Showing posts with label entertaining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label entertaining. Show all posts

Oh Hoppy Day ... A Sweet Idea for Easter Entertaining

Monday, 8 April 2019


Oh Hoppy Day ... Easter centrepiece inspiration | Creative Bag

Here's a simple idea for a centrepiece that can be made well in advance of the Easter long weekend. Our glass jars with lids come in a variety of different sizes and can be used to display Easter chocolates, cookies or any other sweets that you wish. 

In this centrepiece, we've displayed a large chocolate bunny in a tall glass container and used gold geometric candle holders to display smaller chocolate bunnies.
  
Oh Hoppy Day ... Easter centrepiece inspiration | Creative Bag

Course sugar and green sizzle was added to the bottom of the glass jar to hold the large chocolate bunny in place. Baby's breath was spray painted with pastel colours and placed around the base of the jar to create a wreath effect.

Oh Hoppy Day ... Easter centrepiece inspiration | Creative Bag


Oh Hoppy Day ... Easter centrepiece ideas

We added the "Hoppy Easter" lettering to the glass jar and you can do it too!

Here's how:


Oh Hoppy Day ... Easter download and DIY inspiration | Creative Bag

1. Download the lettering template and print it out size as is.

Oh Hoppy Day ... Easter centrepiece inspiration | Creative Bag

2. Cut out the lettering and position it inside the container as shown above. Use painter's tape to hold the paper in place. 

Oh Hoppy Day ... Easter centrepiece inspiration | Creative Bag

Using a white Sharpie water based paint marker, trace the lettering onto the outside of the glass. Don't worry about creating an exact copy of the lettering template. 

Once the faux hand lettering is dry, you can add the sugar, sizzle and bunny.

Oh Hoppy Day ... Easter centrepiece inspiration | Creative Bag



Oh Hoppy Day ... easter centrepiece inspiration | Creative Bag


Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration.

Thursday, 4 April 2019

Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and hand lettering | Creative Bag

Looking for a fun way to package chocolates and baked goods as hostess gifts? Check out our cake pop boxes! They're not just for cake pops.

Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and hand lettering | Creative Bag

We simply added an Easter message to the box by adding "faux" hand lettering using a Sharpie paint marker. The ribbon is actually our plain white 1 1/2" satin ribbon that was coloured using watercolour paints.

Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and hand lettering | Creative Bag

Keep reading for the DIY instructions for adding hand lettering to the window of this box.

Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and hand lettering | Creative Bag

We added small chocolate bunnies and cookies from Christy's Gourmet Gifts to this cake pop box as a hostess gift idea. Green sizzle was added to the inside of the box to keep the chocolates and cookies in place and to add a pop of colour to the presentation.

Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and hand lettering | Creative Bag

Flower Treasures spray painted baby's breath in colours to match the watercolour ribbon.

Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and hand lettering | Creative Bag

The cake pop box also makes a great container to carry large chocolate Easter eggs. The sizzle keeps the egg from rolling around and covers the holes in the cake pop base.


Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and hand lettering | Creative Bag

Note: The cake pop box is sold in two parts. The lid makes it easier to transport cake pops on the base and is sold as an add on. Both are available in white and kraft. 



Here's how you can recreate the "hoppy day" hand lettering on the cake pop box window:

Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and DIY faux hand lettering | Creative Bag


  1. Download the printable template.
  2. Print the template "size as is" to fit the box window.
  3. Cut the lettering out and centre it inside of the box as shown above. Use painter's tape to hold the lettering in place.
  4. Using a white Sharpie paint marker, trace the lettering on the outside of the window.  


Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration | Creative Bag

You can also use the "hoppy day" template to add faux letter on glass containers.
Use the same white Sharpie paint markers on glass so you can remove the lettering later using water and a paper towel.


If you try any of these ideas, tag us at #creativebaginspire and @creativebagco so we can see what you've created.

Hoppy Easter!



Oh hoppy day! Sweet hostess gift wrapping inspiration using cake pop boxes and hand lettering | Creative Bag


Let's get creative with our {exclusive} Queen West gift boxes

Thursday, 5 July 2018


Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.


Our exclusive Queen West gift boxes are not only beautiful but they are also extremely versatile. With the help of a few of our customers, we are going to show you some creative ways to incorporate these gift boxes into your next event or packaging project.

Our Queen West collection gift boxes feature elegant gold foil edge details and are available in three sizes. If you want to use them as a gift box, all you need is ribbon and gift tags ...

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Janet Kwan, flowers by Cedar and Stone, shot at the Noodle Gallery

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Sara Wilde, flowers by Petal to the Metal, gift tag by Alicia's Infinity

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Sara Wilde, flowers by Petal to the Metal, gift tag by Alicia's Infinity

Queen West gift boxes make the most adorable floral containers. Don't believe us? Check out these beautiful floral arrangements by Flowerly ...

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Janet Kwan, flowers by Flowerly, felted bird by Melissa Lowry, hand lettering by Love Lettering

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Janet Kwan, flowers by Flowerly

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Heidi Lau, flowers by Flowerly

Party planners and stylist love to use our Queen West gift boxes in their sweet table and food presentations ...

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Janet Kwan, baked goods by Crumb and Berry, flowers by Cedar and Stone, invitation by Alicia's Infinity

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Janet Kwan, baked goods by Crumb and Berry

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Janet Kwan, flowers by Flower Treasures, cookies by Mad Batter Bakers, craft beer by GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co, shot at the Noodle Gallery

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Sara Wilde, flowers by Petal to the Metal, art on acrylic tray by Alicia's Infinity, decorative sugar cubes by Parties Made Simple

Bake shops like Macaronz use the Queen West gift boxes to package their sweet treats for seasonal gift giving and favour packaging ...

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Janet Kwan, macarons by Macaronz, hand lettering by Autumn Grey Designs

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

Photo Credits: photo by Janet Kwan, macarons and donuts by Macaronz, hand lettering by Autumn Grey Designs, floral details by Flower Treasures

Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

We'd love to see how you use our exclusive Queen West gift boxes on Instagram. Tag us at #queenwestcollection #creativebagco if you use these boxes in your packaging or at your event so we can see them. 




Get creative with Queen West gift boxes. Use them for more than just gift giving. Exclusive packaging products from Creative Bag.

countdown to the holidays - part three of three

Monday, 20 November 2017

countdown to the holidays inspiration | Creative Bag

Here's one more way to countdown to the holidays and add a whimsical element to your holiday entertaining decor. 

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Wedding planners and brides love our decorative trees for centrepieces all year round. But did you know that you can also use these trees for display purposes? We painted the base of a four foot tree black and added beach stones and a burlap striped ribbon to match to our rustic themed party decor.

count down to the holidays inspiration from Creative Bag

Two inch square gift boxes were wrapped up with bands of kraft wood grain wrapping paper and tied up with red jute rope. We numbered all twenty-five boxes using blackboard stickers and chalk markers and fastened loops of plain baker's twine to the jute rope for hanging.

Stay tuned for more holiday gift wrapping and entertaining ideas!

If you missed our first two countdown ideas you can find them here and here.



Styled shoot credits:

photography  Heidi Lau Photography 
hand lettering  Love Lettering   
florals Flowerly 
nutrition specialist  Simply Nic Nutrition 
packaging & entertaining supplies  Creative Bag  
creative direction  Lorrie Everitt  


count down to the holidays inspiration from Creative Bag



holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar

Monday, 6 November 2017

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

The most merry time of the year is almost here. Entertaining with family and friends is one of our favourite things to do during the holidays and over the next few weeks we are going to share some of our party ideas. 

Bring the outdoors in with this cottage wilderness inspired hot chocolate and sweets bar.

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

A hot chocolate bar is a great idea for young and old alike. Wood slabs, fresh greenery garlands and a vintage buffalo plaid thermos gave our set up a woodland vibe.

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

Mason jar mugs were rimmed with melted chocolate & candy sprinkles and personalized with guest names. Wrapping paper and ribbon made whipped cream dispensers look a little more festive.

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com


holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com


holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

Sweet treats become part of the party decor especially when they are as beautiful as these ones that were designed and created by Cakelaine

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com


Here's a few more festive details from our set up ...

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

self standing rustic wood frame chalkboard sign was embellished with fresh greenery garland from Flowerly and a hand lettered holiday message by Love Lettering

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

Fresh greenery and a battery operated candle were placed inside this rustic wood and glass box.

holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com

Gifts were stacked in the shape of a tree as holiday decor. Wrapping papers and gift bags from our Everitt Cottage Collection worked perfectly for our wilderness themed party. Posecards and handcrafted toys were added as decorative details to the gift wrapping. 

Stay tuned for more holiday entertaining inspiration!






Styled Shoot Credits:

photography  Heidi Lau Photography
hand lettering and Posecards  Love Lettering
florist  Flowerly
cake and Sweets  Cakelaine
handcrafted gifts - 
bunny  Milo and Ben
toy camera  Little Rose & Co
moose teether  Sweetie Pie Design Co

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holiday entertaining inspiration: hot chocolate and sweets bar | creativebag.com