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Want some inspiration? Sure, who doesn’t. If you have yet to be acquainted with Nonpareil, check it out. You don’t have to be getting married to pull creativity from a wedding publication.
We’re always blown away with how folks decide to add a little Garnish. Seriously, we have the most talented customers. And one of those gals is Tanya from Save the Date for Cupcakes. She must have a bedazzled thinking cap because her creations are, like, wow!
So here’s the deal. Tanya submitted her bedazzled-thinking-cap-creations to Nonpareil and of course she was chosen to be in their latest issue. It’s all about Beautiful Blue. And how beautiful is the invite she created using our small cardboard clamshell box?! Now, a boxed invite may not be for everyone so here’s how we’re pulling from her inspiration. We’re thinking this would be a lovely presentation for wedding or baby shower favor. Or how about sitting pretty at a place setting for your next dinner party. And another idea, a beautiful way to wrap a gift. See, a wedding source can be so much more than just weddings.
There you have it. Blue is beautiful.
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Categories: Bright Ideas!, Packaging, Party Ideas, Weddings
Tags: cardboard clamshell box
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Don’t you just love an invite to a friend’s cottage by the lake or home by the sea?! Show up with a fresh baked pie (who said it has to be by you) in a large cardboard clamshell and you’ll be sure to be asked back.
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Categories: Gifts, Here's a Thought
Tags: cardboard clamshell box
Nothing better than a Sunday making chocolate chip cookies with my best gal G! For fear of eating them all myself, I sent them home to mom and dad packaged up in the small cardboard clamshell and a little caramel FDA waxed tissue.
Want to try my favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookies…here you go!
Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies – from The New Basics Cookbook by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (lightly packed) light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease the pans (or use parchment paper or a Silpat..like I do!)
2. Stir the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl
3. Combine the butter, both sugars, and the vanilla in a mixing bowl, and beat until light. Beat in the egg. Slowly add the flour mixture, beating until smooth. Then stir in the chocolate morsels.
4. Drop the batter by rounded dessert spoonfuls, 3 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheets from the oven, rap them twice on the counter or stove top, and return them to the oven. Bake 4 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Yields 2 dozen
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Categories: Bright Ideas!, Family, Friendship, Gifts
Tags: cardboard clamshell box
I was that child. The one who loved back-to-school shopping. The allure of new pens and pencils, erasers and pencil cases. I didn’t much like sharing my new supplies (although I did, because it was the right thing) in fear that someone might (oh, I can barely say it) put a bite mark on my beautiful writing utensil. Oh, the thought of it would send shivers down my spine! And heaven forbid the cap on my glue stick wasn’t replaced just-so. Yes, I was a freak (or maybe it was pride in my new belongings, is that a stretch?!), but as the saying goes…live and learn and then get a grip! (more…)
Categories: Bright Ideas!, Gifts
Tags: cardboard clamshell box
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Nothing like some summer sunshine to gather the troops and celebrate friendship. Thanks to Alicia for sharing with us her Garnished “Summerfest”. She and her husband are alums of Syracuse University and each summer their gang of fellow alums take turns hosting their summer get together. Sounds like a fabulous time, and idea to me! (more…)
Categories: Friendship, Garnish Pal's, Party Ideas
Tags: cardboard clamshell box, cellophane bag, deli plastic container, glassine bags, little lunch bags, paper loaf pans, petite loaf cup
Clambake season is here and whether you are a New Englander, a Canadian East Coaster, or just pull your lobster from the tank at your local grocery store, think Garnish for your next clambake.
Here are a few suggestions. I picture clambakes as a casual affair. Folks gathered on a beach or in the backyard…copping a squat where they can. It’s a meal that’s meant to be eaten with the hands. Use the large cardboard clamshell (hey, what an appropriate name!) to serve all the fixings of the clambake. When it’s opened, it works as the perfect lap tray, picnic table tray or lounging on the beach blanket tray. The squat bio-pak box would also be a fine idea and it won’t leak. The small soup containers or clear deli containers are a great size for the butter with an opening wide enough to dunk freely and easily.
Serve a batch of lemonade, punch or cocktails in the beverage box and use the white cups for serving. Use the labels to mark everyone’s cups so there’s no confusion. Have some cocktail forks available for pulling out the lobster meat and keep plenty of napkins around as this is one messy meal!
I’m guessing that the majority of us don’t have a beach in our backyard (and if you do, I’m a teensie bit green with envy right now) so I have done some research and found a recipe for a backyard New England Clambake. This is taken from the Food Network. Here goes: (more…)
Categories: Party Ideas, Recipes
Tags: bio-pak container, cardboard clamshell box
You never know when you might want to add a little Garnish so stock up and be prepared for all those moments.
I was heading out the door the other day to a pool party. I wanted my blueberry bars to look cute (hey, it’s what I do!) and thus began my dish debate. Which dish should I use that a) I didn’t mind forgetting or b) looked better than an ordinary disposable plate. And then it hit me…’duh!’…I’ll add a little Garnish! I chose to use the small cardboard clamshell and used some colored tissue from my wrapping bin but rested the treats on our white FDA tissue paper (can you use regular tissue for food…don’t know but I thought I’d be a better friend if I didn’t poison them!). I went back to the wrapping bin and pulled out some cheery ribbon for a bow. The result was delightful and my hostess was tickled by it all (personally, I was thrilled at how easy it was). And really, isn’t it about making someone smile?!
If cupcakes or muffins are your thing cart them along in the square hinged container. There are so many possibilities. Have a look through the bits n’ pieces and ideas section of the website and pick out your favorites to have on hand. You never know when your next invite will come along. ‘Tis the season of impromptu get-togethers.
Stock those shelves…it’s time to think Garnish!
Categories: Gifts, Packaging, Party Ideas
Tags: cardboard clamshell box, hinged container, tissue
I was perusing the birthday card section in Barnes & Noble and this card caught my eye. Why you ask?! Because life is all about moments…moments in time, moments that make memories, moments you’ll never forget.
Life is crazy these days. Gas is over $4/gallon (or $1.47/litre for our friends north of the border), our grocery bills leave us scratching our heads and let’s not even talk about heating/cooling our homes. But life goes on, and we all still want to make it special. (more…)
Categories: Bright Ideas!, Family, Friendship, Packaging
Tags: cardboard clamshell box
I love it when folks send us pictures of how they Garnished their occassion. Thanks to Michele forsharing these pictures from her superbowl party. She even “garnished” the photography and made a lovely collage for us!
It looks like a great time was had by all. How perfect are the small cardboard clamshell containers as lap trays?! I’m suddenly feeling very hungry. Think beyond the pigskin, and carry this idea over to a kid’s party, a casual evening with friends, or how about a game night.
I’m thinking of an adult game night with my friends (can you say Guitar Hero!) and I just might borrow this idea. Hmmm… how else can I Garnish this moment… I’ll be sure to let you know!
Categories: Garnish Pal's, Party Ideas
Tags: cardboard clamshell box
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