Pretty Packaging – Painted by the Shore

DIY in a Box

Painted by the Shore Christmas DIY in a BoxThere are moments when projects come along that you think, “THIS is going to end up awesome.”

When Kristina of Painted by the Shore asked me to create an editable design for her DIY in a Box, I knew it was going to be something special.

Each set of DIY boxed ornaments would have its own theme and be wrapped with the printed design. Kristina would be able to customize certain text blocks and insert images, while keeping the main design untouched.

Stencils were designed from Kristina’s sketches to keep each set consistent and we also created some thank you cards, as well as cards inviting customers to join other DIY in a Box users online to enhance the creative experience.

DIY in a Box was successful in its first run! New sets of boxes were created the next year for wood coasters and serving trays using the same basic design, but changing the icons to indicate the contents of the DIY set.

More Info?

You can get more information on DIY in a Box here or if you’d like to work together on a similar project, get in touch with me at hello [at] cynthomas [dot] com.

Painted by the Shore DIY in a Box

Line Sheet Design with Roost Candle Co.

What is a Line Sheet?

Line sheets are a concise, branded document that provide potential stockists with easy access to your full product line. Featured here is an example of a recent line sheet for Roost Candle Co.

Ready for wholesale?

A great way to start is to have a professional line sheet to send to your potential stores. Line sheets should be a combination of good imagery and detailed information, while giving a snapshot of your brand in a glance.

Should I design one myself?

It depends on your comfort with design. Your images, titles, descriptions, and brand elements are the basis for a well-designed line sheet. Often, so many elements can look cluttered and confusing, instead of clean and beautiful. Graphic designers may take an hour to put together a line sheet that might take you many more hours to complete.

Want to work together?

If you’re ready to create a line sheet and would like professional help, email me at hello [at] cynthomas [dot] com!