Every year we ask you, our readers, to tell us your favorite subscription boxes. The results of the 2021 Readers' Choice Awards are in! This list features our fellow subscription fanatics’ top choices for paper goods, office supplies, and more.
Calling all snail mail supporters and perpetrators of penmanship! We've asked our readers to speak up about their favorite stationery subscriptions, and we've rounded up their responses in one thrilling list. These boxes contain all the paper goods you could dream up, from organization tools like planners and sticky notes to high-quality pens, personalized notepads, greeting cards ready to be sent, and office supplies with flair. Plus, of course, stickers for every occasion. Once you take a peek at this list, you'll surely feel the urge to sit down at your desk and spend some time with a good ol' fashioned pen and paper!
The Most Popular Stationery Subscription Boxes, According to Our Readers
1. Cloth & Paper
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The Cost: $18 per month for the Penspiration subscription, $38 per month for the Planner Stationery box, and $48 per month for both. Subscribe here!
What Our Readers Say:
"My first purchase was a page flag in the color stone, now all of my office supplies are from C&P! There is something about neutral page flags and stickies that bring peace to my already hectic work life and I look forward to getting new items every month!" - Rose
"Cloth & Paper is one of the most beautiful and economic stationary sub boxes out there. Black Woman owned, thoughtful, beautiful, extremely useful, and classy, are just some of the words to describe this company and sub box." - Unionplanner
"C + Ps aesthetic, paper quality and innovative items made this box a survival kit, which was welcomed during the pandemic!" - KaySheezy
About the Box: When it comes to quality, curation, and customer service, Cloth & Paper wins in the stationery subscription category yet again! They offer two types of boxes (plus one big one with both options combined) so that you're sure to only receive the organization materials you need. Our readers love it for keeping their personal lives in order, as well as introducing a little style to work scenarios, with a focus on neutral hues. It's a classy one!
Check out all of our Cloth & Paper reviews and our Cloth & Paper details to learn more. Ships worldwide at varying rates.
2. Erin Condren Seasonal Surprise Box
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The Cost: $40 per quarter. Subscribe here!
What Our Readers Say:
I am an Erin Condren addict. There, I admitted it. I LOVE this box." - Laura
"Oh, just my favorite box. Quick shipping, awesome products." - Yellowdaisymae
About the Box: For those who love to stay organized, and have fun while they're at it, signing up for the Erin Condren Seasonal Surprise Box ensures delight with each new season. Proof that it's a hit is in how quickly it sells out—everyone wants to get their hands on the Erin Condren brand stationery, journaling, and lifestyle goods it contains. We love that the shipping box is reversible, so it can turn into a beautiful keepsake or storage container!
Check out our Erin Condren Seasonal Surprise Box reviews and Erin Condren Seasonal Surprise Box details to learn more. Ships to the US for free and worldwide at varying rates.
3. Paper Source Lifestyle Box
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The Cost: $49.95 per quarter (A minimum one-year commitment paid in quarterly installments). Subscribe here!
What Our Readers Say:
"Really nice and high quality." - Jackie
"Paper Source is a totally fun quarterly box. I am a pen/paper geek and love candles that come too." - JodyE
About the Box: Before sitting down to scribble out a letter, you've got to get the vibe right—right? The Paper Source Lifestyle Box is a stationery subscription service that also provides all the hygge extras—like candles, teas, body products, and books—to set the tone at your desk or dining room table. This sub sends a mix of 10+ stationery and lifestyle items from Paper Source, as well as other popular home brands.
Check out all of our Paper Source reviews and our Paper Source Lifestyle Box details to learn more. Ships to the contiguous US for free.
4. Smartass & Sass
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The Cost: Starts at $15.95 per month. Subscribe here!
About the Box: The Smartass & Sass box is a monthly subscription box that sends a box of happy mail! If you're tickled by sassy slogans and sarcastic sayings, this one might just be your jam. Each month's box contains 4-8 hilariously irreverent items handmade by artists and small businesses, so you can expect quality from your comical goods. This subscription is available in multiple tiers: T-shirt only, box-only, or T-shirt and box. You'll choose your T-shirt size (XS-XXXL) at checkout.
Check out our Smartass & Sass reviews and Smartass & Sass spoilers for more info. Ships to the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, and Australia.
5. STICKII CLUB
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The Cost: $10 per month + shipping. Subscribe here!
What Our Readers Say:
"Great value, great quality, beautiful stickers and there's something for everyone each month with the three options to choose from." - Milena
"My favorite subscription! Such a good value, amazing stickers and stationary items. I love that you can choose your theme each month." - Katie
About the Box: A stationery addiction or scrapbooking passion is about so much more than snazzy paper, as any STICKII subscriber will tell you! This monthly delivery is focused on stickers for doing a little DIY decorating of cards and packages, sure, but really of anything you want. Each pack includes 6 sticker sheets, 1 bag of sticker flakes, and 1-2 small stationery items such as cute notecards or tiny envelopes. Paper crafts, here you come!
Check out our STICKII CLUB reviews and STICKII CLUB details for more info. Ships to the US for $1.00, Canada for $1.75, and internationally for $2.50.
6. My Paper Box
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The Cost: $13 per month for the Mini box, $28 per month for the Grand box. Save with bi-monthly shipments. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: $10 off First Grand Box
CODE: MSAOFF10
About the Box: There's an extra-special touch to the paper goods in the My Paper Box stationery subscription: they're all personalized! The Mini subscription sends 3 personalized notepads every month, while the Grand box includes personalized notepads, cards, planners, and more. Each monthly or bi-monthly delivery features a new theme, so you can fill your life with paper goods that have an intimate touch. Added bonus: years down the line, your pen pal will know exactly who sent them that special note!
Check out our My Paper Box reviews and our My Paper Box details for more info. Ships worldwide. Free US shipping for the Grand box.
7. Papergang
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The Cost: Approximately $19.23 per month (£14) + shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About the Box: Papergang is a stationery box by UK brand Ohh Deer. Each month's box exterior and contents alike are designed by a different artist, and never fail to be extremely fun, colorful, and quirky. With each box purchased, Papergang donates to environmental charity Tree Aid. They also frequently pair up with other conservation efforts relevant to the theme of that month's illustrations. Expect high-quality notebooks, washi tape, sticker sheets, desk supplies, paper clips, writing utensils, and more.
Check out all of our Papergang reviews and our Papergang details to learn more. Ships to the UK for free, the US for £4.95, and other countries. Click here to see the list + shipping rates.
8. Confetti Collection
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The Cost: $19.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
What Our Readers Say:
"I like the variety in Confetti box for the price." - JodyE
"Great value and variety!" - Sheri
About the Box: Confetti Collection is a subscription box that sends 8+ coordinated stationery and lifestyle items that can be gifted or kept for yourself! Featuring pens, file folders, trinkets, note cards, mugs, pens, party supplies, and more in each box, this box invites subscribers to celebrate their everyday and share that joy with others. We love the different themes that each box contains—often they're simply thematic colors or patterns, but all are extra-fun.
Check out our Confetti Collection details to learn more. Ships to the US only for $5.
9. Busy Bee Stationery
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The Cost: $39.90 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: MSA20
About the Box: The Busy Bee Stationery box is one of the best subscription boxes for all the scrapbookers, card-makers, journalers, and general crafty folk out there. Each month you'll receive 5-10 items to add a little creativity to your planning and crafting ventures. Often there's a theme, and there's always a great variety of paper goods, stickers, pens and pencils, and beyond.
Check out our Busy Bee Stationery reviews and our Busy Bee Stationery details for more info. Ships to the US for free, Canada for $7.50, and worldwide for $12.50.
10. Postmark'd Studio PostBox
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The Cost: $25 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Get free shipping on your first box (MSAFS) or save $10 off your first box with a 3-month subscription (MSA404ME)
CODE: MSAFS or MSA404ME
About the Box: Postmark'd Studio's monthly PostBox is filled with a curated collection of greeting cards, postcards, artful accessories, and beautiful paper products, which is exciting as it is—but it also contains vintage postage to mail everything in the envelope. Now that's great motivation to send snail mail to your pals, isn't it?
Check out our Postmark'd Studio reviews and Postmark'd Studio PostBox details to learn more. Ships to the US ($5.00), Canada ($11.00), and 41 international countries ($17.00).
11. Nicely Noted
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The Cost: $20 per month. Save with an annual subscription. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: NICE20
About the Box: Nicely Noted is a simple subscription box, sending a monthly delivery of three greeting cards along with postage to send them. Spanning categories such as birthday, thank you, congratulations, and blank, the letterpress cards included are contemporary and cute! We think this straightforward stationery box would make the perfect gift for that friend who loves to send mail.
Check out our Nicely Noted reviews and our Nicely Noted details for more info. Ships to the US for free, Canada, UK, and EU at varying rates.
12. Pipsticks
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The Cost: $11.95 per month for the Petite Pack, $17.95 per month for the Classic Pack. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Get $5 off your subscription!
CODE: FRIENDSROCK
What Our Readers Say:
"Best sticker quality hands down." - MSA Reader
About the Box: Pipsticks is a sticker subscription that aims to put smiles on faces—and totally succeeds! You can choose to receive 7 sticker sheets per month with their Petite subscription, or 15 sheets per month with the Classic tier. You also have your choice of Kids or Pro clubs, although, really, everyone can enjoy 'em all! This is fun: Pipsticks also has a printables subscription for $4.95 each month!
Check out our Pipsticks reviews and Pipsticks details to learn more! Ships to the U.S. for free, Canada for $2, and internationally for $3.
13. Goldmine and Coco's Treasure Chest
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The Cost: $45 per month + $9 shipping for Treasure Chest, $35 per quarter + $5 shipping for Pey-Pey's Way. Sign up here!
What Our Readers Say:
"These subscriptions are hands down the best in the stationery industry. Felicia definitely goes above and beyond and gives you value and special surprises in each box!" - Brittney
"Value, quality, creativity, and usefulness of items." - Nika
About the Box: Goldmine and Coco is a Black-owned online stationery shop that also offers a monthly subscription called Treasure Chest, as well. as a quarterly subscription called Pey-Pey's Way (after the do-it-all character, Peyton, that founder Felicia created inspired by her own amazing self). Look forward to planners, office accessories, and lifestyle products that will help you organize and visualize your fiercest goals—so that you can then go and achieve them, of course! Each monthly box will come curated with 6-8 stationery and paper good items that may include notepads, planner inserts, sticky notes, washi tape, divided, printed paper, sticker sheets, while quarterly boxes send 10 full-size sampler sheets and 1 lifestyle item.
COVID-19 Note from Goldmine & Coco:
DUE TO COVID-19 WE'RE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING ANY RETURNS/CANCELLATIONS.
At this time, we are only offering shop credits for missing or replacement items. USPS has been delivering packages up to six weeks after they have been shipped from our facility. Please [bear] with us as we navigate this difficult time. For hassle-free shipping, choose Fedex.
Ships to the US.
14. The Stationery Selection
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The Cost: $34.95 per month. Subscribe here!
About the Box: If you're on the up and up with Japanese stationery brands, you'll recognize the names sent in the Stationery Selection sub! Or, maybe you're just a stationery-lover looking to explore interesting goodies, in which case, get ready to receive office items such as pens, washi tape, stickers, and other desk-centric doodads. One-time purchases of past boxes are available for $39.95!
Check out our Stationery Selection reviews and Stationery Selection details for more info. Ships worldwide ($10-$13 to the U.S., depending on where you live).
15. SCRIBEdelivery
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The Cost: $29 per month. Sign up here!
About the Box: SCRIBEdelivery is a great way for the organized individual to stock up on all the office goodies their heart desires. Each month's subscription will come with a notebook and a pen, plus high-quality extras to round out your desk's stickies and such.
Check out our SCRIBEdelivery reviews and SCRIBEdelivery details to learn more! Ships worldwide for free.
That does it for the best stationery subscriptions of 2021! Which one caught your eye?
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