colour their world

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Here's a colorful list of kiddo activities and more... 1. Pencil Stamping ~ olivedesignblog.blogspot.com

2. Create a paper chain. We used this to decorate our studio at Silverbox.

3. Simply sew together pillow cases and stuff with pillows. Found on pinterest.com.

4. Good 'ole mix of candy also found in our studio. Keeping in real and fun!

5. Birthday Invitations by Silverbox Creative Studio.

6. Oreo Pops from www.hiphiphoorayblog.com.

7. Sidewalk chalk party favors by www.mightygirl.com.

8. Crayon Apron

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Ok, it's Friday and finally time to get "Bizzie" for some down time. It's been so hot, so if you're in the Philadelphia area, and interested in the best ice cream you've ever eaten, take a trip and visit Custard and Cakes Creamery. It's the best, hands-down!

Whether you're local or not, take my word for it and vote for this wonderful family-run business for Philadelphia's best Ice Cream Shop.

a fabulous find

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I came across a site today that will be added to my favorites. Take a look at all the goodies at www.oliveandcocoa.com. Look what I found...(hint, hint)

Allons à Paris! Even if your French is a little more "Clouseau" than "Bardot" they will definitely accept your invitation when they receive the charming Let's Go to Paris! crate. Complete with "Yours and Mine" passport holders, a Paris travel notebook, and four French macaron cookies gift wrapped in a hand crafted wood crate with ribbon, all you need to add are the tickets!

vintage circus invitation

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Each year I have the distinct honor of designing the invitations for this school's Fun Fair. This year's theme...the Circus. I decided to step outside of the box and not use the expected red, but create more of a light an airy vintage look.

I simply rolled up a white sheet of paper into a cone and wrapped tulle around it. It was as easy as that! These invitations will be hand delivered to each classroom, bagged up as you'd see it at the circus. Ooh, I can't wait to do this for a little girl's circus vintage pink birthday. Any takers?...step right up!

give them quality ~ free printable

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I dedicate today's post to our small business clients that work so diligently at building their businesses. Silverbox has been blessed with a growing family of small business clientele. We've grown in leaps and bounds in this area over the past year and cannot thank you enough for passing on a good word. While we work hard on making sure your brand stands out from the rest, make no mistake about it, the best form of advertising is the quality of your work and/or product. I came across this Milton Hershey quote and of course had to create a design and wrap it around a large Hershey bar. It's now sitting on a silver easel in the studio as a small reminder of what's important.

When looking a little deeper into some additional quotes from Hershey, I found there weren't too many. A previous Hershey employee mentioned, “Milton was not a philosopher, but a doer.” I'm not sure if it's from my upbringing, but those are words I live by. Yes, while we are in the business to make you look good on the outside, rest-assured it's the quality inside that matters even more.

So, here's a little chocolate Valentine treat for all those small businesses giving 110% every day. Go get yourself a large Hershey bar and wrap this printable label around it, so it can be placed where you can see it everyday to remind you where a good business starts.

Thank you once again for all that you are to Silverbox everyday.