I'm a Packaging Geek

I'm Marina, and I'm a packaging Geek.  There, I've admitted it.  I'm not sure how many other people ooh and ah over take out containers, bakers twine and chalkboard tags.  I do!  I am always thinking about how I can use those cute little clothespins and where I can put a sticker.  I wonder if it's a disease or if there's a 12-step program for it.

Recently, I decided to organize all of the "packing supplies" I've accumulated.  Initially, I thought I could put it in one bin.  But, then I realized it would be easier if I divided it up and was event specific, such as Valentine's Day, Birthdays, or Christmas.  I'm sure you can get the idea.  So armed with plastic bins, and my label maker, I began to sort.  Twelve bins later, I had a better handle on things, not a great handle, mind you, just a better one.

There I was surrounded by bins filled with wonderful packaging, and I solemnly promised, that was it, I would purchase no more!  Well that lasted until the next day, when I found these wonderful Kraft mailing containers on clearance and just had to buy at least three, because wouldn't they be great to use to send to David when he was at Scout Camp this summer.  Well of course, you just can't have a plain container, so I searched the sticker aisle for "camping" stickers, and sure enough, there were some on clearance.  So much for my solemn promise that I would buy no more.

Recently, I've discovered Amigurumi, and I made some fortune cookie key chains.  But, can you just sell the key chain?  How could I make it better?  Enter my packaging habit.... and this is the final result-

So, how cool is this -

I think I'll let my Geek Flag fly for a while.