I’m a big fan of supporting local businesses & spend quite a lot of time navigating through Etsy, marvelling at the unique crafts people have created. For those of you who don’t know, Etsy is an online store filled with handmade goods from talented individuals all over the world. Literally anything you can think of, you can find on Etsy, with hundreds of designs, patterns & colours.
I have gathered so many special treasures from Etsy& discovered wonderful, rare gifts to give to the people I love. A month ago, I started to wonder if craft subscription boxes existed as who wouldn’t love a box full of homemade treats?
After some Googling, I discovered The Handmade Box! The HB offers many different boxes from Mums & Bubs, Ladies, Sons, Daughters & more! It delivers monthly in Australia, including 6-8 unique crafts from small businesses all over the country. It accepts anybody who is a creator and offers them a chance to promote themselves. The boxes are only $21.95 (excluding shipping) & you aren’t locked into any year long subscriptions. You are welcome to pick and choose the month you receive them.
I just received my September 2015 Ladies Handmade Box & couldn’t wait to share what I discovered within:
1.) My first gift was Cold Smoked Sea Salt Fudge from SMALT, which unfortunately wasn’t vegan so I passed it onto a friend. However, I Googled SMALT and found that they sell more than just fudge. They distribute ground, cold smoked sea salt in grinders. If you’re interested in adding some flavour to your meals, check out http://www.smaltcoldsmokedsalt.com/
2.) I’m super happy with this gorgeous Wall Decal from The Waltzing Moose! I really love this beautiful quote & can’t wait to find a place for it in our home. It comes with an instructional card and the retail price is only $7.00. The Waltzing Moose is a store on Etsy that sell items primarily for bubs, including gorgeous, colourful mobiles for cots.
3.) This was the first gift that caught my eye when I opened the box. It is a beautiful, chunky statement bracelet from Daysie Chains. The retail price is $11. It is a comfortable, stretchy piece with a great blend of colours to match most outfits. Check out http://www.daysiechains.bigcartel.com/for adorable, bohemian customised crafts!
4.) Mmm, what a beautiful blend of herbs! This Chai Masala comes from Blackbooks Tea. I can’t drink it, as it contains caffeine (which I’m intolerant to) but my Mum will love this sweet smelling sample! I really love the mix of Cinnamon, Cardamom & Rose, which could also be used as a Potpourri. This sample is $1.50. Check out their page here.
5.) I’ve left these adorable Raw Wooden Earrings from Little & Bird in the packet, as I want to gift them. I used to have pierced ears but the holes have since closed up. They are absolutely gorgeous and crafted with love. The retail price for this piece is $5. Little & Bird is a store on Etsy that mainly craft wooden earrings & brooches. Christmas is coming up, so take advantage of these unique designs for stocking fillers!
6.) Candles are probably my favourite gift to give and receive. You can never have too many! Tila Candle Co have provided this Travel Massage Candle tin at a retail price of $10. It’s a Soy Wax Candle with the scent of Coconut Oil, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Sweet Marjoram and Sandalwood.
7.) Camirelli provided a soap which is Black Raspberry & Vanilla Swirl. The Raspberry is definitely the dominant scent, which is great because it’s one of my favourite berries. The retail price is between $2-4. Camirelli sell soy candles, body scrubs, salt lamps, soaps & even crochet headbands, which are adorable.
8.) I found these adorable Inspi Cards nestled in my box and they instantly brightened my day! For only $2 per card, you can purchase these inspirational cards and leave them for friends and loved ones to find.
9.) I saved my favourite for last! I absolutely love Bath Bombs. I take one once a week with a good book. Reed have provided this Citrus Burst Bath Bomb which is 100% vegan! I immediately stalked their website and saw that they have an entire vegan section that sells body scrubs, bath salts & bombs, soy candles and skincare in the most beautiful colours and shapes! The retail price for this piece is $5.50. I will definitely be buying from this Melbourne based company in the future!
So there you have it! I really loved my haul from the Handmade Box. What I love even more than the products themselves, is the exposure to new and talented creators! Each box is different from the last and you’re bound to find some treasures you love. You will also find many discount cards for future purchases within!
Unfortunately, the Handmade Box are no longer running but some of these online stores still are. I’ve left current links where applicable.
Peace and Love xoxox
Disclaimer: I am not being paid or sponsored for this post/products – all my thoughts/opinions are my own
This is so intersting. A box full of all things craft and uniquely handmade, and made with lots of love. So uplifting and I bet you were very excited as you sifted through it. I think I like the body butter soap out of the lot. I always love a good soap that moisturises and doesn’t dry out my skin and of course, make me smell great 🙂
I’m so glad you enjoyed Mabel! This was a really fun post to write as I had no idea what items I was going to receive! The soap smells amazing! I can’t wait to use it tomorrow! Xx
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