Have you missed the first half of our series of holiday workshops for sellers? Don’t worry, there are many workshops left to help you get your shop in shape this season. (View the entire schedule here.) Last week’s workshop was hosted by Etsy seller, rikrak, our resident branding-with-packaging specialist! I’ve put together some great references from her workshop here, but make sure you read the thorough notes she’s provided on her own blog, the rikrak studio.
Packaging How-To Videos:
Packaging Blog Tutorials:
Holiday How-To’s: Sellers, Wrap It Up With Gift Wrap!
Team EcoEtsy Tip of the Week: That’s a Wrap
Team Eco-Etsy: Make Your Own Waterproof Shipping Envelope
Furoshiki Fabric Wrap Techniques
Funky Felter’s Blog: All About Labels for Handmade Items
Craftster Tutorial: Making Personalized Labels
Team Canada: Making a Cereal Box into a Beautiful Mailer
Packaging Downloads:
Flying Floating Mailing Labels by the Small Object
Free Printable Mailing Labels by Creature Comforts
Free Printable Labels and Gift Cards by oh smile
Sweet Mailing Labs by Elephantom Knits
For more packaging tips and tricks, don’t forget to read all of rikrak‘s workshop notes here. Happy packaging!
More Packaging Tips | Holiday Tips for Sellers | Holiday Workshop Schedule
Hi nicies! I’m Kristal Davis (a.k.a. rikrak) and I just love seeing what folks are collecting. I guess I feel it tells us a little bit about what inspires them. The Collectors series, first published on my own little blog, the rikrak studio, is a series of quick questions with a wonderful artist on what they're collecting (apart from their art supplies!)



164 comments
Sign in to add your ownbeautifulbridget says:
Wow! Excellent, thanks!
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
lots of great info!
2 years ago
thecraftpantry says:
love, love, love...infinity!
2 years ago
thecraftpantry says:
love, love, love...infinity!
2 years ago
VintageEye says:
i love making my own envelopes!
2 years ago
thebestvintage says:
Great post. Presentation is so important and it leaves a lasting memory!
2 years ago
satellitedaisy says:
so creative, inventive and festive! thanks!
2 years ago
breadandroses says:
Wonderful tips for adding holiday cheer to the package! Much appreciated.
2 years ago
outofline says:
Great ideas, thanks! Love the making of envelopes and mailers :)
2 years ago
Terree says:
I definitely like it. Great!
2 years ago
hypothesis says:
Awesome ideas - thanks for sharing!
2 years ago
illustrate says:
Great ideas. Thanks.
2 years ago
pamwares says:
great ideas - thank you!
2 years ago
belovedbaglady says:
LOVE it! Thanks for the creative ideas!
2 years ago
raretreasure says:
Great ideas! Love it!!
2 years ago
belovedbaglady says:
Awesome holiday tips! ThAnKs!!!
2 years ago
FableBay says:
such great ideas and tips! thanks for these great tutorials!
2 years ago
FableBay says:
such great ideas and tips! thanks for these great tutorials
2 years ago
PunkUpBettie says:
Very cool tips! I always thought the presentation of the gift is almost as important as the gift itself :).
2 years ago
gerwegirlie says:
so fun and helpful! think i'll have a holiday packaging party!
2 years ago
peaseblossomstudio says:
Thank you! I missed these. I package prettily but am always interested in more ideas!
2 years ago
PunkUpBettie says:
Very creative! I always thought the presentation of a gift is almost always as important as the gift itself :).
2 years ago
beachhouseblues says:
This is a great reminder about the power of presentation!
2 years ago
AnniesWearableArt says:
Love Julie's recycled shipping pkg ideas; who knew you could make a tote just from tying a few strategic knots in a swath of fabric? Etsy creators of course!...all great ideas! Thanks!
2 years ago
bylynnkrestel says:
great tips!! and printouts! i made the rikrak lab last week - fun and informative! very well done!! thanks so much for offering!!
2 years ago
vivikas says:
I love all the videos, great tips, very useful. I specially like the gift wrapping video, I will so have the best wrapped gifts this Christmas! n_n
2 years ago
BabbidgePatch says:
wonderful info ~ thanks for sharing!
2 years ago
yvettelim says:
This is great! I just stocked up on my baker's twine and made more tags (out of quality used paper-stock) for myself too :D Love the recycling/up-cycling ideas. :D
2 years ago
HoneysuckleLane says:
Great, informative article ~ thanks!!! :)
2 years ago
DalkullanJewelry says:
Good info, thanks for the article!
2 years ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
Thanks for these videos! I need to learn some new tricks!
2 years ago
1AEON says:
yeah!! let's blow them away! make the buyers feel so good that they picked us!!
2 years ago
TrilbyMade says:
I love a well packaged gift! especially the cloth bags.
2 years ago
lavenderrabbit says:
Excellent tutorials. Thank you!
2 years ago
WoodPigeon says:
Love all the ideas thanks!
2 years ago
pinkytoeclothing says:
Thanks for the videos and tips!
2 years ago
PomLove says:
oh! i love ms. rikrak! her blog is one of my favorites! packaging is so important, thank you for the helpful ideas!
2 years ago
LustreBeads says:
Wow, thanks so much :D
2 years ago
FrillyButts says:
Cute! Thanks!
2 years ago
saintesmariesjewelry says:
thanks for the tips!
2 years ago
wanderthisway says:
What great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
2 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
Awesome! xxx...thank you...xxx
2 years ago
SparklePaw says:
beautiful! thank you.
2 years ago
rikrak says:
oh superdooper thanks, etsy! really appreciate your kind words, and links! and thanks so much to everyone who came to the workshop to share their own great ideas + tips!
2 years ago
FrostedWillow says:
This is great! The workshops and articles have really helped me already to pull my packaging together! I'm about to post pictures of them in my item descriptions today.
2 years ago
poppyswickedgarden says:
these are really some great ideas!
2 years ago
vintageavacado says:
Fabulous!!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Thanks for sharing.
2 years ago
candythomasgourdart says:
thanks for the great ideas.
2 years ago
warpedLaurie says:
A sweet way to add a bit of class to a package. Thanks for sharing.
2 years ago
LaLah says:
one of my favorite articles so far...adorable and SO HELPFUL!!!! thank you etsy lab!
2 years ago
SaraBJewelry says:
this is lovely! thanks so much - i can't wait to create some pretty packages!
2 years ago
bombshellstudios says:
Great article and videos!
2 years ago
VixVintage says:
Oh so pretty, thanks for sharing.
2 years ago
RedFenyx says:
Really nice tips!
2 years ago
BlueShoeStudio says:
How much FUN is all of this?! Thank you, thank you!
2 years ago
BlueShoeStudio says:
How much fun is all of this?!
2 years ago
BlueShoeStudio says:
How much fun is all of this?! Thank you, thank you!
2 years ago
PipocaHandmade says:
Great ideas and wonderful links! Thank you!
2 years ago
Lunatiger says:
Awesome tips! I'm steadily improving on my packaging...it's been a big help in sales.
2 years ago
Lunatiger says:
Awesome tips! My packaging is steadily improving. It's been a big help in sales. ^_^
2 years ago
lassandaliasdeana says:
ohhh good ideas!!! thanks! ;)
2 years ago
LilithEvy says:
Great article rikrak! That give you great ideas for holidays :o) Thanks!
2 years ago
underoakstudios says:
Super cute! I love these ideas.
2 years ago
sewlola says:
great how-to videos! i love all the printables. ♥
2 years ago
recycledwares says:
wow, this was so great. thanks for putting all the info into one blog :))
2 years ago
elisehooperdesigns says:
I love all of these ideas! I love to pack things up so they look special, but--yikes!--sometimes it takes awhile extra. :)
2 years ago
hellobrowneyes says:
This is awesome! Thanks!
2 years ago
pinkpan says:
I absolutely love this article. Great job!
2 years ago
soule says:
Great ideas and beautiful selection!
2 years ago
paramountvintage says:
i LOVE the red paper lace. it is beautiful!!!
2 years ago
AutumnLeavesJewelry says:
these are great tips! I LOVE packaging my pieces as they go out, and I use Craftpudding stamps!!!!
2 years ago
dorijewellery says:
Awesome tips. Packaging is everything and adds that extra touch that shows you care
2 years ago
AutumnLeavesJewelry says:
oh and all the vids are great but I vote for Mary's:D
2 years ago
sweetcreekherbs says:
Thanks again, Etsy. :)
2 years ago
thirtyonedesigns says:
LOVE the ideas :) Thanks!
2 years ago
babook says:
It's totally useful too much ! Especial the recycled goooood i love all video ; )
2 years ago
babook says:
It's totally totally useful !! Especial the recycled with goooooooood video for description that easy to know it . Thanks ETSY !
2 years ago
tanglesastangled says:
ooohh, how like christmas for the etsy sellers, thankyou sooooo much!
2 years ago
whitehaus says:
fantastic fantastic videos!! thanks for the help.
2 years ago
jessiemccann says:
So many wonderful ideas!
2 years ago
frenchtoastfriday says:
anything about pacakging is always my favourite topic. many thanks for this article :)
2 years ago
Iammie says:
Thanks for info. I love it!
2 years ago
Iammie says:
Thanks for info! Nice!
2 years ago
eroa says:
thank you for the great suggestions! loved the videos. very helpful.
2 years ago
eroa says:
the videos were very helpful. love them. thank you for the suggestions.
2 years ago
Bluebrooch says:
Awesome red paper lace!
2 years ago
animalsandicons says:
Really great info we can use with our animalandicon deliveries this Xmas Season. Thanks
2 years ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
Fantastic, thank you!!!
2 years ago
animalsandicons says:
Love these videos. Will help when we send out our little animal friends this XMAS season to our shoppers. Thanks Bunches.
2 years ago
whyte says:
Just disappeared for 2 hours following links in this article, love ecoetsy! thanks!
2 years ago
katcando says:
Furoshiki.... how cool is that! Thanks for the post.
2 years ago
verityunmondoaparte says:
very faboulous article!!! now, i have more and more ideas about packages, thankssssssss ^_^
2 years ago
kirevi8 says:
wonderful videos,great ideas.Thanks so much for sharing:))
2 years ago
VelveteenHabbit says:
i love ric rac or is it rick rack lol! if you need vintage ric rac in lots of colors....hop in VelveteenHabbit@etsy.com
2 years ago
nonchaloir says:
This is so great! Thanks!!!
2 years ago
nonchaloir says:
This is so great! thanks!!!
2 years ago
mykky says:
Loved the vids! Thanks.
2 years ago
hearthsidetreasures says:
Wow! I just love these ideas! Thanks for providing the videos!
2 years ago
artwithallie says:
Thanks so much! This has definitely got me thinking...well...about packaging obviously!!
2 years ago
ReclaimedWreckage says:
completly inspired!!!
2 years ago
SweetPeaFabrications says:
Thanks so much for sharing these! I love to wrap and I love to see how others present their gifts as well! Love the Furoshiki video!
2 years ago
delightdesignbiz says:
Lots of fun stuffs! Btw, I offer custom labels for packaging and tags, for any one who needs help in that department! :-)
2 years ago
monkeyandsquirrel says:
my mind was just blown by the Furoshiki Gift Wrapping! thanks so much, now to get crafty with my wrapping!
2 years ago
MaryLittfin says:
Beautiful ideas! Thanks so much.
2 years ago
2nuts says:
Inspiring! Thanks for charing your ideas.
2 years ago
littlemoandfriends says:
real sweet i love wrapping & packaging my orders, that's the best part of the job i think hehe. Oh and the drawing too:)
2 years ago
littlemoandfriends says:
i love packaging my orders, that's the best part of the job i think. Oh and the drawing too:)
2 years ago
happydayvintage says:
THANK YOU! Love this post!
2 years ago
PreciousKnits says:
Thank you so much for the great label links!! I love them all..
2 years ago
queenbead50 says:
thanks the vidios were great.
2 years ago
2dollarEarrings says:
Oh wow, great info! Adding this to my bookmarks!
2 years ago
MoonstarGifts says:
Can't wait to get moving ... great, thanks:)
2 years ago
redeemeduniqueart says:
Here's my latest blog about packaging - what do you think? http://noelgiger.blogspot.com/2009/11/presentation-is-everythinga-how-to.html
2 years ago
jasam says:
I love recieving and making cute packagings! I'm allways happy when the buyer mail back to say that the packaging was so nice!
2 years ago
1001Acessorios says:
Great ideas. Thank you so much for sharing!! Kiss, 1001 Acessorios
2 years ago
bgkoriginals says:
thank you for all the fantabulous ideas!!
2 years ago
CardsBetweenFriends says:
so many great ideas, my head is spinning!
2 years ago
NoisyButterfly says:
Great ideas. I will definately try some of them.
2 years ago
roses4mary says:
A lot of things to think about! Thanks for the ideas, my gears are turning! =)
2 years ago
CherryRunWay says:
This was seriously helpful! Wish i watched them sooner!! Happy Thursday friends, Jenipher
2 years ago
ELFarrar says:
wow so crafty...great idea, and a great way to recycle
2 years ago
jewellerybyviki says:
great ideas, thank you.
2 years ago
SeasationalShells says:
Too cute!
2 years ago
daisyberry says:
I love reading about all the great packaging ideas!
2 years ago
danglingjewelry says:
very creative. thanks for the ideas
1 year ago
THERIJewels says:
Very inspiring. Thanks for the wonderful ideas.
1 year ago
NaughtyNappies says:
LOVE! thank you so much!
1 year ago
zandz says:
This is so helpful, just excellent Thank You!
1 year ago
bstrung says:
Great ideas.
1 year ago
huiyitan says:
Great tips! Thanks a lot for sharing :)
1 year ago
Jahfya says:
wowww,im absolutely impressed
1 year ago
rocksterize says:
I just started making my packagin so much better, thanks to all the tips you all have to share! Thank you so much for all the ideas! :) *Tisch from Rocksterize.com xo
1 year ago
TheBargainBabe says:
Such fun ideas!
1 year ago
chubfitz says:
Actually.... I have no comment at this time. I'm trying to figure out how best to sell and I accidentallhy hit "Facebook" and..... WHALLA!! There I was. Sorry for taking up valuable space.
1 year ago
NaboriDaca says:
Super great!
1 year ago