We partnered with our friend Melissa over at Design Eat Repeat to bring you cute, yet simple, Back-to-School cookie bags for teachers!



With just a few weeks to go before school starts back up, it’s time to get those school supplies ready and start thinking about teacher gift ideas! I know how hectic this time of year can be, so today I’m collaborating with my favorite food-safe packaging supplier, ClearBags, to show you how to make EASY homemade teacher treats that even the kiddos can help with! No fancy cookie decorating needed – just some cookie sticks, frosting, clear treat bags, and printables!

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NeonYolk is based out of Austin, TX and was founded in 2016 out of my love of baking and sprinkles! My own collection had grown a bit out of control but I still found myself on the hunt for unique sprinkles and combinations that would fit themed treats. We provide custom and contemporary sprinkle mixes for the sunny side of life! I’ve always known that I wanted my own business and playing with sprinkles every day seemed like a dream come true. The name was inspired from egg yolks my husband and I use in baking that are farm fresh. They were so bright yellow they were almost….neon! I can honestly say I love what I do, not only because I can play with sprinkles but I’ve had the opportunity to meet wonderful baking professionals and enthusiasts

We love trade shows because they give us the chance to meet you in person and learn about your business. Trade shows also give us the opportunity to scope out the latest trends in products, innovations, colors, materials and, of course, packaging.

Have you ever wanted to go to a trade show to see all the latest, but couldn't get away? Well, we have you covered. Our industry reps have been busy this year and wanted to share some trends they have noticed while attending trade shows. Here's what they discovered:

Food Packaging

Scrumptious snacks, cupcakes and cookies unite! As always, the challenge for food products is to stand out on retail shelves, and the competition is fierce. This year, food packaging is getting a makeover with a change in materials. The industry standard has traditionally been a gloss finish. Exhibitors are changing it up with a minor tweak - a matte or a metallic finish. An extra eye-catching bonus is the use of a spot varnish with a gloss and have it printed onto a matte finish. See for yourself what a shift in materials can bring.

Photo from Brownie Brittle

Stationery Packaging

Stationery trade shows aren't just for paper products anymore. Last year's trend of lifestyle branding has caught on like wildfire. Lifestyle branding takes a singular design or idea and applies it to a whole line of products. On display are journals, coffee cups, coasters, pens, tote bags, pillows, and much more. It can include stationery to homewares and everything in-between.

This collective approach to branding products has lead to a smooth transition to the gift industry. It's not surprising that wrapping paper is making quite a splash at trade shows this year as well. Wrapping paper in floral, marbled and stone designs are a big hit.

Photos from Rifle Paper Co.

Art/Photo Packaging

At art and photo trade shows, people are always looking to improve their presentation in the most easy, quick, and affordable way possible. Slip-in mats and presentation boxes create a finished product without the fuss of glue or tape. They are easy to use and affordable, too. Using a crystal clear BOPP sleeve is still the industry favorite for a finishing touch. Just slide your photos in and it's hello gorgeous!

Photo from Feasting Calligraphy

Craft & Hobby Packaging

Memory making is capturing the hearts of exhibitors at Craft & Hobby trade shows. DIY projects, scrapbooking, and papercrafting kits get a lift with attractive and efficient packaging. Crafters love cute, adorable boxes for holding buttons, enamel pins, sequins, and other supplies. Plastic resealable bags designed for scrapbooking and papercrafting kits keep projects humming along. Popular bag sizes include: 8 x 8, 12 x 12, and 13 x 13. A little organization makes it easier to create those special moments.

Photo from Natty Michelle Paperie

General Packaging

Doing more with less is a common theme driving innovation in the packaging industry. A call for less waste and more sustainable, eco-friendly options is a continuing focus. Stand up pouches are still one of the hottest designs on the market. Efforts are ongoing to develop a stand up pouch made from polylactic acid or PLA, a renewable resource derived from sugarcane or corn starch. Soon, a greener package can be yours without giving up the pouch!

Photo from Naked Sprinkles

We like to keep on top of the latest trends by creating packaging that best highlights and promotes your products. Whether it's fresh colors, materials, methods, or innovating designs, packaging continues to evolve. Have you discovered any other trends at trade shows? Please share with us in the comments.

This summer is surely heating up fast. Get Krafty with this month's deals. Take 10% of all Kraft, Ornate Boxes and Direct Mail products. Stay cool and enjoy the firecrackers!

Here’s a tip: Don’t forget about closure!

Everyone likes a little closure. You might feel a bit incomplete without it. Guess what? Packaging needs closure, too! Many of the bags we carry are closed with a self-adhesive seal, but for products that don’t have a self-adhesive closure, there are plenty of other options. Stickers, labels and colorful twist ties offer easy ways to close a bag or box.

Our ornate boxes, two-piece greeting card boxes, paper window boxes, pop-up tubes, and pillow boxes come with clear round stickers (2 stickers/box) for sealing each end. Clear stickers help to hold the boxes together and provide a theft-resistant closure. Did we mention they look great, too? They offer a clean, finishing touch to your product.

Another way to close up a bag or box is with a sticky label. This two-fold solution not only provides closure to your packaging, but it also gives you an opportunity to brand your product. Incorporate a custom design, logo, or useful product information onto your label for a more attractive shelf presence. This effective, theft-resistant solution is like a closure in disguise.

For a splash of color or texture, twist ties do an excellent job closing your bag. This thin piece of covered metal wire offers a special flourish and works especially well with clear packaging. We carry a rainbow of colors in a variety of styles and textures, including solid colors, striped, metallic, plastic, Kraft, and more. This small accessory is practical, affordable, and a popular choice for decorative food packaging. Twist ties seal any bag in seconds.

Stickers, labels, and twist ties are simple ways to get closure with your packaging. You can check them out here.

New Arrivals – One-piece Paper Boxes in Red, White and Black + Expanded Selection of Kraft

Our product spotlight this month is on our one-piece paper boxes. You may have seen these same boxes in Kraft. We are happy to share that they are now available in Glossy Red, Glossy White, and in Matte Black, and have extended our sizes in Kraft. These stylish boxes are designed with a clear window to showcase products like stationery, jewelry, candy, cookies, and gifts. A clear poly sheet is attached to the inside of this food safe box. Colors in bold red, white, or black are perfect for capturing a mood or holiday theme. These boxes ship flat, but are easily assembled and come with clear round stickers for a tamper-resistant closure. See our new arrivals here.

July Promotion

Don’t miss out on the summer fun! Enjoy these great deals – Take 10% off all Kraft, Ornate Boxes and Direct Mail products:

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Promotion ends July 31, 2017. Discounts only apply to stock items; they do not apply to clearance or custom products. Promo codes cannot be combined.**

Where you can find us in upcoming trade shows

July is heating up with our trade show schedule. Come on by and get a special promo at these events:

Jul 9-11, Sun-Tue – Cosmoprof, Booth #21137 – Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay)

Jul 11-12, Tue-Wed – IPIC (International Print and Imaging Conference), Booth #209 – Las Vegas, NV (M Resort)

Jul 12-14, Wed-Fri – ICAST, Booth #1577 – Orlando, FL

Jul 25 -27, Tue-Thu – SuperZoo, Booth #4300 – Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay)

In case you missed them

DIY: Boho Chic Gift Packaging Idea

Niki from 365 Days of Crafts treats us to a tutorial on how to make a tie-dye baby onesie and a BoHo chic gift package. This handmade gift looks like it’s straight out of boutique and it’s uber cool.

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Get Creative with Your Budget: Value Bags and Boxes

Did you know we carry an economical line of crystal clear packaging? It’s our value bags and boxes! This most affordable choice offers the same high clarity of our standard line and will save you some cash.

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Featured Customer: Love and Macarons

Tiffany from Love and Macarons specializes in creating character macarons and unique flavors you simply can’t find in just any store. Her cast of cookies includes favorites like Pikachu, Totoro and Mickey Mouse.

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DIY: Flamingo Party Favors

Flamingos are so very in this summer, and we are loving these DIY Flamingo Party Favors our friend Niki at 365 Days of Crafts made for her daughter's birthday party!

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**The Fine Print:
10% off promotion ends on July 31, 2017. Does not apply to custom orders and cannot be combined with any other promotion codes. Cannot be combined with customer-specific pricing program. Limit one use per customer. All Kraft products are on sale: Kraft Stand Up Zipper Pouches (black, white, or traditional Kraft), Kraft Quad Seal bags, Kraft Coffee bags, Kraft Paper boxes (note: box tops and slip covers are excluded from the promotion), Kraft Pillow boxes, Kraft tubes, and Kraft twist ties. "Direct Mail" products include all Rigid Mailers (RM and LRM), CoEx Mailers (CXM), Door Knob Bags (DK), Newspaper Bags (NPB), Full View Envelopes (EG), and the following selection of crystal clear bags: B1012, B118, B49, B49XL, B69, B9, B96, B912, B9X6, B9PC, B8PC, B118PC, B1012PC, 811ZZ, B118SPC, B9SPC, B12X9, PL1013, PL118, PL69, PL6X9S, PL811, PL9, PL912, PL9H12H, GC75, GC49, GC59, GC5B1, GC108, GC811, GC9, GC11, GC108PC, GC75PC, GC6H9, GC49XL, GC118, GC69. Ornate Boxes include the following SKUs: FS181, FS212, FS238, FS211, FS210, FS182, FS209, FS283, FS284, FS279, FS280, FS278, FS239, FS56, FS286, FS180, PLB176, PLBF176, FS338, FS330, FS331, FS328, FS320, FS321, CTRS26, CTES26, CTES36, CTHS36, CTTS46, and CTSS26.