Today I've brought back Megan from Make It Snappy to give us another simple idea for packaging those baked goods. Take it away, Meg...
Well, hello again! Okay, so last time I was here we were lovingly packing our home baked treats into decorative tins. Now, if you found yourself saying, “That’s great, but I don’t happen to have an empty tea tin lying around, Meg, nor do I feel like hunting one down”, never fear -- I have another trick up my sleeve!
Supply list:
Cardboard gift box (This one is 4.5”x4.5”x6”)
2” x 40” strip of fabric
Double-sided scotch tape
Label
Rub-on letters (optional)
Waxed paper
All of these items were things I had lying around, with the exception of the boxes, which I picked up at Michael’s about a year ago when they were on sale. (They’re over with the wrapping paper and gift bags.) I like keeping a few supplies on-hand for just such an occasion, because sooner or later the occasion always arrives!
Cut your strip of fabric, pinking the edges to help prevent fraying. For the label, either print it off of the computer, handwrite it, or use some rub-on letters. Once again, Ye Olde Dollar Bin at Target is where I hit the jackpot, this time in the form of the rub-on greetings, which look more polished than my handwriting and are more convenient than messing with the printer.
Once you have everything ready, line your box with waxed paper and tuck in your treats. Close up the box, and secure one end of the fabric to the bottom with tape. Wrap it around the top, then secure the loose end with another piece of tape. Cut off any excess fabric if necessary. Tack your label on the top and that’s it!
Don’t have any boxes, but you do have treats already cooling on the counter? No problem -- how about a lunch bag?
Basically, you use the same technique: Pop the goodies in the bag and roll the top down to form a package. Wrap a strip of wrapping paper (or scrapbook paper, or fabric) around the bag, securing both ends at the bottom. On this one, I cut a scrap of scrapbook paper into a tag, punched a hole in the corner, and attached it to the package with some twine. You can, of course, sub in plain paper or cardstock for the tag, and string or yarn for the twine. You get the idea -- rummage around and be creative!
Have fun!
This is perfect because after investing the time it takes to bake, the last thing I want to do is spend a lot more time packaging it! Thanks, Megan!
If you haven't stopped by to say hello to Megan over at Make It Snappy, what are you waiting for?
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