Entries in project (7)

Tuesday
Feb162010

Nice Idea: Mini Clothespin Polaroid Curtain

We spotted this clever idea in Marie Claire Idees Magazine for making a "curtain" using Polaroid photos and mini clothespins.  Unfortunately it's not Nice Package in their feature but the Mini Clothespins we sell are the same!  If you don't have a stack of Polaroids sitting around, why not hang regular photographs, artwork or a collection of postcards (we think this effect works so nicely because all the images are within the same range of color).  Thanks for the great project inspiration Marie Claire Idees!

Mini Clothespins are available in both our Big Cartel shop and Etsy shop.

Monday
Dec212009

Last minute gift idea

Short on cash and time? Need a last minute hostess gift for the fifth holiday party you've been invited to this year? No worries! Just hit your local grocery store, pick up a few items and you'll be on your way to creating this very easy DIY S'mores Kit that's sure to be a hit with kids of all ages!

You'll need:

  • 1 box of graham crackers
  • 1 bag of marshmallows
  • 1 big chocolate bar of your choice
  • bbq wooden skewers (optional)

Supplies:

This kit includes 9 marshmallow pieces, 1/2 bar of hazelnut chocolate and 1/2 bar of milk chocolate, 9 large pieces of graham crackers and 9 wooden skewers.

We used a mixture of cellophane and glassine bags to repackage all of the items. If you can't get your hands on glassine bags, you may also use parchment paper or wax paper to create a protective sleeve/band for the chocolates. The crackers I purchased came with two ready-packed bundles!

The labels are simply punched out of kraft paper using a 2-inch circular punch, embellished with a red dotted border (super fine red sharpie) then attached to the packaged goods using a glue-stick.

Enjoy!

xo Ez + Marichelle

P.S. If you will be giving a similar gift (using repackaged food) it is best to include a list of the ingredients for those who may suffer from allergies, or to save the wrappers in case they are needed.

Friday
Dec182009

D.I.Y. 5 Minute Paper Doily Garland

Hello everyone!  The holidays are upon us and just like you we are scrambling around finishing up last minute shopping and such.  Fortunately our project today might be the easiest one yet, and the results are simply lovely: D.I.Y. 5 Minute Paper Doily Garland! 

Supplies needed:

Directions:

Take your paper doilies and fold them in half:

Cut the length of Baker's Twine that you'd like and sandwich your twine inside your folded doilies.  Space doilies out as desired.  The doilies will stay put pretty well, but continue to the next step if you want your doilies to be a little more secure.:

(optional) Use double sided tape to secure doilies (place a piece inside each doily and press to adhere):

Hang and enjoy!  Happy holidays from both of us to all of you!  xox Ez + Marichelle

Thursday
Dec172009

Nice Customer: Jutta's Tiny Christmas Tree

Hello everyone!  Recently, Jutta (one of our lovely customers) sent us a link to the adorable way that she put her recent Nice Package purchase to use: Candy-stripe Twisite Ties as Christmas Tree Pom Poms!  Check out her full post over on her beautiful blog.

Thanks Jutta!  xox Ez + Marichelle

*If you've made something fabulous using your Nice Package supplies we'd love to see!  Contact us.

Wednesday
Nov182009

Project Inspiration: D.I.Y. Patterned Twistie Ties

Today we put together a little project inspiration for you on how to make these sweet Patterned Twistie Ties using our new Kraft Twistie Ties.  We got this idea from blogger Nancy Ward was kindly blogged about Nice Package a few weeks ago.

To make:

  • Select markers and pens in your favorite colors.  We used permanant markers and sparkly gel pens for ours.
  • Working on protected surface (like a piece of scrap paper, or a notebook like we did) begin marking your twistie tie with stripes, dots, etc.  Complete both sides.
  • Have fun experimenting with colors and patterns.
  • Wrap up small gifts, treat bags, and more!

Kraft Twistie Ties can be found in our etsy shop and big cartel shop.  Have fun!  xo Ez + Marichelle