Valentine’s Day is almost here. If the object of your affections lives far away, you may be wondering how to safely send them chocolate, flowers, and jewelry. Never fear–our Richmond packaging company is here to answer all your Valentine’s Day mailing questions! Keep scrollingto learn how to safely ship chocolate, jewelry, and flowers. How to […]
How to Make an Incredible Unboxing Experience in 2026
If you’re like most online business owners, you’ve probably invested a lot of time into creating an amazing product, and reaching the customers who will buy them. You’ve probably spent a lot less time, though, on the experience that unfolds after the sale: the unboxing experience. In today’s post, our Richmond V.A. packaging company will […]
DIY Halloween costumes from packaging materials!
With prices going up pretty much everywhere, many families are feeling a crunch this year that has nothing to do with candy. Save money with these easy DIY Halloween costumes made from packaging materials you may already have on hand! Cardboard Halloween costumes: Easy mode We’ve divided this section into two levels: Easy, and Advanced. […]
10 Amazing Duct Tape Prom Dresses
For high school Seniors, Prom season has come and gone, leaving—hopefully—beautiful memories in its wake. This year, over 150 students have an additional memory to look back on–creating and wearing duct tape prom outfits for the Duck® Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. As we wait for the 2025 winner to be announced on July […]
How to Safely Package & Ship Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are a popular self-care gift, as well as a great business opportunity. They come in countless sizes, shapes, and colors; are easy to make; and have high profit margins. One of the only drawbacks with making and selling bath bombs, though, is that they’re very fragile. A damaged bomb can dent, crack, or […]
Back-to-School Duct Tape Crafts for Kids!
We have written before about the myriad benefits of duct tape. It can temporarily patch a blister; it can fortify jeans and shoes for heavy usage; and it can even help when you’re camping. In addition to all this, duct tape can help provide easy, low-cost entertainment for kids and adults alike. As the summer […]
20 Ways to Use Duct Tape While Camping
Heading to the great outdoors this summer? Don’t forget the most important, versatile tool to include in your gear bag: duct tape. After exploring duct tape’s myriad uses in our previous blog, we were inspired to dive into the more specific ways it can be used when one is braving the elements. Keep reading to […]
How to Fix Everything with Duct Tape
We don’t need to tell you what duct tape is. Almost every American has used the tough, grippy stuff to patch, repair, or fasten something in a pinch; many of us have a roll or two sitting in the house right now. Duct tape has become an essential part of American society, and it’s no […]
Why Does Popping Bubble Wrap Feel so Good?
When media outlets reported that Sealed Air, the company that makes bubble wrap, was creating a new, un-poppable type of bubble wrap, the world reacted with horror and outrage. As one writer for Vice put it, “Sealed Air’s new Bubble Wrap apparently answers the wants and needs of shipping companies, but what about our needs?” […]
Citroen’s Cardboard Car: Next-Level Recycling
We’ve written before about the environmental phenomenon that is cardboard. Over 70% of commercially used cardboard is successfully recycled. That means it’s one of the most eco-friendly materials you can use for your small business. That’s why we were excited to see an experimental concept car by French carmaker Citroen, which features cardboard in its […]