February 2015 {You are Loved} “I Love You Box”

It’s here, beautiful twenty-fifteen, and already well on its way. With most of our subscribers holidaying in the first week of January we decided to start off our, "I Love You" boxes of 2015 in the month of February! Although every day should be filled with love, we especially adored February – the month to celebrate all things love! We believe you can never give or recieve enough love, after all, “it’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving!" - {Mother Teresa}.

So, what all went into this month’s love-box? Let’s take a look:

  • 1 x A6 post-card with a ‘You are Loved’ gold foil print
  • 1 x C6 kraft paper envelope with a glittery gold lining (our fav!)
  • 1 x mounted wall art 24.5cm x 20cm hand lettered ‘You are Loved’ gold foil print
  • 1 x bull-dog clip 6.5cm
  • 1 x A6 post-card with hot pink  ‘You are Loved’ & ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ with space for a photo
  • 1 x C6 kraft paper envelope with solid & outlined pink heart lining
  • 1 x DL white card with ‘XOXO’ printed in pink
  • 1 x DL hot pink envelope with shiny gold lining
  • 1 x A6 kraft paper card with ‘XOXO’ printed in black
  • 1 x C6 kraft paper envelope with solid & outlined black hearts lining
  • 4 x gift tags 10cm x 7.5cm with black & white bakers twine

The theme of "LOVE" in February is there not only to remind the special people in your life of how much you love them, but to serve as a reminder that you too are loved! This month’s box included a beautiful mounted wall artwork with the words ‘You are Loved’ hand lettered and printed in gold foil. They make a gorgeous gift for someone special – or a perfect prezzie for yourself! Use the bull-dog clip provided to hang it up wherever you’d like – as long as you’ll be able to see it often!

Cards, cards, cards – we love them! And because this month is about showing your love, this month’s "I Love You" box contained no less than four unique cards with matching envelopes. Goodie! With a range of styles and sizes to choose from, there’s a card – be it normal or post – for each of your favourite people. They can be customised with your own personal message – or even a photograph!

For the lucky ones who received more than a card on V-day, our box of love also included four fun gift tags with  black & white bakers twine to attach to any gift. Include your own personal message of love and appreciation, or even a gift description.

Pop on over to our online shoppe to purchase your "I Love You" box subscription. Our March personalised boxes left our studio in the first week of March and we can't wait to share with you the lovely goods that went inside. We're tooooo excited about the upcoming April Box.

Love Sam


Our Pretty Blog Free Printable Valentines Card : "Love Spelt Out"

How do you say “I love you”? Simply say Elephantshoe!

OR you can print out this FREE PRINTABLE and give the one you love a card this Valentines day.

If you've left your valentines plans for tomorrow to the last minute then this printable is for you. Choose from 4 designs; HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, ME&U, BE MINE & LOVE.

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DIRECTIONS : 

  1. Please print pages 2-5 of the downloaded document onto a quality A4 paper. (I like kraft card)
  2. Trim the cards using a ruler and a craft knife & the provided crop marks.
  3. Fold in half . (These cards are all landscape).
  4. Write your message inside with a pen or pencil.
  5. Pop into an envelope or colourful flat bitty bag. (You can purchase these directly from our online shoppe)
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Our friend Andre from Blackframe Photography took all the beautiful Valentines pics featured in this post. Visit their photography website here.

Have HAPPY VALENTINES with the people you love!

Love Sam 

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A "Love Note" Valentine Paper Placemat

Happeeeeeee Valentines Day!!!! {take a look at our DIY on theprettyblog today}

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Today is our little reminder to cherish the ones we love in our lives, friends, family, work colleagues, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands or wives. Take a moment to let them know that you value them & you are grateful for everything they bring to your life.

You don't need to spend a heap of money to get your message across and we are here to help.

If you haven't planned anything yet, why not put together a homemade dinner, {there are tons of yummy recipe ideas on theprettyblog, I love the Summer Linguine in particular} or you could always order sushi or takeaways from your favourite local restaurant.

To add the special touch to your evening simply download our free "Love Note"paper placemats. 

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We have provided a cute space for you to write something special to the one you love.

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Blackframe Photography we love you and we are so thankful for the time that you set aside to work with us help us to photograph these DIY posts. We {heart} your work. If you love their work too and are interested in seeing their portfolio visit their blog.

Happy, "Spoiling the ones you LOVE"

love Sam 

from the "Elephant factory"

{DOWNLOAD PLACEMAT FILE HERE}

{DOWNLOAD HEART JAR FILE HERE}

 

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