I think the best kind of blog posts are the ones you don’t plan, they just land on your doorstep (literally). This is what happened the other day when I came home to find my favourite monthly mail had arrived. Yaaas, you guessed it (from the title obvs) but it’s time again to share the goodies from The YAY Makers: July Box. This one is extra special as it is a takeover by the brilliantly talented Joanne Hawker – yaaay!
Who are The YAY Makers? The YAY Makers love teaming up with inspirational Indie artists to accessorise your life with colour and motivate you to get creative. Each box contains limited-edition products from talented makers, creators and designers from across the world. Go sign up and put some YAY in your day!
You know it’s gonna be a happy day when you see one of these boxes of joy awaiting you…
Before we jump into the takeover box, check out the monthly featured pin artist: Luke John Matthew Arnold. Luke describes himself as a name hog (haha!) and a multi-disciplinary visual artist and illustrator. His work is bright, bold, colourful and funny – what more could you possibly want?! This pin is pretty cool, yas? You can follow Luke on Insta and Facebook to keep up to date with all the cheeky designs!
Who is Joanne Hawker? Joanne is a designer & illustrator from Somerset who is a lover of stripes, tea, all things yellow, imaginary Frenchies called Frank and denim dungarees. She makes a range of fab products like special occasion greetings cards, prints, pins and bags – expect lots of bright colours and cute lettering!
I have followed Joanne on Insta for a while now, and her posts always stop me in my scrolling-tracks and catch my eye. In fact, one of Joanne’s enamel pins: ‘Courage Potion’ appeared on my blog last year in Pretty Pastel Pins (ya know, back in the day when I had money to spend on pins – hah). So as I was already familiar with Joanne’s creativity, I just knew this was gonna be an awesome box…
This is pretty much my whole life summed up in one badge, hehehe!
Motivational postcards are my fave. I am slowly trying to cover my walls in inspiration, so bright colourful additions like these are most welcome. After all, we all need that reminder to just believe in ourselves <3
“Don’t be afraid to try” – wise words and awesomely bright colours!
LET’S DO THIS! okaaaay?
I love love love this bright and cheerful to-do this! I love that it has space for ‘bonus tasks’ for when you are feeling in an especially productive mood. Plus it’s yellow and motivational, so win win! Also comes with a clever ideas stick (aka pencil) to jot down those all important tasks and brainwaves.
This is one cool door sign designed for creatives. You can switch it around depending on your creativity levels… right now the creative genius at work (full on blog mode), tomorrow, who knows! Watch this space.
Everything in this box is so bold, bright, colourful and brilliantly designed. If you like what you see here, why not head over to Joanne’s shop and see what other fabulous goodies you can find. I really loved each item in this month’s box and it’s definitely added a splash of colour and happy to my space.
You can keep up to date with Joanne’s latest creations on: Insta / Twitter / Facebook.
The YAY Makers enable us to discover awesome creators and find our new favourite shops. If you are interested in signing up for their subscription boxes, click here and let the creativity come to your doorstep each month. You can also catch sneak peeks of their goodies over on Instagram too!
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Ooooh there’s some super cute things in this one!
Raindrops of Sapphire
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Thank you Lorna, glad you enjoyed! <3 xx
Absolutely love that badge – it is so true for me at the minute! Winging it and holding on by the seat of my pants. I really like the selection in this box.
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Thank you so much Rachael! Aww hehe, I am sure you are doing a fantastic job, Elsie is absolutely adorable! <3 xx
I always look forward to these burst of colourful inspiration from you, Bexa 🙂 This month’s box is no exception and I LOVE the badge, that is my life summed up too. I also really like the motivational cards, I could do with a few of those around my work space. Your photos are so beautiful, they really show off the products. And I agree with you, sometimes the best kind of blog posts are the ones you don’t plan. When inspiration strikes, you just need to go with it! xxx
Lisa | http://www.lisasnotebook.com
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Aww, thank you so much for the lovely comment Lisa! Haha, the badge is brilliant isn’t it and so true! Thank you for the kind words, you are always super sweet and encouraging! <3 xxx
I love that badge!! It sums up my life completely! 🤣
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Heheh, it’s perfect isn’t it! I love it too! <3 xx
The Yay makers Joanne Hawker July Box is such a nice motivational to-do box. It has so many little items to keep inspiring you to get through the workday. This is one of my favorite boxes.
https://debsdecorativelife.com
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Thank you so much Deb! So glad you enjoyed the box! <3 xx
Love that badge! Story of my life! Cute stuff in this one!
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Hehe, thanks Lex! Loving the badge too! <3 xx
Colourful, motivational postcards are what I LOVE to pin to my bulletin board. And that doorknob hanger??? Adorable. This box is so cute!!
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Thank you so much Macey, there were so many awesome goodies in the box! <3 xx
OMG I love that door hanger, it’s SO cute! That little box was also super cute and is just the right motto we need in our lives. So empowering and encouraging! Thanks for sharing Bexa!
Geraldine | https://geraldinetalks.com
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Thank you so much for the sweet comment Geraldine! Glad you enjoyed lovely <3 xx
I love the way everything is so colorful and has fun sayings.
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Thank youuu!! <3 xx
I agree with you! The best blog posts are the ones that come without a lot of time to brainstorm and everything. I love that you got some more goodies from the makers box! Oooh, the goodies you’ve received looks super cool. Joanne Hawker does a great job with her work! I know I am a total sucker for them! The colors are great too- they are different than the typical pastel palette (which is my fave). Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
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Thank you so much for the kind comment Nancy! I agree, I love these colours too, nice to see bright bold colours sometimes! I’m glad you enjoyed the post lovely! <3 xx
Those are adorable. Maybe I need a YAY box as well. I adore the badge that says I have absolutely no idea what I am doing but I am doing it anyway 😍
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Aww, yesss! I’d defo recommend The YAY Makers, such a fun box of surprises! <3 xx
I love the badge and the to-do list pad. All the items are so bright and colourful too!
Cara
http://www.caratigerlilli.com
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Thank you Cara! <3 xx
Ahh, I love that door hanger. The colour and that font are totally my aesthetic! That badge is also super relatable. I’ll have to check Joanne out on insta. Another great blog post Bexa!
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Thank you so much Annie! Joanne is awesome, would defo recommend you check her out on Insta! <3 xx
I have just moved onto a new desk at home and this has made me think that I need a board behind my desk I can pin those colourful post cards too. Lovely post, as always you make me inspired for my blog too x
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Aww thank you Julie, so happy that I can inspire you! That’s awesome! <3 xx
Whenever I’ve seen you have done a post with this box it’s always makes me happy because of how colourful and joyful it just looks. I love that it gives you the chance to get limited edition pieces from other designers and creators. This looks like a great box this month! X
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Awww yay!! I’m so happy that it makes you happy! Thank you for the kind comment Aaliyah! <3 xx
I love your reviews of these boxes. They look fantastic.
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Thank you Emma! <3 xx
This is such an incredible box. I love everything in it especially the poster and door sign! Everything is so pretty. It’ll make an awesome gift for a creative. Great post Bexa!
Taiwo xx
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Aww thanks so much lovely! <3 xx
This has to be the most amazing box ever.
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Thank you Marta! <3 xx
Oh wow!! It’s so bright and colourful! I love it all 🙂 it’s super cute how they include inspirational quotes, we all need the pick me ups every now and again.
Emma | http://www.lifeofemmax.co.uk
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Thank you Emma! It is a really cheerful box of goodies! <3 xx
This.looks like such a cool box! Loving that badge ♡ This looks so super fun and motivating.
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Thank you Laura! <3 xx
I think this box would brighten the dreariest day! I love the door hang in particular.
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Thank you Misa! <3 xx
All this yellow is truly a burst of sunshine and I am HERE for it:) That badge is everything, it’s basically my motto these days:) This is truly a fantastic box – now if only I had on an office door to hang that creative block sign on – it would be perfect:) This was such a fun post Bexa
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Madi! So glad you enjoyed the post! <3 xx
HAHA I can also relate heavily to that pin! (Which I also wish I had money to buy a ton of!)
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Haha, thanks Millie! It is awesome, isn’t it! <3 xx
These are all so cute! I love the door signs, seems like a really cute way to have a bit of fun with our fickle creative muses! The postcards are also very nice, I always love how brightly colored and cheerful they are!
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Thank you so much Kristin, I love the bright cheerful colours too! <3 xx
‘Idea Stick’ *face-palms* I’m all for creativity, but sometimes a pencil is just a pencil! XD
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Haha! I quite like it, it’s something a bit different <3 xx
Such a chic and colourful inspiration. I love how fun and pretty this is 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2019/07/survival-of-chicest-top-5-sizzling.html
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Aw thanks so much Heather! <3 xx
Omg I’m obsessed! So colourful and cute! I love the little to-do list with priorty tasks haha – I need that! Always get so caught up in my to-do list that I lose track of what’s on top of the list. The badge is also adorable hahaha the text on it resonates with me 😉
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Thank you so much Nele, glad you enjoyed the post! <3 xx
I totally felt that line “the best blog posts are the ones you don’t plan” which is equivalent to me thinking “the best packages are the ones you don’t expect” haha. I love that you came home to a nice little surprise, Bexa! The goodies you received in this box are so cute and they exude happiness! I’m living for it!
☼ Eena | cabin twenty-four
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Aww thank you so much for the sweet comment Eena, you are so kind! <3 xx
All of these are so cute! I especially love the badge – it pretty much sums up my life too haha! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Aw thank you so much Melissa! <3 xx
Full of colours 🙂 I like it 🙂
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Thank yooou! <3 xx
That badge is great. 🙂
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Thank yooou! <3 xx
I love the idea of using colors and accessories to improve our creativity! They are so cute. And yes, the inspected things (as a pic, a video, a post..) are always the best 🙂
xx Dasynka
http://dasynka.com
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Aww thanks so much! <3 xx
What a fun box – so cheerful and encouraging! this would certainly make me smile if I got it in the mail 🙂
Hope that your week is off to a good start 🙂
http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au
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Thank you Mica! Have a great weekend! <3 xx
I love your reviews of these boxes Bexa, they’re always so colourful and brighten my day. 🙂
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Thank you so much for the kind comment Kim! <3 xx
Everything looks so cute and colourful. It really must make your day when these arrive on your doorstep! I love that badge though, definitely sums up my life too haha. Hope you’re well Bexa! <3
Chloe xxx
http://www.chloechats.com
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Thank you so much Chloe! I am doing well thank you, hope you are too! <3 xx
This is so many happy things, just looking at them brightens my day <3 Such pretty designs and so practical, love the idea of the box!!
Have a wonderful week <3
LackaDaisy
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Thank you!! Have an awesome weekend! <3 xx
Everything looks absolutely amazing! So many pretty colors. 🙂
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Thank you Brandy! <3 xx
Hi Bexa! Hope you are doing great. Every time I purchased the magnets on my vacation I remembered you when I saw the pins :-). Another colorful and happiness filled post. This months box is again a lovely one Bexa. I absolutely loved the badge. The quote is so relatable to me as well. 🙂
Via | http://glossnglitters.com
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Aww! Thank you so much lovely! You are so sweet and I am so happy you think of me when you see pins! Hehe! Hope you are doing well, I’m off to check out your blog shortly! <3 xx
these colours and pieces look great! great post <3
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Thank you Samantha! <3 xx
Happy weekend ❣
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Happy weekend to you too! <3 xx
This looks like such a fun box! Love all the colours!! 🙂
Lily Loves | https://www.lilyloves.net/
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Thank you Lily! <3 xx
Your posts are always so colourful and vibrant! This post is no exception honestly! I love everything specially that badge!
Babita
http://www.travelhues.com/
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Thank you Babita! <3 xx