I just need to clarify, no adorable chubby baby feet have been left to get chilly due to this quirky packaging idea of mine.When you're needing to transport your sculptural glass beads, it gets quite time consuming and unwieldy, wrapping them in layers of bubble wrap and tissue to protect the protruding pieces from being bumped.
My solution is to use thick baby socks. Yes, you read this correctly. I buy them from our local Dollar Store. They come three pairs for $1.00, which means I can protect a minimum of six beads or more. I can re-use them, and just pop them in the washing machine when they get dirty. They fold and contour to each bead. Then I place them in a padded 6 pack beverage container which easily zips up. (I find those at the Dollar Store too!) It's lightweight and easy to transport. Now you have it, my quick, easy and inexpensive (as well as good for the environment) re-usable packaging and transportation system. Do you have a method that is a little offbeat too? Post it and let us know. I've included a photo of my glass lampwork Christmas ornaments all protected in baby socks.
Great idea Marcy!
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ReplyDeleteVery clever (& cute) idea...I love it!
Lois :)
You're so incredibly clever. I love the green-ness of this packaging.
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Marcy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love the idea of the super-soft protecion of baby socks.
I store and transport my beads in a couple of those big hanging jewelry storage things. It has 30 small and 12 large clear plastic windows on each side of a soft, felted backing. One bead or set per window. I wrap the sets or extra-fragile sculpturals in left-over craft felt for extra protection.
They storage things have hooks and hang on the back of a door so I can always see my inventory.
When I need to transport, they come down, fold and roll up neatly while still protecting the beads and I'm on my way.
What a great idea, Marcy! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I haven't had to transport my beads anywhere yet (haven't done a bead show), but I will remember this. Thanks for a great tip!
ReplyDeleteLauren, this is even good if you want to pop some in your purse to show a friend.
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