Last year, I jumped on the bandwagon and bought a cinematic lightbox. After all, are you even a real blogger if you don’t style some of your photos with a lightbox? We used it on and off for photo props, to leave each other rude lovely and motivational messages and just as part of the decor in the house. It fell apart a couple of months ago, and I was gutted. When Gingersnap sent me one of their lightboxes, I was dead chuffed.
We’ve been reviewing the A4 original lightbox with black shell which is £15 on the website. It comes with 85 black letters (all uppercase), numbers and symbols as standard. It uses either 6xAA batteries or can be plugged into the wall with a 9v DC adaptor, which isn’t included.
As well as the lightbox, we were also sent an A4 coloured letter pack which I was really excited about. As much as I love the iconic black lettering, the bright colours add a bit of fun to it. There are 120 coloured letters, numbers, icons and symbols. There are some brilliant icons in the pack – Batman heads, Santas, pumpkins, wine glasses, balloons and more. I especially loved the social media icons, which are perfect for bloggers!
We’ve been having lots of fun with the lightbox and as we hurtle towards the festive season, I can see this being used more and more!
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I would write something light and uplifting on it.
I’d use it in my classroom, but would definitely have some fun with it at home first!!
Follow your dreams…
So many I can think of!! Let’s eat cake would be my favourite or But First Coffee
I’d leave it sat on a towering pile of washing with the instruction ‘WASH ME’ on it just for my hubby. He needs good solid instruction lol
Insta: Mistressjj
I’d put cute as a button to put in photos with my baby daughter
If the kids aren’t around it would probably be messages left for my other half such as
Love you cockwomble
Or fuck off I’m sleeping
But it would also be perfect to use for our wedding, maybe with Mr & Mrs Somerfield or our hashtag #itssomerfieldtime x
I would write. One step at a time. There is so much on my plate right now I need reminding of this sometimes.
i have no imagination so can’t think what i would write!
I would use it for my dad’s wedding in December with Congratulations Mr and Mrs James
I would write ‘Tidy your Room’ so I didn’t have to keep saying to my children… You never know it may even work lol
Live long and prosper.
I would write ‘You can do this!’ to remind myself that I can do things and to not be so negative. @craftydannii
Share the light
@sarah7588 I would write Cooee Love You
Home Sweet Home
SOMETHING CHEERY EVERY DAY !
Tidy your room!
I would put dont disturb
Think outside this.
i would write risee above the rest, as a nod to my air force cadet days!
“Beware of the budgie” which I’d leave in my window to scare the burglars off 😉
Live Laugh Love
Wine Time!
One day, or day one!
You decide!
that would be mine 🙂
insta is – @jtl1131 (forgot to add it onto last message sorry)
beer o clock time
Get love in your life and life in your love.
Get love in your life and life in your love @sheenabatey
@lozzle77 i’d have hoover the stairs in might jog my sons memory that he is meant to do it
I’d probably let my daughter have it and see what she’d come up with. If it was left to me it would be something related to the kids. When they were small and always used to yell “Muuum!!!” I used to say “That’s it- I’m changing my name to Doris!” so “Call me Doris” would be a good one in our house. Or “Have you hung your coat up?” or anything that meant I was still nagging without actually speaking!!
I would write my sons name as he is due any day! 🙂
Snoo Snoo!
I’d use it at my wedding so probably “Mr and Mrs” or “Meet the Patons”… and up to that time “Keep calm and carry on” because wedding planning is stressful!
I would write sprinkle some fairy dust
My band name “Carbon Copy”
I would write, :love you, clean your room! (cluckyhen)
Tidy your room ! to my Son most probably.
Merry Christmas Everyone 🙂
light up my life
Love this day (not on Instagram)
I’d have the title of his theme song ‘The Boy Does Nothing’
I’d feature a weekly countdown until our first baby is born – due in Feburary 🙂
A countdown to Friday
One pair out, one pair in..message for my hubby to put his shoes away 🙂
Let’s rock it today – kimneville1969
Mine would say “be nice or leave” @gemb797
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I would add a line from a favourite song of mine ‘All of me loves all of you’ a message to all of my family x
smile
I imagine I’d change it up fairly often but I’d probably go for “Should I? No. Here I go!” which is a quote from Tangled, my current favourite Disney film, that reminds me to go for things even when I’m scared!
Family fun
You light up my life To give to a partner
home is where the fridge is!
I would love to put motivational quotes such as Be Happy, Be Bright, Be You 🙂 @naila.003
I would right – keep on smiling
I have three boys, and I find myself constantly saying “be nice to your brother.” So I think that would be the first thing I’d put on there.
Love Conquers All…
I’d put “Happy Halloween” for halloween, of course!
I would put I LOVE YOU on there.
Always Be A Unicorn!
I would advertise my hobby site britsetarchive.com
Aimed at the kids… tidy your room craigaustin9861
would be perfect for xmas messages…Ho Ho Ho
“Just keep swimming” I know it’s a line from Finding Nemo but it’s kind of my mantra most of the time. 🙂
Beautiful and colourful
I would have ‘i love you to the moon and back’ for my kids x
behave now
Dont worry – be happy!
I would put Happy Halloween..or Hocus Pocus season
I’d have Know Thyself – a bit cheesy but so relevant to everyone and reminds me of my days studying ancient history (@melissaleeinsta)
Happy 8th bday!!
I’d write ‘happy catturday’ because I’m a crazy cat lady @beccaandgau
‘Why not?’ A good life mantra! @liammarkbishop
I would write, Always Be Kind as this is something that I say to my 5 year old daughter every day!!
Looks great would love one and would tell my daughter to always be herself
i would put SMILE and be HAPPY . fab giveaway…feeling excited
I do not use Instagram. My message would be Love Yourself and Your Family First.
Cats Rule! x
Id write love u lots jellytots
There is no place like home @donnahale1978
I LOVE JAMES
Peace and Quiet
YOU ARE HOME
It would be used for chores like ‘Do the dishes!’
Santa’s watching!
Well, with my immature nature, I would probably write swear words to insult my fiancé, lol. I have a sequin cushion that he wakes up to most days with a new insult written on it! hahaha
We are all adults in this house now except for my 1 year old grandson, I know it would contain a lot of swear words! hehe
O wish it could be Christmas everyday!
I love Take That!
I would write something christmas related for December.
Wanted one of these for ages – id use it as a background prop to put titles for my youtube videos!
@laurafat2fit
I’d put it in the kitchen & have It’s gin o’clock as my phrase
Instagram katieo2500
Lots and lots like jelly tots …its what I say to my kids, when they see it they will be reminded how much I love them
Beware of the wife
I AM LEGEND
Smile and the world smiles with you
Feed Me
A Daily Positive Message :- Probably start with. “Live, Love, Laugh”.
Nutty Nanny’s Madhouse
I’d probably put both my sons names or a beautiful quote
Love You Lots
I’d maybe start with writing Happy Halloween!
i plan on asking my amazing hubby to renew our wedding vows this xmas day .. hes been my rock this last year as i lost my dad and granma within a week of eachother its been a rough ride!!… so i would say
MARRY ME AGAIN? on the light box if i win x
id use it on my instagram unashamed_bookhoarder for my book pictures and use it for bookhauls and small quotes
i would put welcome home on it
I would say You Can’t Find Me, then hide when my niece visits.
Home Sweet Home
I would put “hello sunshine’ on it and put it in my son’s room so it’s the first thing he see’s in the morning. My husband could also use it to leave me cute messages before he leaves for work.
Insta- kezzzzzaaaa
Use it clean it would be good with my teenagers hehe
I would let the kids put whatever they wanted on there(best not tell that to my teenager tho)
I would put Love Laughter and Happiness on mine.
No rain No Flowers
a welcome message to my two nieces who are visiting from Oz for the first time next year
Happy 21st Beth
#Prague
At first I’d simply write ‘ Let There Be Light’. x
They’d change. But I’d probably start with Amanda Palmer’s ‘Stop pretending art is hard.’
I’m a softie, so probably would start with ‘Je t’aime ma cherie’ for my little one!
I would put Eat,sleep, dance repeat and give it to my daughter. She has been asking for a light box for her room and she loves dancing and performing arts. If i was keeping for me I would have said…..Keep Calm and bake on 🙂 My insta handle is @scratchycat1974 xx
Think bigger…
@hannahlig
#let’s hustle team! @jisoopeut
I’d like to have something like “Smile Rob!” for my partner in the morning 🙂
‘Keep Smiling!’
Create Make Bake as this is the name of my blog and I would use it as a backdrop for photo’s
You’ve got this!
I’d use it as a countdown to our wedding day!
I would put ‘do some de-cluttering!’ as I’m having a massive clear out, but now I’m flagging.
Smile sweetheart 🙂
Believe in yourself.
countdown to holiday
‘WEDDING PARTY’ or something similar for our Wedding party.
fake it until you make it!
@clarecraignjack
I would write something simple like I love you
Don’t Be The Same Be Better!
“42” – well it is the answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything.
I would use it to write something positive for the Nursery children i look after within my Nursery.
Live, Laugh, Love 🙂
wash the pots!
Kindness comes First
Mine would say ” family is what makes a home”
I would have to change it several times a day but the first one would be Have A Good Day
I would use it for my bow business to take pictures with my name on
I’d put something different everyday for the family to see when they get out of bed in the morning by which time I’ll be on my way to work
Do more of what makes you happy!
id harass my child with things like ‘gus smells like butts’
It is what it is
insta @gottobein
I would let my daughter come up with things to put on it. 🙂
Shine bright like a diamond @starbright1606
SHERLOCK – my Daughter is mad about the programme
Shine Bright
i would put ” helping others feels good ” @leebing76
May Your life be as awesome as you pretend it is on Facebook…
@nikiwardle
Mum is awesome
I would put ‘Let it Snow’ and have it in the living room at winter time <3
Time is Precious!
I would put it in my girls room and the first message would be to clean the room xx
I’d put it in the kitchen with sign ” drink more water “
I would put something like CUPPA PLEASE
You light up my life.
@pphil10
This is not the Lightbox you are looking for….
Something festive
Be More Unicorn x
‘clean your room’ so the kids don’t have any excuse for forgetting to do so lol. @sharonstanley1982
See the Good (@lorraine606s)
Love and Peace @vickyvarley
A smile costs nothing!
The pots don’t wash themselves !
A little message to the teenagers lol.
I would put just relax on it
Winter is coming…
@clairefawkner
Always be the best version of you.
Follow your dreams x
I would use it for our wedding and have “Our Wedding” written on it
Seize the day @helen02011
Cats rule! Catmad31
put your washing away. for my daughter lol
“remember your promise!”
for our Brownies
tidy up – a reminder for the kids
With love from Nanna
i would love to do a holiday countdown and change it daily
its very exiting and you know its getting closer each time you change it
i would write I love my family on it first of all @moonlightlady.2
sweet dreams 🙂
I would have ‘burtys bar’ on it…for my other half and his make shift bar in the garden that hes built
I would use it as a count down to christmas ,birthdays and holidays . @alienbuffy
Grumpy but Beautiful
I would say xx sleeps till Christmas
“Live Well”
Thank you for the opportunity 🙂 I would like to leave a message that will make anyone who walks into the room smile. Or something incredibly random to confuse people!
A reminder to stay stress free – It’s not your problem
Enjoy being you.
@2668looby
live, love, laugh
@myrtleisme
Today will be a good day,
Insta: sasba34
Merry Christmas @ericaprice6
A daily uplifting thought.
I would write lots of different messages on it, depending on what was happening that day!
Love Life!!