drumroll, please…

It’s time to announce all of the winners in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone receives nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

Here are our first, second, and third place winners as selected by our readers, from the six finalists selected by our judges!

Can you believe the difference between first and second place was ONE VOTE?

1st Place for 2012 – Entry #37 – Erica Clark Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413_2/

2nd Place for 2012 – Entry #31 – PhotoJenic Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413/

3rd Place for 2012 – Entry #27 – Jennifer Wilcox Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/11/wrap_battle_entries_011113/

Here is our 2012 Wrap Battle “fan favorite” from all 37 of this year’s entries as selected by our readers!

Fan Favorite for 2012 – Entry #10 – Melanie Ashcraft Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/12/28/wrap_battle_entries_122812/

Here is our 2012 Wrap Battle “most original” from all 37 of this year’s entries as selected by our readers!

Most Original for 2012 – Entry #36 – Deborah Kocan Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413_2/

And here are our three Wrap Battle “runners-up” as selected by our judges!

Entry #20 – Corina Nielsen Photography & Design
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/04/wrap_battle_entries_010413/


Entry #24 – The Vintage Cupcake Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/07/wrap_battle_entries_010713/


Entry #28 – Talia Studio
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/11/wrap_battle_entries_011113/

In addition to our sponsors listed above, Paperie Boutique would also like to send out a huge round of thanks the following vendors donating prizes and discounts:

Miller’s Professional Imaging, Rice Studio Supply, WHCC, Boudoir Business Boutique, Flourish by Nichole Van, MOO.com, Chic Critique Forum, 2 Lil Owls, The Savvy Photographer, Birdesign Art, Kotori Photo Jewelry, Bittersweet Design Boutique, Hazy Skies Designs, My Funky Camera, M4H Photography, Artsy Couture, Jo Totes Camera Bags, Wildly Sweet Designs, Nations Photo Lab, MadiLu Designs, EW Couture, Photographer Cafe, Click Magazine / Clickinmoms, and Handmade Paper Boxes




We’d also like to thank this year’s judges again for selecting our six finalists:

• Alycia Alvarez – Alycia Alvarez Photography
• Marsha Mifsud – The Savvy Photographer
• Heather Lickliter – Stylized Portraiture / Fairyography
• Lisa Hoang – Windwardskies Photography / Simply Baby
• Lori George – co-owner & marketing director of Prairie Sweet Boutique
   (Prairie Sweet Boutique on Facebook)
• Anya Wait – anya wait | photographer
• Karen Leslie – KarenLeslie Photography
• Christine Tremoulet – Christine Tremoulet / owner of Business of
   Awesome for boudoir photographers




Last but certainly not least, we’d like to thank all 37 of this year’s 2012 Wrap Battle entries for sharing their amazing packaging with our readers! And each of YOU for helping us select this year’s winners. We could not do this each year without everyone’s word of mouth and support!

We will be sending out prize notifications this week as we get each prize set organized. Prizes will come directly from the vendors and not Paperie Boutique – you will be sent the information on how to claim each one. If you’re listed as a winner above, please watch your e-mail for the next few days!

And as they say…that’s a wrap! Thanks again!
-Robyn & Todd




P.S. View the 2010 Wrap battle here:
http://paperieboutique.com/…/packaging-contest/

View the 2011 Wrap Battle here:
http://paperieboutique.com/…/packaging-contest-2011/

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rock the vote

HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

It’s time to announce the finalists and vote for the winners in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

Please give a round of applause / show of thanks for our judges – they had the impossible task of narrowing 37 AMAZING entries down to just 6 finalists:

• Alycia Alvarez – Alycia Alvarez Photography
• Marsha Mifsud – The Savvy Photographer
• Heather Lickliter – Stylized Portraiture / Fairyography
• Lisa Hoang – Windwardskies Photography / Simply Baby
• Lori George – co-owner & marketing director of Prairie Sweet Boutique
   (Prairie Sweet Boutique on Facebook)
• Anya Wait – anya wait | photographer
• Karen Leslie – KarenLeslie Photography
• Christine Tremoulet – Christine Tremoulet / owner of Business of
   Awesome for boudoir photographers




Without further adieu, I bring you the six 2012 Wrap Battle finalists (all listed in order of submission with links to their original entry below the voting box)…

As you go through the finalists remember to look at the packaging and not just the “pretty pictures” (i.e. product staging). As this is not a photo contest, try to keep in mind what will actually be received by the client… The goal: best packaging!

Entry #20 – Corina Nielsen Photography & Design
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/04/wrap_battle_entries_010413/

Entry #24 – The Vintage Cupcake Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/07/wrap_battle_entries_010713/

Entry #27 – Jennifer Wilcox Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/11/wrap_battle_entries_011113/

Entry #28 – Talia Studio
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/11/wrap_battle_entries_011113/

Entry #31 – PhotoJenic Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413/

Entry #37 – Erica Clark Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413_2/

PLEASE help us keep the voting fair – just one vote per person! All winner-voting needs to be completed by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 21st. Ballots submitted after that time will not be counted in the final voting numbers.




But wait! THERE’S MORE! We also have prizes for “fan favorite” and “most original“. You can select the recipients of these awards at the following URLs:

FAN FAVORITE:
paperieboutique.com/voting/2012_wrap_battle_fan_favorite.html

MOST ORIGINAL:
paperieboutique.com/voting/2012_wrap_battle_most_original.html

PLEASE help us keep the voting fair – just one vote per person in each contest! All voting needs to be completed by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 21st. Ballots submitted after that time will not be counted in the final numbers.




Congrats to our finalists, thanks to our judges, and a huge “thank you” to everyone who entered this year! There was so much inspiration and creativity!

All winners will be announced by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Have fun and good luck!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Contestants – please feel free to share the voting links with your friends and family! Just remember that only one vote per person is allowed. Thank you!

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that’s a . . . wrap!

HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

We’re posting more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

Submissions are now closed and the judging is about to begin.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

The final Wrap Battle entries are posted below – judging starts this week!

Entry #34 is by Lisa Mason Photography – packaging to brighten up any day!

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• USB’s from Pexagontech.com
• Small yellow boxes for USB and thin ribbons from Michaels
• Large yellow ribbon, tissue and sheer organza bags in multi
   sizes from Nashville Wraps
• Cards and Gift Cards from WHCC
 -Lisa, Lisa Mason Photography

Entry #35 is by m.j.m. photography – such attention to all the fine details!

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Entry #36 is by Deborah Kocan Photography – a sweet trip to the candy shop!

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“My candy-land themed Christmas/Holiday Packaging for 2012!”
-Deborah, Deborah Kocan Photography

And last, but certainly not least . . . here’s the final 2012 Wrap Battle entry!

Entry #37 is by Erica Clark Photography – summed up in one word. Adorable!

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“All boxes purchased at H-B Photo.

The brown paper bags shown in the first image were purchased at my local dollar store where they are 2 for a $1.

I bought the tiny brown paper sacks from a vendor on Etsy. I tuck a business card inside and clip it with a miniature clothespin I found for $2.00 a box on clearance at Walmart.

The baker’s twine is from Etsy.

I bought the twine from our local farm store when they were marked down and out in a clearance bin.

All ribbon/lace was purchased at our local Hobby Lobby.

The burlap, which is cut into strips, was also purchased at Hobby Lobby.

The tissue paper was purchased at Target. The little back chalkboard ‘thank you’ tag is actually just black card stock with a hole punched in it.

My business cards and some of the stickers and mini cards are from Moo.

The stickers I use to seal the tissue paper are from WHCC. The 5×5 press printed square is also from WHCC and I use the other side to hand write a thank you note.

The petal enclosure is what I use for discs of digital files and the 5×5 card fits right on top of it. I buy those from The Paper Source. I seal the enclosure with one of the Moo stickers.

The 3×3 accordions are from WHCC and are sometimes one of the little gifts I give my clients.

The following is what goes into my bridal packets: Some of the press printed products are purchased from WHCC others are from ProDPI.

The templates were purchased from Design Aglow.” -Erica, Erica Clark Photography

Updated judging info here… All entries have been posted now so stay tuned!
-Robyn & Todd

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next to last

HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

We’re posting more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

Submissions are now closed but we have several more last-minute entries to post before the judging begins.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

A few more Wrap Battle entries are posted below – judging starts this week!

Entry #31 is by PhotoJenic Photography – love the bright pops of color!

click each Wrap Battle entry photo for a larger pop-up version

“I love having a colorful scheme mixing blue, green and pops of orange to go along with my brand. For Newborn clients who book my Belly to Birthday Package they get a mini suitcase with some of the paperwork and info for our upcoming year of sessions. It’s a great keepsake for them to store any favorite baby mementos and people love receiving these!”

• Photo Boxes -­ HB Photo Packaging
• Stickers, Press Printed Thank You & Mini Accordian Gifts -­
   Millers Photo Lab
• Custom Printed CD’s -­ Blank Media Printing
• Petal Envelopes -­ Paper Source
• Small Business Cards -­ Mini Moo Cards
• Ribbon -­ Hobby Lobby
• Mini Suitcase -­ Kate’s Paperie
 -Jennifer, PhotoJenic Photography

Entry #32 is by A Life Condensed Photography – each box a “treat” to open!

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• Boxes from Wildcat
• Ribbons from JoAnn’s Fabric
• Pillow envelopes from ClearBags.com
• Gold bell from Dollar Tree
• Logo stamp from Besotted Brand
• Round kraft boxes from Besotted Brand
• Thumb drives from Pexagon Tech

“Pillow envelopes are filled with Dove chocolates (in my brand colors), snowflake cutouts, and my business card. (My non-holiday packages have cutout hearts.) Cards printed in my home printer and then hand-stamped with a “with love from me to you” stamp from Ann-Marie Loves Paper. My name (in green) is hand-stamped using letter stamps from Besotted Brand. And the round kraft boxes have my logo stamp-embossed on the lid by me.” -Kathy, A Life Condensed Photography

Entry #33 is by Nadya Lutz Studios, LLC – the presentation is exquisite!

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• Key ring gift tag – Kotori
• Eco bag – h-bphoto.com with ribbons from Michaels
• Tissue – h-bphoto.com
• Sticker – moo.com
• CD Prints – blankmediaprinting.com
• Kraft paper sleeve – rebinder.com
 -Nadya, Nadya Lutz Studios, LLC

Updated judging info here… One more set of entries goes up tonight!
-Robyn & Todd

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weekend wrap-up

HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

We’re posting more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

Submissions are now closed but we have several more last-minute entries to post before the judging begins.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

A few more Wrap Battle entries are posted below – judging starts next week!

Entry #27 is by Jennifer Wilcox Photography – simple and exquisite!

click each Wrap Battle entry photo for a larger pop-up version

• Boxes – Create For Less
• Image folders, mesh ribbon, bags, jute string – Rice Studio
• Tissue paper – Nashville Wraps
• CD sleeve – Loktah
 -Jennifer, Jennifer Wilcox Photography

Entry #28 is by Talia Studio – I dare you to try not to smile opening these!

click each Wrap Battle entry photo for a larger pop-up version

“Our company colors are primarily white, gray, and yellow so we tried to stick to that with our packaging.”

• The USBs were ordered through customusb.com
• Stamps were from Michael’s
• The little photo strips we designed on photoshop to make them
   look like photo booth shots but we add in photos from the
   session/wedding
• Magnets from Aaron Brothers
• White boxes from Staples along with eco-friendly packaging paper
 -Talia, Talia Studio

Entry #29 is by Photography By Sue Fox – such attention to detail in these!

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“I was trying to find an affordable but clever way to deliver products to my clients and came across this idea about 2 years ago. I started out making bags for just larger orders. Clients loved them. When my daughter got married we had purchased 30+ yards of burlap for table runners so I began making burlap bags for all my clients (small and large), CD wraps, etc.

I print my logo on printable fabric sheets, sewing those on the front, and add rope handles. The idea was to re-purpose the burlap but now it has become my branded packaging. I use Kraft colored labels and paper/envelopes with my logo stamped on. Everything is wrapped with Jute or colored twine. I picked up some “Happy Notes” from Anthropologie to hand write a happy note thanking them for spending their day with me. And for the holidays I ordered mini holiday-themed “Warm Wishes” wooden hang-tags from Pick your Plum (not pictured) and added those to all the holiday orders.

The totes are quick and easy to make (I usually make a stock full of sizes up in one day). My clients can reuse them to take their lunch or favorite book to work and my label is right on the front.”
-Sue, Photography By Sue Fox

Entry #30 is by Simply Photography – why limit the holidays to the calendar?

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“I once had a client tell me that waiting for her family photos was like being pregnant…you know its coming and the excitement is so great then when you get them you feel like a kid on Christmas morning. So after Christmas I go clearance shopping to use throughout the year.”
-Eve, Simply Photography

Updated judging info here… Have a great weekend!
-Robyn & Todd

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public service announcement

We are moving the voting / winner announcements back a few days to compensate for the original entry date extension (and the flood of last-minute entries that resulted).

We will be posting the remaining (unpublished) entries starting tonight through Monday night, and the schedule above will give you further details on voting / announcement dates. Thank you for your patience!

Have a great weekend!
-Robyn & Todd

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nearing the finish line

HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

We’re posting more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

Submissions are now closed but we have several more last-minute entries to post before the judging begins.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

A few more Wrap Battle entries are posted below – judging starts next week!

Entry #23 is by Serena Smith Photography – I adore the split-box design!

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“I love the color combination of black, silver, and aqua blue. These colors are usually easy to find at my local craft stores which helps when finding the extras to making my packaging go beyond the ordinary. I love, love, love the sparkly white clothespins. They are great to attach notes, business cards, or tags to my bags. The little white boxes are fantastic for USB drives. I just love the silver thank you charm that I found at Michael’s to complete it. The standard black boxes for 8×10 prints have been jazzed up with ribbon, flowers, and damask tissue paper. Great to spice up the otherwise boring black box!” -Serena, Serena Smith Photography

Entry #24 is by The Vintage Cupcake Photography—boxed dessert!

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Entry #25 is by S&W Photography – such pretty special touches!

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“As part of our re-branding we are pulling together a packaging look that matches our blue, silver and black colour scheme and our heart motif. We don’t have all the pieces of the packaging yet but I did have some great Christmas packaging (gift labels and small paper snowflakes) which made up for our missing pieces and created a unique Christmas time packaging look. All our of packaging material is local sourced from wherever we see something that fits our look.

Our large albums are wrapped in silver paper with blue and white bows with white paper snowflakes (which will be replaced with white or silver hearts during the rest of the year). Our small albums, CDs, and DVDs are placed in blue or silver gift bags with a gift label and a small glass heart ornament.

Our unframed prints are rolled in a mailing tube and wrapped in silver paper with white organza ribbon topped with blue and black satin ribbon. Our framed prints, canvases and other wall hangings are wrapped in blue paper and tied with a glitter ribbon topped with a black satin ribbon and finished off with a silver heart.

All of our wedding clients receive a bottle of wine as a wedding present which we present in a silver gift bag and a custom designed congratulations card featuring a few of our favorite images from past weddings.” -Sarah, S&W Photography

Entry #26 is by Life Reflections By Tangie – love the aqua and kraft contrast!

• aqua boxes: HB Photo Packaging
• photo & CD sleeves: Kraft & Jute
• stickers: Miller’s
• twine & burlap ribbon: Etsy
• mini cards: Moo
• business cards: Miller’s
• mini paper bags & glassine envelopes: Etsy
• washi tape: Etsy
• small Christmas box: World Market
 -Tangie, Life Reflections By Tangie

More entries posted soon! See you then!
-Robyn & Todd

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the final countdown

HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

We’re posting more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

ATTENTION!: We are extending our submission deadline through 11 p.m. EST TONIGHT – Friday, January 4th! You can submit your packaging photos here.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

One more group of Wrap Battle entries—enter now—submissions close tonight!

Entry #20 is by Corina Nielsen Photography & Design – love the custom USBs!

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SUPPLY LIST:
• I designed all of my press printed/marketing items myself
   (logo, thank you cards, MOO mini cards, stamps, etc.)
• thank you cards & return address stickers – WHCC
• MOO Mini Cards – MOO Inc.
• client gift (mounted 5×5 “detail” shots) – WHCC
• white mailers and fillers – Staples
• 8×10 and 4×6 photo boxes – HB Packaging
• canvas bags, twine, candy box – Etsy
  -Corina, Corina Nielsen Photography & Design

Entry #21 is by SKS Photoshoot – it’s simply adorable digital packaging!

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[ Note from Robyn: Vendor information can be found in this article. ]

Entry #22 is by Purest Light Photography – I want that little tree ornament!

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“My super simple Holiday packaging. Red Sparkle box and ornament from Target.” -Susan, Purest Light Photography

For information on how to enter your own packaging photos in the 2012 Wrap Battle, this Paperie post will walk you through it! Submissions will now be accepted through 11 p.m. EST on Friday, January 4th – TONIGHT – and winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 22nd.

The full prize list can now be found here.

Submit your packaging photos ASAP! Submissions close late tonight!

Check back for even more entries soon!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you are interested in participating this year by becoming a sponsor and / or donating a prize or providing a discount code / sale for our readers, please contact Todd: todd AT paperieboutique DOT com

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just ONE day left to submit!

HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

We’re posting more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

ATTENTION!: We are extending our submission deadline through 11 p.m. EST on Friday, January 4th, 2013! You can submit your packaging photos here.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

Here’s our next Wrap Battle entries – don’t forget to get yours in by tomorrow!

Entry #17 is by Image Studio Photography – an amazingly unique box idea!

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“Boxes and bags are from HB Photo – boxes are hand-painted to look like wood grain.

We get our ribbon from multiple suppliers and our tags are hand-stamped. We write a thank you note on the backs for each client.

Each season we include a hand-made treat with each order. The winter orders get snowflake sugar cookies.

We keep it simple and handcrafted.” -Chrystal, Image Studio Photography

Entry #18 is by ShoMore Photography – a very polished, organic look!

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“As we enter into 2013, ShoMore Photography is moving towards a more simple, natural approach to our product line. All of our boxes are hemp boxes from Loktah, along with our business cards. The hemp boxes provide a nice packaging option for our client’s print orders from each of their sessions.

With increasing technology and to provide better and more instant resources, all of our sessions are available for download to our clients. But clients have the option to purchase our all natural Walnut Wooden USB drives provided through Pexagon. Each USB is placed into their own hemp boxes, and are adorned with the same green raffia bow as the client’s print boxes are. We finally tie our business card off with some twine, simply taping the card to it, to allow the clients to be able to pass our cards off to our next potential client.”
-Lisa, ShoMore Photography

Entry #19 is by Bella Vie Photography – it’s sparkly and puttin’ on the ritz!

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The digital edition of the Janauary 2013 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

In this issue Robyn featured digital media storage and presentation products by Loktah, WHCC, HB Photo Packaging, Miller’s Professional Imaging, Flashbay, and Rice Studio Supply.

Robyn also showcased digital packaging / presentation by SKS PhotoShoot and Rachel H. Photography.

Click the magazine pages above to read a larger .pdf version of the article. You can also find the article on page 58, page 59, and page 60 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. Plus you can download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.

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For information on how to enter your own packaging photos in the 2012 Wrap Battle, this Paperie post will walk you through it! Submissions will now be accepted through 11 p.m. EST on Friday, January 4th and winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 22nd. The full prize list can now be found here.

One more day for submissions – submit yours NOW!

More entries posted tomorrow -
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you are interested in participating this year by becoming a sponsor and / or donating a prize or providing a discount code / sale for our readers, please contact Todd: todd AT paperieboutique DOT com

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HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

We’re posting more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

ATTENTION!: We are extending our submission deadline through 11 p.m. EST on Friday, January 4th, 2013! You can submit your packaging photos here.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

HUGE prize announcement – our sponsor Sassy Designs, Inc. has upgraded their prize for our first place Wrap Battle winner!

In addition to approximately $4000 in other merchandise – the first place winner will now also receive the ENTIRE SASSY STORE valued at over $6500!




Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! Here’s our next group of Wrap Battle entries!

Entry #14 is by Keki Photography – packaging that’s both bold and beautiful!

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• The boxes and elastic bands are from H-B Photo Packaging
• The ribbons and stickers are from Michael’s Craft Store
• The old camera ‘hang-tags’ were custom designed and printed
   at UPrinting.com
• Some fabrics, ribbons, and tissue papers are recycled
  -Brooke, Keki Photography

Entry #15 is by Silvine Photography – I just adore the color combos!

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“This is my everyday packaging for my portrait studio. My photography is very bold and clean so I’ve made my packaging to match my brand. I keep to a simple, but bright color scheme that matches my logo, website, business cards, etc. The boxes are from HB Photo, the flash drive is from Pexagon Tech, the bags are from HB Photo and Uline, and the ribbons are from a local craft store.”
-Michelle, Silvine Photography

Entry #16 is by On Three Photography – it’s a treat to look at and to open!

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“Boxes and bags are from HB Photo Packaging. Love them! And the elastic bows are life-savers! I work from the same premise as the ‘little black dress’ these boxes can be dressed up – or are classic left plain! Stickers are from Zazzle – I always order x-large and small and I use them EVERYWHERE. Envelopes are from Staples – great for cds – they look just like a shutter! I include gum balls with each order as a thank you. (I’m a bubble gum addict!) You can find any color at Party City or Amazon.

I am always on the look out for ‘company colors’ and pick up and containers/wrapping paper where I find it – found several of the green tubes and use them for gift certificates and auction donations. (They are attention grabbers for sure!)

Our company provides portrait sessions that are ‘creative, relaxed (and FUN!)’ and I think our packaging really reflects this!”
-Mary, On Three Photography

Design Aglow’s Project Life 365 launches on January 1st!

Project Life 365 is an interactive photo a day challenge that helps you develop your visual literacy by guiding you through daily prompts that engage your imagination. Each day, we provide a “daily inspiration” that will stimulate your creative photographic magic. It doesn’t matter if you’re literal, logical, or a free spirit; there are no wrong answers.

Using your preferred mobile app or camera, simply capture and upload your photograph to visually connect with other participants from around the world. Take the Project Life 365 challenge and discover what is personal to you, can become much larger: a dynamic, interactive project without borders.

Members who sign up will receive a beautiful Desktop Calendar at the start of each month in the snapSHOT Newsletter. Sign up here today.

Website: www.projectlife365.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/projectlife365
Twitter: www.twitter.com/projectlife365
Blog: www.projectlife365.com/blog

How You Can Join (and play!):

1. Join us at www.projectlife365.com to sign up for the monthly newsletter (and to receive the free desktop calendar and other sweet swag!) and learn how to get started asap.

2. Shoot an image (via your mobile phone or a camera) that you feel embodies the theme of the day.

3. Share your image or keep it as part of a private journal of reflection. If using a social media tool that allows hashtags, add #projectlife365 as the main hashtag, plus today’s inspiration as the secondary hashtag and upload your image. Easy!

4. Enjoy Project Life 365 by interacting with other participants from around the globe on Project Life’s Facebook page and inspiring daily blog.

Psssst! Design Aglow’s Once Yearly Sale ends tomorrow, January 1st at 11:59pm (EST). Make sure to take advantage of this annual celebration to stock up and get 2013 off to the most successful start possible! Design Aglow is offering an extra 5% off of your purchase of $150 or more.

If your cart total is $0-$149, enter & apply gift code “happy15” at the end of your purchase to save 15%. If your cart total is $150+, enter & apply gift code “happy20” at the end of your purchase to save 20%.




For information on how to enter your own packaging photos in the 2012 Wrap Battle, this Paperie post will walk you through it! Submissions will now be accepted through 11 p.m. EST on Friday, January 4th and winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 22nd. The full prize list can now be found here.

Submit your packaging photos ASAP!

Happy New Year – check back for more entries soon!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you are interested in participating this year by becoming a sponsor and / or donating a prize or providing a discount code / sale for our readers, please contact Todd: todd AT paperieboutique DOT com

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Wrap Battle entries EXTENDED!

HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

Ready for more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

ATTENTION!: We are extending our submission deadline through 11 p.m. EST on Friday, January 4th, 2013! You can submit your packaging photos here.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

Sorry we’re just getting new entries up this week! There’s a million reasons why but first and foremost, we took some holiday time off as a family and are slow getting back in the swing of things. (Please note we are extending the entry deadline until Friday, January 4th, 2013.) But right now we have some great new packaging to share so here we go…

Entry #10 is by Melanie Ashcraft Photography – it just makes me happy!

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“My packaging is the same year round, except I do an ornament and add in a little goody for my clients at Christmas time. I always find ornaments that match the colors in my branding, and I LOVE the snowflakes I found this year. I love my colors and logo as they are fun and bright, but I feel they can go with me forever. Also, I’m extremely proud to say…my husband does ALL of my bows for me. He enjoys making things look nice for me and all of my clients enjoy the awesome bows.” -Melanie, Melanie Ashcraft Photography

• Boxes from: HB Photo Packaging (LOVE LOVE them)
• Stickers on boxes: Black River Imaging
• Tulle: Hobby Lobby
• Snowflake Ornaments: Target
• 2013 Client Calendar Gift: 5×5 prints bound through MPixPro
• Christmas Card: ProDPI

Entry #11 is by Photography by Katie – so classic and sharp!

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“I started out with these Artisan Portrait Cases by Rice Studio Supply, and everything kind of snowballed from there!” – Katie, Photography by Katie

• Yellow mesh ribbon – A Cherry On Top
• Pink string – Walmart
• Portrait Cases – Rice Studio Supply
• Tissue – Rice Studio Supply
• White Boxes – HB Photo Packaging
• USB drives – Pexagon Tech
• USB packaging – Loktah
• Stickers – Miller’s
• Birthday Cards – Miller’s
• Thank You cards – Etsy
• Business Cards – Miller’s 100% recycled
• StudioLookBook – CopyCraft

Entry #12 is by Jennifer Weinman Photography – very elegant and timeless!

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“Typically, I package my things inwhite boxes, bags, with gray and white bakers twine. My brand is classic yet modern, so I like to keep things relatively simple. I decided to add a little gold and silver to the mix for the holidays this year!” -Jennifer, Jennifer Weinman Photography

Sources:
• White boxes: HB Photo Packaging
• White Euro Tote Shopping Bags: Papermart
• Silver striped tissue paper: Nashville Wraps
• White Deluxe CD Case (I use these for weddings):
   Neil Enterprises Inc.
• Personalized Stickers: Zazzle
• Burlap, White Ribbon, Gold Lame Ribbon: Walmart &
   Michael’s
• White Snowflake Ornaments: Target

Lucky Entry #13 is by Lemon Twist Images – like a burst of sunshine!

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“I like to stick to my general color theme of yellow and blue while adding in different elements such as ivory burlap and bakers twine.”
-Megan, Lemon Twist Images

• boxes – HB Photo Packaging
• business cards and custom stickers – MOO.com
• burlap ribbon – cut in strips from large pieces of burlap, usually
   from Hobby Lobby or Hancock Fabrics (whoever has it on sale)
• burlap flower bag accent – Hobby Lobby
• yellow and blue ribbon – Hobby Lobby (I wait for their sales
   then buy out those two colors/styles)
• washi tape – The Washi Store on Etsy
• yellow and blue bakers twine – The Twinery on Etsy
• thank you cards – Naomilynn on Etsy
• tissue paper and colored box fill – Nashville Wraps
• prints, mini accordian albums, care cards – Miller’s
• custom flash drives (not pictured) – USB Memory Direct
• glassine candy bags – Cute Tape (wonderful resource for
   adorable packaging)

For information on how to enter your own packaging photos, this Paperie post will walk you through it! Submissions will now be accepted through 11 p.m. EST on Friday, January 4th and winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 22nd. The full prize list can now be found here.

Submit your packaging photos ASAP!

Hope everyone’s holiday season has been magical!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. If you are interested in participating this year by becoming a sponsor and / or donating a prize or providing a discount code / sale for our readers, please contact Todd: todd AT paperieboutique DOT com

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