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Craftpod Subscription Box Review – Autumn 2017

Désirée Eien
ByDésirée EienOct 16, 2017 | 7 comments

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

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Craftpod is a quarterly UK-based subscription box that sends small craft projects, including "sewing, baking, and other surprises."

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

FYI - this box is still available for sale!

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The Subscription Box: Craftpod

The Cost: $25.24 USD (£19) per seasonal box or $90.34 USD (£68) for an annual subscription of four boxes. Shipping for International customers is $6.64 USD (£5) per box. The price in USD may vary depending on the exchange rate, but the cost of the Autumn box worked out to $30.55 USD.

The Products: Each box contains two small craft or baking projects. 

Ships to: Worldwide from the UK

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Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

Each Craftpod box always includes a note from its curator, Jo. If you like Craftpod, I recommend checking out her wonderful Instagram that shows the inspiration for her boxes. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The Floral Fox Art A6 Postcard – Value $2.05? (A similar item is $8.20 for 4)

This adorable postcard was designed by Amy Rose of The Floral Fox Art. I love the dramatic dark background that sets off the autumnal artwork. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

MaggieMagoo Designs Toadstools and Mushrooms A6 Notebook – Value $5.51

Carole from MaggieMagoo Designs is also a featured designer for one of the projects, so it's nice to also receive this cute little notebook. It has 40 blank pages and was designed and printed in the UK. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

Canton Tea Co Red Berry & Hibiscus Tea – Value $0.53 USD (buy 50 packets for $26.58 USD)

This tea had a strong berry flavor. I really like the brand and wish it were easier to find in the US. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The first project is toadstool embroidery using a design from Carole of MaggieMagoo Designs. What could be more perfect for autumn?

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The illustrated instructions tell how many strands of thread to use and even remind you to keep the fabric taut in the hoop. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The fabric was printed especially for this box!

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

Elbesee Wooden Embroidery Hoop – Value $3.22

This beech embroidery hoop was the perfect size for the project and did a great job of holding the fabric taut. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

DMC Embroidery Floss – $3.24 for 6

I love the warm tones of this embroidery floss. This kit only used a very small amount, so there's plenty left for future projects. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

This is an easy project that's perfect for beginners because you can use the printed design as a guide for your stitching. Also, it uses organic shapes that don't need to be precise. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

Stitching these little red dots was the hardest part, just because they were so tiny. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box
Once the embroidery was finished, the next step was to trim the fabric and glue it to the back of the hoop. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

I'm happy with the way the finished piece turned out! I also like the contrast of the dark chocolate fabric with the pale beech wood of the hoop. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

Next up are these adorable little felt owls! 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The supplies include felt, stuffing, thread, a pinback and glass beads for eyes. It also used some of the embroidery thread from the first project. The felt is very high quality; it's not cheap craft felt. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The first step was to cut out all the pieces. Although the project shows two owls, there were enough supplies to make three! 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

Next, I sewed on the eyes and did a little embroidery for the beaks and feathers. They're cute already! This is another easy project that's hard to mess up. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The two pieces get sewn together with a blanket stitch. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

The wings go on last. I turned one owl into a brooch using the included pinback. 

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

Although it wasn't in the instructions, I liked the example picture of the owls on a twig, so I sewed them to a twig from my lawn.

Craftpod Autumn 2017 UK-Based Craft and DIY Subscription Box

Here's how I have them displayed, lightly affixed to a wooden coaster that I happened to have from another project. I think they're adorable –  just look at that sleeping one!

Verdict: This is only my second box and it's already one of the subscriptions I look forward to the most. Jo pays so much attention to every detail – every item is perfectly in season, the quality of supplies is excellent, the directions are clear and the projects are nearly foolproof. The non-craft items (notebook, postcard, tea) have a value around $8, meaning that the two projects work out to around $12 each. 

The autumn box is still available as a preorder. If this box suits your style, give it a try because it's even nicer in person.

What do you think of the autumn Craftpod?

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Désirée Eien
Désirée Eien
Désirée has survived the subscription box rollercoaster since 2013. Her other hobbies include meticulously over-researching minor purchases, crafting things she hopes to pass off as gifts, and dressing her cat up in silly costumes.

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7 comments

Jo Pillinger

Hi Désirée, thank you for purchasing the Autumn Craftpod and sharing such a lovely review! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stitching and I really love how you presented the Little owls on the log slice – so inspired! I’m also pleased you like the quality of the materials as it matters to me to have 100% wool felt, cottons and fleece whenever used. It makes it so much nicer to work with. Have a lovely weekend ☺️ Jo x

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Désirée

Thanks Jo for the kind words! I thought the felt seemed like wool but wasn’t positive, so thanks for letting me know.

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Helen

Colour me fascinated! I just subscribed and am super excited to receive this box. Last month’s was too cute, but this month – irresistible!
You did a great job, everything looks so well executed. How cool that you manage to get three owls from the provided fabric.
Funnily enough, the red dots are the bit I’m most looking forward to doing. I love making french knots.
My inner bling monster might win out and have me adding some metallic threads.

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Désirée

One thing I like about this box is that there are always chances to customize what you make. I think french knots and metallic thread would look great – post on instagram if you try it! I always look through the tags for the craft boxes I get and love seeing how everyone’s projects turn out.

Last month we did moths and I was able to get three out of the fabric they sent for two, so maybe they always send a little extra.

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Jess

This looks like an adorable subscription!

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crystal

This is one of the boxes I discovered since following MSA. After seeing last season’s box I subscribed. It really is a quality box with fun activities-I look forward to receiving it.

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Tanea

I love what you did with the owls. Too cute! *heart*

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