New Product: Printable Patterned Tag Set

Printable Patterned Tag Set now available!
Take the stress out of gift wrapping with our wonderful Printable Patterned Tag Set. We've done the design work for you, all you have to do is purchase a tag set in the pattern you like and then print as many as you wish. The file is yours to use over and over again forever. You'll never have to scramble to find pretty tags for your packages ever again!

INCLUDES: Each page includes tags in 3 different shapes + a bonus patterned paper band (perfect for creating mini gift tags, wrapping around water/soda bottles at your next party, punching with decorative craft punches and more)!

Stay tuned! We'll be posting a quick and fun how-to project incorporating these printable downloads!
These downloads are now available for $3.50 in both our Etsy shop and Big Cartel shop.

D.I.Y. Paper Candy Gift Topper / Party Decor

Hello there everyone!  For this project we used our free printable patterned tags and pretty Seam Binding Ribbons (we love the colors carried in the Caramelos etsy shop) to create these sweet Paper Candy Gift Toppers + Party Decor.  The colors and patterns are so bright and festive that we just couldn't keep them to ourselves...so please read on for our tutorial on how to make your own!  We hope you will have fun!  xo Ez + Marichelle

Step 1: Gather your supplies and punch (or hand-cut) out your "candy" shapes:

• Patterned Gift Tag Sets - printed onto cardstock
• Seam Binding Ribbons (in whichever colors you'd like)
• Scissors
• Craft Paper Punches in assorted shapes/sizes.  We used a 1 1/2" circle punch by EK Sucess and a small scalloped oval punch (around 1 3/8" long) by Marvy (both purchase at our local Michael's.
• Double-sided tape (the permanant variety is recommended)
• Twine (optional)

Step 2: Cut ribbon into segments between 3" to 3.5" in length.

Step 3: Begin by sticking your ribbon into the center of your punched circle (printed side down) with a piece of double-sided tape.  Repeat this process with another piece of tape and ribbon (crossing your ribbon as shown in the photo).  You can use up to three layers of ribbon or alter the colors for a different effect.

Step 4: Place a piece of double-sided tape on top of your last layer of ribbon and finish by topping with another punched circle.  Press firmly to adhere.

Step 5: Using a pair of sharp scissors, carefully snip the ends of your ribbons in an inverted V.

Step 6: You're done!  Have fun with your sweet paper candy designs!

Step 7: For hanging party decor or garlands, place a piece of twine inside your shape before sealing closed with your final paper layer (step 4).

Step 8: Use your paper candies to top gifts, use as placecards, create cupcake toppers (insert a toothpick inside each one to acheive this), decorate a child's room and more!

If you give this project a try we'd love to see images of your results!  xox Ez + Marichelle

Lovely Press

We were delighted to have been included in two recent publications recently.

The first being the beautiful 100 Layer Cake Blog where they included our lovely Button Lunch Gift Bags as part of a fun and unique Wedding Shower.

Second was an interview that we were thrilled to be asked to be a part of for Parasol Mag.

New Spring Line Up

Hi everyone! Daffodil tips have been spotted, the sun is staying out a little longer than usual and the birds have been singing outside our workroom for the past couple of days. We're crossing our fingers but it seems like the worst of Winter is almost over - at least here in the east coast :)
We're so excited to introduce a couple of new products from our Spring Line Up:

• Colored Twine Set - Melon Sorbet
• Kraft Paper Bags
• White Paper Bags

Stay tune for more Spring items and fun tutorials in the coming weeks!!
xo Ez + Marichelle

Nice Idea: Mini Clothespin Polaroid Curtain

We spotted this clever idea in Marie Claire Idees Magazine for making a "curtain" using Polaroid photos and mini clothespins.  Unfortunately it's not Nice Package in their feature but the Mini Clothespins we sell are the same!  If you don't have a stack of Polaroids sitting around, why not hang regular photographs, artwork or a collection of postcards (we think this effect works so nicely because all the images are within the same range of color).  Thanks for the great project inspiration Marie Claire Idees!

Mini Clothespins are available in both our Big Cartel shop and Etsy shop.

Nice Package + Free People

Hello everyone!  Today you can find us over on Free People blog where we were invited to write a special guest post about the inspiration behind our "I Left My Heart in Paris" - Inspiration Kit.  We hope you'll come on over for a peek.
xo Ez + Marichelle




 Eiffel Tower image source.

Free Printable Valentine Conversation Candy Bar Wrappers

Valentine's Day couldn't come rolling around without us thinking about packaging ideas to make the day even sweeter.  We are excited to share the results of our little brainstorm session with you.  FREE Printable Valentine Conversation Candy Bar Wrappers!  We think they are the cutest (hopefully you will too).  And to make the whole thing even simpler we've also put together a little video tutorial on how to complete your tasty mini valentines.  Have fun!  xo Ez + Marichelle

• DOWNLOAD Free Printable Valentine Conversation Candy Bar Wrappers

Brides.com Feature + Video Tutorial

When Brides.com recently got in touch with us and asked if we might like to come up with a freebie or project for Valentine's Day we couldn't say "yes" fast enough.  We ended up creating these sweet DIY Matchbook Scrapbooks with Free Downloadable Covers and Mini Note Inserts for lovebirds young and young at heart to make and give this Valentine's Day.  They are available over on Brides.com and we hope you will love them as much as we do.

If you need an extra hand with putting your scrapbook together take a little peek at the quick how-to video we put together below.  Enjoy!  xox Ez + Marichelle

New Product: Printable Party Bag Topper Set

Hi everyone! We're so excited to share our new Printable Party Bag Toppers. We hope you like them as much we do!!

Take your party or event to the next level with simple and stylish printable party bag toppers. We've done the design work for you, all you have to do is purchase the file and then print as many as you'd like. The file is yours to use over and over again forever.
Each set includes toppers in 3 sizes (large, medium, and small) - they coordinate perfectly with our glassine bags. Designs include a blank "label" on each topper that you can fill in with your own text or message.

If you are interested in having custom colors or text added to your file please contact us for details on creating a special order for you. Custom color and text insertion start at an additional $7.

PDF files are available in both our etsy shop + big cartel shop.