Papergang - August 2017

Papergang is a monthly stationery subscription box from the UK.  It ships internationally as well.  Items you can expect to receive are: greeting cards, notebooks, desk accessories and art prints.  Each month will be designed by a different artist and theme, so no two will ever be alike.  The cost is £10.95 per month with discounts on longer term plans. 

This month’s box was designed by Gemma Correll and has a very juvenile feel to it.  I’ve attached pics of the items in the box, but will not do a breakdown here because I didn’t care for any of it.  I’ll give it all to my friend’s 6 year old daughter.

I canceled my subscription after receiving this box, but as I did the 3 month prepay, I still have one more box coming to review.  I’ll post that as soon as I receive it.  I received the first box before starting this blog but I wasn’t impressed with it either. 

Planners Anonymous Kit - August 2017

Planners Anonymous is a fairly new subscription box that comes from Australia.  They ship internationally with free shipping to the US and within Australia, which is fantastic!  The cost is $44.95 AUD and is WELL worth it in my opinion.  The products are exclusively designed and you get a ton of stuff.  An example of what to expect is washi tape (usually more than one roll), die cuts, stickers, ink pad, pen, decorative papers, journaling cards, clear stamp set, etc.  This month's theme is Treat Yo Self.

This is by far my favorite subscription kit.  I am a card maker and can make a ridiculous amount of cards with this kit.  Each month is a different theme and so far, I've loved them all.  If you love paper crafts and/or planning, you need this kit.  I cannot recommend it enough.  To get your own, just click here.

Paper Panduh Box - August 2017

Paper Panduh is a monthly planner subscription box.  Their website states that it's the perfect box for the planner addict or stationery enthusiast.  Each month you can expect to receive washi tape, planner stickers, pens, sticky notes, paper, etc.  They also include a special discount code every month to use in the Paper Panduh online shop.

Each box comes wrapped in a pretty gold foil type mailing envelope.  The receptionist at my office always comments on how pretty it is when she brings my mail.  Additionally, the box inside the pretty wrapper is also personalized with your name or first initial.  Open the box, and everything is packaged with great care and attention to detail.  I really appreciate that touch.  Anyone can throw some stuff in a box and call it a day.  Emma makes sure that opening your Panduh box is an experience. 

The theme for this month's box is Adventure Awaits.  It's very outdoorsy/nature themed. 

First up, is this pretty floral pen.  It has a very fine tip and although I think it's supposed to be black ink, it really looks more charcoal grey to me, which is fine.  It writes smoothly and evenly.  I like it. 

Next is the notepad.  There were 3 different designs of notepads included this month and I got the peachy floral one.  One can never have too many notepads.

These blank note cards are nice.  I will probably use these as card bases and add my own touches.

The enamel pin is cute, but I honestly have no idea what I would use it for.  This is a miss for me.

Lastly are the stickers.  This is a nice quantity of decorative and functional stickers for planning or whatever you choose.  They fit the theme nicely.  To get your own Panduh Box Subscription just click here.

Planner Society Kit - August 2017

The Planner Society Kit from Scarlet Lime is packed with items to use in your planners including A5, Personal, Pocket and Midoris. Each month it will include things like papers, a stamp, notepads, paperclips, page flags, note cards, embellishments, tags, pens, etc.  The cost is $24.95 per month.  

Christy also offers sticker kits, Traveler's Notebook kits, Washi tape kits, as well as special offers to her subscribers that are extras and not part of the kits.  She is very active on Instagram, so if you're curious and want to see what it's all about before committing, follow her @theplannersociety.

You will always receive the same type of items, just in a different design each month. If you love digital art with tons of florals, you will love this kit. I like the designer papers and die cuts to make cards. 

I know people who love this kit and can't wait to receive it each month.  I find it to be a bit repetitive, not only in the types of products you receive, but with the design in general.  Seems like she just changes the color scheme each month.  That being said, this month she did seem to branch out a bit.  Of the 3 kits I've received so far, this one is not as similar as the previous two were.  

I do like that the products are presented in gorgeous patterned bags that coordinate with that month's kit.  I save them and reuse to package gifts.  If you'd like to get your own Planner Society kits, just click here.

Trillia Planning Parcel - August 2017

Trillia Planning Parcel is a monthly planner subscription from Canada. They ship internationally for $5.00.

Each month you can expect to receive the following kinds of products in your parcel:

• scrapbook paper
• stickers
• washi tape
• embellishments
• stamps
• pens

I like this subscription because, coming from Canada, it offers several items I might not otherwise know about or have access to.  The August 2017 Parcel has a retro Autumn feel to it. 

Christina also includes a piece of chocolate with each parcel, which I appreciate.

Trillia Planning Parcel offers a Stickers only subscription as well. I haven't received the sticker subscription, so I can't review that here, but I think Trillia offers a good value for your money, especially when compared to some other planning boxes.  The Planning Parcel is $24 Canadian per month.  The Sticker Subscription is $34 Canadian per month.

Christina also has a separate shop on her website if you want to purchase additional supplies, or in lieu of a subscription plan.  If you'd like to check out Trillia for yourself, just click here.

Carnivore Club Subscription Box

 

Carnivore Club is a monthly subscription service that offers a selection of premium artisinal meats.  They feature different artisans each month.  This month's artisan is Imperial Chorizo based in Gloversville, New York. 

This month's box features 4 different varieties of dried sausages:

Duck Saucisson 

Wild Boar Salami

Saucisson Sec

Soppressata

First up is a 5 oz shrink wrapped package of Duck Saucisson. The label states that the duck used was raised without antibiotics and no nitrates were added. The handy insert provided by Carnivore Club suggests serving this one with fresh figs, grapes or melon. I found this to be a bit greasy and tough.  

The next option is a 5 oz package of Wild Boar Salami.  This one also claims to be nitrate-free except for what naturally occurs in celery powder.  The insert states this salami highlights the unique flavor of the meat, allowing you to enjoy the primal, cave-man experience of enjoying some good boar.  I really liked this.  It was great with cheese and grapes.  Great flavor and not too gamey, which might be a consideration for some.  

Next up is Saucisson Sec, which mixes wine, garlic and black pepper with pork and is cured for 5 weeks.  This one was okay, but nothing I'd seek out again.

Lastly is the Sopressata, which is a dry sausage made from coarsely ground pork and hung to dry.  I did not like this at all.  No.  Just....no.

I personally don't think this box is worth $50/month.  But if you'd like to try it for yourself, just click here.

August 2017 Stickii Club Subscription

Stickii Club is a monthly subscription for sticker lovers.  They have 3 different plans to choose from: Retro, Cute, or Pop.  Each month you'll receive 5 to 7 sticker sheets in your chosen theme.  The cost is $10 per month.

I chose a 3 month prepay of the Retro plan.  Honestly, I have not been blown away by these stickers.  I feel like there are way too many tiny stickers that aren't useful on cards or in a planner so they do me no good.  I gave my entire first pack away to a friend's 6 year old daughter.  She loved them, so that's good.

That said, this month was pretty good.  I have several options for cards or other projects.  So maybe it's one of those subscriptions that has good and bad months.

My favorite thing in this month's offering is a gorgeous postcard.  It's seriously frame-worthy.

If you want to try Stickii Club you can click on this link and sign up.