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Gift Basket Tips

Gift Boxes: Outside the Box

August 23, 2010
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Need to create a lot of gift boxes and keep costs to a minimum? Try a kraft or white gift box for the base. The gift box shown at right, the KG09 kraft gift box, only costs about a quarter, and with a few creative touches, it’s sensational.

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The Shrink Wrapping Machine and How-To DVD

August 9, 2010
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A shrink overwrap is so useful, you won’t believe the time and money you save. It is a necessity for keeping items in a gift basket from shifting during shipping or delivery.

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How to Use Mesh Netting

July 13, 2010
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Simple Spectacular Packaging Mesh netting makes gorgeous packaging for wine bottles and so much more. Click here to find out how to wrap a wine bottle like the one at left.

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Cello Bags & Gift Basket Tips (Part 2)

May 3, 2010
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Customers love the free giftwrap and it costs next to nothing.

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Cello Bags & Gift Basket Tips (Part 1)

April 26, 2010
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Cello is available in prints, solids and clear in bag, roll and sheet form. We also carry cello shreds that look great in baskets and other containers as filler for texture and color.

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Sinamay Ribbon and Other Sustainable Gift Packaging Tips

January 19, 2010
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I’m one of the crafty folks around here and I could hardly wait to get my hands on the gift wraps, tissues and natural ribbons. So naturally I was excited when I saw our new handmade products from Distant Village.

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How to Make a Gift Basket

September 15, 2009
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A purchased container isn’t always necessary – get creative – look around – you might be surprised at what you can find.

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Paper and Cotton Ribbon – Video Tips and Tricks

July 8, 2009
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Look what you can do with our 100% recyclable, biodegradable Paper and Cotton Ribbons!

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Organza Bags for Packaging and Retail

May 12, 2009
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What could be better than a gift presented in a beautiful reusable package?

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Wine Packaging for Wine Gift Baskets

April 27, 2009
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One of the top searches on Google regarding wine is “wine baskets.” Doesn’t that tell you something? If you are not already selling wine-related baskets and grab & go gifts, you should be.

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