Quirky Christmas cards from Ellie Ellie

Tuesday, 22 November 2011 12:02 PM

There is something delightfully vintage about the new range of handmade Christmas cards from Ellie Ellie. The Letter Tile Christmas Card (£2.50 each if you purchase four or more) is now on sale, using Polaroid inspired prints to spread festive cheer.

Choose between three unique designs reading either Merry Xmas, Let It Snow or Jingle Bells. Each photograph is mounted on a re-cycled card with vintage photo corners and a recycled colourful envelope, and the card is blank inside for your own personal message.

Ellie Ellie uses re-cycled materials in all their quirky childrenswear, ladieswear, jewellery, accessory and gift designs.

With the tag line "re-design, re-cycle, re-love", the website also stocks gorgeous upcycled notebooks, from £5.50 - choose from Monopoly/Cludeo/Playing Card/Train Ticket designs - and recycled paperchains, £5.

This turquoise vase matches the theme perfectlty.

Turquoise is the colour of Christmas

It seems turquoise is the colour for Christmas decorating this year with many new festive season collections featuring the colour. It is a friendly, happy colour, with the ability to relax people, making it ideal for those family gatherings.

Vintage themed party supplies.

Vintage party decor

Forget the Jubilee union jack theme taking over every home and take a look at this gorgeous range of pastel prints. This collection of tableware for parties is vintage inspired without the need to traipse through second-hand stores to get the old world look.

This cushion is made of school uniforms.

Recycle your school blazer gain a bespoke piece

Have you ever wondered what to do with those old school uniforms, pony club blazers and team jumpers? It can be difficult to throw away these items but you can use these old uniforms to create new bespoke soft furnishings for the home.

christmas lights on oxford street

Christmas lights up the capital

It’s official: you can start getting excited about Christmas as celebrities, sports stars and Disney Princesses have kicked off the festive season by switching on London’s lights.
The gorgeous vintage party range.

Vintage party decorations for events and weddings

For party decorations that draw a collective ‘awwwhhhhhh’ from all of the ladies in the room checkout this vintage-inspired collection. The Last Detail has launched the range of beautiful wedding and party finishing touches.

Time for a Mardi Gras party.

Mardi Gras inspired table decorations

A new range of limited edition table runners, bunting and place mats took centre stage at street parties on the weekend thanks to their glittery appeal. The collection pictured is called Mardi Gras and has a great mix of glitz and fun for any party.

Get festive ideas at the Ideal Home Show

Buy tickets now for Christmas homes show

The Ideal Home Show takes on a Christmas theme this November, including gadgets and gifts for all the family. Christmas-themed displays include how to dress your home for the festive season and seasonal recipes from the Ideal Food area.

 BBQs are great for foodie festive gifts

The top gifts to buy a barbecuing enthusiast for Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching, which means it is time to start planning what presents to buy the loved ones in your life. If your partner, dad, sibling or other relative is a barbecuing enthusiast, there are plenty of gifts you can treat them to.

Treasures of the world

Bring your wanderlust back to your home.

Wanderlust seems to be a trend in home décor this year with pieces from all over the globe making it into UK sitting rooms. The look requires items to be from many different locations and have an eclectic feel.

Go retro with an iPhone handset

Plug in your iPhone for an old-fashioned chat

We love new technology but sometimes, at home, wouldn't it be nice to ditch the touch-screen for a phone with a traditional handset? Now, you can plug in your Apple iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches and enjoy a good old gossip Lady Gaga style.