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Monday, June 29, 2015

Amuse the Muse - Jewellery Packaging - with Rebecca of Songbead

Happy Monday everyone! I hope it's the beginning of another smashing week for you :-) And it's the last week of jewellery packaging! What will be July's theme, I hear you ask? Well, you'll just have to wait because for now, it's still jewellery packaging.........

WrapWorks

I shared some bright orange twine a few weeks back but really, who can resist a hot pink? And I'm definitely thinking pink this week, as you'll see.....

That Final Touch

Who doesn't love a bit of the seaside at this time of year?

Le Box Boutique

Ok, yes - it's just another Kraft box you could say - but look how deliciously that soap has been packaged within!

Glorious Tymes

What gorgeous colours! And what's even better? You can print these damask bracelet cards at home!

Made by Inese

I cannot resist a bit of lace....especially if combined with linen!

I just had to include this awesome image from Wild Woman Jewelry - this is her gift wrap upgrade. Phwoar! Gorgeous! (More pink here, as you will see too...)

Silly Bird Graphics

More pink to end this wee round up! Something about hot pink and turquoise just cry 'summer' to me.

And now for the BeadBlogger Links. Have a lovely week!

Art Bead Scene
Meet the Art Bead Artists who have responded to our monthly challenge!
http://artbeadscene.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/meet-art-bead-artists-june-2015.html

Mixed Media Canvas: A Flower Blooms
Eileen took a class taught by artist Stephenie Hamen and had a lot of messy fun!

DIY Lanyard Ideas
Have you thought about making your own lanyard for work or trips? Here are some ideas, including a lanyard that can be worn as a bracelet or a long or short necklace.

WIP Update and Free Pattern
Connie's posted an update on her latest WIP (work in progress) and she's also posted a new free pattern for you to stitch and enjoy.

Beading Arts
Cyndi shares a tutorial for some quick and easy little earrings!

Rebecca is a Scottish jewellery designer; currently living in Edinburgh, capital of her native land. You can read more about her and her work at her blog, songbeads.blogspot.com and see more of her jewellery at songbead.etsy.com. She also has a supplies shop at thecuriousbeadshop.etsy.com.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Amuse the Muse - Jewellery Packaging - with Rebecca of Songbead

Hello all! Hope you are having a great Monday. I'm back with some more cute packaging ideas for you.

And now for the BeadBlogger Links. Have a great week!

Yummy Silk Blend Yarn
The Crafty Princess reviews Cascade Heritage Silk Paint yarn in this short video.

Crepe Paper Magnolias
Welcome summer with a bouquet of hand made crepe paper magnolias.

Art Bead Scene
Read all about Erin's experiences learning with the masters at Bead and Button!

Welcome Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern
Connie's added a new free pattern that is easy to adapt to your own personal taste. It would make a great gift when framed or finished as a flat-fold.

Beading Arts
Cyndi shares some simple tips for stitching up a Cellini spiral tube...it's really easy!

Monday, June 15, 2015

Amuse the Muse - Jewellery Packaging - with Rebecca of Songbead

Hello all! Another Monday, another week - another Amuse the Muse post. I'll get straight to it today - lots of lovely packaging ideas to share with you. If you come across anything you love, then share the links in the comments below - we'd love to see!

I'll start off by sharing some of the comments, describing either your own packaging or packaging you've received that has particularly impressed you. Kathy said:

I just received my winning item from Mary Harding and I was very impressed with the wrapping and presentation. She really made it special, I really felt like I got something special, which I did, but it felt more like a gift.

It's always great to receive a lovely package of beads and feel like you've been given a treasured gift - I absolutely agree with Kathy.

Blu Moon said:

Before we became Kydo Jewellery we were widely known as The Silver Lodge our packaging was silver boxes in different sizes and for fairs silver jewellery bags in two sizes we used silver tissue paper to wrap our items prior to putting in box or bag and the boxes were always done up with either purple or white ribbon to send out they looked really nice!

Nothing like having really cohesive, coordinating packaging to make a real statement about your brand.

Our own Erin also agrees with this, saying:

I am a firm believer in packaging and branding. I use kraft pillow boxes with a logo sticker on them with colorful ribbons. For larger items I have a copper box and custom satin ribbon with my key logo and company name. I always tie real ribbon, often matching the contents within. And a tiny copper skeleton key attached. Something they can definitely use again!

For me personally, this recycle/upcycle aspect is very important. I use Kraft boxes and cotton/linen bags for my jewellery - the bags in particular are great for safely storing jewellery, popping a couple of pairs of earrings in to take on holiday etc., and the Kraft boxes can easily be rescued too. With The Curious Bead Shop, whilst I do use little baggies (wish I could find a cheap, green alternative to these but they feel necessary until I do!) but I use recycled tissue paper, washi tape and cardboard boxes for sending - all of which can go straight into your paper/card recycling. I keep all the bubble wrap which I receive (I'm sure I'm not the only one!) and reuse it. Little touches like that can keep your packing smart but also limit the rubbish you're putting out into the world!

And now to the packaging I've found to share with you this week - I hope it sparks some ideas for

you!

And now for the BeadBlogger Links. Have a great week!

Art Bead Scene
Check out Heather's beautiful colour palette from our gorgeously vibrant monthly challenge piece!

Guitar String Bracelet Tutorial
Here is a fun idea for recycling old guitar strings. Terry shows how to make a bracelet, and gives other ideas to make out of old instrument strings.

Much Crafting!
Crafty Princess published another crafting podcast where she shares all the crafting madness, crochet, knitting, and beading!

Father's Day Craft Ideas
Father's Day is June 21st. Here are 18 project ideas to check out.

Beading Arts
Cyndi has posted a tutorial for a quick and easy little bead embroidered pendant for the summer, featuring a beautiful painted button!

Connie Gee's New Pattern
Connie has added a new Welcome Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern to her Etsy shop. It is colorful and suitable for stitching on Aida or Linen. She's also added a new free pattern to the site, so be sure to check out recent blog posts.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Amuse the Muse - Jewellery Packaging - with Rebecca of Songbead

Hello everyone! It's the start of a brand new week - and the first Amuse the Muse post of June. June! I'm a little terrified as I have my first craft fair of 2015 on the 28th of this month - The Art Market in the beautiful town of Holmfirth. Am I prepared? Do I have ~~enough~~ any stock? Do I have oodles of time this month to create in a calm and inspiring environment? Heck, no!! Add to this the fact that this time around, I'm in a different section of the market where rather than using tables, we have to create our own stands from scratch - we are highly encouraged to use our imagination! Eek! It's all a little nerve-wracking. In the spirit of getting prepared for this event (and thinking that I may not be alone in starting craft fair season this month), I have decided to have a blitz on packaging this month. Every time I have a new season of fairs, I try and revisit my packaging and ask, how can I improve this? How can I make it more 'me'? How can I make this more environmentally friendly?

Who's with me? Leave your suggestions and ideas in the comments below!

Here are some of the things I found to perhaps breathe new life into your jewellery packaging: