or DVD, you can have lots of fun without such luxuries. Next time you splash out on a home appliance or anything that comes in a large package, keep it for creative play. Cardboard boxes are fantastic for creative play time and give your kids the chance to have their own Robot Wars tournaments. Robot Wars has been a popular entertainment program for years and joins together inventive and creative minds with the rough and tumble fun of childhood. With just some old boxes, glue and scissors you and your kids can soon create your own aggressive robot ready to compete against your other family members. With two robots built you can begin your tournament, have hours of fun and because they’re homemade you don’t have to worry about wasting money if they get damaged! Fun doesn’t always have to be linked to electronics, computers and television. You can enjoy the simple pleasures of your kid’s laughter, help them learn about competition and replicate the real life Robot Wars in your living room. Your kids get to explore their creative side before beginning “the fight” and this is really great for their learning and development in the long run. Cardboard boxes are an excellent resource for creative play. If you and your kids are having a lazy weekend at home or the rain’s pouring down, settle down and create your very own Robot Wars tournament.

 

When you’re sending an important gift or valuable item to a friend or acquaintance via the post, it is important you keep it safe and secure. There are various methods you could use to keep your goods safe but the best and most sensible one is to use a bubble envelope.

 

These envelopes come in all shapes and sizes so you should have no trouble finding one to fit your particular item. The outer casing including the bubble layer is approximately 3mm thick which is more than enough padding to keep your item safe and secure throughout its journey. They come in a range of prices and though you could opt to buy just one, you’ll probably get a better deal if you buy a larger quantity as it will be cheaper over time and you’ll always have one available should you need to post something else!

 

Bubble envelopes are definitely the best way of posting your goods and there are many reasons to back this up. Firstly, their puncture resistant lining means they’re great for any journey no matter how far and they’re commonly used for the postal of delicate and fragile items such as CDs, jewellery and glassware.

 

There is only one real drawback to using a bubble envelope and that’s that they are not stackable so if you’re posting a lot of items, perhaps consider using boxes so you can stack them easily. This won’t be an issue if you’re a domestic user and just posting gifts and such like.

 

To be completely assured of your items safety, you should opt for some kind of postal insurance but if this is a step too far, you should feel safe in the knowledge that your goods are protected in a bubble envelope

 

Every business is always looking for ways of saving money. To increase and maximise profits you need to use every method possible to keep your costs low but still keep things running smoothly. One way you can definitely save some cash is on packaging costs. Packaging can get expensive but if you stock up on cheap envelopes you don’t need to worry about the costs mounting up.

If you choose to cut your packaging costs, buying in bulk is the best way to start. Every company needs a range of different packaging types and a range of different envelope sizes and you can get whatever you want from specialised suppliers found both online and in regular shops. If you’re not sure what sizes you need, it is probably sensible to visit a wholesale stationery store personally so you can make some educated decisions and once you’ve been once you can probably make repeat orders via the telephone or e-mail. Buying in bulk is the easiest way to make a great saving. If you choose to use an online retailer rather than a shop there are plenty to choose from so you should do a little research to make sure you are getting the best deal available. When buying in bulk some retailers will even offer a further discount if you push them so don’t feel you have to settle for what you see on the screen.

Cheap envelopes are a great way of keeping your costs down and removing a potentially expensive element from your company’s books. To keep the costs down and ensure you never run out, buy in bulk and you’ll soon see the results.

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