Visit Crafty Firefly’s blog for a link to KLEE and Clover’s etsy and madeit stores.
Definitely worth a browse if you are searching for unique handmade jewellery!
www.madeit.com.au/KLEEandClover
www.etsy.com/shop/KLEEandClover
Dec11
Tag Archives: packaging
Nov19
Visit Ruby Doo Dah for handmade cards – now in the Customer Gallery
This personalised stamp by Firefly Stamps is on its way to Amanda of Ruby Doo Dah.
Ruby Doo Dah the place to visit for handcrafted greeting cards.
Find a link for Ruby Doo Dah now listed in the Customer Gallery.
Nov15
Sweet Pirouette – the latest addition to our customer gallery
Sweet Pirouette using a logo stamp made by Firefly Stamps, is the latest addition to our customer gallery.
With gorgeous handmade tutus for babies, children and adults and cute handmade dolls wearing tutus too!
We are currently unable to upload photos to our facebook album at Crafty Firefly so please view our full range of stamps via our madeit store if you have questions or would like to order a stamp email us at: fireflystamps@gmail.com
Nov15
Craft Makes Me Happy – new to the customer gallery
Craft Makes Me Happy using a stamp made by Firefly Stamps.
Stop by the customer gallery if you are looking for craft supplies and lovely handmade dolls, because Craft makes Me Happy has probably got what you are looking for!
We are currently unable to upload photos to our facebook album at Crafty Firefly so please view our full range of stamps via our madeit store if you have questions or would like to order a stamp email us at: fireflystamps@gmail.com
Nov1
Special delivery stamp – would you like one personalised?
There are so many ways you can use this stamp:
– stamp envelopes and packaging
– create tags
– make your own Christmas gift or greeting cards
– stamp your own wrapping paper
– use for scrapbooking or photo album embellishment
We can personalise these stamps too! We’ll remove North Pole and 25 December and replace them with your name or business name eg. From Sarah & Patrick, From the Smiths, From Grandma & Grandpa or Firefly Stamps.
Personalised version of this stamp 5 x 7.5cm timber handle – $27.95 plus $6.90 trackable postage within AUS
Stamp as is (Special delivery,North Pole, 25 December) 5 x 7.5 cm – $12.00 plus $6.90 trackable postage within AUS
If you’re interested send us an email to fireflystamps@gmail.com or visit our online stores madeit.com.au/fireflystamps or craftumi.com.au/fireflystamps
Cheers,
The Crafty Firefly
Oct30
Want to stamp on fabric? A useful comparison of stamp pads
Want to stamp on fabric? Many of the people who want me to create a stamp for them also wish to use their stamp on fabric to create tags and stamp their fabric products. I don’t have a lot of experience stamping on fabric however I do know that some stamp pads claim to work on a variety of surfaces including fabric. So this week I decided to do a bit of research to find out which stamp pad might work best on fabric.
Image from: crafttestdummies.com
I found this great article on crafttestdummies.com which compares a whole range of craft stamp pads commonly available in crafting and scrapbooking/paper craft shops and of course online. All the stamp pads were stamped on fabric, ironed to set them and then washed. You can read the article here:
http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-product-reviews/comparison-of-stamp-pad-inks-on-fabric/
There also seems to be a new stamp pad available which is specifically for stamping fabric. I haven’t yet been able to find anyone who has “tested” it and reported back on how well they work. Scribbles Fabric Stamp Pads claim to be permanent, machine washable and non-toxic. You can see the colour range and buy them online at Createforless and other online craft stores:
http://www.createforless.com/Scribbles+Fabric+Stamp+Pad/plid15970.aspx
Good luck with your stamping on fabric! I’d love to hear your views on which stamp pad you find works best on fabric.
Cheers,
Crafty Firefly
Oct17
Free stamp pad offer – available now via facebook!
I have a number of black and coloured stamp pads to give away free with personalised or custom designed stamp orders.
How can you get your free stamp pad?
Visit Crafty Firefly’s facebook ‘Free Stamp Pad Offer’ album, choose your preferred stamp pad colour and comment sold with your name and email address next to the photo for the listing. Please email me at fireflystamps@gmail.com within 48 hours to confirm your choice of personalised stamp or discuss your custom order. If you don’t make contact within 48 hours I will relist the free stamp pad. Thanks!
You can check the Facebook albums in our gallery for photos and details of different personalised stamp designs and information regarding custom designed stamps. Please email me if you have any questions about having a stamp created for you. 
If you know someone else that might be interested in a personalised or custom stamp be sure to let them know that now is a great time to order.
(If you have problems linking to Crafty Firefly’s facebook page via the link within this text, please click on the link in the menu on the right of your screen).
Cheers,
The Crafty Firefly
Oct10
Add some fun by clipping it on!
A quick and easy way to add a bit of fun to your packaging is to clip your tags (hand stamped using a stamp from Firefly Stamps – of course!) and business cards on to your packaging. Clips are a perfect addition for posting out your handmade creations, displaying packaged goods at market stalls, or general gift wrapping – especially with Christmas just round the corner!
Hard to see, but a metalic spiral shaped paperclip
There are lots of options available if you search in your local craft shops, two dollar stores, office supplies stores and online. Don’t forget to make sure they fit with your business colour scheme, style of your products, or packaging.
Some cheap and cheerful options include:
- Cute mini wooden pegs
- Add a dash of colour with mini coloured plastic pegs
- Coloured paper clips – these are super cheap and easy to access
- Create heart shaped paperclips yourself (I remember making this at school many years ago!) See this link forinstructions: http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com.au/2009/02/heart-shaped-paper-clips.html
- Buy shaped paper clips – there are lots of cute options out there. These are just a few of the good ones I found on ebay:
Mini wooden peg
Wooden Hearts
Butterflies
Colourful little people
Mini plastic purple peg
Animals – (click on select to choose an animal)
Some cute bicycles, planes cars and motorscooters
Silver wire paperclips
Metal clips with coloured decorative discs
Create your own heat shaped paperclips
More cute hearts
I like these
Coloured flowers
Coat hangers
Don’t forget, coming next week our free stamp pad with personalised or custom stamp orders offer. This offer is limited so you will need to be quick! Visit the Crafty Firefly Facebook page (you will find a link to it on the right hand menu of the blog) to order your stamp and receive your free stamp pad. Instructions for how to do this will be posted in the middle of next week.
I’m heading away for a few days late this week and early next week. I will be unable to make stamps during this time but I’m more than happy to answer questions and create designs if you would like to send me an email: fireflystamps@gmail.com I will be back in full swing for stamp making on Thursday 18th October, and hopefully with some exciting new stamp designs shortly after that too!
Before I leave I am endeavouring to get our facebook gallery up to date so you will be able to view our full range of stamps there. Firefly Stamp’s craftumi and madeit stores will be in holiday mode while I’m away.
Cheers,
The Crafty Firefly
Sep28
Personalised Chrissy Stamps – for small business packaging, wrapping handmade gifts or general gift giving
Personalised Christmas stamps by Firefly Stamps.
Was hoping to have these up earlier in the week – better late than never!
These personalised stamps are ideal for small business packaging giving your current or special festive packaging a personalised Christmas message and a place to attach further product or business details. Some ‘handmade’ business owners offer gift wrapping at Christmas time just add a ‘To:’ and ‘From:’ to the back of your stamped tag for your customers to add a special message to their friend or loved one. If you choose to have your stamp made as a transparent stamp on a clear acrylic block I will provide small ‘To:’ and ‘From:’ stamps in a matching font so that you can create your gift tags quickly and easily. (I am unable to provide these extra stamps free of charge with a wood mounted stamp).
Choose your favourite graphic and font from the options provided, add your own greeting and name and you have a truly personalised stamp you can use for many years to come. Price $24.90 plus $6.90 trackable postage (AUD).
Available through my madeit or craftumi stores or alternatively send me a message through facebook.
Less than 3 months to Christmas!!!
Cheers,
The Crafty Firefly
Sep20
Thinking about Christmas wrapping? Firefly’s Personalised Christmas Stamps
Is anyone starting to think about how to add a festive touch to their Christmas orders, or considering offering free gift wrapping with their products this year? Use a personalised Christmas stamp to create your own Christmas tags and wrapping paper.
Add your business name and they will be perfect for wrapping business orders, or choose a stamp and personalise it for home use.
Here are a few cheap and cheerful ways to utilse a personalised Christmas stamp:
1) Tags, tags, tags – add a Christmas tag and incorporate your business contact details on the reverse side, alternatively provide a To: and From: on the reverse side, so your customer can write a message to their gift recipient.
Red ink stamped on white card, then attached to a larger red background.
Go all out with a Christmas theme, or alternatively keep it low key by adding a tag in colours that complement your business colours and/or logo.
2) Stamp and wrap it – stamp brown paper in an organised or random pattern. Once wrapped in the stamped paper you can leave your package as is, or add a matching ribbon depending on your budget.
Red ink stamped on brown paper.
3) After wrapping your product in tissue paper, stamp a strip of contrasting paper with your stamp and place this around your package. I’ve used brown paper in this example. I love the look of brown paper and it is so cheap and versatile!
4) I’ve recycled the cardboard backing of a notebook to create this rustic looking tag. The box has been wrapped in plain dark green paper, wrapped multiple times with natural jute string and finally the tag was attached.
Firefly Stamp’s Christmas range will be a mix and match set of Christmas graphics and fonts. I hope to have them listed in our craftumi & madeit stores as well as on facebook by the beginning of next week, please stop back to take a look.
Cheers,
Crafty Firefly
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