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Shipping and Packing Online Art Shop Things
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items Things I use in my home studio that help me run my art business when packing and shipping online orders
I haven't stood in line at the post office in years. I package my order, weigh it on my scale, and use a ruler and the weight to buy my labels from PirateShip.com, print them on avery labels, and then stick them on the package. I can schedule free package pick up from USPS, or take them myself and put them on the drop off counter.
PirateShip - Buy/Print Shipping Labels at Home - Free UPS and USPS shipping software | Pirate Ship
I use these to ship labels I buy through PirateShip.com
Avery Printable Shipping Labels, 5.5" x 8.5", White, 50 per Pack, 2 Packs, 100 Blank Mailing Labels (8126)
This scale is batter powered or comes with a cord. Easy to use, and the top folds up and out so you can stack stuff and it won't fall off.
Scale - ACCUTECK All-in-1 Series W-8250-50bs A-Pt 50 Digital Shipping Postal Scale with Ac Adapter, Silver
I use these to ship items with tracking that are 8x10 or smaller. They are self sealing, which is a life saver. No tape!
Flat Mailers (Art Prints, Bookmarks) - BOX USA Shipping StayFlat Mailer 9"L x 11.5"W, 100-Pack | Flat Cardboard Mailing Envelope for Packing, and Document Storage
I use this box to pack and ship my large orders of stickers and bookmarks. Mostly for wholesale orders when they're ordering dozens of the same design, so it adds up to a lot quickly.
Box for Bookmarks/Stickers - Aviditi White Corrugated Cardboard Mailing Boxes, 8 x 3 x 2 Inches, Pack of 50, Crush-Proof, For Shipping, Mailing and Storing
An option I offer with my wholesale is to package each bookmark in a bag so they can hang on a hook. This makes them longer, so I needed longer boxes. And the pink ones are SO cute. Like, they made packing the orders SO much fun in a really unexpecte...
Box for Bookmarks w/ Packaging - SNOGSWOG 28 Pack 10x8x3 inches Pink Shipping Boxes for Small Business, Small Corrugated Cardboard Gift Box for Mailing,Shipping,Storing,Gifts Wrapping
Nice soft paper I use for a lot of things. Books, inserts, signs, etc.
Cardstock - Neenah Paper Exact Index, 110-Pounds, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets, White, 94 Brightness (WAU40411)
I use these for mini prints and anything that needs some extra protection in transit.
5x7 Clear Plastic Sleeves - ClearBags 5 1/4" x 7 1/8" + Flap, Crystal Clear Bags (100 Pieces)
PVA Glue won't wrinkle your paper 😊 I use it to make notepads as well.
Glue for Paper Projects - Books by Hand pH Neutral PVA Adhesive, 8oz (BBHM217) , White
This helps you fold paper with a really crisp crease. Used in book binding a lot.
Folding Tool - VENCINK Genuine Bone Folder Scoring Folding Creasing Origami Paper Creaser Crafting Scrapbooking Tool for DIY Handmade Leather Burnishing Bookbinding Cards and Paper Crafts (100% Cattle Bone)
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, Silvertech Two-Tone (C60-ST)
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls, Great for Gift Wrapping, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed (810K6)
Swingline Stapler, 747 Iconic Desktop Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Desk, Office, Rio Red (74736)
I use these to mail my 11x14 art prints.
11x14 Art Print Mailers - Quality Park Extra-Rigid Fiberboard Photo Document Mailers, Redi-Strip, White, 12.75x15, 25 per box (64019)
I've been told these don't really do much, but I put them on the backs of my rigid mailers just in case they do. I think custom ones are cute, but don't get the job done. These are bright and easy to read.
EPS Handle with Care - Do Not Bend - Thank You Shipping Stickers, 1"x3", 1000 Per Roll (1 Roll)
I run these through my printer to make some branding, and then I use them to ship bookmarks, stickers, prints, and more.
Amazon Basics A9 Blank Invitation Envelopes with Peel & Seal Closure, 5-3/4 x 8-3/4 Inches, White - Pack of 100
These are the bags I used to pack and sell stickers, as well as the bags I use for my Mystery sticker packs
Bags for Stickers - Crystal Clear Bags® with Flap | 3 3/16" x 4 5/16" | 100 pack | B34C