HOW TO BOX A WREATH FOR SHIPPING/ How I fulfill my Etsy orders

How I fulfill my Etsy orders. How to box a wreath for shipping. I'm showing you how I fulfill my wreath orders from Etsy from boxing up the wreath, securing it to the box, purchasing shipping labels, and more! I show you my whole process of shipping wreath orders. #howtoshipawreath
Shipping Boxes I use the most:
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-20x20x4: amzn.to/2GxVnZG
Box resizer: amzn.to/3aQMPuZ
Ring doorbell: amzn.to/2u06JTx
The scale I use: amzn.to/2O8yhNA
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[@JennysWreathBoutique]

If you want all the updated info, how I ship wreaths now including where to buy boxes, where to buy labels online for the best price, etc. Go here 👉🏼 www.jennyswreathboutique.com/shipping

[@HCooperCraftyBug]

Thanks so much. I’ve been making wreaths for years and been wanting to sell on Etsy but have been intimidated by the shipping as well. I feel more confident & informed, thanks to you!! Good luck with your KZbin channel & Etsy shop !!👍🏻💕

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

H Cooper/ Crafty Bug I’m so glad this was helpful!! And thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@adriancampbell630]

Thanks Jenny, just started my Etsy shop this past Wednesday and feeling really intimidated about everything. Only have 1 listing so. Trying not to feel discouraged and overwhelmed Your videos have been the greatest I’ve seen so far. Thank you!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad they’ve been helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@francesstewart7407]

Thank you so much. I’m going to start selling my wreaths mainly because I only make them for myself usually, & I am running out of room to keep them! I have given some as gifts which were very well received, so it is good to see just how you ship your wreaths & also how you price them up, which seems like a minefield in itself, lol! I don’t want a business as such as I’m nearly 72, but SO enjoy making them, especially after watching you. Thank you xx

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful!

[@susansteadman7126]

I absolutely loved the first one you packed up. Gorgeous!!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Oh thank you!

[@Her-gy9lc]

This was the BEST boxing video ever! You made it sooooo easy! Also, thank you for the links!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad you liked it! 😄

[@lizmercurio3342]

thank you for being so helpful all of the time on your videos !!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Of course! Thanks for watching 😊

[@leehughes1946]

Very informative! Thank you so much. You have saved us all a lot of folks just getting started a ton of headaches!!! :-)

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Thank you! I’m SO glad this was helpful!!

[@kayratzlaff8753]

Jenny you are amazing. I have learned so much from watching your videos. You are so kind to give all of the help and advice that you give. I have found that I love making wreaths and am actually quite good at it. I make my wreaths very secure as you do and of great quality. I have just started selling them since I retired and have more time. Thank you so much for being so helpful. I love your wreaths. God bless you.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Oh that’s great! I’m so glad you’ve discovered a love and skill of wreath making and have started selling them! That’s amazing 🙌🏼. And I am happy to help. It turns out I’ve discovered a love of TEACHING wreath making 😆

[@lisapavlatos6027]

Thank you. That was a wonderful tutorial. Just what I needed 😊

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@rondahensman271]

Thank you for this information it really helped!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful!

[@lalat6543]

Thank you for sharing this. It is extremely helpful!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful!

[@kimberlyturner476]

Hi Jenny. Thanks this was very helpful! :)

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Hi! I’m so glad this was helpful! 😄

[@lorraineophoff4984]

YOU ARE SO HELPFUL! Thank you!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Of course! So glad this was helpful!

[@vernadinestroud7715]

Jenny this is extremally help helpful. Thanks for sharing. I am a seamstress but I have a love for wreath making (among a list of other things). One of our friends moved to FL from DC and I've made wreaths for the 2 other friends here and she wants one. I told the 2 other friends they'd have to figure out how to ship but you've make it easy for us all! Both packing and shipping. Thanks so very much!!!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I’m so glad this was helpful! 💗

[@merilynstrange9203]

Jenny, Your instructional video is excellent! I am mailing a wreath I made to my sister and I was worried it would be received damaged. Now I know it will arrive in one piece! Thank you! 💜

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Merilyn Strange awesome!! I’m so glad this was helpful for you!

[@WreathPurpose]

Thanks for this video I'm new to the wreath business and always wondered how people shipped their wreaths. This explains everything.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful! 😄

[@fannieallen6005]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@delightfuldaisy1]

I just discovered you today! Glad to know you are a Jimmy Fallon fan! Great video with detailed steps. Thank you!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

delightfuldaisy1 😂😂😂 glad you caught that little Jimmy Fallon reference! Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it 😊

[@MamaAmes]

I have been searching for your video for a long time 😂 Believe it or not, as simple as this topic seems, shipping is such an intimidating thing for me. I have an Etsy storefront but haven’t listed anything because the shipping scares me. You’re video is a LIFESAVER. Now on to binge some of your other videos…..new sub, btw. Thank you! 😘

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful! Welcome to the channel! Happy to have you here 😊

[@patriciahogg5763]

Great tips! Thanks!!

[@KishJohnson]

Thank you for this video its been my biggest struggle to ship my wreaths. you make it look super easy.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I’m glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊

[@beeandbloomhomestead]

Thanks so much Jenny!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Of course!

[@ugotit221]

I loved the tip on cutting down the box

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Oh good! I learned that from a guy at the UPS store when I was first looking for a box to ship my wreaths and they didn’t have any shallow enough! 😆

[@ruthplanningplace5438]

Very nice video, thank you for sharing!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching 😊

[@themermaidstale5008]

Good packing is everything! My DH and I owned a small industrial supplies business and shipped a variety of items. That dimensional shipping charge is an eye opener the first time it happens to you. Shipping, now, is SO expensive. Great tutorial.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Oh yes, you are so right! Thanks for watching 😊

[@VeggiePals]

Thanks so much! My daughter and I are thinking about making and selling wreaths, your video was very helpful.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I love that! So glad this was helpful!

[@noelleperrotta6130]

Loved the late night talk show joke. Another great video.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

😆 glad you caught that! I couldn’t help myself. Thanks for watching 😊

[@aundrataylor4249]

I just want to say THANK YOU for making your videos! I'm in a group on FB where wreath makers were complaining of shipping costs being $50-100!!! They were using all sorts of box sizes & not even trying to price out shipping options. I was shocked. If it wasn't for your videos giving me some guidance & frame of reference I would've been so lost.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Oh wow! I’m so glad this was helpful!

[@lesleyharrison1513]

Thank you so much, I found your video so helpful. I only sell fresh wreaths for Christmas, usually through word of mouth and existing customers. I have just discovered Etsy but I am a bit intimidated by all the paperwork involved. Even the setting up of a shop seems difficult, but maybe i will try to do it now. Thanks to you.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Lesley Harrison So glad this was helpful! And don’t be intimidated. Etsy is super easy to set up!

[@JMCretella]

I’m going to order a Summer wreath. Thanks.

[@trudysuniquecraftcreations7362]

Thank you so, so much for this video! ❤

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melissastone7586]

Thank you for the information. I've wanted to start an Etsy shop for years, but I've always been afraid to because I had no idea how to figure up shipping. Great video!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@beverlyhurley1686]

You are so helpful!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful!

[@gailtilton6528]

I like the way you explain things..

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Thank you!

[@cheryljantz9001]

Thank you Jenny! Still learning all the ups and downs of having an Etsy store! Haven’t yet decided if I want to go this route!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Happy to help! This video is a little outdated and I do things a tad differently (I have a mini course that goes in depth, linked in the pinned comment), but this still is mostly relevant.

[@lreneejohnson151]

Thank you. I had similar ideas with tissue paper but wanted to see how to mail a wreath.

[@evelinmartinez1143]

I so badly needed to watch this video! I’ve been so afraid of shipping! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ Thank you!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful!

[@normaescobar9264]

I didn't see this video in is so useful thank you for the tips thank you for the information God-bless

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nannettecollinspabon3242]

This video is very helpful! I do have business w wreaths, but never shipped it before

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful!

[@lynnbales2593]

Hi Jenny! I've been watching your videos all week now! I'm so glad I found you... I've sold on ETSY for several years. Always afraid to dive into wreaths bc of shipping prices. I see the smaller 18 in box will ship across the country for 12.00, but the 20 in box jumps up to almost 60.00! How do you justify making larger wreaths if you're using much more materials and time... only to have to put the extra $ you make into shipping? I feel like I'm speaking to a real celebrity! I'm so proud of you! God bless you, your family and your business. You do amazing work and you're an inspiration to us! 🌷👊🙏🤗

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Hi! I’m so glad you found me! Thanks for watching my videos 😄. Yes, once that DIM weight gets factored into shipping with USPS, it’s way too expensive. That’s why I only ship my larger wreaths through FedEx. It costs around $20-30 instead. Still expensive, but a lot less than USPS.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

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[@christinebergeron8951]

Love the Jimmy K reference! 😂

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

😆 glad you liked that

[@08bulldawg]

Jenny! I'm so grateful to the Lord for you! I just discovered wreath making as a hobby, and after posting some pictures of my wreaths on Facebook, I got 15 orders in less than 2 weeks! 😮 It was so unexpected and I had no idea how to ship them properly...until I found your video! Thanks to you my shipments have arrived safely without costing my customers a fortune. Your tips and insights from your videos have given me the courage to maybe open an Etsy shop some day! I'm a mom of young kiddos, as well, and it's been so fun to learn from you. So grateful for the ways the Lord has gifted you and used you to be a blessing to others. ❤

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Wow that’s great!! I’m so happy for you! Thanks so much for sharing that with me. Makes my day 🙌🏼

[@08bulldawg]

@@JennysWreathBoutique I just saw you have a lemon wreath selling on Etsy! It's beautiful!! :) Those are some of the same materials I use in my small "bestseller" of the wreaths I've begun making. Yay!! They're such a cheery combo! I hope you get many orders! It looks great, Jenny!!

[@HappyMomCreationsCo]

Thank you for the info 👍

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Of course! Thanks for watching 😊

[@becca_8649]

This was so helpful - thank you! Where did you get your sectional? 😍

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Becca _ so glad this was helpful! And we got the sectional from Costco about 4 or 5 years ago 😊

[@SaBee46]

Hi! This video was so helpful! How do you keep the flowers fresh on the wreath?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad it was helpful! All the flowers are artificial, so I don’t need to worry about that. 😊

[@blairsanders2695]

Hi Jenny! I have been making Wreaths for family members for a long time but am just now putting myself out there as far as selling them goes to the public! I'm extremely nervous but your videos have been a major help to me especially this video about Shipping! What size Boxes do you typically use for your larger Wreaths?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Hi Blair! That’s great! I mainly use 24x24x6 for my larger wreaths.

[@katlynshute6993]

This video is SO helpful! Thank you so much for sharing. When you have customers order multiple wreaths do you ship in one box or use multiple boxes?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful! I will typically ship them in separate boxes.

[@elisaj55]

This was so helpful! Thank you, Jenny! Do you typically send double wreath orders in separate boxes even if they’re going to the same place?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Glad this was helpful! Yes I do send them separately usually

[@sallielazo8092]

Hi Jenny great video on creating shipping box for wreaths my question is i can’t find the dimensions needed For different size wreaths where do I start? Thx Sallie

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Hi Sallie! I’ve linked a couple common sizes that I use in the description box. There are many more sizes than that, though. If you can find the exact dimensions you need, just go an inch smaller or bigger. I’ve found that even numbered dimensions are easiest to find. You can also try Uline. They have all the sizes, but the shipping costs a lot.

[@danimariebernadettedangelo2034]

DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO OF HOW YOU PUT THE BIG GREEN ONE TOGETHER (1ST ONE YOU PUT IN BOX) I love that one. what is the greenery used for it?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I don’t have a tutorial for that one, but it’s boxwood from Michaels 😊🌿

[@knoxurbanhomestead]

Thank you for the video, what if the wreath is really bulky? will the pipe cleaners be long enough?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Great question! I just twist 2 pipe cleaners together if the wreath base is larger.

[@abbymaiwald5126]

Do you schedule your porch pickup through Etsy or through the USPS website? Any tips and tricks for scheduling it through Etsy if you use that way? Also if you ever are in need of more video ideas I would love to hear about how you decided on your shop's policies (including deciding to/not to ship globally) and how to "fix" a grapevine that isn't a perfect circle. Thanks for all of your amazing videos!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I schedule my porch pickup through Etsy now. That option wasn’t available when I made this video, but it’s SO much more convenient. All you do is go to your completed orders and click on schedule pickup. Etsy will automatically select the shipping labels you have purchased to ship out the next day. The only thing is you need to make sure it’s done at least the night before. 😊

[@thelittlemuffet]

Thank you for this! Do you do anything differently for hoop wreaths that are a lot less deep and don't have flowers all the way around?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Samara thanks for watching! I do the same thing for hoop wreaths. If you need the box to be shorter, you can just do the same thing and cut down the box more. 😊👍🏻

[@thelittlemuffet]

@@JennysWreathBoutique Thanks so much for the speedy reply!

[@nannettecollins9616]

Where you get your box , my wreaths are 18” . What box I need .

[@janaturzakova4027]

I love your videos Jenny! They are very helpful. Just wondering, when listing an item on Etsy, under delivery options, is the item weight supposed to include the box? What about item size? It says size when packed, but in the description it says when prepared, not boxed. I think that's a little bit confusing 😄thank you!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

The entire weight of everything boxed 🫶🏼

[@kendealwilliams6837]

Are able to create a video how to print off/create your Etsy shipping label and the sizes of boxes you use as you are printing out for your labels ?

[@mariannepetralia478]

Would you share a sample of the invoice you send the customer and the instructions you give them. I just set up my shop and am trying to get ready for my first sale. What size boxes do you use forlarge wreaths? How do you know if boxes are too large for USPS?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

You can play around with different box sizes and weights with the shipping calculator on Etsy or on USPS. The largest box size I personally use is a 24x24x6. That definitely has to ship FedEx though. I don’t send invoices. Etsy customers checkout straight through Etsy’s checkout system, and I just send the receipt with a little handwritten thank you note on the receipt. I thank them, let them know how to take the wreath out of the box, and let them know there is a loop for hanging on the back of the wreath. I hope that helps!

[@AACLibrarian]

Thank you so much I'm 65 and decided I wanted to do something to supplement my income and crafts have always been my love. I was intimidated about shipping them, how to figure out the cost and didn't think about using my kitchen scales. I do have one question, why are you going to use FedEx for the larger wreaths?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

This is what I used to do. The cost to ship the larger wreaths USPS was crazy high. I now do things a little different as shipping prices and things have changed since this, but the basics are still the same. I have a whole mini course about it inside my VIP group, and I also have it available if you’re not in the VIP group. You can learn more about that at www.jennyswreathboutique.com/shipping

[@shariwilson6703]

Hi Jenny. Been binging your videos and have an Etsy question about shipping through them. Do they take the cost of the shipping out of your income? Do they set up the USPS pick up when you use their service? Love you videos - thanks for sharing yourself!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Yes, it does come out of your revenue on Etsy. They don’t set up USPS pickup, but you can schedule straight on Etsy now, which is super convenient! Thanks for watching!

[@heartjt]

Hi Jenny, can you measure the wreaths with a normal body weight scale or does it have to be a kitchen scale? I wasn’t sure if it the weight would be off with a regular scale.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I would use a kitchen scale because it’s so precise, down to the ounce. But if you have a very accurate scale that shows at least down to ounces, you could always try it!

[@Dghoreyshi]

Thank you for the information. This was a great video! May I ask how much you pay in shipping for your 18x18x5 and 1 to 2 lb? I struggle with offering free shipping because I’m in California and if shipping to New York the shipping price goes through the roof and then there goes my profits. Do you have any advise?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Dghoreyshi an 18x18x5 (3 lb) costs just under $16 to ship from Idaho to New York. The 1 lb costs $5.50 (first class) and 2 lbs is about $11. I know shipping costs are the worst, and they will continue to go up. My best advise would be to add the shipping cost into the price of your wreath. It’s just part of the cost of making your wreath. I hope that is helpful!

[@Dghoreyshi]

Jenny’s Wreath Boutique thank you!

[@weareblessed4]

Thank for the info it is so helpful! Can you tell me what size wreath you put in what size box? From smallest to largest? I do not want to purchase a bunch of boxes I dont need. I really appreciate your help! Really so kind of you.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

So glad this was helpful! Generally, I can put a wreath that is up to 2” larger than the box size (left tip to leaf tip is how I measure the size of the wreath). So I will put a wreath that is 18-20” into an 18x18 box. I hope that makes sense. I use that same principle for any size. And I try to keep all my boxes 5” or shallower because it costs less that way.

[@weareblessed4]

@@JennysWreathBoutique that is awesome info! TY!

[@FloresSistersSoftball]

Jenny, this was very informative! May I ask when you’re printing the shipping label, how do you know what “package type” to choose? Also does this way provide tracking? I just shipped my first item and it was $42 for shipping 😫😫 I was like there has to be a better way!! I’m glad I found this video!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Jeanette Flores I always choose “package/think envelope.” I think most products would fit in this category. Wow, $42 for shipping is nuts! That’s exactly why I cut my boxes down. My regular wreaths can fit in a 20x20x4 or 18x18x5, and those are the maximum dimensions you can ship with USPS before the prices skyrocket. If you have packages that are larger than that, I would choose FedEx. Usually that’s more expensive than USPS, but after a certain size box it’s way cheaper. I hope that makes sense! And yes this way does provide tracking. 😊

[@FloresSistersSoftball]

Jenny’s Wreath Boutique thank you so much!!

[@terethaharris1690]

@@FloresSistersSoftball yes Jeanette is driving me crazy to l love making my wreath but it has to be a cheaper way. I have the multiple depth boxes but it cost me 48 with usps. I trued ups it was 43. $5 cheaper. My larger boxes from unline & that shipping cost was crazy but l couldn't find them any where else. Sometime it does not make a difference. I will keep searching for a cheaper way.

[@terethaharris1690]

Jenny thanks for this. I was putting whole all the way thru the box but you just put the holes on the flaps l will try that.

[@renaew6212]

Hi Jenny! I'm wondering what I need to print labels? I will be using just my phone for now for my etsy shop I am working to set up. I do not have another computer at home for now. Is there a printer I can buy? Whether it is a regular printer for paper or a shipping label printer? What do u suggest? Will it pair with my phone to print? Will one or the other work better to use with my phone?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

You can’t print Etsy labels from your phone unless you’re just in the regular safari browser on Etsy and not the app. And you would need a printer that connects to Wi-Fi and can air print. I just use my regular printer and white paper. I don’t use a label printer.

[@mariannepetralia478]

What does the receipt you add to your box look like? And what kind of instructions do I give customers in care if their wreath? Still no sales in my shop but I want to be prepared when it finally happens.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I answered your question under your other comment. As to what the receipt looks like, I didn’t include that because it is full of private information. However, it’s a list of what the customer bought and the cost breakdown (item cost, shipping, tax, etc.) and to and from address, customer name, tracking info. Stuff like that. Etsy makes this automatically with every order and you have the option to print it if you want.

[@hyojungyoon]

Hi Juline, thank you so much for this! I live in Chicago and need to ship a wreath to Alaska. 25x25x5 is my dimension.The cheapest is to use usps which about $56. Fedex comes out to be over $200. Am I doing something wrong? Fedex is supposed to be cheaper but their price is way beyond ridiculous! I would appreciate your help!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Oh yikes! Yes, Alaska and Hawaii are extra expensive for sure. No you’re not doing anything wrong.

[@shirleyfitzgerald3379]

Hi Love your channel Hoping u can help me with peacock feather wreath Any ideas Thanx Keep up the great work

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Thanks Shirley! I don’t really use feathers in my wreaths, so I wouldn’t be much help in the design, but I would make it the same way as I do any other wreath. Pick out your florals/materials, and add them in layers. When choosing materials, go off the colors of the peacock feathers to guide you.

[@susancross8571]

Thank you for this video! Your channel is a Godsend! Just curious, is there a reason why you don't use the multi depth boxes they show right alongside the ones that you use. They are cheaper and are already corrugated.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I haven’t seen any in the size I need that are cheaper. If I did and they were cheaper I would definitely get them!

[@susancross8571]

@@JennysWreathBoutique when I click your amazon link for the 18 x 18 x 6 they show two types of boxes but I just noticed why they are cheaper. They are single wall, not double. Bummer!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

@@susancross8571 if your wreaths are sturdy, the single wall is fine. I actually use those a lot and they arrive in great shape. Sometimes those boxes can get pretty beat up in shipping though.

[@TheJecca38]

I’m new and I want to list some hook racks how do you go about the shipping cost? Cause I did the automatic where Etsy does the cost and it was more than what I was going to sell my racks for 😢

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Jessica Meza I’m not sure what hook racks are, but you can play around with the shipping calculator for USPS or FedEx if you know the size and weight of your package. Test it with a zip code that is pretty far away from where you are, so you can get a higher end of how much it will cost. Then you can add that cost to the price of your item and offer free shipping. That is what Etsy is encouraging people to do. I hope that makes sense. And I totally agree that shipping costs are so crazy expensive. It usually costs me about the same as it does to make my wreaths, or close to it. You could also use Etsy’s calculated shipping and enter the dimensions and weight of the package in your listing details, but if the cost is too high, it will scare your customers away. I hope that is helpful! But at the very least, purchase your shipping labels through Etsy because that will save you some money.

[@melyagu]

JENNY!!! I just shipped my first wreath! Aahhhh! I watched this video like 30 times along the way lol. My husband was like “you don’t have to do it exactly like her”. I was like “YES I DO!” Lol. Anyway…I’m curious what shipping services do you allow your customers to choose? Do you only use Priority Mail? When you use fedex, how do you set that up in Etsy?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Wohoo!!! Congratulations!!! I do either USPS priority or FedEx, and both through Etsy’s shipping. You can just choose fed ex when you’re buying your shipping label even if your shipping profile is set up with USPS. I have a tutorial all about it in my VIP group. Unfortunately the doors to that are currently closed, but will be opening up again the early fall!

[@melyagu]

@@JennysWreathBoutique Thanks so much! Yes, I'm behind on some of your videos and such so I didn't hear about it until too late...but next time I for sure want to sign up. Thanks again. Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart you and your videos have been such a blessing to me and you are such a joy to watch! I greatly appreciate you!

[@graces5846]

Hi Jenny, love your work and videos! Quick question. For the small 6inch grapevine (that becomes about or close to 11inch) you make what box size do you use. I'm afraid to order the wrong size. Thank you!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Hi! I use a 10x10x3 box for those mini wreaths 😊

[@graces5846]

@@JennysWreathBoutique oh 3inches ah ok. I guss6I better get to it. Thank you so very much!!! Im going to order the boxes and try to pick up some other sizes to for larger wreaths

[@graces5846]

Sorry to bother you again. Got the 10x10x3 in my cart! So if my 10inch grapevine turns to be about 14inch to 15 inch do I get a 13x13 box for them. I added it to my cart but then hesitation kicks in and wondering if the 14x14 better? Could you kindly help 🥺😍

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

@@graces5846 I use a 15x15x4 box for most wreaths made on a 10” grapevine

[@graces5846]

@@JennysWreathBoutique awesome sauce 🥳

[@Healingmyvoiceonespeakatatime]

thanks for this information. but once you cut your box down what would be your new dimensions?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Yes, it’s 18x18x5

[@Healingmyvoiceonespeakatatime]

@@JennysWreathBoutique thank you

[@shariwilson6703]

Jenny, thanks for answering my last question - so kind of you! One more. How much is Etsy charging for the shipping on USPS for 18 x 18 x 4 box now since it's almost three years later. I just used FEDEX with a 24 x 24 x 4 box and it was $42.00. Luckily I only sent it to my daughter across country and not trying to make a profit.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

It really depends on where it’s going. It’s gone up a couple dollars per package since I made this video.

[@shariwilson6703]

Thank you!

[@martinweigand6570]

I'm shipping my first wreath. Do you need to take into account the tare weight of the empty box when entering the the pounds and ounces?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Wohoo congrats! Yes, I weigh the box with the wreath tied into it, so it’s the whole weight

[@lizmercurio3342]

what size box do you use for an 18 inch wreath i bought one and cut it down the cost was still $40 for NY and $25 for chicago i was just gettin estimates , The box icut down was 23x21x7,,after i cut it down where do you get your boxes?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I use an 18x18x5 box for an 18” wreath

[@nannettecollins9616]

Do you have video explaining 18” in box .

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

All my wreath boxes are square, so if I say 18” it just means an 18x18” box. That’s the length and width dimensions.

[@kathyh.6216]

Hi. Have you ever shipped a cross shape wreath? What did you do?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Yes I have! I tied it to the box just like here. I had the cross diagonal in the box so it fit nicely too

[@kathyh.6216]

@@JennysWreathBoutique thank you for your input. I was stressing. I did a poly burlap cross for someone and I was worried I couldn't find a box to pack it in to ship ☺️.

[@beverlyhurley1686]

Do use the same size box no matter the size of the wreath?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

No, I have many different sizes. But there are certain sizes I use the most often.

[@carpentersization]

Hi Jenny love your videos. I am in Canada so I know things maybe different. Can you tell me how you get xmas pieces for wreaths at this time of year? I am looming at wholesale places as I do business license but I am not having huge luck. I will take American companies now. Can you help?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I am able to get Christmas pieces at all of the wholesale companies I use right now. They’re all American companies, so I’m not sure which ones, if any, ship to Canada. You can grab my list of my favorite places to get wreath supplies. It has both retail and wholesale companies I use. www.jennyswreathboutique.com/wreath-making-supplier-cheat-sheet

[@carpentersization]

@@JennysWreathBoutique thank you!!!

[@letia2622]

Jenny, when you are creating the Etsy listing, does the weight have to be accurate at that time if you offer free shipping? I have trouble weighing the wreath since it’s not secured into the box. So I was thinking of just weighing it once a purchase is made and updating the weight once it’s packaged so I can have an accurate label.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Great question! No, only if you have calculated shipping because the customer would be charged according to the size and weight of the package. You don’t even need to have the weight listed if you offer free shipping.

[@letia2622]

@@JennysWreathBoutique Thanks Jenny! This is good to know!

[@mariacox4453]

What is the size of the wreaths and the sizes of the boxes? Thank you!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

The boxes I used in this video were 18x18x6 that I cut down one inch. And the wreaths Inout in them were about 19”. They leaves can bend a little and they’ll be find during shipping. The smaller boxes I used in this video were 14x14x6, and I believe the wreath was about 15-16”.

[@nannettecollinspabon3242]

Where you get the boxes ? My wreath size 18”

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Amazon and Uline are my go-to places right now. I’ve got some of my common sizes linked in the description

[@mariahasmr9184]

For usps pickup you don’t have to use one of their boxes?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Nope 😊

[@jackiefarias7124]

What boxes did you start out with? Im not wanting to purchase in bulk, being that I JUST started haha, and have only 3 wreaths made to ship.Thank you for your content btw!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

That depends on the size of the wreaths you have!

[@jackiefarias7124]

@@JennysWreathBoutique Oh yes I know, I was just asking in your personal business.Like where did you source yours Im starting with 18' grapevine wreaths

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Do you mean you’re using 18” grapevine wreaths so your total diameter is around 22”-24”? If that’s the case, I would start with 22x22x6 boxes. I got mine on Amazon or Home Depot when I first started. I have some Amazon links for boxes in the description of this video. That may help get you started. If the total diameter is 18”, then I would start with 18x18x5 or 18x18x6 and cut it down to 18x18x5. Hope that helps!

[@judyrakela7835]

How can you send multiple wreaths in the same box w/o crushing them?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I don’t. I ship them in separate boxes :)

[@ashleymeghan9582]

What can I do for 24 inch wreaths???

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Use a bigger box but the way I pack those is the same. Also, don’t use USPS for that size. Use FedEx or UPS

[@beverlyhurley1686]

I made a tulip wreath and pipe cleaner wouldn’t fit around the wreath … too short! Do you use longer ones?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

For thicker grapevines I have to twist 2 together to make them longer :)

[@beverlyhurley1686]

@@JennysWreathBoutique I just went ahead and ordered longer pipe cleaners as they’re not very expensive.. lazy me!

[@nneal2096]

Hi - have you every tried Stamps.com for shipping?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I haven’t. I love how easy Etsy’s shipping is, plus it has a good size discount.

[@vanessarenae5169]

Did you say where you bought the boxes?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Uline and Amazon. I’ve linked a couple sizes I use the most in the description 😊

[@sherriannpeters2153]

Hi! I have question. What company picks up your orders and mails them for you?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Whatever company I buy my labels from does all that. And I use different shipping carriers depending on the size and destination of what I’m shipping ♥️

[@mariannepetralia478]

How long are the pipe cleaners?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I’ve never measure them, but I’d say maybe 12 inches? Whatever the standard size is.

[@vanessarenae5169]

Do you ship all your wreaths in the same size of box? What if the wreath has some greenery that overflows the box?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

No I have many different sizes I use. I never want the box to be too small and have it ruin the wreath.

[@sonyariley8677]

Hello my wreath is 22 inch wide, what’s the best box to ship it ty

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

You could probably get away with a 20x20 box, but you may want to go up to a 22x22 bowls of the leaves are more fragile

[@sonyariley8677]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nannettecollinspabon3242]

What kind of wreath you use ! Metal , grapevine , foam ?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I use mostly grapevines, but I also use wood embroider hoops, metal rings, etc from time to time. I’ve got lots of tutorials here on KZbin if you want to check them out! :)

[@nannettecollinspabon3242]

Where you buy your grapevines ? What size normal you do 18” ?

[@cscott505]

Hi, do you still ship this way or have you updated some things?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I still ship basically the same way :)

[@deannadeanna5755]

Are you still using USPS for shipping? I shipped my first wreath today. I was shocked how much it cost.

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Yes, I still use them for my smaller wreaths, through Etsy’s shipping. I use another carrier for my larger wreaths because it’s way too expensive with USPS for larger sizes.

[@janellemosqueda6121]

If someone orders 2 wreaths or more, do you put them all in one box or box them separately?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

I box them separately 😊

[@janellemosqueda6121]

@@JennysWreathBoutique thank you!

[@weareblessed4]

I am in CA when I look at shipping in my area its around 20 when I look at shipping to NY its 43! Is there a cheaper way to ship there? Also, how to you figure your shipping into your cost when it is sometimes doubled? Thank you so much for your time!

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Oh wow, that’s a lot! What size box are you using? If I ship USPS, from Idaho to New York, it’s just under $17 if I can keep my box size within 20x20x4 or 18x18x5. The largest size box I typically ship is 24x24x6, and if I shipped that FedEx would be the cheapest at around $30-35 depending on how rural the area I’m shipping to is. Are you using Etsy’s shipping? That saves about 20% compared to normal pricing.

[@weareblessed4]

@@JennysWreathBoutique I see now that if I use 20 x 20 x 4 it drops. I am using Etsy shipping. I see on Etsy shipping it only uses USPS. If you use Fed Ex do you have to drop it off yourself?

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

@@weareblessed4 you can schedule pick ups through FedEx, but it costs extra. You can purchase FedEx labels through Etsy, but you have to go through FedEx to schedule a pickup I believe, and it costs extra. So I drop those off myself and just schedule pickups for my USPS packages 😊

[@weareblessed4]

@@JennysWreathBoutique Thank you so much. I am noticing that my wreaths are a tight fit in the 4 in box. Do you worry about squishing them? I am afraid I have now made to many large wreaths to be worth it! Looks like my door will be pretty. LOL

[@weareblessed4]

Is there a way to let people know that you if ship the to other side of the country the wreath is more?