Apparatus and Method for Packaging for a Greeting Card

Abstract

The present disclosure describes an apparatus and a method for packaging a greeting bag. The greeting bag is folded and tissue paper is positioned at the rear of the greeting bag. The packaging connects the greeting bag and tissue paper together such that the tissue paper is readily visible beside the gift bag. A gift card can be attached to the bag or be connected to the bag or tissue paper by the packaging. The method for packaging can include selecting a matching greeting card for the gift bag and tissue paper combination.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for packaging for a greeting bag and more specifically to an apparatus and a method for the packaging for a greeting bag that comprises a gift bag and tissue paper.

Description of the Related Art

Gift giving has traditionally involved the presenting of an appropriately gift wrapped gift and a card that is enclosed in an envelope to a recipient. The gift is often presented as a meticulously wrapped enclosure accented with ribbons. The card includes a personalized hand written sentiment on the inside.

This gift giving process has been pleasantly enhanced through the use of gift bags that provide a different method of presenting the gift from the traditional gift wrapping and enveloped card. The gift is placed in the gift bag and may or may not be separately wrapped, but it is typically placed within and concealed by a loose arrangement of color and/or stylistically coordinated tissue paper in the gift bag. The card, independently selected by the gift giver, is personalized, enclosed in its envelope and remains unchanged from the traditional process. The enclosed card can then be positioned within the gift bag or presented separately with the gift in the gift bag to the recipient The individually selected gift bag, tissue paper and greeting card are often selected to be consistent with a celebratory occasion.

Gift bags are not normally associated with a specific matching greeting card. Greeting cards are often selected that have a special meaning to the one giving as well as the one receiving the gift and greeting card. Nonetheless, Applicant's U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,474,163 and 9,044,991 describe in detail the viability of an arrangement of a coordinated artistic style between a gift bag and greeting card.

Gift bags have decorations on their outer surfaces in a broad range of patterns, colors and finishes. These decorations can be occasion specific or broadly tailored for a range of celebratory events or occasions. In this manner, gift bags have become minor works of art that include fanciful shapes, bold colors and three dimensional accessories that are connected to the outside surface of the bag such as artificial flowers and textured fabrics that can enhance the appeal of the gift bag.

Some gift bags have attached tags or labels that identify the gift giver and recipient. The tags vary in size and material, but are small pieces of paper folded or unfolded that most frequently match the decor of the gift bag. The gift tag typically provides the requisite “to” and “from” information, but lacks the physical dimensions for additional expression. In particular, gift tags lack the surface area to express a personalized sentiment that is appropriate for most gift giving situations.

Gift tags can be detachable from the gift bag or permanently attached. When detachable, the gift giver has the concern that the gift tag is going to be separated from the gift bag/gift and the connection between the gift and gift giver lost. Permanently connected gift tags prohibit the recipient from the common practice of reusing the gift bag on another occasion.

Gift givers need to select a gift bag, tissue paper and a separate greeting card and envelope to accompany the gift bag and gift that is appropriate for the occasion. The greeting card is enclosed by the envelope and is commonly positioned separately within the gift bag with the gift when presented to the recipient. The greeting card has a larger size than the gift tag with the room for an appropriate printed greeting and/or hand written personalized sentiment.

The greeting card for the gift is frequently positioned in the gift bag. This positioning of the greeting card unfortunately retains the same risk of becoming separated from the gift prior to the gift giving or disassociated from the gift after the gift giving. Some gift bags provide a device such as an internal or external pocket, for example, that can receive a separately selected greeting card that has compatible dimensions. This enables the greeting card, gift bag and gift to be simultaneously presented, but the concern of disassociation between the greeting card and gift remains. Gift bags are not specifically constructed to receive and retain a purposefully coordinated greeting card in a decorative manner that enhances the gift giving process.

Gift bags, tissue paper and greeting cards heretofore have been separate items that are purchased individually without a coordinated decorative theme. The greeting bag provides a packaged coordinated ensemble for the presentation of a gift. Using the greeting bag, the ensemble is positioned in a physically integrated relationship.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Packaging for a greeting bag comprises a gift bag and tissue paper. The tissue paper can include one or more pieces of tissue paper dimensioned for use with the greeting bag. The tissue paper can also have a color, pattern and/or texture that compliments the decorative style of the gift bag. The packaging for the greeting bag can also include a greeting card. The packaging for a greeting bag can further include stickers. The greeting card and/or stickers can include a decorative style that compliments the decorative style of the gift bag. The stickers can be used to connect the greeting card to the gift bag and/or as an accent to the greeting card. The packaging for the greeting bag provides a ready to use ensemble with a complimentary decorative style that is coordinated for gift giving events such as for example birthdays, holidays, showers, weddings, etc. that saves time and enhances the gift giving process.

Packaging for a greeting bag is needed that connects and visually presents the greeting bag as a decoratively coordinated ensemble that enhances the gift giving process. The gift bag of the greeting bag can be structured to connect the greeting card. The gift bag of the greeting bag can be structured to connect with and retain the greeting card in position on the front wall of the gift bag. In addition, the packaging for the greeting bag can provide directions that show and describe how the different components of the greeting bag can be used advantageously by consumers.

A method of packaging a greeting bag is needed that can accommodate different ways of presenting the greeting bag to enhance consumer appeal for greeting bags. The method for packaging a greeting bag can comprise selecting a packaged greeting bag that includes the gift bag and tissue paper from a set of at least two greeting bags. The greeting card can be included with the, gift bag and tissue paper or a separate assembly. The greeting card preferably has the same decorative style as the greeting bag. Alternatively, the greeting card can be selected separately from a set of at least two greeting cards.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side and front perspective view of a greeting bag that includes a gift bag, a greeting card and an attachment mechanism combination constructed in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a side and front perspective view of the greeting bag of FIG. 1 integrated into a single assembly;

FIG. 3 is a close-up front perspective view of the gift bag, greeting card and attachment mechanism of FIG. 2 with the attachment mechanism securing the greeting card to the gift bag;

FIG. 4 is one example of a decorative style of the gift bag, greeting card and attachment mechanism of the greeting bag of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a second example of a decorative style of the gift bag, greeting card and attachment mechanism of the greeting bag of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a first method for selecting a greeting, bag from a set of gift bags, a set of greeting cards and a set of attachment mechanisms;

FIG. 7 is a method for selecting a greeting bag from a group of sets of gift bags, a group of sets of greeting cards, and a group of sets of attachment mechanisms.

FIG. 8 is a frontal view of a packaging for a greeting bag constructed in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the packaging for a greeting bag of FIG. 8 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 is a top view of a blank for the packaging for the greeting bag of FIG. 8 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 is a left side view of a second configuration of the packaging for the greeting bag of FIG. 8 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 is a top view of a blank of the packaging for a greeting bag of FIG. 11 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 13 is a frontal view of a third configuration of the packaging for a greeting bag of FIG. 8 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 14 is a rear view of the packaging for a greeting bag of FIG. 13 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure; and

FIG. 15 is a top view of a blank for the packaging for a greeting bag of FIG. 13 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION.

Referring to the drawings and initially to FIG. 1, a greeting bag 10 includes a gift bag 12, a greeting card 14 and an optional attachment mechanism 16. Gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and, attachment mechanism 16 connect together to form the integrated assembly of greeting bag 10 that has a purposefully coordinated single decorative style. Greeting bag 10 is shown in a first position with gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and attachment mechanism or gift sticker 16 separated from each other.

Gift bag 12 is an open-ended container or receptacle for the retention of one or more objects such as a gift, any accompanying decorative gift covering and a greeting card. Gift bag 12 in the preferred embodiment has a front wall, 18, an opposed back wall 20, a pair of opposing lateral sidewalls 22 and a bottom 27. The bottom edges 30 of gift bag 12 are defined by the intersection of front wall 18, back wall 20, sidewalls 22 with the edges 30 of bottom 27. Side edges 32 are defined by the intersection of front wall 18 and back wall 20 with sidewalls 22. Walls 18, 20 and 22 form a continuous wall of bag 12. A continuous edge or rim 34 is formed by the top edges of front wall 18, back wall 20 and sidewalls 22. Rim 34 defines an opening or aperture 36 of bag 12. Gift bag 12 can also include a handle 24.

In this preferred embodiment gift bag 12 walls 18, 20 and 22 and the bottom 27 are rectangular. Bottom edge 30 that joins front wall 18 and the bottom 27 define a horizontal axis-X. Side edge 32 that joins front wall 18 and side wall 22 defines a vertical axis-Y. It is understood that gift bag 12 can have one or more walls of any shape to include arcuate as well as other planar forms such as, for example, triangular and square.

Each of walls 18, 20 and 22 has an outer facing surface or face. Front wall 18 has a face 26 and sidewalls 22 have outer faces 28. At least face 26 has a first decor that is a specific mode of decoration that can include various colors and/or images that are in consonance with the decorative style of greeting bag 10. The first decor can use a single shade of color or have multiple colors that advantageously harmonize, complement or clash into an eye catching decor. The first decor can also include images such as animals, plants, geometric shapes and/or seascapes, for example. In one preferred embodiment, the first decor of gift bag 12 includes a background that has a first set of one or more colors and vertical stripe pattern that has a similar, but distinct second set of one or more colors.

In this preferred embodiment, front wall 18 includes a slot 40 that is aligned with the vertical axis-Y and extends a predetermined length between bottom edge 30 and top edge 34. Slot 40 has a length that is sufficient to receive and retain greeting card 14 in the second position of greeting bag 10. Slot 40 locates greeting card 14 at a predetermined position on face 26 and thus the positioning of slot 40 takes into account factors such as the height and width dimensions of greeting card 14 as well the dimensions of any attachment mechanism 16. In this preferred embodiment slot 40 is centrally positioned between bottom edge 30 and top edge 34 of front wall 18 and side edges 32. Slot 40 can be a straight cut or have an ornamental design that integrates with the decorative style of greeting bag 10. It is understood that the angular alignment of slot 40 relative to the vertical axis-Y can vary depending upon factors such as the decorative style of greeting bag 10 as well as the construction and dimensions of greeting card 14.

Slot 40 can include reinforcing 41 that improves the structural integrity of front wall 18. For example, depending upon the thickness and rigidity of wall 18, the area of wall 18 in proximity to slot 40 can be reinforced with one or more additional layers of material such as paper, tape, glues and/or stitching, that enhance the structural integrity of front wall 18. Reinforcing 41 can be on the opposed side of wall 18 and/or on outer face 26.

Handles 24 connect to gift bag 12 and provide a structure for readily grasping and carrying gift bag 12. Handles 24 are preferably arcuate loops that extend above edges 34. Handles 24 can be fabricated of any of a broad range of commonly used materials such as polymers, composites, fabrics, fibers and cellulose. Handles 24 can have any structural configuration such that bag 12 can be readily grasped to include, for example, by holes defined in walls 18 and 20 in proximity to top edges 34.

Gift bag 12 can be fabricated using one or more of a broad range of materials to include polymers, fabrics, composites, cellulose materials, etc. Gift bag 12 can also include coatings that can, for example, add gloss or shine to a given material or textures that enhance the appearance or tactile sensation of bag 12.

Greeting card 14 has a first wall 42 connected to a second wall 44 by a fold 46. Walls 42 and 44 have a bottom edge 48 and a top edge 50. First wall 42 has an outer edge 52 and second wall 54 has an outer edge 54 that are opposed to fold 46. First wall 42 has an outer facing surface or face 56 and an inner opposed facing surface. Second wall 44 has an inner facing surface or face 60 and an opposed outer facing surface.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, greeting bag 10 in the second position includes second wall 44 of greeting card 14 inserted into slot 40 up to approximately fold 46. At least the face 56 of first wall 42 has a second decor that has, a coordinated decorative relationship with the first decor of gift bag 12 to define the decorative style of greeting bag 10. For example, greeting card 14 has a background set of colors that is the same as the second set of colors for the vertical stripe pattern of gift bag 12 described previously in this one preferred embodiment and greeting card 14 is a foreground that compliments the first decor and a vertical stripe pattern that aesthetically compliments the second set of set of colors.

In one preferred embodiment, greeting card 14 has alternative primary faces on first wall 42 and second wall 44, respectively. Face 56 of first wall 42 and the opposed outer facing surface of face 60 of second wall 44 of greeting card 14 can alternatively be selected as a primary face. Each of these faces is preferably used to provide an alternative variation on the second decor of greeting card 14. As an example, face 56 can have a first variation of a vertical striped pattern and the opposed outer facing surface of face 60 has a second variation of the vertical striped pattern such that either face 56 or the opposed outer facing surface of inner facing surface 60 can become the primary face of greeting card 14 that is positioned over face 26 of gift bag 12 and received by the gift recipient of greeting bag 10.

Greeting card 14 is preferably made of cellulose, but can also be fabricated of polymer, fabric or other materials. Decorative themes are applied to greeting card 14 using standard techniques known in the art of gift bag decoration to include manually, adhesives, embossing, silk screening and printing.

Attachment mechanism 16 provides an additional method to selectively fix greeting card 14 to gift bag 12. Attachment mechanism 16 can include, for example, an additional pair of slots parallel to slot 40 through which wall 18 passes through to remain substantially in view on gift bag 12, one or more angled slots in wall 18 of gift bag 12 that are positioned to receive the corners of first wall 42 formed by outer edge 52 with bottom edge 48 and top edge 50, the direct use of a temporary adhesive on greeting card 14 and/or on the use of an adhesive on a separate component such as a sticker.

Attachment mechanism or gift sticker 16 in this preferred embodiment has a front side 64 that has a third decor that corresponds with and/or compliments the decor of gift bag 12 and greeting card 14. The third decor is integrated with the first and second decors and can be as simple as a sentiment or greeting term 66 or a decor that corresponds with the decorative style. Term 66 has one or more letters, words, images and/or symbols that are, directed towards an occasion or a broad celebratory theme. For example, term 66 can range from a single word such as “Celebrate” to phrases such as “I Love You” that can apply to multiple occasions or “Happy Birthday” that is event specific. The third decor of gift sticker 16 can range widely from being purely ornamental to a clear polymer having an encapsulation of term 66 in a comic strip type balloon, for example, that can be positioned to come from the mouth of the face in the second decor of greeting card 14.

Gift sticker 16 has a back side 68 that has an adhesive that readily attaches to the surface of gift bag 12 and greeting card 14. The adhesive provides gift sticker 16 with the ability to make a non-permanent and re-attachable connection between gift bag 12 and greeting card 16. The adhesive can cover all or a portion of back side 68. The adhesive provides a sufficient bond to retain first wall 42 securely against front wall 18 during the presentation of greeting bag 10.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, gift sticker 16 has a first portion 70 that connects to greeting card 14, a second portion 72 that connects to gift bag 12 and a release mechanism 74. First portion 70 is preferably of sufficient size to include greeting term 66 and a third decor that is readily viewable by the gift recipient. Release mechanism 74 enables the, separation of greeting card 14 from gift bag 12. First portion 70 and second portion 72 each include a terminal end portion 78 of sticker 16.

Release mechanism 74 is preferably located on second portion 72 and can be, for example, a reduced quantity or different adhesive or a tab or an area without adhesive on the opposed back side 68 located in proximity to at least one of the opposed terminal end portions 78 of gift sticker 16. For example, back side 68 can have a reduced portion of adhesive or a different adhesive that is sufficient to retain greeting card 14 first wall 42 in position against gift bag 12, but will separate when greeting card 14 is removed from slot 40 of gift bag 12. Similarly, the tab can include a portion on opposed back side 68 without adhesive that is constructed such that it can be readily grasped and pulled to remove at least one of the portions 70 and/or 72 of gift sticker 16.

Release mechanism 74 can also be a segment of reduced structural integrity that is intended to separate the connection between gift sticker 16 and gift bag 12 and/or greeting card 14. In one preferred embodiment, release mechanism 74 is positioned between first portion 70 and second portion 72 such that upon the removal of greeting card 14 from slot 40 in the second position of meting bag 10 at least first portion 70 of gift sticker 16 is retained with greeting card 14. In this embodiment, greeting term 66 is preferably positioned on first portion 70 and is then advantageously retained with the greeting card 14 for the recipient. Alternative release mechanism 74 structures can include perforations, a thinned structural wall between front side 64 and back side 68 and/or a structurally narrowed or necked area between opposing edges. In this preferred embodiment of release mechanism 74, first portion 70 and second portion 72 separate at a predetermined level of force approximately in the direction of arrow-A when greeting card 14 is removed from slot 40 of gift bag 12.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, greeting bag 10 in the second position is an integrated assembly of gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and gift sticker 16 that has a purposefully coordinated single decorative style. Greeting card 14 is fully inserted into slot 40 of front wall 18 of gift bag 12 in the second position of greeting bag 10 such that fold 46 is in proximity to slot 40. Face 56 of first wall 42 of greeting card 16 is fully viewable and overlays face 26. Gift bag 12 has a first decor on face 26 of front wall 18 and greeting card 14 has a corresponding second decor on face 56 of first wall 42 that integrate together into a single decorative style. In this preferred embodiment, face 56 has a second decor that does not include words and gift sticker 16 and term 66 can be selectively employed to provide an initial personalized greeting for greeting bag 10.

Slot 40 is positioned on front wall 18 with specific consideration to the dimensions of faces 26 of gift bag 12 and the dimensions of face 56 of first wall 42. The position of slot 40 further includes considerations regarding the appeal of the presentation of decorative style of greeting bag 10 and the enhancement of the integrated arrangement of the second decor of greeting, card 14 with the first decor of gift bag 12. In this preferred embodiment of the second position of greeting bag 10, slot 40 centrally positions greeting card 14 on front wall 18 of bag 12.

Referring now to FIG. 4, the decorative style of greeting bag 10 is defined herein as a particular, distinctive, characteristic mode or form of construction of a work of art such as depicted and purposefully allocated by the decors of bag 12 and greeting card 14. A theme as defined herein is a unifying or dominant idea or motif that purposefully brings gift bag 12 and greeting card 14 together into a coordinated single decorative style. It is understood that a decorative style can encompass more than one theme.

A given purposeful decorative style of greeting bag 10 can include any overarching, theme such as for example nature, humanity/human images/man made objects, designs, holidays and specialized occasions. Individual decors of gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and selectively greeting sticker 16 are coordinated with the overarching theme to depict specific aspects of that particular theme of a decorative style. For example, coordinated decors for a nature theme of a decorative style could include seascapes, plants, landscapes and animals with gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and gift sticker 16 depicting the same or alternative decors of a given theme in a decorative style. As another example, the overarching theme could be sports with the individual decors of gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and selectively gift sticker 16 depicting different aspects of the same sport such as a football field, football player and football or a combination of different athletic activities such as skate boarding and surfing.

In one preferred embodiment, as a simplified illustrative example of the decorative style of greeting bag 10, at least face 26 of gift bag 12 has a first set of background colors and a distinct second set of colors that are a pattern of stripes that overlay the first set of background colors. Greeting card 14 has a background set of colors that is the same as the second set of colors of gift bag 12 and a pattern of stripes that are same color as the first set of colors of bag 12. The pattern of stripes of gift bag 12 can have different widths or other discriminating distinctions, for example, such that when greeting card 14 is positioned in slot 40 a distinctive complimenting arrangement is created with face 26 of gift bag 12 and face 56 of greeting card 14. Gift sticker 16 in this preferred embodiment can selectively have a third decor that includes colors, images and/or stripes or other geometric shapes that are coordinated with the decorative style of greeting bag 10. Alternatively, the third decor of gift sticker 16 can include a sentiment in addition to the decor or in lieu of the third decor. In another preferred embodiment, the integrated arrangement of greeting bag 10 includes gift bag 12 that has a first decor and greeting card 14 with a second decor that can further depicts an image such as, for example, a human face with an expression that is appropriate for a given occasion. The facial expressions on face 56 can include for example, a smile to celebrate an event such as a birthday or graduation or alternatively, a sad face that can be associated with a sorry to hear your sick/get well message. Sticker 16 is affixed onto card 14 and bag 12 preferably across edge 52.

The decor of greeting card 16 is congruent with that of gift bag 12 such that the human cartoon-like face can be partially on greeting card 14 and partially on gift bag 12. Similarly, the first decor of gift bag 12 can include a first cartoon-like face that is concealed behind greeting card 14 in the second position and the second decor of greeting card 14 includes a second cartoon-like face such that when greeting card 14 is removed from slot 40, the first cartoon-like face is revealed in the first decor. In this preferred embodiment, sticker 16 includes a term or sentiment 66 that can be a greeting, an endearing phrase, words of support, etc. Sticker 16 can be positioned across edge 52 and aligned so as to appear that the face of greeting card 14 is speaking term 66. Sticker 16 can alternatively include a third decor that is coordinated with the first decor and second decor.

As shown in FIG. 5, in still another preferred embodiment, the integrated arrangement of greeting bag 10 includes gift bag 12 that has a first decor that is a first depiction of flowers and greeting card 14 that has a second decor that includes, for example, a second depiction of flowers. Gift sticker 16 has a third decor that is congruent with or compliments the first and second decors such as a butterfly, bird or, bee or another depiction of one or more flowers. Gift sticker 16 can selectively further include a greeting term.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-6, in operation the selection of greeting bag 10 includes identifying the occasion and a person 80 that is going to receive the assembled greeting bag 10 and selecting the desired decorative style of greeting bag 10. In this one preferred method, the gift giver views a set of gift bags 82 that share a common decorative style of greeting bag 10. A gift bag is selected from the set of gift bags 82 and is selectively combined with a greeting card 14 from a set of greeting cards 84 that share the common decorative style and mode of physical integration. A set as defined herein, such as the set of attachment mechanisms 86, preferably has at least one item such as a gift sticker 16, but it understood that any set could have zero or more items.

The physical integration of greeting bag 10 includes the angular alignment of slot 40, location of slot 40 on face 26 and the orientation of greeting card 14 with the alignment of slot 40, the selective inclusion of an attachment mechanism 16 and the aesthetic integration of the first decor of gift bag 12 and the second decor of greeting card 14. For example, while greeting cards 14 can be configured to open from any direction, greeting cards 14 generally open from right to left on a vertical fold or from bottom to top on a horizontal fold. Greeting bag 10 advantageously positions slot 40 at a predetermined location on face 26 that positions and integrates the orientation of the fold 46, dimensions and second decor of greeting card 14 with the dimensions and first decor of gift bag 12 in the second position of greeting bag 10. Further, the location of slot 40, dimensions of face 26 and dimensions of greeting card 14 take into account the space required for the positioning of attachment mechanism 16 on face 26 and face 56 of gift bag 12 and greeting card 14, respectively.

The set of gift bags 82 and set of greeting cards 84 accommodate the mixing and matching between the sets to define a desired single purposefully integrated and coordinated decorative style for a given occasion and/or recipient with an enhanced gift giving presentation, but different sets of gift bags 82 and greeting cards 14 can also have differing physical integration processes. For example, attachment mechanism 16 can optionally provide additional security to retain greeting card 14 with gift bag 12 when slot 40 is vertical, but a horizontal slot 40 does not necessarily require attachment mechanism 16 to retain greeting card 14 in position.

Each gift bag 12 in the set of gift bags 82 has an individual decor that reflects one of the themes within the decorative style of the set of greeting bags 10. The viewing of the set of gift bags 12 can be in a store on a rack or shelf as well as on a web site. The gift giver selects one or more of gift bags 12.

A greeting card 14 is selected from the set of greeting cards 84. Each greeting card 14 has an individual decor that reflects one of the themes within the decorative style of that greeting bag 10. For example, greeting card 14 can have an idealized face that has range of facial expressions that can be appropriate from sadness to joy at a significant event. Similarly, the colors and other variables of greeting card 14 are consistent with the one or more decorative themes of the decorative style of gift bag 12. Greeting card 14 in the preferred embodiment is solely a greeting card as defined herein without an envelope that can, receive and enclose greeting card 14. It is understood, however, that greeting card 14 can be further accompanied by a separate envelope.

A gift sticker 16 is optionally selected from a set of stickers 86 that provides the desired sentiment for the occasion and person for the gift giving. Each gift sticker has a third decor that reflects one of the themes within the decorative style of greeting bag 10. As described previously, gift stickers can provide decorative accents and/or include a range of differing terms 66 that can be selectively employed to personalize the gift presentation process. Attachment mechanism 16 is an optional part of greeting bag 10.

The selected individual components form a final step 88 of greeting bag 10. Greeting card 10 is prepared and positioned in slot 40. Gift sticker 16 is then selectively applied to selectively fix greeting card 14 and gift bag 12 together to form the integrated assembly of greeting bag 10 that has a purposefully coordinated single decorative style.

The gift bag 12 is preferably selected first because it provides the background decor and greeting card 14 provides a foreground decor which can selectively be an active theme such as a decor for a particular sport, a decor appropriate for a particular hobby or depict a face with a desired expression. Gift sticker 16 provides a coordinated connectivity between gift bag 12 and greeting card 14 that can include a third decor as well as term 66 that is a personalized sentiment within the framework of the given decorative style of greeting bag 10. It is understood that gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and greeting sticker 16 can be selected in any sequence to form greeting bag 10.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 7, a second preferred embodiment of the gift giving process of greeting bag 10 includes an initial person/occasion determination 90. Gift bag 12 and greeting card 14 are selected from a group 92 that includes one or more decorative styles. Group 92 has one or more sets of gift bags 82 and one or more sets of greeting cards 84. This method includes selecting a set of gift bags 82 from a group of gift bag sets 92 that can be selectively, combined with a set of greeting cards 84 from a group of greeting card sets 94. The sets of gift bags 82 and sets of greeting cards 84 can have differing themes and decorative styles as well as physical integration of greeting bag 10.

The group of gift bags and greeting cards 92 accommodates the mixing and matching between the sets to define a single purposefully integrated and coordinated decorative theme for a given occasion and/or recipient with an enhanced gift giving presentation. Each set of gift bags 82 and set of greeting cards 84 has their respective decors that are separate and distinct, but are sufficiently close to be encompassed by a single unified decorative style. Thus, in this embodiment, each set of gift bags 82 defines a decor that is preferably unified with a common decorative style for group 92 that can be mixed and matched to maximize the ability of the gift giver to tailor the selection of the individual components of greeting bag 10 for the desired occasion and gift receiver. The sets of gift bags 82, greeting cards 84 and gift stickers 86 can also have one more themes that remain within the decorative style of greeting bag 10. It is preferred that sets gift bags 82 and sets of greeting cards 84 share the same decorative style and physical integration process, but it is understood that group 92 can include one or more differing decorative styles and physical integration processes.

A set of gift stickers 86 is selected from a plurality of sets of gift stickers 94 that have decors that are encompassed by a single unified decorative style. The broad selection of sets of gift stickers 94 enables a gift giver to select from different gift sticker 86 decors and terms 66 for the specific gift receiver and occasion. It is also understood that group 92 and group 94 can be combined into a single integrated selection process wherein any one set of gift stickers 86, set of greeting cards 84 or set of gift bags 82 can be selected first and integrated together with the other sets.

The second embodiment is a group of greeting bags 96 that is made of one or more sets of gift bags 82, greeting cards 84 and selectively gift stickers 86. The group of greeting bags 96 can have one or more decorative styles and potentially include differing physical integration processes such that mixing and match between groups and/or sets can be selectively limited or unlimited.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-7, the components of greeting bag 10 can be selected from a display in a store as well as an internet website based display. Both of these processes preferably begin with the identification of the recipient of greeting bag 10. In a store-based environment this process is performed by the gift giver selecting a greeting bag 10 that can be selected, mixed and matched as individual gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and optional gift sticker 16 components, a pre-packaged set of one or more greeting bags 10 with a single decorative theme or kit that include groups of greeting bags 10 with, one or more decorative style.

In addition, due to the common practice of reusing common gift bags, greeting bags 10 can be used as a purposeful additional gift by the inclusion of one or more unused greeting cards 14 and optional gift stickers 16 with the primary gift retained by gift bag 12. The individual decors of gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and selective gift sticker 16 are coordinated with the decorative style of greeting bag 10. Thus, a gift giver could provide a greeting bag 10 that subtlety provides a gift bag 12 with one or more additional unused greeting cards 14 and optional gift stickers 16 that can be selectively extended to additional gift giving.

In a computer web based format queries can be made to the gift giver about the gift receiver to identify, for example, the gift receiver's gender, age, whether the relationship is that of a friend, romantic or relative and the occasion for the use of the greeting bag 10. Responses to the above queries direct the gift giver to an appropriate set or group of greeting bags 10 with one or more decorative styles. Alternatively, a gift giver can browse through the range of decorative styles of greeting bag 10 groups and sets. Once the gift giver has selected the desired gift bag 12, greeting card 14 and gift sticker 16 combination, they purchase the desired greeting bag 10 on line and it can be shipped for prompt delivery.

Computer based shopping also allows an increased flexibility wherein a gift giver can have their own personalized greeting printed on gift bag 12, greeting card 14 or as term 66 on gift sticker 16. The personalized, greeting bag 10 is purchased and then forwarded to, the gift giver using known means such as for example, a delivery service. Similarly, gift stickers 16 can be blank and formatted as sheets like address labels and printed using home or commercial computers and, printers.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 8, a packaging for a greeting bag 100 includes packaging 102 and greeting bag 10. As defined herein for the purposes of the packaging for a greeting bag 100, greeting bag 10 includes gift bag 12 and tissue paper 13. As defined herein for the packaging for a greeting bag 100, greeting bag 10 can further include greeting card 14. In addition, as defined herein for the packaging for a greeting bag 100, greeting bag 10 can further include an attachment mechanism 16. Packaging for a greeting bag 100 is structured for the retention of at least gift bag 12 and tissue paper 13. Packaging 102 defines a longitudinal axis-Y and a lateral axis-X.

Packaging for a greeting bag 100 is shown with packaging 102 in a frontal view with a frontal portion that shows a first edge 104, third edge 108, fourth edge 110 and fold 120 that define the forward portion of a shoulder 118. Packaging for a greeting bag 100 uses folded bag 12, shoulder 118 and a spine 116 to retain and display tissue paper 13 in position in packaging 102. Greeting card 14 is preferably retained in aperture 40 in the front wall 18 of gift bag 12 as, described previously.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 8-10, a blank for packaging 102 as shown includes cuts and/or edges defined by solid lines and folds defined by dashed lines. Packaging blank 102 preferably has a rectangular shape that includes a first edge 104, a second edge 106 that is opposed to first edge 104, a third edge 108 and a fourth edge 110 that is opposed to third edge 108. Third edge 108 and fourth edge 110 are elongate side edges and connect the first edge 104 and opposed second edge 106. First edge 104 and second 106 are preferably shorter in length than third, edge 108 and fourth edge 110. Packaging 102 has an outwardly facing side 112 of the packaging and an inwardly facing side 114 (not shown).

Packaging 102 has a shoulder 116 and a spine 118. Shoulder 118 includes a fold 120 and an aperture 122. Fold 120 extends laterally between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110. Aperture 122 is positioned centrally along fold or fold line 120 between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110. Aperture 122 can vary with the intended application of packaging 102, but aperture 122 is preferably a slot or narrow elongate opening that is aligned with fold 120.

Packaging 102 in this one preferred embodiment is defined by cuts and folds. A first cut 124 of packaging 102 extends from third edge 108 for a predefined distance inwardly towards the centrally positioned longitudinal axis-Y and then terminates. Second cut 126 extends from second edge 106 towards the opposing first edge 104 and preferably connects with and terminates at the location where first cut 124 terminates. A first section 128 is defined by a first cut 124 and second cut 126, a portion of second wall 106 up to first cut 124 and a portion of third wall 108 to second cut 126. A second section 130 is defined by a third cut 130 that extends from fourth edge 110 for a predefined distance inwardly and toward the centrally positioned longitudinal axis-Y and then terminates and a fourth cut 132 that extends from second edge 106 towards first edge 104. Fourth cut 132 preferably connects with and terminates at the location where third cut 130 terminates. A second section 134 is defined by a portion of second wall 106, a portion of fourth wall 110, third cut 130 and fourth cut 132. First section 128 and second section 134 are removed from the blank for packaging 102 to define shoulder 116 and spine 118 of packaging 102.

Shoulder 116 is preferably defined in the longitudinal direction between first edge 104 and the opposing first cut 124 and third cut 130. Shoulder 116 is preferably defined in the lateral direction between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110. First edge 104, first cut 124 and third cut 132 are connected by third edge 108 and fourth edge 110 to define the outer perimeter of shoulder 116. The length between first edge 108 and fold 120 and fold 120 and first cut 124 and third cut 132 can vary depending upon the intended application of packaging 102.

Fold 120 of shoulder 116 extends between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110. Aperture 122 is preferably centrally located on fold 120 for a defined distance between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110. In one preferred embodiment, aperture 122 is defined to receive the handle 24 of one or more gift, bags 12. When shoulder 116 is folded along fold or fold line 120, shoulder 116 defines a two-sided container or a pocket with an opening, between first edge 104 and first cut 124 and second cut 130. The width of shoulder 116 between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110 can vary depending upon the, width of gift bag 12. Shoulder 116 edges 106 and 108 are preferably secured to define a three-sided container or pocket. The securing of shoulder 118 can be by any known means to include adhesives such as glues, self-adhesive gum, stitching and mechanical means such as a staple, snap or clip. Lateral axis-X is aligned with fold 120 that extends between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110. Longitudinal axis-Y has a central lateral location on packaging 102 and extends between first edge 104 and second edge 106. Longitudinal axis-Y is normal to lateral axis-X and extends between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110.

Shoulder 116 can include icons, images and/or writing that communicate, for example, the contents, functionality and the steps to be taken for the use of packaging for a greeting bag 100.

Spine 118 is preferably defined to extend in the longitudinal direction between the termination of second cut 126 and the termination of fourth cut 132 and the opposing second edge 106. Spine 118 is preferably defined in the lateral direction between second cut 126 and fourth cut 132. Second cut 126 and fourth cut 128 extend between first cut 122 and fourth cut 130, respectively and second edge 106 to define spine 118. Spine 118 preferably connects to shoulder 116 between the termination of second cut 126 and the termination of fourth cut 132. Spine 118 is preferably aligned with longitudinal axis-Y. In this one preferred embodiment, the removal of first section 128 and second section 132 from the blank for packaging 102 define spine 118 and shoulder 116. Spine 118 preferably has a lateral width between second cut 126 and fourth cut 132 that is preferably less than the width between third edge 108 and fourth edge 110. Spine 118 extends to second edge 106 in this one preferred embodiment, but spine 118 can have a shortened length that does not fully extend to second edge 106 or alternatively have an increased length and/or a fold that extends a portion of spine 118 beyond the fold and onto the front wall 18 of gift bag 12.

Packaging 102 is configured to fold at, least along fold 120 and secure gift bag 12 with tissue paper 13. Gift bag 12 folds using a standard method, for the folding of sidewalls 22 and back wall 20. Sidewalls 22 define a centrally located longitudinally aligned fold that folds lateral sidewalls 22 approximately in half. Back wall 20 includes a laterally aligned fold 29 located in proximity to edge 30 that folds a portion of back wall 20 such that bottom 27 folds along front wall 18 bottom edge 30 such that bottom 27 remains unfolded. In the folded position, bottom 27 extends from edge 30 towards spine 118 and shoulder 116. This is a commonly employed method for folding paper and polymer bags with a square or rectangular cross-section perpendicular to axis-Y.

Tissue paper 13 includes at least one sheet of tissue paper 13 with a coloring, printing and/or texture that is coordinated with the decorative style of greeting bag 10. Tissue paper 13 is positioned between the fold 29 in back wall 20 and rim 34 of gift bag 12. Tissue paper 13 is preferably positioned between fold 29 and rim 34 in a shape that is wider than the width of gift bag 12 front wall 18. In one preferred embodiment, tissue paper 13 is folded and configured to extend between shoulder 118 third edge 108 and fourth edge 110 and at least one-quarter (1/4) of an inch, beyond side edges 32 of gift bag 12.

Gift bag 12 of packaging for a greeting bag 100 can have a solid front wall 18 or alternatively include, slot 40 in front wall 18. It is understood that packaging for a greeting bag 100 can optionally include slot 40, greeting card 14 and attachment mechanism 16 as additional components. As described above and when present in gift bag 12, slot 40 of gift bag 12 is configured to receive and retain greeting card 14 in position in gift bag 12 front wall 18. Enhancements to gift bag 12 to retain greeting card 14 can include a tight fitting relationship between slot 40 and greeting card 14. Slot 40 can further include a resilient structural element that is added around the rim of and/or over slot 40 as a slotted layer that resiliently retains greeting card 14 in position in front wall 18.

As described above, attachment mechanism 16 for greeting card 14 includes multiple structural forms that aid in, the securing of greeting card 14 to gift bag 12. Structural, forms of attachment mechanism 16 include a second slot and/or a sticker as described above that is located to provide an, additional securing of greeting card 14 to front wall 18 of gift bag 12. One or more stickers 16 can also be optionally employed as an occasion specific greeting or celebratory phrase. Sticker 16 can be attached to greeting card 14, front wall 18 of gift bag 12 and greeting card 14, on tissue paper 13 and/or on tissue paper 13 and gift bag 12 to provider an additional connection between tissue paper 13 and gift bag 12 or gift bag 12.

Shoulder 116 third edge 106 and fourth edge 108 can have a tight-fitting relationship with the front wall 18 side edge 32 of gift bag 12, but edges 106 and 108 preferably extend a predetermined amount beyond side edges 32 in the folded position.

Packaging 102 encloses gift bag 12 and tissue paper 13. Packaging 102 can also selectively enclose greeting card 14. Tissue paper 13 is positioned on back wall 20 of gift bag 12 between a fold line 129 on back wall 20 and the opening edge or rim 34 of aperture 36 of gift bag 12. Tissue paper 13 is also preferably positioned on gift bag 12 back wall 20 to extend at least partially beyond, gift bag 12 sidewalls 22. Thus, tissue paper 13 is, preferably viewable next to the side edges 32 of gift bag 12 in packaging for a greeting back 100. In addition to or as an alternative, tissue paper 13 can extend through aperture 122 of shoulder 116. Tissue paper 13 can be sized for positioning in the above-defined spaces or folded.

When present, greeting card 14 is preferably positioned in the slot 40 of gift bag 12 front wall 18. The longitudinal length of shoulder 116 between fold 120, first cut 124 and third cut 130 can be tailored to accommodate the removal and replacement of a desired size of greeting card 14 positioned in slot 40. The accommodation of greeting card 14 and slot 40 can include locating first cut 124 and third cut 132 of shoulder 116 at a location such that greeting card 114 can be easily removed and replaced and/or swapped with another greeting card 114 from slot 40. Alternatively, the size of shoulder 116 can vary depending upon the desired structure. For example, shoulder 116 can be structured to at least partially overlap greeting card 14 in slot 40 to secure greeting card 14 in position in slot 40 of gift bag 12.

A plurality of stickers 16 are separately packaged and preferably connected in their container to packaging 102. Stickers 16 preferably include celebratory phrase as defined herein as a greeting term 66 such, as, but not limited to “Happy Birthday,” “Seasons Greetings” and “Happy Anniversary.” These are also described above.

Gift bag 12 is integrated with packaging 102 by positioning gift bag 12 handle 124 through aperture 122 of shoulder 116. Top edge 50 of gift bag 12 is placed in apposition with the inwardly facing side 114 of shoulder 116 in proximity to fold line 120. Shoulder 116 is configured to receive and, securely close edge 50 and aperture 36 of gift bag 12 and a first portion of tissue paper 13 located in proximity to edge 50 of gift bag 12. Shoulder 116 can include an adhesive or mechanical connectors that are removable and re-attachable for the secure connection between shoulder 1116 and gift bag 112 and tissue paper 13. Alternatively, shoulder 116 third edge 108 and fourth edge 110 can be connected to define a tight-fining pocket that secures gift bag 12 and tissue paper 13 in proximity to top edge 50.

Similarly, fold line 29 of back wall 20 folds a portion of back wall 20 in proximity to bottom 26 and bottom 26 towards handle 24. In the folded position of gift bag 12, bottom 26 faces in a rearward direction or outward from back wall 20. A second portion of tissue, paper 13 that is opposed to the first portion is positioned in proximity to fold line 29 and between the folded portions of back wall 20. Spine 118 is located on/over tissue paper 13 and gift bag 12 back wall 20 and bottom 26. Packaging 102 spine 116 is preferably removably connected to bottom 26 using a suitable adhesive such as a removable and re-attachable adhesive. Spine 118 can be positioned between back wall 20 and tissue paper 13 and connected to back wall 20 or alternatively, spine 118 can be positioned at least partially onto and connected to folded bottom 26. Spine 118 can also be removably connected to tissue paper 13 preferably using removable and re-attachable adhesive.

Packaging 102 is structured to keep the combined greeting bag 10 in a flat planar shape for ease of storage and presentation in a retail environment. The structure of packaging for a greeting bag 100 includes providing a visual presentation of gift bag 12 and tissue paper 13. Tissue paper 13 is preferably positioned to be viewed from the front view of gift bag 12 for a greeting bag 10 as extending laterally for a predetermined distance beyond the edges 32 of gift bag 12. This provides potential buyers the ability to see the color and design pattern as well as touch the texture of tissue paper 13 relative to gift bag 12. In addition, greeting bag 10 can include a greeting card 14 positioned in slot 40 of frontal wall 18 of gift bag 12. When slot 40 is present, greeting card 14 is positioned in slot and can be further attached by sticker 16 and/or other attachment mechanisms to gift bag 12. Alternatively, greeting card 14 can be held in position by packaging 102 by shoulder 116 and/or the extension of spine 118 over the front wall 118 of greeting bag 12. Other types of attachment mechanism 16 are described above and herein that include a second angled slot that receives a corner of edges 48 and 52 or 50 and 52 of greeting card 14.

In one preferred embodiment, method and Apparatus for Packaging a Greeting Bag 100 preferably includes as described above packaging 102 structure that accommodates the removal and replacement of greeting card 14 from slot 40 after the packaging of greeting bag 10 has been completed. This feature accommodates buyers switching with other greeting cards 14 that have other decorative styles and/or greetings. As described above, the method for packaging, a greeting bag 100 can include consumers or buyers mixing and matching, greeting cards 14 between, the different decorative styles and/or sizes of apparatus for packaging a greeting card 100 on display. The overall display can also include additional separate greeting cards 14 with and without envelopes. Further, the above methods for packaging a greeting bag 100 can be performed in a retail store or through the internet.

The packaging for a greeting bag 100 is structured for the display of greeting bag 10 and includes supporting the ability of the packaging for a greeting bag 100 to be hung from a rack, positioned horizontally on a shelf or positioned, vertically on a shelf in a retail store, for example.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 11-12, packaging for a greeting bag 100 in a second preferred embodiment includes a revised structure of packaging 102 that accommodates the includes redefining second cut 126 and fourth cut 132 as fold lines 126 and 132, respectively. First section 128 and second section 134 are then hinged first section 128 and, second, section 134 that rotate about their respective fold lines 126 and 132. In addition, second edge 106 of sections 128 and 134 is cut along lines 136 and 138, respectively. Cut lines 136 and 138 are angled or tapered cut lines relative to the original angle of second edge 106.

Packaging 102 in this second configuration is structured to accommodate the display of the packaging for a greeting bag as a stand-alone sales item. Packaging for a greeting bag 100 is positioned in an approximately vertical position and slightly inclined towards the back. Packaging for a greeting bag 100 in this second configuration is supported by second edge 106, first section 128 and second section 134 that extend from spine 118. First section 128 and second section 134 are bent at fold line 126 and 132 to a desired angle for a specific application on a surface 1. First section 128 and second section 134 are bent at fold line 126 and 132, respectively, and repositioned between approximately 45 degrees and approximately 90 degrees. Angled cut edges 136 and 138 are approximately flush with surface 1. Second edge 106 and edges of cut lines 136 and 138 provide for the secure positioning of the packaging for the greeting bag 100 on a countertop or shelf, for example, for additional consumer exposure. Tissue paper 13 is retained in position between shoulder 116 and spine 118 on one side and gift bag 12 back wall 20 as described above.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 13-15, packaging 102 for packaging for a greeting bag 100 can further include a foot 140 opposing shoulder 116. Foot 140 has a similar structure to that of shoulder 116 in that foot 140 includes a second fold 142 and third edge 108 and fourth edge 110 can be connected as described above. Similarly, foot 140 can be connected to gift bag 12 and/or tissue paper 13 using a temporary adhesive or removable and re-attachable adhesive. Similarly, greeting card 14 can be connected to packaging 102 by a gum or temporary adhesive, for example, between greeting card 114 and foot 140, greeting bag 12 and/or shoulder 116.

Blank for packaging 102 can further include a cut 144 Foot 140 connects to spine 118, includes at least a second fold 142.

In one preferred embodiment, front wall 18 bottom edge 30 is approximately aligned and positioned in proximity to second fold 142.

Packaging 102 in this one preferred embodiment is defined by first cut 124 that extends from third edge 108 for a predefined distance inwardly towards the centrally positioned longitudinal axis-Y and terminates. Fifth cut 144 extends from third edge 108 for a predefined distance inwardly towards the centrally positioned longitudinal axis-Y and terminates. Third cut 126 connects the termination of first cut 124 and fifth cut 144. A third section 146 is defined by a portion third wall 108, first cut 124 and fifth cut 144. Packaging 102 includes third cut 130 that extends from fourth edge 110 for a predefined distance inwardly toward the centrally positioned longitudinal axis-Y and terminates. Sixth cut 148 extends from fourth edge 110 for a predefined distance inwardly towards the centrally positioned longitudinal axis-Y and terminates. Fourth cut 132 connects the termination of third cut 130 and sixth cut 146. A fourth section 150 is defined by a portion fourth edge 110, third cut 130 and sixth cut 148. Third section 146 and fourth section 150 are removed from the blank for packaging 102 to define shoulder 116, spine 118 and foot 140 of packaging 102.

Second edge 106 of foot 140 can include a notch 152 to accommodate the location of slot 40 and/or greeting card 14. As noted above, while slot 40 and greeting card 14 are optional, foot 140 can include a notch 152 that securely retains the lower, portions of gift bag 12 and tissue paper 13 while accommodating larger sized greeting cards 14.

Foot 14 can further include a third fold 154 that has predefined location from second fold 142 that defines a base 156 of packaging 102. Base 152 has sufficient length along the longitudinal axis-Y between second fold 142 and third fold 154 to such that base 1561 provides sufficient stability for packaging for a greeting bag 100 to stand upright on base 156.

In the preceding specification, the present disclosure has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments thereof. It will be evident, however, that various modifications, combinations and changes may be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims that follow. In addition, though the present invention is described in terms of a series of embodiments, each embodiment of the present invention can combine one or more novel features of the other embodiments. The specification and drawings are accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative manner rather than a restrictive sense.

Claims

1. A packaging for a greeting bag that comprises:

Packaging for a greeting bag, the packaging has a first edge, a second, edge, a third edge and a fourth edge; the second edge is opposed to the first edge and fourth edge is opposed to the third edge, the first edge and second edge connect to the third edge and fourth edge, the packaging has a first side and an opposed second side, the packaging has a longitudinal alignment and a perpendicular lateral alignment, a shoulder defined by the packaging, the shoulder has two opposing, edges approximately laterally aligned and two opposing edges approximately longitudinally aligned edges, a portion of the third edge and the fourth edge of the packaging are the longitudinally aligned edges of the shoulder, a fold extends laterally between the third edge and the fourth edge of the packaging, the shoulder defines a laterally aligned fold, the shoulder defines an aperture approximately aligned with the fold, a spine, the spine extends from the shoulder in an approximately perpendicular direction, the shoulder, the spine extends from the shoulder to the second edge, the packaging for, a gift bag adapted to receive a greeting bag and tissue paper, the greeting bag in a folded position, the folded position includes the gift bag in an approximately flat position, a fold in a back wall of the gift bag in proximity to a bottom of the gift bag, the fold folds a portion of the back wall in proximity to the bottom against the back wall, the fold positions the bottom of the gift bag facing outwards from the back wall, tissue paper positioned in apposition with the back wall of the, gift bag, the tissue paper extending between the fold in the back wall and the rim of the opening of the gift bag, the aperture in the shoulder adapted to receive a handle of the gift bag, the shoulder receives the rim of the opening of the folded gift bag, and

the spine is in apposition with the tissue paper and the spine connects to the gift bag in proximity to the bottom of the folded gift bag, the spine connected to the shoulder and the spine adapted to connect to the bottom wall of the gift bag.

2. The packaging, for a greeting bag of claim 1, wherein the shoulder is folded along the fold line and the longitudinal edges of the shoulder are connected.

3. The packaging for a greeting bag of claim 1, wherein the spine connects to the bottom of the gift bag.

4. The packaging for a greeting bag of claim 1, wherein the spine connects to the back wall of the gift bag.

5. The packaging for a greeting bag of claim 1, wherein the spine has a first lateral width and the shoulder has a second lateral width and the lateral width of the spine is less than the lateral width of the shoulder.

6. The packaging for a greeting bag of claim 1, wherein the greeting bag further includes a greeting card.

7. The packaging for a greeting bag of claim 6, wherein the greeting card connects to and disconnects from the gift bag.

8. The packaging for a greeting bag of claim 1, wherein the greeting bag further includes a sticker.

9. The packaging for a greeting bag of claim 1, wherein the spine connects to a foot and the foot is positioned over a bottom edge of the front wall and onto the front wall of the greeting bag.