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southernbg
10-19-2005, 09:32 AM
Hi Ladies,
Yesterday I received an email from a lady that was disappointed about thevotive she had received from me. It had been crushed in shipping. I generally do not send votives anymore but thought I would for her.
Anyway, I have been using bubble mailers for them but was thinking maybe I should use a box. But I do not know where to find a box small enough for a votive.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Many Blessings,
Natalie
Yesterday I received an email from a lady that was disappointed about thevotive she had received from me. It had been crushed in shipping. I generally do not send votives anymore but thought I would for her.
Anyway, I have been using bubble mailers for them but was thinking maybe I should use a box. But I do not know where to find a box small enough for a votive.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Many Blessings,
Natalie
iluvsoycandles
10-19-2005, 09:51 AM
Hi Natalie, here is what i use to ship them. If you have a Micheal's Crafts near you, go there. If not, I am sure an craft store would carry them. They carry small cardboard boxes that are prefolded but flat, you just set them up and i reinforce with scotch tape. They come in brown or white glossy. They are the perfect size for a votive!! They are .69 cents each and in my store they are by the scrapbooking and gift bags.
I fill the bottom with that packing "popcorn" and then put the votive in and then fill up the space with more filling. It works so great and i even ship mine in a glass votive and have never had one break. It costs me $2.44 to ship it and no matter where i ship, that is my approx cost. Just make sure you tape the sides good and shut and tell the postal worker that it is fragile.
HTH and good luck!! smileys/smiley2.gif
I fill the bottom with that packing "popcorn" and then put the votive in and then fill up the space with more filling. It works so great and i even ship mine in a glass votive and have never had one break. It costs me $2.44 to ship it and no matter where i ship, that is my approx cost. Just make sure you tape the sides good and shut and tell the postal worker that it is fragile.
HTH and good luck!! smileys/smiley2.gif
maureenkellis
10-19-2005, 12:50 PM
Natalie-
Deb Warren said on Jackie's team call a couple of weeks ago that she ships out her votive samples via the post office where they give her the little box for free.
Deb Warren said on Jackie's team call a couple of weeks ago that she ships out her votive samples via the post office where they give her the little box for free.
southernbg
10-19-2005, 01:37 PM
Hi Ladies,
Thanks so much for the information! I will check both options out!
Many Blessings,
Natalie Edited by: southernbg
Thanks so much for the information! I will check both options out!
Many Blessings,
Natalie Edited by: southernbg
southernbg
10-19-2005, 07:55 PM
Hi Jennifer,
So I went to Michael's tonight and found the boxes you were talking about. They almost look like that would not hold a votive. I did not have enought time to purchase one because the store was closing. I will go back tomorrow and get some!
Many Blessings,
Natalie
So I went to Michael's tonight and found the boxes you were talking about. They almost look like that would not hold a votive. I did not have enought time to purchase one because the store was closing. I will go back tomorrow and get some!
Many Blessings,
Natalie
