Tips For Designing Your Own Custom Pillow Boxes

You've ordered your custom pillow box. But, you know you need some help putting it together. Here are some quick do-it-yourself instructions that will make life less complicated. No need to call a carpenter!

A: Custom boxes packaging is easy when you choose a clear printer. Clear printing on white, ivory or other solid color vinyl makes a custom pillow box shine. You can even go with a custom black color if you so desire. Clear printing is also nice because it allows for your customization of colors and textures. Simply select the style from the "select" drop-down menu. Then, just select the text you want to be printed on your custom pillow box and follow the easy-to-understand instructions provided by the printer.

B: Get some foam core and padding for your custom pillow boxes. Most printers will supply this core along with clear printing. Do not be afraid to use the filling material that you find at the craft store. This will save you some money and add a personal touch to your gift box. You can also request padding to fit your box dimensions.

C: Use foil stamping to customize your pillow boxes. Whether your box is thin or thick, foil stamping is an inexpensive way to customize your box. The process consists of placing the foam core over the front of your box, rubber-stamping a stencil design, and finally gluing the stencil design to the foam core. This is a great option for those of us that are on a budget or simply do not want to pay a lot for custom pillow packaging.

D: Do not overlook the value of custom pillow boxes. They can be used as a great advertising tool for your business. Instead of running standard printing, consider printing your company logo on one side of the box along with your name, phone number, or email. Your customers will see your logo almost as soon as they open up your gift box, which is a much faster and more effective method than opening a cardboard box and placing a card inside.

E: Do not overlook the value of your customers. If you offer your customers good customer service they will be more likely to purchase your products from you. Offer your customers sample sizes of your custom pillow boxes. Place coupon codes on the packaging so that they can save money on their purchase. If you offer other products like gift baskets, personalized baby items, or bath and body supplies you will have even more customers purchasing from you.

F: Do not forget to advertise. You can run advertisements in newspapers, magazines, as well as online. Advertising is an essential part of growing your business. If you want to grow your business and increase your profits you must reach out to your target market and spread the word about your products.

G: Make sure that your custom pillow boxes follow your specific needs. What are your specific needs? Do you need softer, looser packaging? How about specific sizes? Your packaging professional can help you find the solution to your problems.

H: Use the most up-to-date printing technology. There are a variety of printing methods that you can use for your custom pillow boxes. The printing methods that you use for your packaging should reflect your specific needs. Make sure you choose the right kind of printing for the products that you are selling.

I: Think outside the box. Many people who sell gift boxes turn to send out printed, plain boxes to their clients. Why not? By doing this you are giving your customer more options. Instead of receiving a standard box with your name on it, your customer might receive a box with their last name or a logo that makes them recognize your brand.

J: Keep your costs down. Think about the cost of professionally created gift boxes before you place an order today. You will find that professionally designed boxes are more expensive than regular, cardboard boxes. If you cannot afford these boxes, then you should be prepared to have your prices reduced to give you some incentive for choosing to buy from you instead of your competition. This is the best time to find your custom packaging solution at a reasonable price.

K: Think about what shapes you would like your custom pillow packaging boxes to be available in. There are many different sizes of boxes that you can choose, including the popular 12" cube. Even if you are just having the boxes printed with your logo, there are many different shapes that you can choose in order to make your packaging unique. Think about what shapes will appeal to your customers and design the boxes accordingly. You might even consider making your own shapes if you think it will be a fun project for you.