wrapping with confidence....part one - tie it up

Its not the whats inside the gift that counts...its the thought right? So a little effort into your wrapping makes for even more thought and confidence when delivering that gift...to the one you love.

So for the next few weeks we will explore ideas to wrap your gifts with confidence...and whilst what is inside might be the most simple of gifts...the thought has been extended from delivery...to execution...(hmmm only red elephant can put buzz words into something like 'wrapping a gift')...

I am big on plain paper...its so simple to pretty plain paper with a little string, bakers twine or even lovely garland...cost effective yet totally creative wrapping - check out these ideas.

pretty paper garlands

bakers twine meets doily

traditional ribbon or raffia accented with a fun tag 

(spy our new design big tag in chevron...just waiting to be printed)

Big week, Exciting news of new designs and two more treasuries

Well! Two family businesses, lots of fabulous orders, two children (2 and under) and another crazy week in our Katoomba farm shack took its toll last night. After feeling quite giddy, I feel asleep with the baby, clothed and all at 6pm...not great for making stock for our first market...but this lil' red elephant obviously needed the rest! So I meet today, fresh as a daisy for a big day of work (the toddler is at daycare and the baby promised me she'd sleep) - raring and ready to go!
I have exciting news! Whilst we usually buy in pre-printed papers for our mini art cards, swing tags and party/cupcake picks, we have been working on some of our own designs....think bold colours, think chevron...think fun red elephant style! Be on the look out as we print, cut and create a new range of fabulous BIG tags...aka ELEPHANT tags! If your anything like me...and like to write a small novel on your gift card, well then these tags will be for you. They will be printed onto nice heavy quality card stock, red elephant style...no flimsy tags in our house!
Also, this week saw two more lovely treasuries from fellow etsarians...

Little bird treasury including our bird notelets by Grace and Flowers, click on their name see their sweet little FIMO models GREAT for cake decorating.


Dots all over includes our lime green swing tags, created by Lithuanian felter Felting by Eglut who has oh so comfy felt slippers, perfect for our oncoming winter season...ahhh slippers and red wine by the fire...pure winter bliss!

Madeit front page...still loving being a cover girl!

Hi All - we madeit on the front page of madeit AGAIN! Looks like they love our tags there at madeit headquarters...this time we have our handstamped vine in stone swing tags....thanks MADEIT...we just LOVE being a cover girl....or cover elephant in this case ;)

More new stuff.... and seeking advice on stock control management

This design is totally out of my comfort zone...its sporting no colour, not an ounce...which my philosophy is to always wear at least one piece of colour...but it works and its fresh, contemporary and somewhat organic...and lets justify it by saying...well you can always use it to dress something colourful.

These are hand stamped scalloped tags with a garden vine block print in stone ink...I dare say, I will find other uses for this print...I do like it...alot! oh! they are available on etsy and madeit of course! Links to my online stores are in the side margin of this blog!

On a lot less creative note, i am looking for advice on stock control management...ie keeping track of what I have made and in stock....With small item stationary stuff, particularly that which uses unique papers which are seasonal, and therefore not always available, I need to keep track of what I have for online sales and my visits to markets as well as retailers (hint hint nudge nudge wholesale enquiries welcome over here ... :)) has anyone had any experience using any of the online stock management systems or do they have any manual system which they have used successfully??? Your tips would be much appreciated!!!

Polkadots front page it on Madeit!

I have so many reasons to be thankful in 2012 and one of them is to the success of red elephant creative - and the designs making their impact.
Today we are on the front cover of madeit.com.au (YES! I KNOW...AGAIN) and we are certainly counting our lucky stars!!! Check out red elephant creatives lime scalloped gift tags....with polkadots of course!
THANKS Bec and the team for once again giving red elephant the spring in its step for the week! Bless you for your hard work and tireless efforts in making handmade a project of love shared around our beautiful country!!! (ps...I am getting better at using my new mac...note the fabulous screenshot taken using Paparazzi! - theres the plug!)

Tag me up baby...we got featured AGAIN!

This time its a homegrown feature....check out lovely Narelle's Madeit Monday themed "under the sea" and our by the seaside tags! oh, and make sure you check out her sexy jewellery, I'm off to favourite her now...for sure!

http://narellebox.blogspot.com/

Tag me up baby...We got featured!

We've recently been featured in a couple of treasuries, thank you lovely likers of red elephant creative!







what a lovely way to start the year!!!! ooooh this little red elephant is feeling the love!!!

Happiness and Health are the wishes for 2012 to all our followers! xx