"Ever since I was little, licorice was always the one summer roadtrip snack we wouldn’t leave home without. And now that I’m old enough to roadtrip myself, the stuff still reminds me of family roadtrips packed into a van fighting over licorice and bickering over who got to sit where. But today, there’s no sharing needed because everybody will get their own box of roadtrip fuel when you send them home with these Fourth of July party favor candy boxes!"

It was love at first sight when we saw Becca's delicious cake pops! The attention to detail and whimsy that goes into each set is amazing and makes our mouth water. Read on to learn more about her business and inspiration!

Tell us a little about your company:

Sweet Whimsy Shop was created in 2012 when I stepped away from my career as a middle school teacher, and needed something to supplement the income. A year earlier, I had used Angie Dudley’s book “Cake Pops” to teach myself how to make the sweet treat. Cake pops are lollipop-style balls of cake that are covered in a chocolate coating and often decorated with sprinkles, candies, or other decorative edibles.

 I began selling cake pops first through word-of-mouth, and then online through Etsy. I now have my own website and mainly use Instagram and Facebook to market my products. While I do still make a lot of simple round cake pops, most of my clients want sculpted designs. I make a lot of super cute or “kawaii” style designs, like hot cocoa mugs with faces, sparkly unicorns, and cake pops that look like tiny cakes or cake slices. I’ve also expanded my offerings to include chocolate-dipped pretzels, marshmallows, and Oreos.

Every cake pop I make, whether it’s a ball or a seahorse, is hand-sculpted, and made from scratch-baked cake. My goal is to make edible art that tastes as good as it looks.

What makes your product unique?

I make artisan cake pops, without mass-production or a mechanized process, as some bakers/businesses choose to do, I don't simply combine a boxed cake mix with eggs, water, and oil, then pour the solution into an electric cake pop maker or into sphere-shaped cups in a baking pan, and then dip those "prefab" cake balls into chocolate. The process I've chosen is much more labor-intensive, with a greater commitment to quality, and with careful attention to detail. My clients value that kind of quality and recognize that they are getting so much more than "just" a cake pop. I love what I do, I take a lot of pride in the method I’ve chosen, and I'm so very grateful for my faithful clients who support my craft and business!

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

I’m in love with the 5 1/8” x 2” x 7 1/8” Crystal Clear Boxes [FPB326] – they fit 6 cake pops, or 12 cake balls perfectly!

Where do you sell your product?

Most customers order online ahead of time for specific dates/events, but I also sell through pop-up shops at local coffee shops and small business venues.

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

Just a few months. A cookie maker friend of mine introduced me to the products. I loved how the clear boxes showcased the products inside. One of the best-selling features of my cake pops is how they look, so the clarity and transparency of ClearBags’s products help me capitalize on that.

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

Make the presentation beautiful, not just functional. Add a ribbon or logoed sticker on the front of the box, or beautiful tissue paper or paper shreds inside it, to better highlight your product and make it even more special to the customer.

How can people connect with you?

Instagram: @SweetWhimsyShop

Facebook: Sweet Whimsy Shop

Are you making plans for a well-deserved vacation? Hopefully, you are! Did you know that taking a vacation will actually increase your productivity? Not only do you get to recharge your batteries, but your mind has a chance to relax and stumble upon new ideas. It's no wonder that a vacation also increases problem-solving and creativity.

Start your summer stocked with your packaging favorites so you can get busy planning some time away from the office. The forecast looks sunny and so is our first sale of the summer! Take 10% off on all our bags and boxes. See details below.

Tips for Saving Money

If you are planning a vacation, you'll want these money-saving tips. Did you know that how you order your packaging can save you money? A few cents here and there adds up to dollars later. When you place your orders with us, here are two way to save on packaging costs:

1. Buy in Bulk
2. Choose Economy Shipping

Buy in Bulk

Buying in large quantities guarantees price breaks. Just remember that in order to get the price break, your large-quantity order must apply to one SKU number. In other words, ordering more bags in multiple SKU numbers will not qualify you for price breaks, unless you happen to order each SKU number in larger quantities, too.

Besides savings, one perk of buying in bulk is that you won't need to place any urgent orders, eliminating last-minute scrambling and stress. Buying ahead offers savings and peace of mind.

Choose Economy Shipping

Another way to save money with us is to choose "Economy Shipping". If you're flexible on time and you live in the contiguous 48 United States, Economy Shipping is our lowest-cost shipping option available for UPS.

If you happen to live nearby one of our warehouses in California or Tennessee, you can always pick up your order in person and have no shipping costs. Our doors are always open for our customers!

New Products - Kraft Flat Heat Seal Bags: Compostable and Non-Compostable

Our newly arrived Flat Kraft Heat Seal Bags come in two different options. If you're looking for an eco-friendly choice, our Kraft Compostable Flat Heat Seal Bag is an excellent "green" solution. Lined with a plant-based PLA film, this pouch is 100% compostable. Try this bag for ground coffee, dried fruit, granola bars, and other snacks. This pouch has a regular Kraft finish for a natural vibe. Available with or without a clear window.

The other option is our Kraft Flat Heat Seal Bag, designed in matte Kraft. While not PLA-lined, this pouch has a poly lining that is grease-resistant for easy loading of cookies and brownies. This pouch is perfect for baked goods. The matte Kraft finish is smudge-proof and works well for custom printed designs. Available with or without a frosted window. Both pouches can be heat sealed and have a round hang hole for retail. Click here to select your favorite bag.

Monthly Promo:

Now for a bit of virtual sunshine, takes 10% off any of our bags and boxes. Choose from your favorites below:

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Promotion ends June 30, 2018. Discount only applies to stock items; they do not apply to clearance or custom products. Promo codes cannot be combined.

Upcoming Trade Shows

If you're in town for one of these trades shows, please stop by for a visit and receive a special promo:

• June 10-12, Sun-Tue – IDDBA, Booth #4538 – New Orleans, LA
• June 12-14, Tue-Thu – EastPack, Booth #2170 – New York, NY 
• June 26-28, Tue-Thu – SuperZoo, Booth #3160 – Las Vegas, NV 
• June 30-July 2, Sat-Mon – Summer Fancy Food, Booth #1157 – New York, NY 

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The Fine Print/Disclaimer

*10% off promotion runs June 5, 2018 - June 30, 2018. 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 and cannot be applied retroactively (i.e., cannot be applied to prior purchases). Limit one use per customer.