Posts Tagged ‘glassine bags’
If you were to ask what one of the top 10 selling products at Garnish is, we’d answer the “do me a favor” glassine bag. They are so pretty in their simplicity and totally versatile. You love them, we love them, and here are six different ways you can use them.
- Crackers and cheese in a large glassine bag. Fun for appetizers, picnics or an outdoor soiree. And if you have folks in your group who don’t enjoy the thought of a community appetizer plate, well than this will definitely be a hit!
- Let the sun shine in and the gift shine through. The medium glassine bag with a gift card tucked in, adhered to a pretty note card. Well, that’s just plain pretty
- I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m terrible at putting music mixes together and love it when others do it for me. A welcomed favor at a wedding or party, music cd in an extra large glassine bag closed with a bit of twine.
- Wondering what to bring your gracious hostess? How about a stack of coasters in a large glassine bag. Always needed on warm summer days to protect the tables from those inevitable sweaty drink glasses. Garnished with twine and nestled in a wooden pint size berry box.
- How cute is this?! Use the small glassine bag as a cutlery holder (of course we are choosing the wooden disposable cutlery and the all so cute straw) which can also double as a place card. Loving this!
- Who says you need to use a regular ol’ envelope for an invite? Get out a pair of fancy scissors to trim the top and give it a wee stitch and you’ve just created an invite that pops.
Do me a favor, share your favorite glassine bag idea(s). Click on the pic to see the glassine in all it’s glory.
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Categories: Uncategorized, six pack
Tags: glassine bags
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It’s important to us, here at Garnish, to offer ideas and inspiration. So we bring you a new series called “What I Like About You”. Today, we bring you what we like about teachers and end of school teacher gifts. I enjoy being able to volunteer in my boys’ schools. But I also really enjoy being able to leave. I think it must be akin to being a grandparent! My sons’ teachers rock. They really do. We are so fortunate to have them guiding my young men through their lives.
Here’s what we like about these teacher gift ideas.
I think just about every teacher will tell you that while receiving a gift from a student is extremely generous and thoughtful, they do not need anymore mugs! Think consumable. Think function.
Something good to eat: We put a tomato plant in a wood pint berry box with a gift card tucked in behind. Twine and circle label complete the look. Cute, right?! Each time she/he enjoys a BLT this summer, they’ll be thinking of you. Note: font is a font with serifs via dafont.com
Something fun to do: Pay it forward. It might be the end of the year, but your teacher will need some supplies to get going after summer vacation. School supplies are always needed. Using the squat gable box to house it all, we put in hand sanitizer, sharpies, post it notes in a medium glassine bag, clips and rubber bands in the small translucent deli container. All of the items (minus Sharpies) can be found at the dollar store. Extra bonus! Note: font is heartquake via dafont.com
Something good to drink: It’s hot out and thirsts need to be quenched. Place a small bottle of lemonade, fun sparkling water, or drink mixes in the lined tie top bag. Maybe some little muffins too. On the outside of the bag we attached a medium glassine bag, perfect to hold a note and striped paper straws. Note: font is american typewriter
What do we like about all these teacher gift ideas? They’re easy on the eyes, wallet and time. They’re big on impact, thoughtfulness and function.
Isn’t it fun to say “thank you”?!
Just click on a pic if you want to ditch your glasses and see a larger image.
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Categories: Bright Ideas!, Teacher Gifts, What I Like About You
Tags: clear circle label, deli plastic container, glassine bags, lined tie top bag, squat gable box, striped paper straws, twine
There are cookies. And then there are cookies. The difference, a talented gal like Erin and of course, a little Garnish.
Now, these cookies with their cute edible frosting decals are pretty amazing. But when Garnished with a glassine bag or a cellophane bag tied in twine, well now you’re talking!
Aren’t they wonderful?! A great little nugget of eye candy. Planning a Mother’s Day Brunch? Hosting a baby or bridal shower? Thinking wedding favors? Or my favorite reason to Garnish…no real reason at all! Just because…you like to make people smile.
So go ahead, get your baking on,or slice and bake (for you bakers out there please don’t cringe). Whip up a batch. Dole out the smiles.
Hello Cookies. Hello Frosting. Hello Garnish.
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Categories: Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Family, Friendship, Gifts
Tags: cellophane bag, glassine bags, twine
Isn’t it funny how quickly things change? For example, a couple of days after Christmas, I was in a store and poof – holiday decorations gone and Valentine’s had taken over.
I guess it’s all about planning ahead.
Here’s a little something to help you switch gears to Valentine’s Day (if you haven’t already). Candy hearts in glassine bags. Love, love, love candy hearts! You could even do heart shaped cookies with with a message written in icing. The choice is yours. Whatever you bestow upon those who are special, this presentation will wow.
They say that “the proof is in the pudding”. I’d like to think that “the proof is in the bag”. And, that the whole ensemble is proof that simple, is amazing!
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photo courtesy of martha stewart
Categories: Friendship, Holiday Ideas, Party Ideas, Valentine's Day
Tags: glassine bags
Thanks to Tara for sharing with us how she added a little Garnish to a baby shower she hosted this past summer. This girl has some serious creativity and talent!
For the party favors, she used glassine bags with a stitch across the top. Nut and party cups were perfect for, well, nuts and the red tissue was perfect for her color palette.
Hmmm…I’m inspired, how about you?!
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Categories: Baby Showers
Tags: glassine bags, nut and party cups, tissue
A little while ago Lauren shared with us how she added a little Garnish to her wedding. “What creativity, what style, what a fantastic idea!” I said to myself. I tucked away the email while also saying to myself “don’t forget about to write about it”. My apologies Lauren, it appears I did…it happens! (more…)
Categories: Weddings
Tags: glassine bags
We’re going for two ice cream posts in a row here at Garnish because I am a firm believer that a) you can never have too much ice cream and b) there is always room, at least in my belly, for ice cream! Feast your eyes on an ice cream party favor brought to us by a very creative Garnish fan, Michele.
Here’s the 411 on this great make your own sundaes idea. She purchased some colorful bowls and spoons at her local handy dandy dollar store and then added a little Garnish. Each favor included rock salt in a small cellophane bag and instructions on how to make your own ice cream. Sundae syrup is in the small plastic bottle and all sorts of toppings are in the glassine bags. My favorite being little cookies in a glassine bag that says ’smoosh’, very fun. Let’s see, what else do we have going on here? Sprinkles in the black oval dip cup and a white bowl with lid is included to store the ice cream in the freezer (if it makes it that long!).
What’s left to say, but…WOW!
Categories: Bright Ideas!, Garnish Pal's
Tags: cellophane bag, dip cups, glassine bags, paper bowls with lids
So I’ve been surfing. Hanging ten, riding that cyber wave. Dudes check it out!
Break out your Singers and get sewing. Because sewn glassine bags are oh so cute, and oh so brilliant. I snagged these photos from greeting arts (via love talda), mint and lollychops (this one isn’t actually sewn but too cute not to mention). I mean why re-invent the wheel. And let’s face it, they’ve done a far better job than I could. And guess what…you can run glassine bags through your printer, just give the ink a sec to dry so it doesn’t smudge.
If you’re looking for a unique (and inexpensive) favor for a bridal or baby shower, weddings, or parties I say give this a thought. Teacher appreciation days are next month and this could be a fun way to let them know that they are worth a mint. The possibilities!
Now, how exactly does one thread a bobbin?!
Categories: Baby Showers, Gifts, Packaging, Party Ideas, Weddings
Tags: glassine bags
Early on it was rice. Then it moved to confetti. Bubbles were soon to follow. Eco-friendly brought bird seed. Now, I’m thinking…feathers, because…well…why not?!
Throwing stuff at a newly married couple isn’t intended to have all their photos look like they are cowering from cannon balls. It’s actually a symbol of abundance and good fortune. Now and days, many venues have balked at said tradition because the clean up is too time consuming. And chances are that the 3pm wedding will have some leftovers from the prior noon wedding. (more…)
Categories: Bright Ideas!, Weddings
Tags: clear acetate box, glassine bags, white paper cone cups
Comfort foods. We all love them because they make us feel, well, so comforted and good. Like a great big hug! And who couldn’t use one of those?! I consider a nice bowl of steaming soup to fall into this category. Pair with a grilled cheese (mmmm…, cheese!) and you’ve got a quick and delicious supper. So why not gather your friends and share some comfort with a soup swap, our newest moment of inspiration. (more…)
Categories: Bright Ideas!, Gifts, Packaging
Tags: deli plastic container, glassine bags, little lunch bags, small kraft mold, square labels, twine
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