May 01, 2013

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Spring Bling Day 1: Bling Bag Tag

Who's ready to ring in the spring bling with Creative Packaging? We have 31 days of fun ideas using our bling-tastic items for spring! Here's No. 1!

Make your own creative bling bag tag:



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April 10, 2013

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DIY: It just takes a little tape!

We've got new decorative tape in, and we wanted to show you some simple ideas we've come up with to use it!

Wow bag!

Step 1: Grab a cute kraft bag from Creative Packaging.

Step 2: Use some ribbon and our new decorative tape to decorate it!














Fun trendy look!

Step 1: Kraft jewelry box

Step 2: Decorative tape- a pretty ribbon

 Line ribbon on box in pattern add a bow






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March 28, 2013

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Easter: Creative DIY Idea #2

We're searching our stores and scouring the web for great Easter ideas! Here's the second one we found, and we wanted to share with you!











It's so easy. Here are the instructions: 
1. Fill one clear container ½ way with kraft basket shred

2. Fill cone bags with cheddar gold fish, tied with green ribbon

3. Placed the cone bags in the bowl with shred

4. Attach a gift tag tied with ribbon


If you have an...
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March 20, 2013

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Easter: Creative DIY Idea #1

We're searching our stores and scouring the web for great Easter ideas! Here's the first one we found, and we wanted to share with you! 

It's so easy. Here are the instructions: 

1. Purchase store bought donut holes. 

2. Cut a party straw in half. Insert one half of the party straw into each donut hole.

4. Wrap the donut hole in a decorative, Easter-themed cello bag. 

5. Tie a matching ribbon around...
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March 11, 2013

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DIY: Paper lanterns

Paper Lanterns from SOS coloured bags (inspired by www.landeeseelandeedo.com)

This tutorial shows you how to make these lovely decorations - perfect for Easter!

1. Fold the bottom of your paper bag back onto itself.











2. Cut along the crease to remove bottom of bag. Now is also the time to even out the top of the bag if needed.










3. On each side of the bag, fold the sides in on themselves.











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February 13, 2013

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Valentines from Calgary!

Step 1: Find  a cute coloured bag (pink or red preferred).

Step 2: Get some candies. Hershey's kisses and hugs work well.

Step 3: Get a cute cellophane candy bag and matching ribbon from Creative Packaging.

Step 4: Divide your kisses and hugs up - put them in your candy bags and tie with ribbon.

Step 5: Drop all your goodies in the big red bag.

Step 6: Give out your bags of love - how easy is that! View full article →
January 18, 2013

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DIY: Large Cupcake!

Instructions:
  1. Cut out two circles.  One will be the base.  The second one should be about 1 to 2 inches larger in diameter and will be used as the top of the shape.  If you think of the shape a cupcake liner would make, you have a section from a cone with a larger circle at the top and the smaller at the bottom.
  2. Then cut out a whole bunch of strips of cardboard. Anything wider than 1 inch would...
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December 21, 2012

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How to make those Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes!

Here are the instructions for how to make the cupcakes we told you about in the last post:

You'll need: Your gifted cone bag, eggs, water, vegetable oil, peanut butter, chocolate icing and water

1. Empty mix into medium mixing bowl. 

















2. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup water & 4 tbsp. of vegetable oil. 


















3. Blend well until smooth. 

















4. Pour into greased muffin tins. 


















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December 20, 2012

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Just Wrap It: Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

This week is "Just Wrap It" week where we're excited to bring you a taste of the sorts of recipes you'll find in Just Wrap It - D.I.Y. gift mixes from your kitchen. We'll give you directions on how to package the gift mix to give away for the holidays. You'll be giving the gift of a mix from your very own kitchen! So feel free to mix it up and add ingredients you like! All of the packaging you'll... View full article →
December 19, 2012

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Just Wrap It: Amazing Chicken Rub!


This week is "Just Wrap It" week where we're excited to bring you a taste of the sorts of recipes you'll find in Just Wrap It - D.I.Y. gift mixes from your kitchen. We'll give you directions on how to package the gift mix to give away for the holidays. You'll be giving the gift of a mix from your very own kitchen! So feel free to mix it up and add ingredients you like! All of the packaging you'll... View full article →