Hey loveliess, I hope you’re all warm and well!
Following on from my previous post (My love hate relationship with Instagram.) I decided to do a little shopping and purchase some cute little props to include in my photos. Normally I just use synthetic flowers and occasionally some fairy lights. Now I thought it was about time I mixed things up a little bit and really step up my blog photography game. While the town I live in doesn’t offer much choice in pretty aesthetically pleasing flatlay props, I thought I’d work with what was around. Everything super affordable too, yay!
Wilko’s:
First up, I got a new roll of marble self adhesive paper. My old one was a bit tattered and creased so it was time for a new one. Marble backing is very cliche blogger, but I like the affect it gives and a pale background makes products pop! The roll cost me a fiver, and it lasts quite a long time!
Also from Wilkos, I picked up a cute little notepad/organiser. It has sections for planning, lists, budgeting and notes. I needed a new organiser for when I start my new job. Made sense get a cute one I can use in photos too. I’m a sucker for new stationary and at £2.50 it was a bargain!
The last thing I got from Wilkos was a really cute rose gold “pen pot”. I will 100% be using to store my make up brushes in. With it being rose gold, I figured it might look cute just in the background of some images.
Primark:
So many bloggers pick up cute little bits from there all the time. Typically the primark where I live has the smallest home section, and there wasn’t many options. I was fortunate enough to find one of those tiny plastic succulent plants tucked away beneath the candles so that will feature in some pictures soon I’m sure. The plant I got was £2 but I saw some larger ones for a few extra quid.
The only other item I found in the home section was a heart shaped chalk board with rose gold detailing. Super thought this was super cute for pictures and practical to have around the house. They had a few different designs and sizes, I opted for the smaller one because it was only £2 and just the right size for a blog prop.
Finally, I found a reduced set of rose gold rings. I’ve seen rings in pictures before and they seem to be a good space filler and for £1 I couldn’t really say no! I wont use these rings on my fingers because I find primark jewellery turn my skin green, but they’ll be great at balancing out photos.
The last shop I visited was “the works”. I don’t usually go in there but I was after some clear crystal gems. They didn’t actually have any in stock but I did notice these hugely cute pink and gold pineapple napkins and I had to have them. I still don’t know quite how I will incorporate them in pictures yet, but they’re so cute and in the sale at £2 for 16!
So that’s all the little bits and pieces I picked up. What do you use as flatlay props?
Thank you for being here
Kisses and Love
Jazziepickles
xoxo
I seriously need to up my photography game. I need to get some new blog props but in my town I also feel as though we’re lacking good things. You picked up some great pieces though!
Love the props. I’m also like stationary but never really use them in any pics. The love heart is very cute!
Love all of these! I had so much fun making this post too.
Loving your new props, but absolutely loving the marble paper the most! Great idea!
Claudia xo
These are all so cute you got some really good bargains! I would never have thought of marble paper that’s so genius!
I love these props! especially the notebook is so cute!
xoxo Annaleid
Some really nice props here! Primark seems to be a good place to pick up blog photo props might have to have a look when i get a chance.
Heather xox
Loved this and will defo be getting a succulent, live this xx
Love this! I also like using succulents in my flat lays. The marble paper is something I haven’t invested in yet, but I think I may have to eventually haha! So far, I’ve just been using white poster board, but I love the look of marble too. I think it’s just hard to find contact paper that actually looks like marble, and not paper!
Jenn
http://www.honeydewblog.com
I love the marble paper, I also need to buy a cute notepad to get more organize 😛
This is so helpful!! You’re brave for trying out Primark. I can’t bear to step foot into that store! I bought marble contact paper as well but it has a crease and it’s super aggravating. One prop I have been eye-ing for autumn/ winter (which is not cheap) is a faux fur little rug in cream or grey. I think that would look so nice given the additional texture. A good tip I got from a successful blogger is to save makeup product boxes from higher end products and you can re-use those in props. Pretty clever!
xxM
I love your picks! Photography props are so fun to buy, I may have a little addiction haha!
Love what you got! I’ve gone to Primark for props in the past and should make another pilgrimage there. Also, I need a marble background. Thanks for spurring me on
I really need to add more to my props. Btw I really love the love chalk board that’s really cute.
This is such a great haul!! Normally when I do my flat lays I just find things around the house that work lol. But I really need to invest more into buying some props.
Loving your new props especially the marble paper. I always see them pics but didn’t know what it was called . Thanks for this .
Your blog props look fantastic, I must admit that I’m not that creative but this looks easy enough for me to try, thanks
I love everything, especially the marble paper. You’re very creative!
Great ideas! Yea, I struggle with Instagram too sometimes.
Marble is definitely a blogger cliche, but it’s because it looks so chic and beautiful! I love it and use it all the time!
I loved the ideas for sure… 🙂 Props are generally too expensive so I have really not dived too much into the brands yet :)..
Nice props! Great idea, I got to make one too! Thanks for sharing!
Pammy – joyfulsource.com
Cute stuff – love it! I really need to get my hands on some marble adhesive paper!
What great little props! I do a lot of food photography because I share recipes, I need to find some props to use for my photos too.
Looks like you found a few really great pieces. I’ve been meaning to pick up a unique backgroun and I think the marble looks great!
I love lights and patterned postcards! X
Lola Mia // http://www.lolitabonita.co.uk
I love blog props. I am constantly on the look out to find something to improve my blog. I need to cos I am in food blogging and that means some level of food photography. I love those marble contact paper I think that is what we call them in the US. I have those too.
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I love your blog props. Seems so cute and love colorful organizers.
That chalk board is so cute! What a great find!
Great props! I need to get back to taking cute styled photos. I’ve gotten lazy!
I bet the rose gold pen prop is too cute!
The pound shop have some great little bits for blog props and my motto is ‘when in doubt, use flowers!’
Jenn