JUNE 2014 {Winter Warmer} "I Love You" Box

The past two months have been so so WONDERFUL - we've had Kathleen back in our Elephantshoe studio once more to help us with a few very NB projects, (one of those being my brothers wedding - more of that coming to the blog later this month). Kat has helped James and I brainstorm a whole host of ideas including the goodies that went into our June "I Love You" box. She has become a part of our Ellieshoe way of life here and I will more than likely, {o.k I will} shed a few tears when she leaves in the middle of next month. But for now let me share her review on June's box of love. Thank you Kat!

JUNE 2014 {Winter Warmer} "I Love You" Box

Winter is officially here and it is CHILLY up in Joburg! When the temperature takes a dip, the first thing I do is grab my favourite mug and pop the kettle on. There’s nothing better than a cup of tea or coffee on a cold winter’s day. We've been inspired by our love for tea and coffee and decided to dedicate this month’s “I Love You” box to caffeine, friends, family and all-round goodness.

Here’s what we popped into the June [WINTER WARMER] “I Love You” box:

  • 2 x ceramic chalkboard mugs with chalk
  • 1 x box of custom paper coasters / 12 x custom paper coasters in kraft box
  • 2 x custom “Thanks a latte” kraft tags
  • 2 x custom kraft cards
  • 2 x custom stripey lined square kraft and black envelopes
  • 2 x custom stickers
  • 1 x custom button fridge magnet

What better way to say “I love you” or “feel better” with a cup of tea, coffee or even hot chocolate. Simply write a sweet little message for your loved one or friend on the awesome chalkboard mug.

Who said tea parties are only meant to be held outside in the summer? Make room for a fabulous winter tea party with friends – complete with charming paper coasters! This month, our subscribers found a beautiful little brown box tied up with string in which they could find their own custom paper coasters. Get the kettle ready and bake the cake and your tea party is ready to go go go!

We love making people feel special – this month you could do it too. Our quirky kraft tags are the perfect little addition to any big or small parcel or bunch of flowers. Say “thanks a latte” to someone special this month. 

Who doesn’t love a quick coffee date with a friend that sometimes turns into lunch? Make him or her feel great with one of Elephantshoe’s custom kraft cards. Whether it is passed on as is in our elegant yet simple envelopes or given with a gift.  We say YAY to coffee, friends and hand-written cards! Take a look at our custom range of envelopes form the shoppe.

In the midst of winter we don’t always feel like our healthy selves. We’re saying save the germs and “seal it with a sticker” instead of a kiss. Each subscriber received two custom stickers to spruce up a parcel, hand-written note or envelope.

“We like big cups and we cannot lie” tra leee la la la – add some spunk to a gift for a friend, or pop the awesome button magnet to your fridge. Soon we will have these online for you to purchase but for now take a look at our May fridge magnets from the shoppe. 

Grab your blanket and your chalkboard mug filled with you choice of hot drink and get ready for the exciting JULY “I Love You” box which will be shipped next week. 

Love Kat

Serving Tray : a little sunshine to brighten up a winters day

We absolutly love putting together our DIY for theprettyblog. Take a peek below at our post from today. . .

Winter is here and it's in this icy time when you or your loved ones may find yourself sick in bed with the flu. When you are feeling under the weather there is nothing better than knowing someone is thinking of you. 

In todays DIY we will show you how to take an ordinary frame off the wall or out of the garage and make it into a loving serving tray. Print out our free printables and follow the instructions below to show you care.

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{Or simply use the tray in your home, it will look great on both your coffee table or your dining table. It can also be used as a personalised gift. Place photographs of your family, friends, birthday, wedding etc behind the glass to change the look}.

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SHOPPING LIST : 1 x large photo frame, 2 x door or draw handles, 4 x bolts (these usually come with the handles), 1 x electric drill, 1 x long ruler, 1 x pencil, 1 x tin black board paint, 1 x paint roller, 1 x stick of chalk

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DIRECTIONS : Serving Tray

  1. Place your frame down on a good working surface in a landscape position.
  2. Measure the frame from top to bottom and make a pencil marking in the middle of the frame on both the left and right sides.
  3. Place your handles over this mark and make sure that the middle of your handle is over the pencil marking you have made.
  4. Using a pencil lightly draw a circle on the frame around the top and the bottom of the handle .
  5. Drill a hole through the centre of each of these circular markings that you have made.
  6. Feed the bolts through the drilled hole from the backside of the frame. The bolts should meet up with the handle on the front side of the frame.
  7. Screw the bolt into the base of the handles until tight on both the left and right side of the frame.
  8. Download the free tray printables, print and trim to fit inside your frame behind the glass. 
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Personalise the message on your tray by turning it into a chalkboard. Simply remove the backing board from the frame and paint it with chalkboard paint, (two coats should do the trick). Once it is dry place it back into the frame without the glass top. Use chalk or a chalkboard pen to scribble and draw out a message. A hot bowl of soup and some fresh bread should help anyone to start feeling just a little bit better.

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Add a little sunshine to a colleagues day by printing out our "get better soon cards". Simply place in an envelope and attach to a box of chocolates or a bag of sweeties.

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Attach these handy tags to a bunch of flowers or get creative and put a, "dose of get well cheer" pack together. Wrap up a box of strepsils, med-lemon, nasel spray and headache pills. 

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Once again, thank you so much Blackframe Photography, it was great fun to shoot this DIY with you. All of the imagery in this post was shot by Andre over at Blackframe. Please visit their blog to see more of their beautiful, cute and quirky wedding photography.

Happy Serving Tray making.

love Sam x x x

from the "Elephant factory"

{DOWNLOAD THE TRAY BACKGROUND PRINTABLE HERE}

 {DOWNLOAD THE TAGS & CARDS PRINTABLE HERE}

 

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