PACKAGING SUPPLIES NEEDED
INSIDE OF THE BOX SUPPLIES / LABEL TEMPLATES:
COOKIES & TOPPINGS LABELS (3 inch) --- get template here
TOPPINGS LABEL (2 inch) --- get template here
ICE CREAM SANDWICH LABELS (3 inch) --- get template here
SORBET PUSH POPS LABELS (3 inch) --- get template here
PADDED SHIPPING MAILER --- for shipping freezie pops
OUTSIDE OF THE BOX SUPPLIES / LABEL TEMPLATES:
CARDBOARD BOX --- 12 x 12 x 10"
STYROFOAM BOX--- 9 1⁄4 x 9 1⁄4 x 7"
DRY ICE --- I would try and buy the dry ice wholesale and buy in bulk to get the price down. It will be SIGNIFIGTANTLY cheaper than from the grocery store. But again, the great part of gifts is if dry ice is expensive...you can charge for it here easy peasy! Add it to your COGS calculator below.
DRY ICE INFO SHEET--- I put this on top of the styrofoam lid so people know exactly what to do with it!
DRY ICE LABEL --- this can be printed on anything, handwritten or you can buy the ones I have linked. Just remember that it is mandatory!
ICE CREAM INSIDE. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY--- get the template here
STAMPS--- I typically just order these on Etsy.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SHIPPING CHECKLIST
1) Make sure the dry ice warning sheet is on the top of the box so it is the FIRST thing they see.
2) Make sure you can shake, drop and throw the box and nothing will move or bounce around inside.
3) The 3 marketing materials I put in the box: 1) A personalized note from the sender so they know exactly who it's from immediately. 2) An instructions card explaining what it is that also has a coupon code on the other side for another order. 3) A catering info sheet.
4) Dry ice should always be on top to make sure the cold air sinks. I use about 5 pounds and it fits in the box perfectly. Packing the box is a science, follow these steps to make sure product stays cold and it is packed so nothing can move.
5) You must put a "dry ice inside" sticker on the outside of the box. If your package is put through a scanner and they see there is dry ice inside and it's not labeled....they will send it back to you.
