When I first started my shop (1 year ago tomorrow) I was set on ensuring my packaging have as little impact as possible. That meant reusing items or incorporating packaging that could be reused in some way. I started off reusing tissue paper from gifts, ordered packages, and parties. I would wrap the jewelry up and tuck it inside of a reusable tea bag. I liked the idea but I couldn’t really mark the teabag in any way if I was hoping it would get used for teas or spices. It also seemed to involve too many steps. I waited until I ran out of tea bags and then just started wrapping my pieces in tissue paper, tying them with twine, and adding a business card. It was simple and cute but I started to realize quickly I needed an upgrade. I was noticing a lot of my orders were gifts and I wanted to have packing that would reflect that, not packing that needed to be re-wrapped. I searched around with an idea in mind and ended up finding exactly what I was looking for. I found the most perfect 100% recycled kraft paper matchboxes that could be stamped with my business name! I started using them this month and have been meaning to photograph them and share but I just had not gotten around to it.

About a week ago I got an order from a woman who said she was buying a gift for herself from herself. That made me smile. I mailed out her necklace and a few days later I got a message from her saying she loved her Louisiana necklace and she included a link. I followed the link and this is what I found. I was so touched with her post and beautiful pictures. I message her back right away and jokingly said I might have to ask to use her photos. She very kindly emailed them all to me and said I could use any or all of them if I wanted. Isn’t that so sweet of her! All of the pictures in this post were taken by Linda of Mommy’s Treasures. Thank you so much Linda!

Just a reminder tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of my Etsy shop! I’m so so so excited! I seriously cannot believe it’s been open that long. I will be offering some really exciting things tomorrow (I haven’t decided what exactly but it will be worth stopping by tomorrow). Have a happy Monday!