Social Media Week!

Social media has completely changed the way we communicate with each other on a daily basis. There so many ways to connect and keep in touch with friends, family, or anyone around the world! Social Media Week, running from tomorrow in London, explores the developments and ideas in social media and how it effects everyone from society as a whole, to small businesses like us at Ellie Ellie! For the full schedule and list of events, head over to their official website.

We are delighted to be using several Social Media platforms (including this blog!) to connect with our lovely customers. Between our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, we have over an amazing 7,000 followers! Be sure to check them all out for behind the scenes of all the goings on in and outside of HQ!

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Get Crafty for Mother's Day!

Before you go spending SQUILLIONS of pounds on flowers for Mother’s Day, (maybe a slight exaggeration…) make sure you check this out first!

Paper and tulle flowers are leading the way when it comes to a high impact, easy to make gift, with great results. A wonderful crafty gift that will last forever- as long as you don’t try and plant them in the garden that is!

Simply cut four rectangles of coloured tissue paper (the colours are up to you), and two rectangles of tulle or netting, all the same size.

Lay them all on top of each other and fold into a concertina. Then bend in half like a fan and tie the middle with string so that it gathers together.

Snip the outside to make petal shapes and fan out slightly, and then gradually (and carefully!) separate the layers, scrunching them up to look more realistic.

The flowers look great as they are, or can be popped into a bunch for a perfect present! These flowers are also perfect for party decorations for Mother’s Day or even Easter!

With thanks to Kate Bruning from http://greedyforcolour.blogspot.co.uk for the fab idea!

As a little extra, our Polaroid Vintage Letter Tile 'Happy Mothers Day' Cards are a great way to add the finishing touch to your Mother’s Day treats. The floral background fits perfectly with the paper and tulle flowers too!

Get yours here.

Re-loving for Valentines

Another great Valentine’s offering- such a great idea! A heart wreath made entirely of plastic bags!

Works perfectly with our re-design,re-cycle, re-love ethos!

It’s so simple to make too- just cut up red and white plastic bags into strips and tie them to a wire coat hanger bent into your desired shape.

Hang it wherever you fancy, the recipient is sure to love it.

With thanks to http://www.recycle-eh.com/apps/blog/ for the great idea!