Updated 01Feb15
I get a fair amount of traffic to my tissue box cover listings, but sales are not matching up. And I think part of the reason is the shipping costs. I agree that they are high for what they are, but that is the lowest price I can find for a 3 dimensional product of this size. So I'm looking into a new design that will allow me to ship the covers flat, and they will fold open to their cover positions.
I came up with an idea that I think will work, and I'm now entering the testing phase. I cut out all my pieces and I'm starting to apply the sequins (this will be a solid gold, full length tissue box cover, as those 2 seem to be my most popular combination of items).
Fingers crossed that it works!
Update: Photos of the finished product. This tissue box cover is listed in my Etsy Store, if anyone is interested in buying it. I personally am not 100% satisfied with the final result, so i left the shipping as is, with the intent that if anyone wishes to purchase this I will either ship it to them as is with a lower cost shipping option and refund the difference, OR I will finish the edges for free and shipping will be as listed.
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| Completed cover from the long side |
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| Completed cover from the short side. Note the seam along the center. This allows the cover to fold flat for shipping. |
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| Flattened cover for shipping purposes. |
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| Inside view. Note that the short edges are not attached the the top piece. This gap is my main problem with this design. |
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| Closeup of the sequins. |
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