Our “go-to” girl for making spectacular bows here at Nashville Wraps is Laura in our Customer Care Group. Anytime we need a big, pretty bow for a package or craft, we seek out Laura’s help. Before moving to Nashville and coming to work for Nashville Wraps, Laura worked in the floral business for 21 years. It was there that she honed her ribbon and bow-making skills.
We thought it would be helpful to video Laura doing her magic so you and your employees could learn how to make big, beautiful bows for your business. [read more…]
An elevator door (at left) at Atlanta’s big Americasmart January 2012 gift show said a lot about just how important “Made in America” is becoming. This year the show opened up with a dedicated section of made in America products. There was a surprising array of high-quality gifts and apparel represented there, and the aisles were packed with eager buyers willing to make a conscious choice to buy American. [read more…]
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I’ve made an easy Valentine Takeout Favor project using our mini Take Out Boxes, our 4″ metallic twist ties, and a few sheets of colorful felt. They would make cute “Valentines” for retail customers – perhaps with a 10% off coupon tucked inside. Wedding planners or candy shops might offer them as wedding favors, with the couple’s names on the fortunes and some wrapped candy placed in the box. Maybe you will have more ideas you can share in the comments below! [read more…]
As 2011 comes to a close, let us take time to remember our soldiers. Operation Shower is an incredible organization that celebrates military families by hosting unit-wide baby showers for them.
Over 650 women on military bases for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and National Guard have been helped to date through 18 baby showers. [read more…]
Watching the movie “How the Grinch stole Christmas”, I was reminded of how many Christmases past could be summed up in the lyrics of the song sung by Faith Hill: “Where are you Christmas, why can’t I find you?”
With all the issues and challenges we face in our fast-paced lives, due in varying degrees to the economy, it can be very difficult to get into the spirit of Christmas. As hard as we may try, it’s just something we can’t get pumped up for on our own — at least I can’t.
Where are you Christmas? Do you remember the one you used to know? I’m not the same one, see what the time’s done, is that why you have let me go? [read more…]
One of the first things I received when I began my current job here at Nashville Wraps was an Arona Khan DVD on wrapping tricks. According to Harpers & Queen (Harper’s Bazaar UK), Arona was the first gift wrapping consultant. I’ve been a fan of hers ever since. Now that the biggest gift-wrapping season of the year is fast approaching, I thought you might like to know how you can wrap like a pro too. [read more…]
It has been said that if our $465 billion dollar holiday spending spree was spent on goods made in the USA, it would create 4.6 million jobs or about 1 job per each $100,000 of sales. As of last week (December 2nd, 2011) the number of unemployed Americas (being counted) was 13.3 million or 8.6%. Doing the math, the US Christmas idea would alone bring the unemployment rate down to about 5.6% and add $17.2 billion in income tax revenue to the US treasury at the lowest IRS tax rates. Notwithstanding, it would put dinner on the table all year for a huge number of folks. [read more…]
As the holidays approach with laser-like speed, we Americans are thinking, “What should I give my friends and co-workers this year? What kind of gift card or gift would they like to receive?” First, if you are still in business in today’s economic climate, take a moment to say “thanks”. Now, if you have a business and a little extra “jingle in your pocket”, then you are very blessed indeed! [read more…]
Timber Green Woods in Spring Green, Wisconsin started their little wood-working shop three years ago. With just a laser cutter, they began cutting and engraving wooden snowflake ornaments out of wood scraps left over from their sustainable wood flooring business. Eventually, Matt Van Susteren and his wife Amie ventured into the online world of Etsy (a marketplace for hand-crafters), and found a great home there for themselves and their unique wooden products. Click to enlarge the image above to see this amazing tree on their farm.
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