Mission Cute Review | June 2015

I really wanted to try a subscription service that didn't just benefit myself, but one that gave back to a cause. I found Mission Cute on Pinterest and saw that they support a different organization each month by donating 50% of their net proceeds from every box.

www.missioncute.com

1. Choose a Box

 

I chose the MissionCute Deluxe box.

  Deluxe Box Price: $39.00

June Box Value: $90.50

Mission Cute June 2015 Box

This month, Mission Cute donated 50% of the net proceeds from each box to 

http://www.projectyesu.org/

This non-profit, 501(c)3 organization was created by a 15 year old girl named, Mallory. Her amazing passion to help children in Uganda sparked her interest in creating this organization. 

Currently, Project Yesu is supporting 2 programs in Uganda: The Child Sponsorship Program (where donors are matched with children in the village of Musima) & the Acholi Quarter Feeding Program which is currently feeding over 200 children a hot porridge breakfast before school and most likely their ONLY meal they have.

The June Box Contents 

 Aqua Beaded Cuff | Retail Price: $15

Openness Ring | JeriWarlick.com | Retail Price: $55

A teensy but amazing piece that reminds us to keep an open heart and mind. Handcrafted solid brass ring. Approx. size 5. Slightly adjustable.

Wear solo or stack on..

Pink Sugar & Lemongrass Soap |  UWPLuxe.com | Retail Price: $8

Pink Coozie | SucreShop.com | Retail Price: $3.50   

Summer Glitz Metallic Tattoos | Retail Price: $9

You can go to http://www.missioncute.com/products/ and buy season boxes, specific items, or past boxes. They have pictures which takes away the surprise, but they are perfect for gifts! 

Nicely Noted Review | July 2015

YAY! I received my Nicely Noted subscription in the mail a few days ago. Check out the pretty cards I received.
COUPON CODE BELOW!

Check out these links to my previous Nicely Noted subscriptions:
May 2015
June 2015

For those of you who don't know: 

"Nicely Noted is a stationery subscription service that delivers a curated collection of letterpress cards and stamps to your mailbox every month."

http://www.nicelynoted.com/

Nicely Noted helps people discover new designers and enjoy the convenience of having the perfect card on hand. You get to look forward to receiving a care package each month, and pass that joy along to the recipients of all of your letters!

Month-to-Month - $20

Annually- $220 (which gives you 1 month free)

It also makes a great gift! Nicely Noted has a gift option for you to purchase 2 months for $40, and up to a 12 month subscription to send to someone.

This is my 3rd set of letter pressed cards and cute little stamps that I have received. I absolutely LOVE receiving this subscription each month! Usually I receive a Birthday card, but this bunch was more unique. I have always received a blank card with a pretty design that is perfect to send a random letter to anyone for any occasion! I thought it was cute to receive a card with 'woohoo' on it - perfect for a celebratory or congratulations card. I love the sweets card, it's a unique twist on sending a boring 'thank you' card.

Each month they will send you 3 letter pressed cards and 3 cute stamps. All of them are blank inside to encourage your letter writing!

The wrapping always tells you the name of each card, the company that created it, and the location from which it came from. I love that!

Confetti Cannon by Iron Curtain press in Los Angeles, California

You are the Sweetest by Paper Bandit Press in Provo, Utah

Ozford Stripe by Anemone Letterpress in Pasadena, California

I highly recommend this to people who love sending random notes, cards, and letters. 

COUPON CODE: INVITE20_FOM & Fill out ‘How did you hear about us’ with "Ashley" and my email "ashjfischer@gmail.com" to help me get rewards! <3

SketchBox Review | July 2015

SketchBox is a subscription service that mails art supplies right to your door every month! Their goal is to provide artists with easy access to supplies and exposure to their work.

"Every month, we deliver 5-6 premium art supplies right to your doorstep along with a unique piece of art. We're artists ourselves and search constantly for the best possible supplies. We feature a new artist every month to help inspire you to create something amazing.  What would you make if art supplies were delivered to you every month?"

https://www.getsketchbox.com/

(THERE IS A COUPON CODE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG POST!)
 

 2 Box Types:

Types of items in Box:

 1. Art supplies (5 or 6)
(Ex. Prismacolor markers, krink paint markers, alphacolor pastels, Caran d’Ache Luminance Colored Pencils, Charcoals, Graphite Sticks, Gum Erasers)

2. A Piece of Art 
3. A page explaining the Artist and supplies included
4. SketchBox Sticker

5. A fancy box

This what my July 2015 Premium SketchBox looks like! There is a different illustration on the box each month.

Every month SketchBox features a different artist and the tools they used to create their piece of art. This month's featured artist is Adele Flamond from New Milford, Connecticut. She used the black and white pencils (from the basic box) to create this stunning photo-realistic piece. You can view more of her art on her Instagram: @uhdele.

If you'd like YOUR art featured in a SketchBox tag your art with #sketchbox and contact them at info@getsketchbox.com to get the process started. 

12 Piece set of Koh-I-Noor's Gioconda Soft Pastel Pencils | Artist's Chamois

The pencils offer the smooth finish of conventional pastels without the mess. They are highly pigmented, with a buttery smooth feel, and have excellent blending and toning characteristics on dark or light surfaces. All colors are lightfast and fade resistant. The Gioconda Pencils also feature California cedar wood casing for crisp and accurate sharpening with minimal waste. They are some of the softest and smoothest pastel pencils available.

The artist's chamois gives you effortless blending abilities with the pastel colors. It's easy to wash - just throw it in the washer/dryer or wash & dry by hand.

If you are interested in receiving art supplies to inspire yourself to create, give SketchBox a try! COUPON CODE: COMEBACK for 10% off your 1st Box!