I have four sales coming up this holiday season. One of the things I enjoy about the sales is meeting people and doing the display in my booth. I also enjoy the little touches that make people remember me. I love to add something to the bags that I give to people when they make a purchase.
I use ordinary brown craft bags. I like to attach a business card to the bag. I take wax paper sandwich bags and cut them in half with regular scissors (cut B). I then cut the bottom of the bag in half again using pinking shears (cut A).
I then have two little envelopes with a open end on the side. My mom then does a zig zag stitch down the open side with different color threads.
I then hot glue an old bingo number to the wax paper envelope. I slip my business card in, punch a hole and tie it to the bag. VOILA! Simple, but a nice unusual touch.
I am also always trying to promote my blog and my Etsy shop. Alot of my customers don't realize my crafts are available all year long. This year I decided to try out the Moo cards, that were all the rage about a year ago. I got mine today and am THRILLED!
They come in an adorable sturdy box. You can use up to 100 of your own photos and they are printed on both sides. I used photos of my spun heads on one side and mentioned my blog and Etsy on the other. I am just going to have a bowl of them at my sales for people to pick up if they want. I like their unusual size...it makes them a bit more interesting.
I had just picked up this turquoise bowl for a couple of bucks last week at an estate sale. I didn't know what I was going to do with it...but now it is the perfect Moo card bowl.
These cards just make me smile.
Remember...those little touches do make a difference!
Oh my the cards are just to cute:) They would be fun to collect:) I love to do craft sales! I am not crafty but I can come and sit with you:)
Posted by: elma | October 19, 2009 at 01:37 PM
First Laurie...I have the same color bowl BUT mine might be just a little different...second thanks for showing us how to make the envelopes...I need to make a couple for Silver Bella and third I was just going to order MOO cards toooo funny...thanks sooo much for all the info...have a honey of a night! grace peace joy & many blessings 2 U, Marlene (I'm off to work at Anthro)
Posted by: Marlene | October 19, 2009 at 02:40 PM
I love the little touches. When I first received something from you I took your card to work to show my friend who has a small business. We both love your little touches. They really do matter! I have looked high and low for waxed paper sandwich bags, I use to be able to find them but no longer. Would you consider getting me three or four boxes and letting me PayPal you for them?
Thanks!
Posted by: Melissa | October 19, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Hey, love is in the details my friend! Those envelopes and moo cards are so great!!!
Good luck at your show!!!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | October 19, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Great Ideas. I'm about to do my first show/sale and am thinking of extra touches... but since it's my first show the touches can't "break the bank" ... I LOVE the sandwich baggie idea! So cute!
Blessings, Kim
Posted by: Kim | October 19, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Love the new cards!! Just where does one get wax paper bags - I have never seen them anywhere.
Posted by: Lynn | October 19, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I still have your card in my drawer - always makes me smile! Good luck with your shows. The moo cards are very tempting.
Posted by: barbara | October 19, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I love those festive little touches..where did you get your "MOO" cards done at..I mught be interested in doing that..love the idea with the wax paper too..:)
Posted by: Gina | October 19, 2009 at 05:52 PM
As always, your blog is both educational and fun! I agree, the details make the difference. Thanks for putting a smile on my face each day....
Posted by: Debra DiMoff | October 19, 2009 at 07:22 PM
I ADORE those little cards and the way you have packaged them! I'd save that forever too!
I JUST ordered my very first set of MOO cards last night! I've wanted them forever. Yours are SO cute!
Posted by: Robin | October 19, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Yup, those MOO cards are so you! I know that Whole Foods sells them and some of the big market chains still carry them, and I'm sure they're readily available on the internet. I see your Etsy store has Xmas stuff. Uh oh . . .
Posted by: Chris Pantry | October 20, 2009 at 04:11 AM
Ooohh...I want to frame them all collage style! How great!! :)
You should definitely do Silver Bella next year...This will be my first year, but I can already tell it's going to be a blast! :)
Posted by: Crystal | October 20, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Great ideas, Laurie. Those bags make such a nice presentation! And it's such a coincidence -- my moo cards are presently sitting in a very similar turquoise dish. It was fun bumping into you over the weekend!
Posted by: Jessica - Domestic PDX | October 20, 2009 at 08:38 PM
The Moo cards are perfect!
xo
Dot
Posted by: one gal's trash | October 20, 2009 at 09:55 PM
How fun - I've been wanting to have some moo cards made just for fun (because they are such a cute size), but I can't find a reason. They are perfect business cards - yours look great - each one with their own personality.
Posted by: Karina | October 21, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Nice post. Love the sparkly angels. Might have to grab one for the daughter who collects angel ornaments!
Posted by: monica kaul | October 21, 2009 at 09:46 PM