Ohh Deer Papergang Box 41 Review

Remember me? Hi, it's been a while hasn't it. I found that between work, home, illness and other things, I just lost the inclination to keep writing. But now that life has calmed down a bit, and I feel more settled, the bugging urge to blog has come back, so here I am with my first post in about 3 years! :o

I have been subscribed to the Papergang boxes right from the start, which was probably also around 3 or 4 years ago now, and I have honestly never had a single box that I haven't loved. Which says a lot. Every other subscription box I've ever had, I've found at least a few boxes to be lacking, but not with Papergang.
Each month they feature a different artist and their work, which makes every month a joy to see fresh new designs from artists that I may not otherwise have found. This months artist is Chloe Hall, who creates her beautiful floral designs from her canal boat home in the Midlands. She works mainly with watercolour and line drawings and builds up patterns using the individual elements that she feels work well together. In an interview with Ohh Deer, she mentioned that the design she used for the Papergang box was inspired by a bouquet that her mother had at the time.

The contents of the box are, as always, great quality, and a good variety. This month we received a canvas document holder, that happily accommodates plenty of paperwork up to A5 in size. At the moment mine is filled with the pieces that I am going to scrapbook from our recent honeymoon (another post on that coming soon!). We also received an undated calendar sheet. These are included every month. I don't personally use them, but if you bullet journal or like to keep a calendar on your desk then they are very handy as well as being pretty. Next up is a sheet of stickers which show some of the individual elements that Chloe used to build up the overall pattern of the box. These are super cute and I know they'll be used up really quickly in my journal because the colours are perfect for brightening up a dull page. Then there is the trademark Ohh Deer notebook. This month it is a little A6 lined book which has gone straight into my Pelle Dori for me to journal in. I really love Ohh Deer notebooks and I go through so many of them. They're really good quality with paper that's nice and thick so pens don't bleed through it, and the cover designs are always beautiful.

My favourite item that we received this month is this pretty letter set. The envelopes are lined with the same pattern that runs through the box, and there is the beautiful floral centrepiece at the top of the sheets of writing paper. The kit contains 10 sheets of paper, and 10 envelopes. Last but not least, is the elegant gold and navy bullet pen. I love how slim and light this pen is. Some pens can be so bulky and heavy, and I find those really hard to write with, but this one is perfect for me. It writes in blue biro ink and flows nice and evenly.

Over all, I would say this one of of the best boxes that Ohh Deer have released in a while. Its varied, pretty and really includes a lot when you consider the box price is only £10.95 plus postage. Subscribers also receive 10% discount on the Ohh Deer website all the time, which is a nifty bonus! Papergang work closely with the international company Tree Aid, and for every four boxes that are sold, a fruit or nut tree is planted in Africa to help supply villagers with nutritious food year round to eat and sell, and also protect the environment. So far the company has planted over ten million trees!

I can't recommend the Papergang boxes more, and if you do want to give them a go, you can find them *here*.

Annie x

Plenty of Pens!

Pens seem to be the flavour of the week here at Three Little Búhos Stationery, and we certainly have lots of them in stock at the moment (yay!).
Pens have always been one of my favourite stationery items so it's fab to see that you all love to buy them too. Over the last couple of weeks I have widened the range of pens that we have in stock, and there are still more to come!

Totoro pens went live last week. I couldn't resist the little faces on these pens and knew I needed to stock them. These write in black gel pen ink and have been cleverly designed with Totoro sitting on the lid so that when you remove the lid, his weight doesn't make it hard to write.

The ultimate accessory for planner royalty! I adore these golden crown pens that went live on Saturday. They come in cream, pink and blue and I definitely wish I could keep one of each. They write in blue biro ink and are the perfect size to carry on the go, or stash in your planner for easy access.

These little cuties were added to the site this afternoon and I can't stop staring at all of the sweetie shop colours. They have 0.5mm nibs that are perfect for people like me who naturally have smaller writing that gets smooshed by a larger nib.

One thing that all of these pens have in common is that they are perfect for brightening up even the dullest of desks, so if you're looking for a touch of colour, know someone else who is, or if you've begun your Christmas shopping, then these make lovely little stocking fillers.

You can find them all on Three Little Búhos Stationery *here*.

Annie x

Ohh Deer Papergang Box 7 Review

I always find that subscription box deliveries make the months fly by even faster. It seems like so recently that I was writing last months box review that I couldn't quite believe it when this one arrived.

This month is full of colour and variety. I love a touch of originality and Ohh Deer products certainly have that.
There seems to be less of a theme this month than you would find in usual boxes (animals, maybe?) but I like that because it means that there is likely to be a bit of something for everyone.
So, what was included?

Animal goodness!
First up is a sheet of Zoological gift wrap designed by Jessica Willan (RRP £1.75). Hands up, I love this. All of the animals are wearing party hats! When unfolded you find all sorts of unexpected animals on there including a skunk, ram, goldfish, guinea pig and a poodle! So beautifully random.
Each box also contains two randomly chosen gift cards (RRP £2.50 each). The Hedgehugging card is just super cute and is likely to be sent to my mum at some point along the line because I think she'd appreciate it too. :)

I'm a self confessed planner addict so I was thrilled to find the My Week Turquoise Ombre Planner designed by Jamie Mitchell (RRP £9.95) in this months box. I love the watercolour shades of the cover and the zip lock pouch on the back which make it easy to carry pens and bits of paper etc around with you. The pages are also well designed. They are undated meaning that you can pick the planner up any week of the year you choose and start from there. There is a blank section for each day as well as a section for appointments and times. Great for busy work schedules!
The Stop Procrastinating post it notes (RRP£3.50) are something that I have eyed up on the website multiple times in the past but never gotten around to buying so I was really excited to finally own a set. They are the size of normal post it notes and each pad is made up of 100 sheets "to make jobs slightly less dull" as they state on the back of the pack. Fab :)
Finally is this months Riso Printed Calendar page, which I have noticed doesn't have a price listed with it this month, so maybe Ohh Deer have realised that it makes little sense to advertise them as a single month. Who knows. But I do really like the apricot pink neon shade that was used.

Over all, this box is a lot more in line with previous months than box 6 was, and to me, it seems a good, rounded representation of the things that Ohh Deer sell so I'm more than happy with it. I'm hoping for something a little festive from the next box but maybe that's me being a little premature!

Annie x

Famous Boy Wizard Subscription Box Review

Phew, it has been a busy week!
Three Little Búhos Stationery opened nearly a week ago and I am so happy with how it is going, thank you for all of your support. You can find the shop *here* if you haven't checked it out already!
Yesterday was also my birthday so I've done lots of celebrating over the last couple of days. I'm feeling the effects of that now!

Anyway, today I wanted to show you one of the best subscription boxes I've ever bought; the Famous Boy Wizard Box from Ugly Bug Does.
I grew up a massive Harry Potter fan and I still am. My first tattoo was a Harry Potter tribute, its on my pj's and now it's on my stationery!

What was included?
Ugly Bug Does make brilliant planner stickers, and in the Famous Boy Wizard box, you receive six sheets which offer enough stickers to create several weekly spreads, even if you are using them exclusively. I tend to mix and match stickers so there are enough in the box to last me a nice long time.

There is a novelty quill pen which made me smile when I opened my box. I haven't used it for writing much yet as I've been on the move a lot and its a little bulky for that, but its a fun addition that looks good in the pen pot on my desk, ready for writing a complaint letter to Hogwarts as I still haven't received my letter to offer me a place!

How cool is Lego keyring Voldemort?! As much as I would have loved to get Harry or Dumbledore, I love my little Voldemort and he has already been put to good use. The level of care that goes into making these boxes is really evident when you look closely at the keyrings. To avoid the worry of losing hands or legs etc, they have all been very carefully glued together by Ugly Bug Does owner, Michelle.

There is also a fab canvas pencil case with a Harry Potter joke written across the front. The geek in me loves this way too much! I've actually used it to hold all of my Ugly Bug Does stickers because it is a generous size and too good to waste on anything I won't be using often,

Ugly Bug Does boxes are always great value and offer something slightly unique. I love that the themes are always different to those that you would expect from most subscription services, I think that keeps them fresh.

You can still pick up a Famous Boy Wizard box *here* for £15 with free UK postage and you can also pre-order the October box.

For 10% discount on orders from Ugly Bug Does, use code THREELITTLEBUHOS10 at the checkout. The products are great so they are well worth it :)

Annie x

September Papergang Subscription Box from Ohh Deer

The September Papergang subscription box from Ohh Deer sets the bar high. It really shows that quality over quantity rules the roost. I have been impressed with every box I have received so far but this one has been a real stand out month.

 This month is all about their new autumn/winter collection and it totally hits the spot with me. Deep blues and purples, copper and marbled patterns.
So, what did I get?

A4 Blue Marble Quarter Bound Notebook RRP £12.95:
This is the highlight of the box and holds the bulk of the weight and value. This beautiful notebook has a thick marble effect cover that is sturdy and has copper detailing. The pages are lined on one side and blank on the other meaning that it would make a great diary, sketch book or scrap book. I am going to use it as a type of photo album, documenting our beautiful puppy growing up. The pages are also copper edged meaning that the edges look gorgeous when the book is closed.

Copper Washi Tape RRP £2.50:
I love metallic washi tape so I was happy to see this in the box. It doesn't state, but it looks to me like a 10m roll so for the £2.50 price tag, it is nice and generous.

Greeting Card RRP £2.50:
Ohh Deer is well known for being a collective platform for artists to share their designs, and the card that I received this month was designed by Kris Tate. A percentage from each card sold on Ohh Deer is returned straight to the artist. I really like the design that I received. I know there were several versions available but I'm happy with mine and it is going on my office wall for me to stare at every day when I'm working.

Riso Printed Calendar RRP £1.95:
In last month's box we received a mini clipboard with an August calendar sheet attached so I was wondering whether these might become a monthly addition to the box. I'm really happy to see that I was right. I find them really useful to have propped up on my desk because I'm in a constant state of not knowing what day or date it is (is that what working from home does to you?!). The September sheet shares the same beautiful marble pattern of the notebook. I do think that £1.95 a sheet would be rather expensive if I wasn't receiving them as part of the box, but in this context they make a nice little addition.

A subscription costs £9.95 monthly with £1.95 postage cost *here* and you are also able to purchase several months in advance for a discounted price. I just use the one month rolling subscription and find that to be good value. The contents of this month's box come to £19.90.

As I mentioned earlier in the post, this box has been my favourite so far because I am a big fan of quality over quantity and this box really screams that message. There isn't anything here that is just a novelty that won't be used and it doesn't just feel thrown together like a couple of the earlier boxes did. If this is a sign of things to come then we could be in for some fab things!

Annie x

Ugly Bug Does Rockabilly Subscription Box Review

I mentioned the other day that I had a full review coming up of the August subscription box from Ugly Bug Does, and here it is!

The theme this month was rockabilly which makes me so happy. What I love about Ugly Bug Does is that you don't get the typical unicorns, rainbows and bunnies themes, you get something a lot more unique. It's a breath of fresh air.
So, what was in the box?

All I can do is kick myself for this photo, I'm gutted. All of my photos of the sticker sheets that I took before using them came out blurry :( So I can only apologise. But the first item in the box is three sheets of exclusively designed sticker sheets all with the rockabilly, classic tattoo theme. There are boxes, to do lists, banners, icons and pretties which can all be used to liven up planner pages.

In order to make up for the awful photo out of focus photo, I have taken the photo above to show off some of the stickers in action on this weeks pages of my work planner. As you can see, the quality is beautiful and the stickers all work really well together to build up a themed planner spread.

Next up is this gorgeous rockabilly girl showing off her swallow tattoo and pretty dress. She was designed by Slinkytart and turned into a dashboard by Ugly Bug Does. When ordering your subscription box you specify the size or type of planner that you use, so these are customised to work with your planner.

I also received a lovely little selection of goodies.
The planner charm was customised for each order with the initial of their first name which I think is a lovely touch and really adds to the appeal of ordering from Ugly Bug Does.
There were several varieties of sticky notes across the boxes and I was really happy to receive the hearts because I'm a sucker for a girly heart on my planner pages and the size of these makes them useful for popping on the calendar in the kitchen too when I want Tom to notice something :P
The eye catching planner clips have become a bit of a trademark of the Ugly Bug Does boxes over the last few months, and this month did not disappoint. Again, it offers something that little bit different from the usual planner clips that you find, which makes it extra special.
And finally, two rolls of skinny washi. These are thicker than your usual washi tapes, it feels like they're made from a good quality thick paper. I like the gentle colours and I use skinny washi in my spreads every week so these will definitely get used up.

This months box is right up my street with both the theme and the contents so I have really enjoyed using everything from the box. I don't yet know the theme of next months box and haven't seen any spoilers so I'm very excited. You can find Ugly Bug Does *here* on Etsy. I have noticed a pre-order listing for a Famous Boy Wizard box which makes me way too excited!

Annie x