bakety_bake using our SLB44

blushbakeryca using our KR99

borderlandsbakery using our SFB46

dreamdaycookies using our KR99

jeanniesbox using our KR99

kellys_cookies using our KR15

kelsiebakes using our FP1H46

superstitioussweets using our KR15 and SC15

sugarmommasweets using our WH15

smittenwiththeovenmitten using our SFB39

siftandstirbakeshop using our KR99 and SC99

nomiscookies using our WH15

kryscookies using our WH15 and 14MG

mixed.sugar using our FPB257

teamelkcookies using our B53NF

tiersandflours using our FB225

Even if Punxsutawney Phil calls for more winter, that groundhog has only a 39% accuracy rate. No matter what he says, you can always count on savings with our 10% off sale of ALL Bags and Boxes. It's our most popular sale! Start the year, stocked and ready to go. See more details below.

Introducing New Features on the Product Page

We've recently added features to our product page that we're really excited about.

These new product page features give you the ability to share your thoughts about our packaging, give feedback, and connect with other customers. Our overall goal is to improve your customer experience.

You can review and rate products you've purchased, pose questions, supply answers, and even upload your own pictures. From selecting and ordering to using our packaging, your satisfaction is important to us. We want to hear from you and we're listening!

By sharing your feedback, you create a great resource for other customers and gain the opportunity to learn from other experts like yourselves. We learn what we can do better and it's also fun for us to see how you're using our packaging. Your participation is entirely optional but the more active you are in the community, the better it becomes! We hope you'll give these new features a try.

Monthly Promo

The world is your oyster. Select from any of your favorite bags and boxes below. Take 10% off gussets, album sleeves, eco bags, food safe packaging, ornate boxes, stationery boxes...you name it! Click on the links below to select your packaging.

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Promotion ends February 28, 2019. Discount only applies to stock items; they do not apply to clearance or custom products. Promo codes cannot be combined.

New Products - Gumball Shaped Pouches

Calling all candy lovers! We know you're going to love our latest Gumball Shaped Pouch. Remember when gumballs cost a penny? Well, this pouch looks like an actual gumball machine and no coins are needed! Designed with a red print across the top and bottom for a classic, retro feel, this pouch is clear in the middle to show off your colorful candies. Package mini gumballs, sixlets, M&M's, Skittles, or jelly beans, or any of your candy favorites. When filled with your treats, this pouch stands upright. Secure with a heat seal at the top. Food safe.

Upcoming Trade Shows

We're going bi-coastal for the month of February. Please stop by if you're in town. Our scheduled events are as follows:

• Feb 3-6, Sun-Wed – National Stationery Show, Booth #5435 – New York, NY
• Feb 5-7, Tue-Thu – WestPack, Booth #5360 – Anaheim, CA
• Feb 27-Mar 1, Wed-Fri – WPPI, Booth #1073 – Las Vegas, NV

In Case You Missed Them

2018 Roundup of New Products

Last year our product lines grew in leaps and bounds! Here's a roundup of all of our latest additions to keep you in the loop. See more colorful stand up pouches, compostable eco products, and much more.

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Featured Customer: Mika Harmony Art

An obsession with seahorses and all ocean creatures (including mermaids!) is at the heart of Mika Harmony Art. She incorporates our Eco Bags into her packaging to help protect the ocean she loves. See her wondrous creations here.

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DIY Valentine's Geode Heart Cookie Tutorial

Valentine's Day is now just a couple weeks away and we are bursting with adorable packaging to help showcase all of your artistic creations! We have teamed up with Molly from The Ginger Bites to bring you this super easy tutorial for those special someones in your life!

Valentine's Day is now just a couple weeks away and we are bursting with adorable packaging to help showcase all of your artistic creations! We have teamed up with Molly from The Ginger Bites to bring you this super easy tutorial on how to make geode heart cookies for those special someones in your life. We first discovered these cookies on her Instagram feed back in August and just knew that they were the perfect blend of unique and attainable and are so excited that she agreed to create this just for us to share with you.



What You’ll Need:

• Iced Sugar Cookies (hearts preferably)
• Royal Icing
• Sanding Sugar
• Rock Candy (broken up)
• Gel Food Coloring
• Gold Luster Dust
• Everclear (or vodka)
• Paintbrush
• ClearBags Clear Box #FPB61
• Ribbon
• Cute tag

On your iced cookie, add a rough outline for the border of your “geode.” Sprinkle the
sanding sugar over the top so that all icing is covered. Shake off excess. Fill in the rest of your
geode with icing & sprinkle with the broken up rock candy, shaking off the excess. Let dry for
approximately 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine your gold luster dust with Everclear until you’ve achieved a paint
consistency. Set aside. *This will be used to paint the sanding sugar border of your geode.



In a separate bowl, mix gel food coloring with Everclear until the gel is fully dissolved.
Consistency will be similar to that of watercolor. Keep a small bowl of plain Everclear nearby
to dilute your color more.

Now it’s time to paint your geode! Starting with the gel food coloring/Everclear mixture,
paint the rock candy portion of the geode. Try concentrating some color in one spot &
diluting other spots. This will help add dimension to your geode.


With your gold dust/Everclear mixture, paint the sanding sugar border of your geode. Once
you’re done painting, allow the cookies to dry a few hours and then you’re ready to package!

To make the perfect Valentine set, add a cookie that reads “YOU ROCK” and package in a
ClearBags box. I used style FPB61 which is perfect for two cookies. Add some ribbon & a cute tag for a Valentine that is sure to wow all the loves in your life.


Enjoy!

Last year our product lines grew in leaps and bounds! We wanted to roundup all the items here to keep you in the loop. As always, our goal is to bring you packaging that helps you grow your business. The latest additions incorporate popular trends alongside the most recent innovations in technology.


Our new products include choices that are greener, easier, and look great, too. We even have a sparkling pillow box created exclusively for ClearBags by our very own in-house designer. Check out Kraft eco bags, child-resistant pouches, more boxes, gussets, and barrier bags for food, and color, color, color! Did we mention color? We now carry multiple lines of stand up zipper pouches in eye-catching shades and styles we know you'll love. Let's take a look at the products we added in 2018.

Brilliant Line - Stand Up Zipper Pouches (ZBGB)

Our Brilliant Line of Stand Up Zipper Pouches come in assorted pastels with a flashy metallic tint. These aren't your everyday colors. Brilliant options include lavender, green, peach, blue and pink. These pouches sparkle and set the mood with a unique, shimmering look. A clear front panel showcases your color while the interior and back panels feature solid opaque colors.

Features: 4 mil thickness, high barrier, resealable zipper, tear notches, and a round hang hole. Available in four sizes.

Bright Line - Stand Up Zipper Pouches (ZBGB)

If you want something flashy, our Bright Line of Stand Up Pouches come in "wow" colors with plenty of attitude. Festive and vibrant, our Bright line colors are teal, red, violet, and fuschia. Similar to our Brilliant Line, these pouches are designed with clear front panels and have color-backed interiors and exterior panels.

Features: 4 mil thickness, high barrier, resealable zipper, tear notches, and a round hang hole. Available in four sizes.

Matte Rose/Gold Line - Stand Up Zipper Pouches (ZBGM & ZBGR)

Our Matte Gold Line of Stand Up Zipper Pouches offer an understated elegance with a vintage vibe. These stand up pouches come in Matte Gold and Matte Rose Gold in two different styles. Choose between our colored-back pouches with a clear front panel or our metallized pouches with solid front and back panels. The non-shiny, flat texture of this matte surface puts the focus on these subtle yet inviting colors. The gold has a hint of luxury while the rose gold is a charming dusty pink.

Features of Matte Line Color-Backed: 4 mil thickness, high barrier, resealable zipper, tear notches, and a round hang hole. Available in four sizes.

Features of Matte Line Metallized: 4 mil thickness, metallized material for highest barrier protection, resealable zipper, and tear notches. Available in four sizes.

Matte Frosted - Stand Up Zipper Pouches (ZBGF)

Add a touch of mystique to the finished look of your product with our Matte Frosted Stand Up Zipper Pouches. These pouches offer a great way to stand out on store shelves while still allowing your contents to show through. The finish is smooth, semi-transparent and non-glossy for a high-end look. The thicker 5.5 mil material provides outstanding barrier protection.

Features: 5.5 mil high barrier material,resealable zipper, tear notches. Available in seven sizes.

High Clarity - Stand Up Zipper Pouches (ZBGCC)

Sometimes a simple, clear package can make the boldest statement of all. Our High Clarity Stand Up Zipper Pouches give customers the real deal - a full view of your product. Made of 4 mil laminated material for extra strong barrier protection, these pouches are thicker than our standard clear stand up pouches. The clear front and back panels provide plenty of space for branding.

Features: 4 mil thickness, high barrer, resealable zipper, tear notches. Available in seven sizes.

Pearl - Stand Up Zipper Pouches (ZBGO)

Our Pearl Stand Up Zipper Pouches with Oval Windows have an illuminating presence on store shelves. Customers are treated to a glimpse of your product through the clear oval window. This is not just your simple white pouch. The pearl white of this pouch is radiant with a opalescent, light gloss finish.

Features: 4.7 mil thickness, laminated for extra strength and barrier, resealable zipper, tear notches. Available in four sizes.

Harvest Rice Paper - Stand Up Zipper Pouches (ZBGR)

Our Harvest Rice Paper Stand Up Zipper Pouches debuted this past year with soft earth tones. A great choice for organic or natural products, these pouches come in four colors: green, orange, cranberry, and purple. The rice paper provides a textured look that is both earthy and sophisticated. The pouches are designed with clear front panels and color interior and exterior back panels. As your product shines through the crystal clear material in the front, customers see the backdrop of these fabulously cozy colors.

Features: 5 mil thickness, laminated inner lining, resealable zipper, tear notches, and round hang hole. Two available sizes.

Round Bottom Gusset Bags (RPBG)

Candy and treats look sweet in our Round Bottom Gusset Bags. A white paper base is attached to the bottom, allowing this round-shaped bag to stand upright. The flat surface makes it easy to display a variety of items including bulk candy, stacks of cookies, candles, and gifts. Accessorize with ribbons or bows for a fancy finish. These bags are crystal clear and heat sealable. Available in four sizes.

Kraft Side Gusset Bags (KSG)

Perfect for takeaway treats from the bakery or a store display, our Kraft Side Gusset Bags come in three sizes. Package baked bread to smaller items like brownies and cookies. A clear full-paneled window runs the length of the bag to show off your goodies. The inner lining is grease-resistant for easy packaging of baked goods. Available in three sizes.

Kraft Flat Heat Seal Bags (Compostable & Non-compostable - KHS)

Our new Flat Kraft Heat Seal Bags offer a natural vibe and come in compostable and non-compostable options. For the best eco-friendly choice, the compostable pouch is lined with plant-based PLA film and is 100% certified compostable. This pouch is available with or without a clear rectangular window.

The non-compostable Flat Heat Seal Bag has a poly grease-resistant lining, making it ideal for baked goods like cookies and brownies. This pouch is matte laminated for a smudge-free, smooth texture and comes with or without a matte window.

Both Kraft pouches work great for items like ground coffee, teas, and snacks and feature round hang holes. Available in eight sizes.

Embossed Pillow Boxes

Treat your customers to a sparkling display with our Embossed Pillow Boxes. Clear pillow boxes are embossed with a spiral-like design in gold or silver foil. This new item is a ClearBags original, created by our very own in-house designer Shihua Ren. Pillow boxes are a favorite for favors and gifts. Package jewelry, beads, wrapped truffles, candy, and more. Available in one size in gold or silver.

3-Sided Window Boxes

Extending our line of Ornate Boxes is our 3-sided Window Boxes in White Kraft. They feature windows with scalloped edges and an optional hole at the top for a dessert stick. These fancy boxes feature a grease-resistant lining, perfect for packaging cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, and candies.

Available in three sizes.

Hanging Zipper Barrier Bags (w/ tear notches)

For a barrier bag that is easy to open, look no further! Our Metallized Hanging Zipper Bags are now available with tear notches for when a tamper-resistant bag isn't needed. These hanging bags are designed with a clear front and color-backed panels. Round hang holes provide an easy retail display. Color options include black, white, silver, and gold. Tear notches are available in select sizes. Bags are heat sealable and feature strong side seams.

Child Resistant Bags (CRT, CRZ)

Using the latest in innovative technology, we've added two new Child Resistant Bags to keep your items discreet and out of harm's way. Our Our Child Resistant Locking Pouches have a metallized poly aluminum barrier and a push-release locking mechanism that requires two hands to open. Uses for this bag include cannabis, pharmaceuticals, detergent pods, or marijuana-infused products. Available in two sizes in black and white.

Our Child Resistant Pouch Bags are larger and are intended for for exit packaging for cannabis products. These pouches are ASTM certified to meet all your cannabis dispensary needs. Features include a pre-printed ASTM message and a unique zipper closure with a pre-printed instruction. One size in matte white. Made in the USA.

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That does it for our roundup of new items in 2018. Please check out our website for more details about each of these products, including sizing and pricing. If you need any assistance, are our customer service reps are happy to answer your questions and help you find the perfect packaging. Best wishes for a successful new year!

Starting off the New Year right with a featured customer that makes us feel like it's perpetual summer. Put on your best beach gear and read below about Mika and her art!

Tell us a little about your company:

An obsession with seahorse and all the ocean creatures (including the mythical mermaids!) led me into watercolors. Always dreaming of flying, and to satisfy that wanderlust urge, my artwork also includes lots of birds, butterflies, bees, flowers, feathers, leaves and dragonflies.

I create art, stickers, mugs, stationary, jewelry and gifts to help add a bit of sunshine and happy to brighten your day. Originally from Maui, Hawai’i, I am inspired by the vibrant tropical colors of the islands.

I now call Ventura, California home and have a sweet little art studio with a view of the Channel Islands. It is here where I gain inspiration for my newest creations that I have had the privilege of sharing with so many of you for the past 4+ years. I hope to help you escape for a moment into artwork full of saturated color, vibrant happiness and lots of Aloha!

What makes your product unique?

My art and gifts share the spirit and feeling of Aloha and help brighten your day; every order is gift-wrapped to allow you to treat yourself to some happy.

When I am approach a new watercolor design, the painting first starts in my mind. Sometimes while I am listening to music, I get ideas for paintings and start a sketch on whatever paper (backs of envelopes are a favorite!) happens to be close at hand.

Once I have a general idea of my painting, I sketch it out completely and then transfer my drawing for my more complex paintings such as Monstera leaves. From there I pick out my favorite watercolor palettes, best brushes and water containers and start painting!

From start to finish of sketching to finished painting, it usually takes a few hours to complete a painting. The more detailed realistic-looking paintings such as kitty cat commissions, take 10+ hours.

How do you package your products and what ClearBags™ products do you use?

All of my artwork is packaged using the Crystal Clear or Eco bags, plus coordinating backing board. Growing up with the ocean as my playground, I always want to do my best to help protect it. Once I learned ClearBags offered Eco packaging, I knew it would help me in my mission to share my aloha art while minimizing the impact to plants and animals. It is a tricky balance to package my art, protect it, but not create more problems for the environment. Using the Eco bags will allow me to reach that balance of being able to offer a professionally packaged and protected product while also minimizing the impact on our environment. I also recycle packaging whenever I can; all the gift tags for orders come from the extra paper strips cut off of my art prints, plus I re-use mailing boxes that I get from my own orders of supplies.

Where do you sell your product?

My work can be found online at mikaharmony.com and in stores at Hui Noeau Gift Shop in Makawao, Ocean Jazz Maui and The Trove Hawai’i on the Big Island. I LOVE finding new retailers to carry my work!

How long have you been working with ClearBags™ and how do we help you succeed?

I have been working with ClearBags for over 5 years now. I am so grateful to work with ClearBags because I know I can count on their packaging to provide a clear, professional presentation of my art. It takes my art and gifts to a professional level, even though I am just a one-woman show and not a
huge boutique.

When I create my special art prints, original art and stickers, it is important that my customer receive them in the same condition as I created them. I want their order to be flawless and professional. With ClearBags I am assured their order will arrive looking fresh and perfectly protected! The best addition to my order wrapping is the backing board that ClearBags offers. I spend a little extra to make sure I use 2 in each order, so there’s no worry about prints or art being bent. In the time I have been shipping orders (4+ years), only 2 orders have gotten damaged- and both were due to a postal carrier trying to fold the envelope and put it in a very small postal box; it had nothing to do with my packaging. That is a great record! I have sent orders from California to as far as Dubai, Singapore, England and beyond and they have all arrived safe and sound.

What one piece of packaging advice would you give to other business owners?

Imagine how you would want to receive a gift, and package your products in a similar fashion. Everyone shops with their eyes first, so presentation is important.

How can people connect with you?

Website: www.mikaharmony.com

Instagram: @mikaharmony

Facebook: @mika.harmony

Pinterest: mikaharmony

Twitter:  @MikaHarmony_Art

Maybe your New Year's resolution is to lose a few pounds or take that trip to the Bahamas. Whatever it is, you can start the year off right by saving money on your next packaging order. It's our first sale of the year! Take 10% off all Stand Up Zipper Pouches for the entire month of January. From metallic pastels to elegant rice paper pouches, we have a wide selection of colors and styles. See details below.

Land Your Brand - Dream Up a Custom Order

Is this the year you'll customize your packaging? Before customers can touch or taste your product, it's likely they'll see the packaging first. You can make your package exactly as you want it with a custom order.

You get be in the driver's seat with a customized package. Choose the dimensions, closure, barrier, and even the shape of the bag. Perhaps, you just want to start with a custom printed design. Find out more details on our Custom Packaging page and our Custom Stand Up Pouches page. You dream it and we'll do the rest.

Featured Products - Go Bold with our Matte Stand Up Zipper Pouches

Color is another great way to capture your brand. Don't be afraid to go bold! Our Matte Collection of Stand Up Pouches offers bold colors in a softer version. We carry stand up pouches in matte colors like black, white, bronze, gold, and rose gold. Matte colors give packaging an understated elegance that is every bit as inviting.

Like our other stand up pouches, our matte collection works well for dry goods and food products such as coffee, candy, and snacks. Our pouches have airtight zippers and convenient tear notches. Find your favorite matte pouch here.

Monthly Promo

This January, take 10% off all Stand Up Zipper Pouches. Choose from High Clarity, Color Backed with Clear Fronts, Metallized, Kraft, Oval Windows, Rice Paper and Frosted varieties. Check out the new colors we've added over the past year including those from our Brilliant, Bright and Matte Lines.

Stand Up Zipper Pouches are food safe and are airtight to keep products fresh. They come stock with tear notches and resealable zippers, perfect for snacking!

Can’t find the promo code? Fill in your email address and we'll send it right over.

Sign up for savings! Get exclusive promo codes sent to your inbox each month.

Promotion ends January 31, 2019. Discount only applies to stock items; they do not apply to clearance or custom products. Promo codes cannot be combined.

Upcoming Trade Shows

Our fresh start to the year is also a busy one. If you're at any of our events, please drop by to receive a promo on us. Here's what our month of January looks like:

• Jan 13-15, Sun-Tue – Winter Fancy Food, Booth #5673 – San Francisco, CA
• Jan 15-17, Tue-Thu - PPAI Expo, Booth #4475 - Las Vegas, NV
• Jan 19-21, Sat-Mon - AFCI Creativation, Booth #1731 - Phoenix, AZ
• Jan 20-22, Sun-Tue - Imaging USA, Booth #1817 - Atlanta, GA
• Jan 28-30, Mon-Wed - West Coast Art & Frame, Booth #1217 - Las Vegas, NV
• Jan 31-Feb 2, Thu-Sat - CANNACON, Booth #811 - Seattle, WA

In Case You Missed Them

DIY: Clear Box Wrapping Ideas

Need some gift wrapping ideas? Michelle from The Glitzy Pear has put together a post showcasing some wrapping alternatives using clear packaging, perfect for any time of year.

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Featured Customer: Borderlands Bakery

A local cookie company has captured our hearts. Lisa from Borderlands Bakery shares all the details about her adorable cookie creations - from the tiny embellishments on her cookies to how she uses our packaging.

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A Letter from Our Founder - Thank You to Our Customers

ClearBags Founder Benny Wilkins takes a moment to share highlights and thank customers for a wonderful year. It's been a privilege to serve you!


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The Fine Print/Disclaimer

*10% off promotion ends on January 31, 2019. Does not apply to customer orders and cannot be combined with any other offers. Not valid on clearance and sale items. Cannot be combined with customer-specific pricing program. Limit one use per customer.