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Packaging Supplies
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items As a small business owner, I am always looking for cheap but reliable packaging options for my orders. These are the products that I use for my business.
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Packaging Supplies
Shipping and Labels
Envelopes and Mailers
Packaging Supplies
These are the items I use most often when packaging my products.
I use these to pack my stickers, decals, and ephemera packs into keep them safe from water damage.
Cellophane Bags - 8x10
I like to package my items in these cute gift boxes. Not only do they look nice, but they also help add a little extra protection and keep things from getting squashed in shipping.
Small Pillow Gift Boxes with Jute Twines
I love to add that final touch to my packages with these cute packaging stickers.
Packaging Stickers
Sometimes I like to add a gift wrapping element to my packaging. This tissue paper is great to have on hand since there are so many colors I can match the occasion or to the product itself.
Tissue Paper - 30 Colors
Can't really say much about packing tape. LOL. I like to buy it bulk since I'm always using it.
Packing Tape
Shipping and Labels
Shipping is expensive! Here are my recommendations for saving on shipping by printing labels yourself and not paying the expensive post office prices.
I don't have an actual label printer yet, so I use these sticker sheets instead. Depending on the package size, I my not need to cut the label down to fit. If you need to save some money, you can even print on the non-sticker side and tape them on.
Half Sheet Shipping Label Sheets
Pirate Ship lets me print my own labels at home for way cheaper than I can get at the post office. Best off all, there is no fee associated with Pirate Ship. Just discounted shipping.
Pirate Ship - Save on Shipping Costs
The small scale is perfect for weighing my packages so I can print my own shipping labels and not have to pay the astronomical post office prices.
Digital Postal Scale
I prefer buying my stamps online rather than having to go wait in line at the post office.
Stamps from USPS.com
Envelopes and Mailers
There are so many options out there for boxes and envelopes that it can get a bit overwhelming. These are the ones that I personally use in my small business.
I use these mailers for the majority of my orders. They are sturdy, padded, and lightweight. I don't want to stock too many sizes of mailers, so these 6x10 ones are a great size that work for most of my needs. They do come in other sizes too.
Bubble Mailer - 6x10
These are perfect for shipping light, flat items. I use them to ship stickers and decals mostly.
Rigid Mailers - 7x9
I use these larger mailers to ship larger decals. They are also a great size for my large ephemera packs that I want to ship in a more rigid envelope then my usual bubble mailers.
Rigid Mailers - 9x12
These basic envelopes are thick enough to hide the contents inside. Plus you peel the tab to reveal the sticky so you don't have to lick them. Yuck! I use these for so many different things including stickers and pocket hugs.
Basic Envelopes - 5x7
I use these smaller bubble mailers when I get an order that is only 1 small item like a keychain or piece of jewelry.
Bubble Mailers - 4x8