I wanted to mail a memorial wreath to a family member. UPS told me $131.33 to sell me a box, "custom" cut it down then ship it for me. I said wait, you can cut down a box? And BOOM I found this video! Just saved a ton of money. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for explaining and sharing how to cut the boxes down to make it under $10 for shipping. I have struggled with this! I just shipped a wreath that I had made for a friend from Charlotte to Pennsylvania and it costs me over $50, and to ship! Apparently there was still some dim weight on it and I used USPS. 🙄. I loved how you explained it thoroughly, thank you so much!❤
Wow I have been doing this same exact thing for a few years now and I never even thought to score the box so it makes it easier to fold. You just made my life so much easier. Lol thank you! Oh and I use a butt load of tape too hahaha.
Excellent video and valuable information. My daughter made a wreath while visiting me and shipped to her home because she couldn’t carry it on the plane. USPS shipping was $77!
Thank you so much. I created one today and shipped for $12 NC to Alabama. Yours by far is the easiest one I found. 🌹🌹🌹🌹Ps I turned it inside out so the print don't show. 🌹🌻🌹
Thank you for this video! It’s super helpful. I made and sold my very first wreath. I don’t have a shipping label. I’m taking it to the Post Office to mail and wondered where do I put the shipping address? Do I hand write in on the box, or do I tell the post office where it is going and they print the label for me with the address? I’m so confused on how to do this.
Thanks for watching! If you ship priority shipping they have everything you need there at the post office. I’m sure someone in there can help you find the supplies you need.
This video is awesome and so helpful! Shipping my wreaths is my biggest headache 😅 can you tell me a bit about the boxes you use, do you buy in bulk, and have you found that Lowes has the best prices? Also…any tips to save on tape? Thanks again, you’re a blessing ❤️💖
Thank you! I only buy from boxes from Lowes. From what I’ve researched they have the best prices. Some sites have great box prices but the shipping messes it up. As far as for tape I buy the big 9 pack from Walmart and it lasts me a while. I tend to over tape my boxes. Thanks for watching
Wonderful idea! Thank you. I am struggling to find a way to ship for only $10....I'm paying around $37. That's just not worth making and selling wreaths. Any other tips on shipping would be great.
I use the 14 inch frames from dollar tree. Mine are in there tightly but I’ve never had a complaint before. It helps keep the wreath from moving around a lot.
I understand. At first I used to be scared to ship them that way. I had a friend order a wreath so I used her to find out how it shipped in that size box. Her wreath was 26“ x 6”. When she had no issues, and I saw how cheap it was to ship it that way, that’s when I started doing it that way. I Sell on Etsy and Facebook and I’ve never had a complaint. But do what’s comfortable for you.
Thank you so much for this video. Do you have the post office weigh it or do you way it at home. I don’t have an Etsy shop so is there a web site I can go to if doing it from home? Thank you so much.
@@southernwreaths but thank you so much I am going to ship to Las Vegas tried to calculate usps said almost 75$ it really expensive and I might have to come up how to box different way.
So do you use an etsy shipping label on this or how does that work? Thanks so much for any help I am new to all of this and just getting started! Thank you so much for all of your help & tips!♥️
This is the exact box I use. 18-in W x 16-in H x 18-in D Classic Medium Cardboard Moving Box with Handle Holes www.lowes.com/pd/18-in-W-x-16-in-H-x-18-in-D-Moving-Box-Classic-Medium-Cardboard-Moving-Boxes-with-Handle-Holes/3265417
So when I measure out the box I would still follow there same thing you did in the video right? Sorry for all the questions this my first time having to ship wreaths
Yes it should be the same. I would buy a box that’s 12x12 and just cut it down to the width you need. Shoot for 5 inches or less. I found this link to a good box at home depot but they don’t have it for sale individually. You may be able to find it in store. Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing. www.homedepot.com/p/The-Home-Depot-Standard-Moving-Box-15-Pack-12-in-L-x-12-in-W-x-12-in-D-12X12BOX15/314035734
I'm assuming this is for the post office. I just shipped a wreath in a box about 16 inches with UPS (line at post office was ridiculously long) and it cost $36. Yikes! Definitely will be shipping with the post office.
I can’t seem to find anything online that’s 26 inches. I’ve made custom boxes before for large Christmas swags. I just did a little math and turned two boxes into one. I used really strong tape (ALOT of strong tape).
It depends on where your shipping them too. Sometime places like California are really expensive. As long as you use an 18x18x5 inch box it should be affordable
Thank you so much ! I have been following you on you tube and I learned so much ! I am just starting and shipping is stopping me . The Lowe’s box is medium? Can u get 2 out of them ? When you ship do you go to a ups store or do you print your label at home ? Which way is cheaper ? Thank you 👍
Most of my wreaths are sold through Etsy so I just print off of the Etsy site. That’s through USPS. No you can only get one box out of the box. I wish you could get two LOL.
Hi.....I watched your video and was so excited about shipping my first wreath. I cut down the box as you described and took it to the post office and was told the cost would be $20.50 to ship from FL to PA. What am I doing wrong?
I ship with usps. I will link what I use to determine how much it will cost. I also use PayPal shipping which tends to run slightly cheaper than doing it directly through USPS. I ship priority. postcalc.usps.com
I just put it in the box. It fits snugly but I don’t mind that. It helps keep the shape of the wreath. I’ve shipped 100s of wreaths this way and I’ve never had anyone complain. It saves me a lot of money.
Cutting down the box is great advice, but my dilemma is the shipping cost. I just shipped 3 boxes from Upstate New York to St. Paul, MN, cost me $95. What the heck did I do WRONG??
Thank you for the on point video. I love when people do videos and get to the point. I will subscribe and like. 😉
Thank you!
I wanted to mail a memorial wreath to a family member. UPS told me $131.33 to sell me a box, "custom" cut it down then ship it for me. I said wait, you can cut down a box? And BOOM I found this video! Just saved a ton of money. Thank you so much!
I’m glad I can help. I find that USPS is the most affordable way to go when shipping wreaths unless it’s larger that 30 inches.
@@southernwreaths thank you so much!
Thank you so much for explaining and sharing how to cut the boxes down to make it under $10 for shipping. I have struggled with this! I just shipped a wreath that I had made for a friend from Charlotte to Pennsylvania and it costs me over $50, and to ship! Apparently there was still some dim weight on it and I used USPS. 🙄. I loved how you explained it thoroughly, thank you so much!❤
Than an for watching!
Wow I have been doing this same exact thing for a few years now and I never even thought to score the box so it makes it easier to fold. You just made my life so much easier. Lol thank you! Oh and I use a butt load of tape too hahaha.
I’m so glad I could help. Scoring the box is a game changer 😊
Thank You so much for sharing this!! I have been struggling with how to ship wreaths.
Thank you!
Wow, needed this. Sent an Easter wreath from MI to WI and it cost 36! . Sent one to AK last year and 110!
I used a 24x24 x8 box
Thank you.
Very smart way to ship
Thank you!
You are the greatest thanks so much for sharing this information have a wonderful blessed day
Thank you!
Thank you you’re an angel from heaven
Thanks for watching 👼
Excellent video and valuable information. My daughter made a wreath while visiting me and shipped to her home because she couldn’t carry it on the plane. USPS shipping was $77!
That’s terrible! Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much! Had to ship a wreath today from CA to Tx and it was only around $15....thanks again!
You’ve very welcome! Thanks for watching!
This is very helpful. Thank you so much ❤
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so very much for showing us how to do this! I had looked all over for a wreath box with no luck, or way too expensive…
I’m so glad to help!
Great tip!
Thank you!
This was awesome thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for the great video. I just started making wreaths and this helped a lot.
I’m so glad!
Thank you so much for this video it was so easy to follow my wreath fit perfect.
I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! I live in Alaska and trying to ship a wreath the lower 48 and figuring out the box was such an issue! Until now!!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for this very helpful
Thanks for watching!
This video was really helpful. Thank you so much!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much!!
Thank you! Awesome delivery 📦!
Thank you!
Thank you so much. I created one today and shipped for $12 NC to Alabama. Yours by far is the easiest one I found. 🌹🌹🌹🌹Ps I turned it inside out so the print don't show. 🌹🌻🌹
I’m glad it worked out for you!
TFS this is very helpful
I use a lot of tape too 😂
I’m glad I can help!
This is amazing!
Thank you!
Hello 👋 how does a 24” wreath fit in an 18x18 box? Thx great video on creating a wreath mailer box
Thanks. The wire wreath base is 14 inches so it fits snugly into the box. The mesh just moves up the sides.
Thank you because the math wasn't mathing for me lol
New sub here😌 thanks for sharing!!
Welcome!
Thank you for this video! It’s super helpful. I made and sold my very first wreath. I don’t have a shipping label. I’m taking it to the Post Office to mail and wondered where do I put the shipping address? Do I hand write in on the box, or do I tell the post office where it is going and they print the label for me with the address? I’m so confused on how to do this.
Thanks for watching! If you ship priority shipping they have everything you need there at the post office. I’m sure someone in there can help you find the supplies you need.
Any suggestions on how to ship a witches hat wreath? I had to turn down an order because it was over $100.00!
UPS usually has the best prices for larger boxes. I have not had to ship one yet. I usually try to do local pick up only.
This video is awesome and so helpful! Shipping my wreaths is my biggest headache 😅 can you tell me a bit about the boxes you use, do you buy in bulk, and have you found that Lowes has the best prices? Also…any tips to save on tape? Thanks again, you’re a blessing ❤️💖
Thank you! I only buy from boxes from Lowes. From what I’ve researched they have the best prices. Some sites have great box prices but the shipping messes it up. As far as for tape I buy the big 9 pack from Walmart and it lasts me a while. I tend to over tape my boxes. Thanks for watching
Wonderful idea! Thank you. I am struggling to find a way to ship for only $10....I'm paying around $37. That's just not worth making and selling wreaths. Any other tips on shipping would be great.
Thank you. I will do my best to try to come up with a video with shipping tips. Thanks for watching!
What’s the length of the final box? I saw 5” for the thickness.
18x18x5 inches
Thanks for this video. Very helpful. How do you ship? FedEx, USPS, UPS?????
USPS. I like using PayPal shipping also.
@@southernwreaths great thanks
Hi,a 24 inches wreath can fit in 22 inches box?thanks!
I’m sure it would. I fit 24 inch mesh wreaths on an 18 inch base into 18x18x5 inch boxes.
Thank you!
Hello,how do you apply for shipping,do you packed it first and weight?Sorry i am new to this.Thank you very much!
I pack it then weigh it. Mine are usually 3 pounds or less. I use PayPal shipping or Etsy shipping.
@@southernwreaths once you entered the amount of weight is it automatically calculated?thank you again!!
Who do you use for shipping?
For my wreaths shipped in the US I always use USPS.
I had a box 18x20x4.5 and cost me 20.00 to PA and 29.00 to IL. From CT. Costs are crazy. Not sure how you do it do inexpensive. Good for you.
I always use a box that's 18x18x5 inches
My wreaths would be squashed in the size box. How do you fit them into an 18 inch box?
I use the 14 inch frames from dollar tree. Mine are in there tightly but I’ve never had a complaint before. It helps keep the wreath from moving around a lot.
@@southernwreaths mine are 14 inch also. And seem tight in a 20x20x4
I understand. At first I used to be scared to ship them that way. I had a friend order a wreath so I used her to find out how it shipped in that size box. Her wreath was 26“ x 6”. When she had no issues, and I saw how cheap it was to ship it that way, that’s when I started doing it that way. I Sell on Etsy and Facebook and I’ve never had a complaint. But do what’s comfortable for you.
Thank you so much for this video. Do you have the post office weigh it or do you way it at home. I don’t have an Etsy shop so is there a web site I can go to if doing it from home? Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching. I weigh it at home and you can use PayPal shipping. It costs the same at Etsy.
@@southernwreaths thank you
Approx. How much does it cost for shipping that size wreath?
I just shipped two wreaths and a mesh garland. The wreaths were under $9 and the garland, which weighed more, was just under $10.
So what shipping method do you use? I've been getting charged $60 and $70 to ship a box that size via USPS standard ground ?
I use etsy or PayPal shipping. 18x18x5 inch box that weighs around 3lbs
I have a 26” wreath. Should it still fit on this box?
As long as the base on a 14 inch base it should work.
Also I have a 16x16x16 box already. Would I change the cuts back by 2” inches to make it work? To cut 7 and 11? Instead of what you did ?
I’m not sure. The boxes I use are already 18x18 I just cut down the height to 5 inches so it’s cheaper to ship.
Who do you ship with?
Usps
Hi I have very square shape for my custom wreath like basket flower but my wreath is 24x18x10 do you know how much will cost me shipping with USPS?
It depends on the zip code where you’re at and where it’s going. It’s probably going to cost a lot more that $10
@@southernwreaths but thank you so much
I am going to ship to Las Vegas tried to calculate usps said almost 75$ it really expensive and I might have to come up how to box different way.
With larger boxes I find UPS is the best
So do you use an etsy shipping label on this or how does that work? Thanks so much for any help I am new to all of this and just getting started! Thank you so much for all of your help & tips!♥️
I use Etsy or PayPal shipping. They’re both priced the same as far as I can tell. Thanks for watching!
How much does this medium Lowe’s box cost? Thank you so much for this video
It’s under $2 I’ll try to find a link.
Wow, thank you so much for the reply! ❤️
This is the exact box I use.
18-in W x 16-in H x 18-in D Classic Medium Cardboard Moving Box with Handle Holes www.lowes.com/pd/18-in-W-x-16-in-H-x-18-in-D-Moving-Box-Classic-Medium-Cardboard-Moving-Boxes-with-Handle-Holes/3265417
Quick question, I have wreaths that are about 15 inches in diameter, what size box should I cut them down to ship them?
What size is the base frame?
@@southernwreaths the base frame rounded up is about 10 inches
I would honestly put it in a 12in box. If you’re uncomfortable with that a 14 inch box would work too.
So when I measure out the box I would still follow there same thing you did in the video right? Sorry for all the questions this my first time having to ship wreaths
Yes it should be the same. I would buy a box that’s 12x12 and just cut it down to the width you need. Shoot for 5 inches or less. I found this link to a good box at home depot but they don’t have it for sale individually. You may be able to find it in store.
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.
www.homedepot.com/p/The-Home-Depot-Standard-Moving-Box-15-Pack-12-in-L-x-12-in-W-x-12-in-D-12X12BOX15/314035734
I'm assuming this is for the post office. I just shipped a wreath in a box about 16 inches with UPS (line at post office was ridiculously long) and it cost $36. Yikes! Definitely will be shipping with the post office.
Yes it’s USPS. I print my labels at home so I can bypass the line and just drop it on the counter. I hate waiting.
Is there any way of making a 26" X 8.5" box?
I can’t seem to find anything online that’s 26 inches. I’ve made custom boxes before for large Christmas swags. I just did a little math and turned two boxes into one. I used really strong tape (ALOT of strong tape).
Have you shipped anything recently with the new price increase
I have. As long as I use USPS and it’s 18x18x5 inches it’s usually under $10 or around that price.
Does it matter on the size of box for the price to go up or do they charge for weight only not the size of the box? If I want to ship it through usps
If you’re doing usps the size of the box is more important than the weight. 18x18x5in is the best size.
how big is the actual frame of the wreath?
14 inches
@@southernwreaths I paid $53 to ship 2 boxes today idk where I went wrong 😭
It depends on where your shipping them too. Sometime places like California are really expensive. As long as you use an 18x18x5 inch box it should be affordable
Do you ship us post office or ups
I use usps
What are you using to ship? Post Office, UPS?
I use USPS
Thank you so much ! I have been following you on you tube and I learned so much ! I am just starting and shipping is stopping me . The Lowe’s box is medium? Can u get 2 out of them ? When you ship do you go to a ups store or do you print your label at home ? Which way is cheaper ? Thank you 👍
Most of my wreaths are sold through Etsy so I just print off of the Etsy site. That’s through USPS. No you can only get one box out of the box. I wish you could get two LOL.
@@southernwreaths Thank you very much . You are very sweet!
Hi.....I watched your video and was so excited about shipping my first wreath. I cut down the box as you described and took it to the post office and was told the cost would be $20.50 to ship from FL to PA. What am I doing wrong?
Did the box measure 18x18x5 inches? If it goes over 5 inches the price goes up alot
@@southernwreaths ....it was :(
@@southernwreaths I meant it was 18x18x5
I’m so sorry about that. What are the zip codes? I can look it up for you and maybe see what happened.
@@southernwreaths 32940 to 18020. You are so sweet!
Hi I have a question about 18x18x5 from NC to VA how much it will cost? What shipping do you select? Retail shipping or priority?
I ship with usps. I will link what I use to determine how much it will cost. I also use PayPal shipping which tends to run slightly cheaper than doing it directly through USPS. I ship priority.
postcalc.usps.com
@@southernwreaths I used this link. My wreath box is 22x22x8 and it’s over $45 dollars. Shipping from Las Vegas to WA state…
Yes anything over 18x18x5 is ridiculously expensive.
Sorry if this sounds dumb but how did you get a 24 in wreath in 18in box?
I just put it in the box. It fits snugly but I don’t mind that. It helps keep the shape of the wreath. I’ve shipped 100s of wreaths this way and I’ve never had anyone complain. It saves me a lot of money.
Cutting down the box is great advice, but my dilemma is the shipping cost. I just shipped 3 boxes from Upstate New York to St. Paul, MN, cost me $95. What the heck did I do WRONG??
I’m not sure. If your boxes were 18x18x5 it should’ve been more affordable.