Box of Happies is a monthly subscription box for handmade goods. It’s a great way to discover new Etsy artisans.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
The Subscription Box: Box of Happies
The Cost: $29.99 + free shipping. When I played with the shopping cart I was also charged tax but I think that’s because they’re in the same state I am. Save with longer subscriptions
ACTIVE DEAL: Get a bonus handmade necklace in your first box!
CODE: HAPPIES
The Products: 4-6 handmade items such as jewelry, stationery, bath/body items, accessories, and more.
Ships to: US
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Included was an information card listing the items in the box. Also, there was a business card for Box of Happies.
Rustic Bud Vase from Lynette’s Art – Listed Value $5
I saw the piece of wood in the box and at first, I was confused, but tucked in the bottom, inside a bubble mailer, was this test tube that fit neatly in a hole in the wood. How cute! It is the wrong time of year for flowers around here so I can’t show this to you in action, but I really like it.
The Lynette’s Art shop has some really cute items in it. I’ve used the value from the information card because I’m not 100% sure how the size of this item compares to similar items in their shop.
Coffee Cozy from Sew Love to Sew – Value $6
I buy hot drinks like never but one of the nice things about Box of Happies is that the items are all definitely giftable. I can see this as part of a nice set for a Secret Santa or White Elephant gift. And this owl cozy from the Sew Love to Sew shop is adorable.
Box of Happies Wishbone Necklace – Listed Value $10
Box of Happies Wishbone Earrings – Listed Value $10
This is a jewelry-heavy subscription, no two ways about it. You will get both silver-tone and gold-tone pieces. Luckily for me, I wear both colors and most of the pieces (like these) are fairly dainty, so this is a good fit for me. (I do coat the earring hooks in clear nail polish before wearing, since I am super metal sensitive.) I like that we got a matching set this time!
Box of Happies Crystal Pen – Listed Value $8
Every now and then there’s a pen in this box. This is welcome. We have two or three mugs of pens in the kitchen and I swear, only one of the pens actually works, so we do need more. My husband won’t use novelty pens like this but *I* like them, plus it happens to be very useful for me, so it’s all good!
Verdict: I calculated a value of about $39 for the November 2016 Box of Happies. Of course I had to take most of the values for the information card, but I liked the items this month either for myself or for gifting, I learned about some new Etsy sellers (Etsy can be overwhelming) and I feel like the value is at least as much as the cost of the box, if not more (don’t forget you’d have to pay shipping at all the Etsy shops).
What did you think of the November Box of Happies? Do you get any artisan or handmade subscriptions?
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