Brand stationery

Embossed botanical gift packaging for a luxury handmade eco-candle brand

Brand stationery

Ethel & Co is a premium candle brand founded by Corina McElwee. Dedicated to sustainability, and taking pride in small-batch production, each coco-soy candle is wicked, poured, and labelled by hand, in her Nottingham studio.

The brief

With a busy festive season approaching, Corina was looking to brand her candle boxes and gift boxes in a way that would complement the elegant minimalism of her apothecary-inspired labels, and also reflect the sustainable ethos behind her brand.

The results 

In line with Corina’s minimalist aesthetic, I incorporated a leaf motif from her existing branding into the designs. This was embossed onto the lids of her candle boxes, adding texture and luxury, along with a subtle nod to the Ethel & Co brand. 

The leaf motif was also embossed onto belly bands and tags that made it easy to customise her gift boxes. And to align with the eco-credentials of her brand, the belly bands and gift tags were printed on FSC certified paper made from recycled coffee cups.

The stationery

Candle boxes
Belly bands
Gift tags

The printing

Blind embossing
FSC certified paper
100% recycled boxes

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