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The Subscription Box: Happy Mail
The Cost: $20 a month ($15 with annual subscription commitment)
The Products: Subscribers get $50 (retail value) of stationery, cards, notepads, stickers, journals, etc.
Ships to: Worldwide! (International shipping is only $2!)
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"Oh Yes She Did!" Print
Let's start this review off right! The very opposite of "oh no she didn't", this print gives a burst of PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) to my otherwise somewhat pessimistic side. I'll be hanging this in my home office to remind me that anything I try, I can accomplish. I just have to do just that one part... actually TRY.
Binge Watch TV Card
We are all guilty of binge watching tv these days, right? I alone subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, so I am very familiar with this sentiment and will have no trouble finding someone to send this card to. I also love how the orange envelope matches the TV. Love those details!
"Thank You" Geometric Card
This card's message is short 'n' sweet and set against a simple, colorful design of orange, blue, and chartreuse. I really enjoy sending thank you cards after staying with friends out of town, so this is well-suited for me after my recent trips to Chicago and Seattle.
"Thinking of You" Face Card
So many of my friends have moved away over the years, and I like to stay in touch via snail mail. I'm always thinking of those ladies, so this hits home.
"Congrats to You Two" Card
I will definitely use this now that wedding season is upon us. I went to one last weekend and have another in June, so this is perfect.
"Happy Birthday" Card
I'm so glad that this birthday card is a good one that I'd totally pick out myself. The gold foil makes it special, and since it's blank on the inside, I can use it for anyone!
New Home Plants Card
How cute! Plants make the perfect house-warming gift, so I appreciate the array of little cuties all over the front of this card. So many different friends are all taking the homeownership plunge lately, so this card is very timely.
"Great Job Dad" Father's Day Card
Yessss! I don't have to buy a Father's Day card now! And this one is actually really fun! I don't always love cards that put the focus on the giver, rather than the receiver (even though it's a joke), but I think my dad will agree that I DID turn out pretty darn good. I also enjoy the drawings and the graph-paper background.
Colorful Flower Card
This probably isn't my favorite card of the bunch, but the colors are bright, and since it's blank, I can use it for whatevs!
"Celebrate Good Times" Card
Another good purposeful card that is still sort of vague, so it can be used to celebrate any event at which good times will be had! It's certainly appropriate for graduation, a new job, an engagement, etc. Chartreuse makes another appearance, and I'm not complaining.
"Best Wishes" Dandelion Card
For the last card of the pack, we have this pretty, metallic dandelion that sends you it's best wishes. Again, I love that this can be used on a variety of occasions. It's not ultra-specific.
Pink Heart Stickers
I LOVE stickers, and these simple hearts will be perfect for sealing some of these cards before sending them off!
Black Letter Stickers
Functional stickers! I could see using these on some bunting, or to write a special name on the envelope of one these cards. And of course, you just can't go wrong with Helvetica font.
Cactus Love Sticky Notes
If I had a dollar for every pad of cute sticky notes I own, I wouldn't be rich, but I'd have about six bucks. Do I need another set of sticky notes? No. But that doesn't mean I'll be turning my nose up at these. I love succulents, and I am constantly making to do lists, so these will have a special place in my desk drawer.
Tiny Diamond Washi Tape
Now, if I had a dollar for every roll of washi tape I own, I would probably be able to buy a pretty nice pair of shoes. But again, I love the stuff. I don't have any washi tape this skinny, so I'm excited to figure out what to use this for! Those orangey-red diamonds are adorable.
Verdict: This is honestly probably one of my favorite boxes! I get so geeked on paper products and greeting cards, so I'm happy to have a little stash to go to when an event arises! Seeing as though every time I buy a cute card at my local gift shop, I spend around $5 a pop, the value on this $20 envelope of TEN cards, plus a print, sticky notes, two stickers sheets, and some rad washi tape is unreal! And the fact that they're almost all functional items means that they won't just pile up in my house. I had so much fun opening this month's Happy Mail, and I know I'll use all of the products inside.
What was your favorite item from the May 2017 Happy Mail envelope?
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