2013 Calendar

Mmm, so there have been accounts of people downloading the 2012 calendars....I think they assume they're 2013? I don't even know how they find the link to download them unless they're looking at super old posts haha...

Either way, I feel bad every time I see that someone downloaded an outdated-year-old calendar file--so here's the 2013 set--hope it helps to those that need it!

DOWNLOAD: HERE
(All the calendars are in one file--even the months that have passed us by)
And of course, if you would like printed+packaged version--it's available for purchase.

Can't believe it's APRIL already.

Care Packages

My favorite thing to make are care packages!! It's always fun to try to think of new ways to package them and of course deciding what delicious goodies to pack. Let's not forget--it's always a joy to try to encourage students that are about to spend endless nights studying. Definitely don't miss those days.

Simple ideas to try -- download the files (below) to create your own!

BROWN PAPER BAGS TIED UP WITH STRING

--Buy paper bags
--punch out the ends with a paper punch for a nice patterned edge
--stuff with yummy snacks
--fold edge, tie string, attach custom tags!
Download this tag HERE.


BOX OF GOODIES

--Buy paper boxes with clear tops
--Stuff with yummy snacks
--Double stick message under the top of the box
--Punch out small circles for the customized name tags.
Download the box message HERE.

Now go make some college kids happy!
Click here for some more care package/favor ideas from the things hannah loves

31 FLAVORS OF MY HUSBAND

I made this for my hubby last week for his birthday :)

This year since he turned 31---and our favorite ice cream shop is 31 baskin robbins.....
soooooo, I created the 31 ice cream flavors of my husband!

haha :)

First, I designed all the ice cream flavors--super fun to do by the way. Then, inside each flavor I wrote a characteristic about John that I admire--and under it I wrote about how he shows that characteristic as a husband.

At the end of the day--he loved it--so success!

DIGITAL VERSION:

FINAL PRODUCT:

WINNERS!

As promised,
I chose the winners for the calendar giveaway at the end of November!

I put all the entries on popsicle sticks...don't think I'm going to do this next time haha--took too long -_-
and my writing turned sloppy towards the end.

10 winners were chosen!

(the numbers are according to your comment order haha)
I'll be contacting you for your addresses! Thank you all for participating!

Free 2013 Calendar Giveaway!

I love giveaways--don't you?

10 WINNERS (maybe more!)--woot! Desk calendar set for the upcoming year! Printed and shipped to you directly!

DETAILS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREE GIVEAWAY:

1. LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS POST (so i know you want one)

AND

2. DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 
(each thing you do is one entry--so do them all to increase your chances of winning!)

1. Follow my blog (to the right--all you need is an email address)
2. Like my Facebook Page! www.facebook.com/thethingshannahloves
3. Follow me on Instagram @thethingshannahloves
4. Pin this post on Pinterest!

The calendars are 4.75"x4.75"

Good luck! I'll choose the winners at the end of November (I will contact you for your mailing address) and you'll get your calendars early December just before the holidays :)
I'm excited for my first giveaway! yipee~

2013 Calendars are available for sale! Don't miss out!

New Jobs for the Job Chart!

Here are some new jobs you can add to your job chart!
Teachers! Let me know if you'd like another job added to the list~

Backpack Monitor

Office Manager

Download the updated file HERE and just print the last page to get the new ones!

"Change of Heart"

I think I'm having a "change of heart" on what my logo should be...

So, the butterfly logo/icon came before the name "the things hannah loves"
but now, that I've officially stuck with that identity/name--I'm wondering if I should change my logo icon to a heart--since it'll probably better fit the whole hannah "loves" aspect.

The lockets hanging on my mirror was what caused my sudden inspiration...

It's even the same color!

I'm thinking an ornate/modern/shabby chic sort of heart icon. ha...ha...ha...yeah. can't make up my mind. I'll have to doodle some ideas down soon :)

I've always been hesitant to "go public" because of this reason.
Do I REALLY want to stick with this name, do I REALLY want to use this logo, do I REALLY feel like I can stare at this turquoise/blue/green color FOREVER? But I realized, it's okay to start something and work through it WITH everyone. If you want to reinvent yourself in the middle of it all, who says you can't? Maybe people will support you even more since they've been along for the journey from the beginning--through all of your ups and downs and uncertainties (i hope people think like this...)

What do you think? Keep the butterfly--or see where the heart logo takes me!?


On a side note -- my husband has been begging me to do away with the butterfly. He says the butterfly is "Mariah Carey's thing". haha.

Fan Finger Wedding Programs

I designed+printed these programs for a Michigan Stadium Wedding. The couple requested the programs be shaped as a fan foam finger--so ta-da--this is what I came up with.

Team GROOM, Team BRIDE, and Team YOO (for the bridal party to hold)

After completing this job I had several blisters from all the cutting. I now know why the wedding industry charges an arm and a leg for something like this. It literally cost me my hand and back -__-
BUUUT, it was SUPER fun to design--and I watched an entire TV series while cutting them out, so all in all--I can't complain :)

COMPLETE! Stuffed and ready to deliver~

Hopefully I can get some pictures from the bride/groom later!

Hot Air balloon for you!

Yay free hot air balloon printable for you! This wedding shower was for a very cute couple at church.
The theme was "come fly away with us" so--what better than to fly away on a hot air balloon!

One of my girlfriends hosted the event--and asked if I could help with the decor with some graphics work~
(this event is the same one where I made the thumbprint guestbook in my previous post)

Here are a variety to choose from--just download according to your event colors. I made this to hang on the tree as decor AND for people to write notes to the couple. Enjoy! Click on the color you want (keep in mind that you should download the file to get the accurate color--the preview from the website is a bit off).

TURQUOISE  |  RED |  LT BLUE  |  PINK  |  GREEN  |  CORAL
If you do choose to download my free printables--please help me promote "the things hannah loves" by joining this blog (to the right) all you need is an email address! Thanks!!

Thumbprint Guestbook

I saw something like this online so had fun with it for an event.
Then, it was so fun--I made a miniature one for a birthday card!

I haven't drawn since college--I sure do miss it!
The basket was handdrawn--and the fingerprints were made with my index finger with two different ink pads.
Then, guests would just sign it when they come in for the party!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

For the card--same concept--just wrote the numbers on paper I punched out with one of my many circle punches--then cut out a flag for the text.

Let me know if this is something you'd be interested in getting for your event~
I'll post the printables I did for this same event on a later post!
:)