Happy Scrappie subscription - March Edition

Happie Scrappie Website

Since getting back into planning, writing and my general passion for all item's of stationary. I have also subscribed to Happie Scrappie, which again is a monthly envelope jam packed with cute and practical item's. This is my first review of the Subscription service and I also have a post coming about the Grab bag I purchased. 

About : Are you a Happie Planner?

We are a monthly subscription, the Happie Planner kit, which has a selection of planner related products with coordinating themes and variations in each kit. The idea of having a planner kit is to allow all the Happie Planners to get a bit of a lot of things, and the kits will include a selection of samples of fun products, just what you need. Our March 2016 kit is calling all you planner girls and stationery addicts. March's box featured all the planner girls' favourite: #stationeryaddict #penhoarder #washitapelove. If you are a planner girl who can never have enough pens and washi tapes, March's box is a favourite.

Content's : (A5 planner edition)

 - 1 sampler pack of A5 sized inserts (20 sheets, insert size: 148mm x 210mm, option of punched or unpunched)


- 1 Dashboard 

- 1 Pagemarker 


- 1 Planner Sticker Sampler 

- Stationery Themed wood trinkets (with adhesive backing)


- 1 Magnet bookmark 

- 1 Mini Tassel 

- 1 Stationery gel pen (random design) 

- 1 Page Flags 

- 1 Mailer box (In picture above) 

- Pagemarker 

This page marker can be used to keep your place within any planner, secured with a paper clip or hole punched if required. I personally use these on my current week as a page finder, the write list's for shopping or item's easily forgotten for the week ahead. I do love to make list's so i really like this item and it's compactness.

- Mini Tassel 

Green is my favourite colour and my new planner just so happens to be green also. This is my first charm so im a little lost as to what i can use it for. Im sure i can ask the planner community what would I use and also adapt this item.

- Magnet bookmark 

Okay yes this is too cute and adorably me. It's already in my planner and my day lights up just seeing my creativity come to fruition. This little magnet sums up my current state of mind, in that i can accomplish anything. 

- Dashboard 
I love dashboards as they are so versatile. They can replace a boring or non relevant planner divider, also be kept within the mailer envelopes so you have a  selection to choose from when you tire of a current dashboard. Perfect addition to this month's parcel.


- Planner Sticker Sampler 

These sticker's are fun, vibrant, cute and have some great reminders relevant for any one's month. I love sticker's and I can never have enough so when i have some like this sent to me, they go in my travel storage case unti they are used. 

- Stationery wood trinkets (with adhesive backing)

These little wooden trinkets are so adorable that if you didnt want them in your planner (only because they are so pretty), on show then they would be perfect to decorate your desk, pencil case or another item. 

- Sampler pack of A5 sized inserts (20 sheets size: 148mm x 210mm, punched or unpunched)


The sampler pack holds 20 sheets of double sided printed paper. It has different designs on each, some pages are lined-squared-patterned boxes etc. So each month the art work on the sampler pack matches the theme. So this month the samplers were filled with the cute stationary characters. Great additions for planner need's from list making to just jazzing up a section. 

- Page Flags 

Page flags are my absolute favourite item aboit being a planner addict. It's an easy way to mark important weeks within your planner, using cute and colourful tags. Plus with the never ending choice of design you can change to the season or event. 

- Stationery gel pen (random design) 

This pen is a very cute and clever in that the lid is painted like its a pencl and under the lid is a concealed pen. I Love having an extensive pen, pencil set in which i can change up my style to fit my mood or even just the thickness and colour. A writer can never have too many pen's or stationary. 

Personal Sized kits - 

- Page size : 95mm x 171mm

 Personal A5 kit's -

- Page size: 148mm x 210mm (A5 / Half Letter sized)

The price of the kits is as follows:

Personal Sized: U + shipping

A5 Sized: USD15.99 + shipping

Fauxdori: USD15.99 + shipping

Ihearthome's March edition

That amazing time of the month again when ihearthome's happymail box comes through the letterbox. This subscription box comes in 3 seperate value's of choice, My happy-mail is the £15.00 value box. Im so excited as ihearthomes is definitely a favourite.

About : ihearthome's are passionate and a little excitable about all things home. We have always loved making that house into a home and love gorgeous items that really make the difference. From quirky wooden signs to romantic rustic hanging hearts, we love all the items we sell. We have beautiful wedding decorations and gifts, stunning children's items, heart warming hearts, gorgeous signs and plaques. Take a look around the site and see what takes your fancy.  Don't forget to come back again, as we are always looking to add new items.

Content's: 

- Wooden chic "Love" sign 

- Malteaser's bunny chocolate 

- Inspiration "This is my happy place"

- Sass & Belle "Easter bunny"

- Sass & Belle "Foral bird hook"

- Tags & stationery set 

- Hemp string 

- Washi tape 

- Wax melt 

- Clip-bag 

- Wooden chic "Love" sign 

This is a sturdy and well made sign, spelling out the word "love". It is decorated with a floral pattern on the front of the sign, then is white in the other area's. Really nice little chic decorative piece, it can be placed in small space's to add some colour and personality,  

- Sass & Belle "Easter bunny"

I love this little bunny and as i have a beautiful new niece, i think this will be the perfect gift for her first spring. I'll use another item in the box to personalise it.

- Sass & Belle "floral bird hook"

Ive had a bird hook before within a HappyMail box and its one of my favourite item's. This will look so lovely as a pair now, plus an additional hook for item's. My bedroom has a forest green and wood scheme, so anything like birds etc gives a beautiful effect when its hung up.

- Tags & stationery set 

This beautiful vintage themed tag set with stickers and twine included is stunning. I cant wait to use this too make a personalised tag for Sass & Belle bunny for my niece. 

- Clipbag

This is a handy portable shopping bag. Its easy to fold and carry in your handbag or clipped to your keychain as it's so light. They're environmentally friendly in that they reduce your need to use plastic bags, which also helps save money in the long run also. 

- Hemp string 

This is a red string which is good for all craft and if like me your just getting into penpalling, it's handy to have so I can bundle my letters in neat pile's. Always a good staple to have.

- Washi tape 

I currently have stocked up some Washi tapes and I do love the design of this one. I have so far loved learning how to do this form of decorating paper, pages in a scrapbook with Washi tape. I love having them in my craft box and look forward to getting more designs. 

- Wax melt 

This wax melt is beautiful and i can only describe the smell as almost like marzipan. This melt is quite big and thick, so you can cut off bit's to melt and make it last. As this is quite fragrant and the scent throw is really good, I only use a small amount to burn in my melter. Im so glad this melt will last me at least the month. 

- Malteaser's bunny chocolate 

Being that it is traditional this weekend with spring we have been given a bunny chocolate treat. Yummy and thank you. (This little bunny did not last long past this picture) 

- Inspiration "This is my happy place"

I love having Inspiration cards within my stationary set. As i can use them for letters to friends, inserts to happy parcel il send to cheer up family and friends plus other use's. I even have a frame which i will change every week to keep motivated and inspired,   

I really liked this month's edition with the stationary in particular. Im really enjoying my passion's of writing, scrap-booking and journalling as way's to express myself. This box had some nice summery useful materials for this and I am excited to use them. My floral bird hook will be put up next to the one i had received when ihearthomes was a very new subscription, it was probably one of the first items within the box. My easter bunny will definitely be a keepsake il personalise for my niece. So the box as a whole has a lot that is relevant and great for my hobbies. The "Love" sign is beautiful but very small, this felt maybe a little out of place with last month being valentines themed. 

The chocolate bunny did not last long at all sadly. The clip-bag was not my cup of tea unfortunately and whilst this box was amazing for my hobbies, it somewhat felt lacking something. 

Busy Bee Stationary - Subscription box

http://busybeestationery.com

Ive been posting about my passion's for writing and planning recently, so it was a natural to then see if any subscription boxes were available. I want too expand the amount of product's I love, plus the added bonus with a subscription box is the surprise each month.  

About : 

We run a monthly stationery subscription box for busy bees. We enjoy the feeling of putting pen to paper. We love to journal. We are mad about planners. We like to stay in touch with loved ones "the old-fashioned way". Each month we send our subscribers a curated box of beautiful stationery - the contents are always a surprise! Our boxes typically include 5-10 items. We choose items that inspire creativity and help you with your everyday note-taking, planning, journaling and letter writing. Our boxes are always built around a theme, season, or specific creative project. Receive amazing products from brands like Heidi Swapp, Write Notepads, Gorjuss, Impression Paperie and more.

 March's Box content's 

- Gorjuss Gift Bag :On Top of the World

- Gorjuss Eraser - We Can All Shine

- Sparrow & Wolf Notebook

- Gorjuss Metallic Gel Pen Set

- Mechanical pencil

- mt - Kanobi paper washi tape 

- Sparrow & Wolf cards

Gorjuss Gift Bag :On Top of the World

- Featuring the lovely On Top of the World artwork, and made from strong laminated paper, with lovely ribbon handles and a pretty matching gift tag, this gift bag will make any present just a little more Gorjuss™.

How adorably cute and what a lovely gift bag, or a place for all your boxed planning goodies. I have a dear friend's birthday coming and this is perfect for the gifts I have planned for her. Beautiful start to the box. 

Gorjuss Eraser - We Can All Shine

Gorjuss eraser. Eraser box size (Approx): 5.5cm wide, 10cm high and 1.7cm deep

and mechanical pencil. 

Can we take a moment to admire the art on this eraser. Its cute and works amazing when im doing art work. Ive been getting back into pencil art and i only had the small erasers on the pencil which tend to be very stiff and can rip or ruin a piece. This was a definite on my wish list to get a decent eraser. Then alongside is a mechanical pencil which gives fantastic outlines to drawing's. Another must have for the kit and you can never have too many pencil's.  

- Sparrow & Wolf Notebook

Stylish metallic notebook with copper foiled and debossed details. A6 size with copper foil crosses pattern. 40 plain pages for sketches, notes, doodles and whatever else captures your imagination. The perfect size to pop in your bag and take everywhere with you, keep on your desk or by the bedside. Extra details such as rounded corners & premium GF Smith dusky grey covers plus our signature hand debossed logo on the back. Printed on 100% recycled card and paper. Proudly designed and printed in the UK. Perfect as a little thank you, birthday or going away present for a traveller.

This book is going to be perfect for my portable kit, as i can do some drawing whilst im out on quality paper. It's a perfect size for when im attending appointment's, I can sketch in peace without bothering anyone using a huge sketchpad. Ideal size for travel. 

- Gorjuss Metallic Gel Pen Set

Inspire your creativity with Santoro’s Gorjuss Metallic Gel Pen Set. 4 gel pens with 4 different inks (Metallic blue ink, silver ink, gold ink and metallic purple ink)

With four metallic colours to choose from, they are perfect for jotting down your notes and inspirational ideas. Pen box size (Approx): 5.3cm wide, 18.5cm high and 2cm deep

I know ive said this brand from the previous two products, is beyond cute and im adoring having these be in my box. To now have a set of metallic pen's to write with in my journalling planners really excite's me. Any writer will tell you that our candy is having writing books (journal's, notebook's, diaries etc)and an  obscene amount of pen's. I say obscene as to have idea's and then run out of ink in a pen, is the worst feeling. Its happened to me many time's, I always then have to try keep the idea until I can write it down. So as you can imagine im over the moon with these pen's and the artwork on them you just cant ignore. So far has to be my favourite pick of this month's box.

- Sparrow & Wolf card's 

Lovely Greetings cards with silver foil raindrops and a Greetings card with Gold Umbrella Pattern. Each card comes with a brown kraft envelope. Printed on 100% recycled card and paper. Proudly designed and printed in the UK. Card is blank inside for your own message. Perfect as a little thank you, birthday or simple 'hello' card. Made from 100% recycled stock.

I have had one of these card's before myself and they are high quality. Sturdy and can be used for any occassion as they are blank. So if your like me and like having card's on hand to send to anyone  then these are ideal. I always think sending a card shows alot of thought and can really make someone feel special. So again great for my writing kit to send to penpals also. 

mt - Kanobi washi tape 

Unique Japanese masking tape made of Washi paper is strong while being extremely thin compared with those made in other countries. It has an excellent adhesiveness and it was well-received world-wide as it can be removed easily without leaving a trace.

I had to do a little research on this brand as ive never seen it when i typically shop for washi tape's. After seeing the website, its made me want more of the spring collection. This washi tape is thin but the quality is beyond that of any washi tape in my collection currently. (I own around 15 so far, different material and size)

This box is really well set out with a notepad, pencil, pen's, eraser and notecard's, then we have a lovely gift bag to finish off the box content's. 

As ive said on my blog, im enjoying getting back into journalling and writing again. Ive always had notebooks and a diary on me to write in, however my passion's been reignited to get back the creative side I alway's enjoyed. Having the tool's is essential. Im pencil drawing again, yet can only draw for short periods of time. (Chronic joint pain) So having tool's that give an ease to achieving my goal and are high quality is definitely something I look for. 

All of the box content's are of an amazing quality and definate addition's to my kit. Im really blown away with the quality of the brand's included. Also the product's were so well picked, that you can immediately draw or write at will. Im so excited with this subscription box. I never expected to recieve a box where I love every product and will have a use for them all. I really love this subscription box and highly recommend. 

My little Bubble box - March edition

After last month's amazing box and My little box getting back to how it was orginally, unique mixed some sparkle. I was looking forward to this month's box and even more so when i saw the theme. So let's dive into the March edition to see what we have been given. 

About: My Little Box is a hand-picked and beautifully designed box of fashion, beauty and lifestyle surprises. With accessories, products and other goodies created exclusively for you and based around a different theme every month, each box promises to delight the lucky recipient.

Content's : 

- Balloon as the inspiration card

- Bubble magazine

- Makeup sponge

- Hairbrush

- Beauty bag (incl Givenchy mascara, Garancia peel spray, My little beauty cheek & lip bubble tint)

- Balloon as the inspiration card

This is a cute and fun addition to the usual inspiration card. I will give this to my little nephew when he comes over next week, as i think this is one of those small little thing's that bring laughter to a day. 

- Bubble magazine & Hairbrush

This month's magazine is so cute and then along with the first item within the box, which is a hairbrush just made me excited to see the rest of the contents. It was definitely something I wanted to buy, as I hate taking my ghd paddle brush out because its so big. 

I might be really geeky or a lover of retro style beauty item's, I really love this brush. Its cute and lightweight which makes it ideal for taking with you travelling.

- Makeup sponge

Im really excited for this product. Now whilst most will argue "it cant beat the market leader", I believe everything is worth a try. So for my next few look's, I will use this and report how well it does and compare it. 

- Beauty bag (incl Givenchy mascara, Garancia peel spray, My little beauty cheek & lip bubble tint)

- Givenchy mascara : now this is the kind of french makeup every once in a while id love to see. Believe me Yves Rocher was lovely but its not the only brand.

- My little beauty cheek & lip bubble tint : I put a swatch above of the colour and blended pigment of this tint. It is thick and you do need to work it as soon, as its in the skin or it can leave a outline mark. 

- Garancia peel spray : This is a totally new brand for me and upon reading the information card, it sounds really unique and a timesaver in your skincare routine.

This box again did not fail to deliver and was packed full of amazing item's. I will use all of the content's and loved how it was brought together. The hairbrush is cute, easy to travel with and just feels long wearing. The makeup sponge is something I am going to do a post on, il compare against the two top branded ones on the market. The beauty bag was the biggest surprise so far, as I wasn't expecting to see a Givenchy mascara and a skincare item that sounds like a timesaving dream. 

This box is amazing and the design is probably by far the best so far. Its a beautiful set of pastel colours with a rollergirl then retro style "My bubble box" writing. It just couldn't have been a better box this month. Three cheer's to the My little box this month and bring on next month. 

Discovery club - March edition

Discovery club UK

Discovery club is a Quartlerly fragrance subscription service. Ive been subscribed for over a year now and its changed so much. This Spring its had a packaging change that is chic and very streamline. There are usually 5 female scents and 2 male scents included in each quarter.  Along with the frgrances you will recieve money off vouchers, for the scents within the box. 

They say : 

- Exciting fragrance samples delivered straight to your home

- Save up to £10 on the fragrances featured in the box

- Female & male samples included

- Only £5 per quarter

- No commitment - cancel at any time

Contents of Spring 2015 : 

1 - Hugo Boss - Hugo Woman

2 - Stella McCartney : Stella EDT

3 - Dolce : Dolce Floral Drops

4 - La Petite robe Noire : Eau Fraiche

5 - Versace : Pour femme

6 - Versace : Eros 

7 - Givenchy Very Irresistible EDT 

Fragrances in Spring (L-R : 1, 2, 3, 4)

1. Hugo Boss - Hugo Woman

HUGO Woman is a fruity floral fragrance with an unconventional boyish twist. The scent is a contrast of feminine and unexpected masculine notes. Is the scent for modern, stylish women who live life their way and follow the motto 'invent yourself'.

Top: Boysenberry, Mandarin 

Heart: Jasmine, Black plum, Iris, Black tea 

Base: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Amber

2. Stella McCartney : Stella EDT

Stella EDT introduces a lighter fragrance. Continuing the celebration of naturally sexy and confident woman. Updating the rose notes with elegant Bulgarian rose essence. Too develop the fresh and dewy rose fragrance.  Being bright and bold creates a young fresher fragrance. 

This unique scent with top notes of fresh mandarin and frozen lemon. Tones of freesia create a soft, dewy feeling. Infusing feminine rose essence, violet leaves and peony petals. Bring's freshness while amber base notes give a sensual undertone. 

3. Dolce : Dolce Floral Drops

It is the clarity of dawn. The Neroli  enhance's their aroma. Preserving its harmonious signature of white flowers, with White Amaryllis at the heart.

Top - Neroli leaves and Papaya Flower that enriches the fragrance. Defining freshness.

Heart - White Amaryllis, White Daffodil and White Water Lily.

Base - The floral signature is balanced by warm Musky notes, Cashmeran and Sandalwood.

Floral Drops bottle's curved lines, with a sculpted flower shaped lid with milky white petals. The Frosted glass gives a misty green colour, giving a dew-kissed tone. Expressing the fresh delicateness of the fragrance. 

4. La Petite robe Noire : Eau Fraiche

My new petal dress 

An absolute essential and utterly irresistible. Chic and glamorous  creation by Guerlain. The scent is a fresh floral, Joyful and exhilarating.

An explosion of mandarin with a shower of green notes. Then roses with an armful of freesia, caressed with apricot and sun-kissed notes. The pistachio with the white musk, plus patchouli help's keep the delicate silky balance.

5. Versace : Pour Femme

Eros Pour Femme is the ultimate in power and seduction from Versace. A captivating fragrance with elegant packaging. The primal power of a woman captured in a radiant and sensual essence. A new legend bursting with passion, Eros meets his true love Pour Femme (but who’s seducing who?) An invitation to surrender to desire, then to take control of life’s unstoppable forces.

An alchemy of tempting, bright and feminine notes. A refined accord of lemon, jasmine, exalted by sesmooth woods.

6. Versace - Eros 

Greek mythology and classic sculpture has characterised Versace. Eros : God of Love is able to make people fall in love with his bow and arrow. The packaging shows Medusa & Greek fret, a turquoise backdrop  convey's a masculine perception. A racy virility symbolised by woods providing intensity and power.

A fragrance with an intense mix of oriental and enveloping notes. A Vibrant freshness is obtained from  combination's of tonka beans, amber, mint, Italian lemon zest, vanilla and green apple. Etc

7. Givenchy Very Irresistible EDT 30ml

Very Irrésistible Givenchy is the world's first Floral Aromatic perfume. A light, feminine fragrance created with the combination of five beautiful roses. Star anise provides a delicate touch of contrast, freshness and modernity and gives originality to the central floral harmony of roses. A fragrance that brings out the spontaneity in all women.

I really love this set of fragrances, they are spring fresh and light. My favourite being La petit noir's new addition. Its light, fresh and really long wearing on the skin. Also the Versace fragrances last for a considerable time. These vials are perfect for your handbag and travelling. The new packaging is sleek and slim, which is much more postal friendly.