Product packaging creating a visual impression of a packaged item floating within a frame and methods for making same

A package for holding an item, comprising:

• a chassis having a compartment for holding the item, the chassis including a front panel and a rear panel, the compartment being formed by a portion of the front panel and a corresponding portion of the rear panel, the chassis further including first and second flanges at opposite sides of the chassis, each flange being formed by front and rear flange flaps extending from the front and rear chassis panels;
• and
• a frame for holding the chassis, the frame including a series of flat panels fitting around the chassis, the series of frame panels including a first frame panel having a first guide channel and guide slot and a second panel having a second guide channel and guide slot, the first and second flanges and the first and second frame panels being positioned wit respect to each other such that the chassis may be loaded into the frame by sliding the first flange down the length of the first guide channel and guide slot and sliding the second flange clown the length of the second guide channel and guide slot.