This is a guest post from our friend Niki over at 365 Days of Crafts. You can view the original post here! 

Niki goes over how to create this stunning DIY gift from start to finish, that features stenciling our Kraft Tapered Tote for a fun and unique twist.



Try this boho chic gift packaging idea and DIY baby onesie tie dye idea for a great handmade baby gift that does not cost a lot of money but looks like a boutique gift! I don’t know about you but my friends are still popping out the little ones and I am always trying to think of something unique to give them that they want and will actually use. My kids went through baby onesies as fast as they did their diapers. So I thought I would tie dye a bunch of onesies and package them up. I will give directions on how to make both the tie dyed onesies and the uber cool and creative boho chic gift packaging.

SUPPLIES FOR BOHO CHIC GIFT PACKAGING :

• stencil – Handmade Charlotte by Plaid
• paint – Ceramcoat Paint by Plaid
• stencil brush
• Sakura Micron pen
• kraft gift packaging by Clear bags
• scrap paper to tap off excess paint

SUPPLES FOR TIE DYE BABY ONESIES:

• onesies
• fabric dye in multiple colors
• tongs
• rubber bands
• gloves
• covered work surface
• mason jars
• a stove or a microwave
• wear old clothes!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOHO CHIC GIFT PACKAGING :

Select your paint colors and stencil then place the surface to be stenciled on a covered work surface. Place the stencil in the desired location and dip the stencil brush into the paint. Tap off excess paint. When stenciling less paint is better because you can always add layers.



You can change brushes in-between paint colors. On this project I did not because I wanted blended colors. Play around and get comfortable with paint and see what you like best.

Stencil randomly all over the gift box and allow the paint to dry. Use the same stencil that you used to apply the paint and use a micron pen to create an outline. None of this has to be perfect because that is the nature of hand-made and part of the boho chic look.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIE DYE BABY ONESIES:

Cover your work surface before you begin, wear gloves and old clothes. As I say that, I am sitting here typing this in with blue fingernails and a splash of blue dye on the front of my shirt.

Add rubber bands to the dyed item to create your pattern and then soak the items to be dyed in a bath of clean hot water. This helps to get a better dye result.



Either heat up your dye in a dye only pan on the stove or in a jar in the microwave. Use caution when moving hot stuff.
 

Place the item in the mason jar or pan and allow to soak for 15-30 minutes. The longer it soaks the stronger and brighter the color will be. Remove the item dyed and rinse with cool clean water.



Wash with a mild detergent and air dry away from direct sunlight for best results.

Package the dyed baby onesies into the super cute boho chic gift packaging and watch the delight on their face when they see your cool creation.

Item Number: FS181

If you ask us, ornate boxes belong in the whimsical, unique or fun category of packaging. Noted for their fancy shapes, ornate boxes offer an alternative to traditional square or rectangular boxes. With ornate boxes, you’re more likely to see geometric-inspired triangles, tubes or cones. Some are shaped with a purpose. Others are just simply cute! Purses, totes, and Chinese-style takeout boxes remind us of the familiar. Twist tops and clover shapes appeal to our playful side.

Ornate boxes are used for all types of products across multiple industries. Popular for packaging food, crafts, party favors, specialty gifts, and niche items, these boxes give products a fresh look. A triangular box for triangular cheese? Yes, please! And who wouldn’t love candies popping out of a box disguised as a purse? A stack of cookies fits like magic inside a tube or when placed in a takeout box gives new meaning to the expression “dessert first.”

On the functional end, some ornate boxes are made for specific products in mind—talk about special treatment. At ClearBags, we carry Wine Boxes for your favorite vintage, available in Clear and Frosted. Ornate Candy Apple Boxes keep decorative apples intact and have a hole for the stick so your apple won’t tip. Let’s not forget cupcakes, because important cupcakes simply deserve their own individual box. Flower Top Boxes are a great option for cupcakes and can include inserts for added stability. Pull a ribbon to close this fancy box and, voilà, your stylish cupcake is ready to go.

One thing’s for sure, ornate boxes get special attention. You can’t help but notice them! Check out this photo gallery and see for yourself. Do you have a favorite box?

Image from Blackshears Berries Item Number: FS56

Image from Gustus Vitae Item Number: FS321

Item Number: FS283

Item Number: FS182

Item Number: FS212

So, did you spot your favorite box? We put together a Glossary of Ornate Boxes for a handy reference. We carry the following boxes:

Candy Apple Box – FS56

Clover Top – FS278

Flat Cone Box – FS286

Flower Top – FS181, FS212

Handle Box – FS211

Purse – FS210, FS182, FS209

Takeout Box – FS283, FS284

Tapered Hanging Box – FS180

Tapered Tote Box (Clear) – FS279, FS280

Tapered Tote Box with Window

• Kraft – FS320, FS321, FS328
• White – FS330, FS331, FS338

Twist Top – FS238

Triangular Box – FS239

Wine Box –

• Clear – PLB176
• Frosted – PLBF176

Most of our ornate boxes are crystal clear, while our Tapered Window boxes come in natural Kraft and in white paper. All of our ornate boxes are food safe and ship flat to save on shipping costs. Assembly is as easy as folding them into place.

Decorative and always fun, we think your product will be the life of the party inside an ornate box!

Image via Kate Weiser Chocolate Item Number B49NF

What makes your product unique? 

My company has a very modern feel to it and the techniques we use in the kitchen are cutting edge. The first thing our customers notice is the presentation of our bonbons. We mainly focus on the ingredients that we use and the flavor combinations and textures.

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

We use ClearBags all the time to display our beautiful chocolate sculptures. The packaging comes in almost any dimension you can think of, so we never have trouble finding a box that fits our products perfectly.

Image via Kate Weiser Chocolate Item number: PLB87

Where do you sell your product? 

We sell our products in our 2 store fronts – Trinity Groves and Northpark Center in Dallas, TX. We also sell our products online on our website.

Image via Kate Weiser Chocolate Item number: FPBI261

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

I started using Clearbags since the creation of my business, so about 4 years now.

Image via Kate Weiser Chocolate Item number: CTES26

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

Start off using stock packaging before you begin to create custom. Clearbags had everything we needed to begin our brand and as we move forward we have created custom accessories that fit onto our clear bag packaging. It’s a great way to start small and grow into it.

Image via shabbysnap Item number: B49NF

How can people connect with you?

Instagram: @kateweiserchocolate

Facebook: facebook.com/kateweiserchocolate

In the social media world, change is constant. You must work quickly to keep up with inquiries, new product releases and content creation. Finding tools to make this process streamlined is incredibly important.

One of the tools we have found exceptionally useful is Canva! Canva is a free graphic design tool that is easy to use because of its drag and drop interface and suite of templates, fonts and graphics. All the while giving your social media posts a professional edge.

Creating Graphics

Our favorite part of Canva is their variety of design types. Instead of worrying about perfect pixel proportions or trial and error, they have taken the guess work out and created ready to use templates. We frequently use their “Instagram Post" to make it easy to drop a photo in and resize it, instead of trying to make the photo work inside the Instagram app. Once you decide on which design to go with, they give you a wide selection of pre-made layouts as well. Or if you are feeling particularly creative, design from scratch using custom dimensions.

Photo Editing

If a photo only needs minor tweaks instead of an editing overhaul, then Canva has that covered. Pictured is an example of their filter and flip options. They also have a "crop" option that helps you get the perfect fit for whatever template you are using. Another helpful thing we have found is that Canva allows you to enlarge your photo to best fit the template without the image getting blurry.

Drag and Drop

Cost

It seems like yesterday when we were a four-person poster business who used clear packaging. Before long, our customers were calling and making requests for our high-quality packaging. The rest, they say, is history. Now in our 25th year, we are a leader in flexible packaging and continue to grow. 

Our motto has always been to give our customers what they need, when they need it. In fact, our inventory has grown as result of your personal customized orders and ingenious ideas. Many of your customized bag creations have become a part of our permanent inventory.

In just the last five years, our inventory has increased from 2,500 products to well over 4,000 products. Our warehouse space has increased from 100K feet to 300K feet of space!

As always, your satisfaction is the most important thing to us. We hope to continue to offer solutions for your business and build strong relationships together that carry us into the future.

For a little more info on who we are, check out this video:

This Just In - New Pouches and Totes!

Our inventory continues to grow. New product arrivals include Stand Up Zipper Pouches and Tapered Tote Boxes. Our Stand Up Zipper Pouches are now available in more colors, sizes, and styles than ever before. In addition to the Kraft Tapered Tote Boxes, we now offer these same totes in an elegant white finish.

Clear Front Standing Zipper Pouch ZBGKC46

White Kraft Tapered Tote Box FS331

25 Years of Wholesale Discounts

*Volume discounts only apply to buying the same SKU in volume. You must buy at least 10 packs (bags) or 8 packs (boxes) of a single SKU for volume discount to apply. Check on ClearBags.com, the catalog, or call customer service for actual volume prices.

*Volume discounts only apply to buying the same SKU in volume. You must buy at least 10 packs (bags) or 8 packs (boxes) of a single SKU for volume discount to apply. Check on ClearBags.com, the catalog, or call customer service for actual volume prices.

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Where you can find us in upcoming trade shows

Here’s what we have lined up for May and heading into June. Stop by to connect with us and receive a promo:

• May 17 – 19, Wed – Fri, Marijuana Bus Conference & Expo, Washington DC – Booth #641
• May 20 – 23, Sat – Tue, National Restaurant Show, Chicago, IL– Booth #9939
• May 21 – 24, Sun – Wed, National Stationery Show, New York, NY– Booth #2642
• May 23 – 25, Tue – Thu, Sweets & Snacks, Chicago, IL– Booth #190
• June 4 – 6, Sun – Tue, IDDBA, Anaheim, CA– Booth #2269

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*The fine print:
Volume discounts only apply to buying the same SKU in volume. You must buy at least 10 packs (bags) or 8 packs (boxes) of a single SKU for volume discount to apply. Check on ClearBags.com, the catalog, or call customer service for actual volume prices.