Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Holiday Crafters Busily Horde Supplies: Grab Your Shrink Bags, Dome Bags, Ribbons And Bows

By Peggy M. Sturtevant


Skilled crafters are busy gathering supplies for the upcoming gift giving season. Apart from the bows, ribbons and wrapping paper, many will use shrink bags and dome bags to package their hand crafted, holiday gifts.

Few gifts are more synonymous with the holidays than holiday gift baskets. Visit any strip mall and you will see row upon row of gift baskets for every craving and purpose, thus making the gift basket the quintessential holiday gift. And if you're a holiday do-it-yourself, you need the supplies necessary to assemble the perfect basket. Apart from the essentials of tape or glue guns, remember that quality gift baskets require quality shrink bags and quality dome bags.

The round gift basket is typical, but the more creative the basket, the more varied the bag dimensions must be. For example, miniature baskets might use 10-inch bags, but larger baskets require flexible dimensions (e.g., 40-inch width and 52-inch length). Additionally, baskets with specialty contents may require bags that feature vents. Although the technicalities are important, remember to add a touch of holiday flair. Keep in mind that it's not unusual for manufacturers to make shrink bags with seasonal prints. Create a festive appearance with patterns like white confetti, falling snow or Christmas trees, or bags with the words Seasons Greetings.

Once you've marked off all that you need on your list, it's time to get a little creative. For coffee enthusiasts, create a holiday gift basket with aromatic beans and mugs. For fragrance fiends, assemble a unique gift basket with bath oils and salts, soaps and perfumes. And for those who love movie flicks, create a gift basket with assorted DVDs and delectable gourmet popcorn. The possibilities are endless, and your loved ones will treasure these creations.

No matter the recipient, let loose your creativity and design a unique, appealing gift basket. This is why holiday gift baskets are the perfect way to express creativity in an inexpensive, professional way. Needless to say, professional grade shrink bags are a requirement. Many of these supplies are found at local retail establishments or purchased over the Internet.

The countdown to the season is in full bloom, and many crafters must meet completion and shipping deadlines how about you? So, whether you've finished your gift making projects, or will be up all night with Santa's elves, be sure to have your supplies close at hand. 'It's the season to be cheerful, but most all, 'it's the season to craft wonderful gifts!




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