Packaging odd shape soap?

[KMommy]

I have a mold for a heart shape bar of soap. The problem is that it won't fit in the boxes I have for soap and a soap band will not stay in place since it is wider on top than bottom. Can anyone suggest some other attractive ways for packaging these bars?

[sudsnwicks]

You could put it in a cello bag and tie with ribbon.

[KMommy]

Thanks, I appreciate the suggestion and it does sound nice but I tried that and I can't explain it but it just didn't look attractive. Infact, on a table with other items absolutely no one even picked it up to take a look. It just doesn't have that wow factor.

[KMommy]

I wish it would fit a box.

[Purple Lilac]

These might be pretty

http://www.kangarooblue.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_15&products_id=100

[CranberryGirl]

what about shrink wrap? You could actually use something like colored card board and put that down first with maybe a doylie(sorry sp)....then shrink wrap it attach a transparent see trhu ribbon around it and tie a hang tag to it.......Just a thought.....

hth

Tara

[cindym]

How about an organza bag?

[Carrie]

Papermart has pretty good prices on bags. Try here http://papermart.com/index/index_retail_bag_fabric.htm

[KMommy]

You guys are full of such good ideas! Thanks!!!

[RobinInOR]

How big is it? Would it fit in a flat box with a clear lid? Like a 3x3x1 box?

[KMommy]

The weight is a little over 6oz and the size is 3 1/2 x 3 1/2.

[RobinInOR]

How about a clear heart box? http://papermart.com/templates/83-0-78.htm The smaller one would fit if your soap is less than 1.5" thick...

[KMommy]

Those are so cute! Even if the soap doesn't fit I can always find some other use for those - thanks! I could spend a small fortune at Papermart!

[RobinInOR]

LOL you and me both. I've been holding off buying stuff for a couple of months, I can really drop the $$ on packaging sites if I'm not careful!

Those heart boxes work really well for soap petals too, if you do those. A nice simple valentine gift.