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EDITOR’S NOTE Hello and welcome to your Painted with Love Date Night In Box. Although the popularity of brick-and-mortar couples painting classes has been increasing, such activities haven’t exactly been in the cards for my husband and me, considering our two young kids, our jobs and the rest of our lives. Our goal with this date is to bring a virtual version of a painting party, along with several other creative options, into the comfort of your own home. I would not consider myself a painter by any stretch of the imagination, but when testing out this date, I was pleasantly surprised by what I could create with only a little guidance from a professional! As always, we are giving away a FREE DATE this month to someone who snaps a pic with their significant other while enjoying this date and posts it on Instagram or Facebook. Please use the hashtags #DateNightInBox and #DNIPaint.
Paint away,
Megan Pruitt, Founder of Date Night In
DATE ITINERARY
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SETTING THE MOOD
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OPTIONAL DINNER MENU AND TABLE TALK
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THE COLORS OF LOVE
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ENJOY A SNACK
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PAINTING TIME For this activity, two options have been prepared for you:
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Guided Canvas Painting Canvas Glue Resist Painting
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COLOR OF LOVE QUIZ
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WOULD YOU RATHER
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WAYS TO CONTINUE YOUR NIGHT
Set the Mood To set the mood this month, we have included a custom playlist for you to enjoy. Simply visit datenightinbox.com/painted. If you haven’t already, enjoy your included candle, dim the lights and cozy up for your date night!
Cook Your Suggested Dinner Recipes
FROM AMY MILLER OF FRESHLYMARRIED.COM
Table Talk Both my husband and I have artistic
Hi friends! I’m Marina from Marina Makes (marinamakesblog. com). When I am taking pictures for the recipes on my blog, presentation is key. The same is true whenever I have friends or family over for a meal. Cooking is not only the way that I show love to others, but it is a way to express my creativity. With this box, I hope that you’ll do the same by creating your own tapas board! I dare you to cover your board or plate with a blend of vibrant colors, versatile textures and bold flavors. Feel free to supplement the recipes suggested below with some of your favorite snack foods! Remember, this is supposed to be a fun way to try a bunch of different snacks during your date night. I’d love to see how your boards turn out, so please feel free to share pictures with me on social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #MarinaMakesEats.
talents, but we have different ways of applying them in our lives, and I love that about us! I tend to be loud in the arts and crafts, whereas he calms me down with simplicity and innovation, and we complement each other in this way. Looking back at our first dates, we did many creative things together, such painting at the park, building a dominoes track, and carving pumpkins. And we even gave each other gifts that displayed our artistic talents! As I’ve thought more about what “creativity” means, it’s allowed me to see the unique ways in which we bring color, imagination, and unique ideas into our lives and our relationship. I am confident that this #tabletalk portion and the activities throughout this date will allow you and your partner to do the same! TABLE TALK TO ENJOY DURING YOUR DINNER: Have you ever thought about creativity in your relationship?
Happy eating!
Hearing that might have some of
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or crafty whatsoever! What did we
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you thinking, “Uh-oh… I’m not artsy
get ourselves into?!” Before you get worried, know that creativity is more than arts and crafts, decorating, music, designing, drawing, or writing. It’s also about imagination, thinking outside of the box, and reinventing something conventional. Take Marina’s menu and instructions, for example. You could totally eat avocado by spooning it all out, but wouldn’t it be more beautiful and fun to slice it into thin pieces like rose petals and then form them into a pretty rose shape?! Creativity is turning an avocado into a work of art; turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. We can do the same in our relationships, and we can do it on a regular basis to keep things fresh! Here are three little tips for bringing creativity into your relationship:
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Take time to research some fun activities to do together. Going along with this, put a little more thought into your gift giving to each other and be more thoughtful and calculated.
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Don’t be afraid to tap into that sentimental side to create a special celebration, gift, memory, or experience for each other.
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Go back to the basics of being a kid again, doing those simple yet entertaining activities you did as kids, such as rollerblading or drawing with sidewalk chalk.
Take time to discuss the following questions which will allow you to connect further. I hope that throughout your conversation, you discover your creative strengths and find more ways in which to use them to enhance your relationship!
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How do we each bring creativity into our relationship? When was a time that you demonstrated creativity in a gift you gave to me?
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When was a time that you demonstrated creativity in a date activity you planned?
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When have you turned something ordinary into something special? How can we continue to be creative together in the future?
The Colors of Love Did you know there is such a thing as a color psychologist? Apparently, this is a real thing! Professor Max Lüscher’s Color System dates back to 1947, when the young Swiss psychologist presented his Clinical Color Diagnostic Test at the first Congress for Psychology. Now, seven decades later, Professor Lüscher’s work has been translated into 31 languages
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and applied at universities and organizations across the world! Later on in the date, you will take a quiz to find out how colors reflect you as an individual, as well as you and your partner as a couple.
Make sure you enjoy your included snack as you paint your masterpiece!
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Two canvases Acrylic paints 2 flat brushes 2 detail brushes Paint palette Wet wipe Small cup Liquid glue
WE HAVE PROVIDED YOU TWO OPTIONS FOR YOUR DATE TONIGHT. CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT BEST SUITS YOU AS A COUPLE.
VISIT THE FOLLOWING URLS AND CHOOSE THE PAINTING YOU LIKE BEST: Paintingparties.com/ date-night/first-date/
OPTION ONE:
Guided Canvas Painting
paintingparties.com/ date-night/twin-palms/
Date Night In has teamed up with PaintingParties.com to help you create your very own dual canvas masterpiece! PaintingParties.com brings the painting party studio experience into your home via easy-touse videos that teach you-step by step, stroke by stroke-how to use the included supplies to complete the painting of your choice. This option requires both you and your significant other, as your two canvases will become one! You will have two versions to choose from. Painting easels are completely optional. The instructor in the video uses them for filming purposes.
OPTION TWO:
Canvas Glue Resist Painting If you enjoy an element of mystery, this option might be the best one for you! Using the glue that is included in your box, create a drawing. After you have let the glue dry, paint over it, and then remove the glue to reveal the glue resist painting that you created with love.
GLUE RESIST EXAMPLE
Next, you will both take a short quiz based on Professor Max Lüscher’s theory. This is a simplified version of the test, as the full version is quite involved. Follow the instructions below. Taking turns, rank the 8 colors shown from most liked to least liked, with 1 being your most-liked color and 8 being your least-liked color. Simply write these rankings on or near the colors or on a piece of paper so that you can remember them. Try not to be influenced by what colors you might choose in other circumstances (e.g., what colors you typically wear, what color of car you prefer, or what colors you might paint your house). Rather, solely consider the colors as they are shown here in front of you.
WHAT DOES YOUR RANKINGS OF THE COLORS MEAN?
1 2
Your most-liked color reveals what Lüscher calls your “personal brand.” Your second-ranked color also shows an important subject, as it commonly represents who you really are, including aspects that you might not be aware of.
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These two colors show the actual state of affairs; this could also mean the situation that you think you actually are in or the manner in which you must act due to your circumstances.
5&6 7&8
These two colors indicate indifference and do not have much importance according to Lüscher’s theories. These are the colors that you most dislike and that Lüscher says “represent a need which is suppressed out of necessity.”
WHAT DO THE COLORS MEAN IN CORRELATION TO YOUR RANKING?
Gray: The color gray signals emotional
orange might signal burdens, difficulties or
coolness. If you chose gray first position, you
overstimulation.
likely desire to be free of obligations and
*The color Lüscher originally used for red is
commitments. If gray was your second choice,
actually quite orange; therefore, it is often
you are likely compensating for your first choice
referred to as orange in literature
and attempting to suppress the other options. It might be difficult for you to act in response
Yellow: If you ranked the color yellow as the
to your immediate experiences. If you placed
top choice, then spontaneity, expansiveness and
grey in the third position, this choice is likely the
relaxation are likely important to you. You show
result of having conflict or imbalance in the first
concern for others and hope to bring them relief
two colors.
from burdens and restrictions. A low ranking for yellow can signal past disappointment, rejection
Blue: the color blue represents a depth
or loneliness. Green and yellow often clash
of emotions, a concern for the self and a
because green represents ambitions and desires
preference for the well-known. If you placed blue
for success, whereas yellow indicates hope for
in the first position, emotional peace, harmony
experiences and adventures.
and ethics are likely important to you. In the top positions, blue can also signal a desire for
Violet: The color violet in the top position
orderly surroundings, physical rest and a strong
often indicates a charming, charismatic and
sense of trust in those around you. Having blue
sensitive personality. If you ranked violet highly,
at the bottom of your list could indicate a lack
you might spend time dreaming or imagining
of peace and trust or a desire to change your
different scenarios and pushing the bounds
circumstances. Specifically, if you ranked yellow
of reality. You also might desire intimate and
highly and rejected blue, you might be searching
mutual understanding. A rejection of violet can
for a solution to your problems.
signal a reluctance to commit, a dedication to facts or scientific interests.
Green:
The color green signals traits such
as endurance, perseverance and resistance to
Brown: The color brown in the top position
change. If green is one of your top choices, you
signals physical sensitivity, particularly with
might prefer to have control over situations and
regard to physical discomfort or illness. Brown
might take care to fact-check when possible.
also represents a need for roots-home, family
In the first position, green often represents a
and other social affiliations. If you placed brown
desire to be recognized. If green falls toward
at the very bottom, you might be suppressing
the end of your list, it might be due to a lack of
your need for physical comfort, or you might
recognition or self-resilience. The combination
view it as a weakness.
of a rejection of green and a top ranking for blue can symbolize a desire for a peaceful haven
Black:
where you don't have to prove yourself.
as well as denial and rejection. A top ranking for
The color black represents life's finality,
black can symbolize a protest against the status
Red/Orange*: The color orange represents
quo or fate. Placing black in the second position
a desire for fulfillment and rich experiences.
indicates the absolute importance of the top-
In the first position, orange signals a need for
ranked color and the insignificance of every
wholeness. Orange can also reflect where you
other color. Most commonly, black is placed in
release your passion-through leadership, artistic
the last position, indicating a desire not to reject
expression, sexual desire, etc. A rejection of
anything and a need to maintain control.
Would you Rather To end the night, snuggle up together to play a fun art inspired game of would you rather! Although these questions are simple. they could really strike up a conversation. For added fun, try to guess how your spouse will answer and see if you were right.
VIEW ART
PAINT ON CANVAS
BE DRAWN
VISIT A MODERN MUSEUM
DRAW WITH REFERENCES
BE PAINTED IN AN ABSTRACT STYLE PAINT A PORTRAIT OWN THE MONA LISA
or or or or or or or or
MAKE ART
MOLD WITH CLAY
DRAW SOMEONE ELSE
VISIT A CLASSICAL MUSEUM
DRAW WHATEVER COMES TO MIND
BE PAINTED IN A CLASSICAL STYLE
PAINT A LANDSCAPE OWN THE STARRY NIGHT
Reflection T AKE A M O M EN T T O RE F L E C T O N Y O U R D AT E NIGHT IN B Y DIS CU SSI N G TH E F O L L O W I N G Q U E S T I O N S T OGET HER:
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Were your quiz results what you thought they would be? Do your colors match your partner’s, or are they different? How do they complement each other, and is there room for acknowledged improvement?
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Did you try something new as a part of your date? What was it like to experience it with your significant other?
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Are there any aspects of the date that you would like to incorporate into your relationship in the future?
CONTINUE YOUR DATE NIGHT HE R E AR E SO M E S U G G E S T E D M O V I E S A N D T V S ERIES T O CO M P L EM ENT T H E T H E M E O F T H I S D A T E S O T HAT YOU C AN CO N TI NU E YO U R E V E N I N G I F Y O U S O C H OOS E.
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Abstract: The Art of Design (Netflix original documentary, 2017) Art School Confidential (2006) Big Eyes (2014) Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World (2017) Down to You (2000) Frida (2002) Genius: Picasso (National Geographic channel series, 2018) Ghost (1990) Iris (2015) Midnight in Paris (2011) Pollock (2000) The Art of the Steal (2013) The Girl with the Pearl Earring (2003) The Monuments Men (2014) The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) When in Rome (2010)
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