So there I was, in the middle of waiting for paint to dry—literally—not metaphorically. And what better way to kill time than to rip open a mystery box of crafty joy? Enter the Grabie Box, sent to me by the lovely folks over at Grabie Art, and OH BOY, did it not disappoint. I don’t even know what I expected, but this was a full-on papercraft party in a box! Use the coupon code ARTSYFARTSYLIVING to save 15% off your Grabie order!
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Full Walkthrough Video of Me Checking Out The Grabie Box!
📦 WHAT WAS INSIDE (a.k.a. the Crafty Clown Car of Supplies)
Seriously, this box just kept on giving. Here's what came tumbling out:
- Colorful scrapbook paper in cozy, quirky patterns (brick walls! storefronts! pastel skies!)
- Sticker packs galore, from house bits and floral elements to teeny gold alphabet stickers
- PET stickers (which, P.S., are those super smooth, clear, vinyl-like stickers that stick like a dream)
- Die-cut shapes (hello, flower pots and cute street scenes!)
- Cardstock pieces masquerading as stickers
- A double-sided dot runner (yes PLEASE to sticky convenience)
- Adorable little envelopes and tissue wrappings that I 100% hoarded for future journals
- Oh, and a pin that my daughter claimed within seconds. 😂
I mean, this was basically the Avengers of paper craft supplies. And guess what? It all coordinated beautifully. Be still my color-loving heart!
PROJECT IDEAS: What You Can Actually Make with All This Yumminess
So I immediately had three brilliant (if I do say so myself) ideas, and I’m betting you’ll want to steal at least one. Don’t worry—I’m a generous crafter.
1. Peep-Through House Journal
Think of this like a paper dollhouse meets junk journal. The “build-a-house” stickers? TOO CUTE. Pair them with layered papers and little cut-out windows. I used some of the thick patterned papers as base pages and layered vellum behind the house facades for a dreamy, see-through effect. Talk about charm!
2. Halloween Storefront Journal
Yes, I'm already spooky-season prepping. I pulled the darker, moodier papers (black, green, some blues), plus anything with a haunted house vibe, and started laying out a Halloween-themed junk journal. Think of it as a “witch runs a craft store” vibe. I'm OBSESSED.
3. Vellum Envelope Flip Book
Y’all. The vellum envelopes alone nearly made me cry tears of joy. I’m stacking them accordion-style to make a flip book that holds secret messages, sticker stash, and little photos. Add in those floral die-cuts and some dainty stickers? Chef's kiss.
Not a Grabie Box Owner? NO WORRIES!
You can still get in on this fun using your own scrapbook paper stash. Here are my top tips:
- Cut 12×12 scrapbook paper down to 7×9 or 6×8—a more manageable size for journals.
- Use scraps for layering, tags, and windows (just like the little storefronts).
- Combine your own stickers, die-cuts, and ephemera to recreate the “build-a-scene” look.
- Layer vellum, tracing paper, or even wax paper for that translucent peek-through vibe.
The Grabie box just makes it easy because it's curated and matchy-matchy, but creativity? That’s all YOU, baby.
Where to Get It
Want to dive in yourself? You can grab (get it? GRAB?) your own box of wonder at GrabieArt.com. The set I received was called “Cozy Pop Store”, and trust me, it lived up to the name. Tiny stores, cozy colors, street vibes—it’s a whole dang aesthetic!
Final Thoughts from a Glitter-Obsessed Paper Addict
I didn’t expect to fall this hard for a mystery box, but here we are. The value was wild, the coordination was on point, and it inspired me to start not one, not two, but three new paper projects (and probably five more once I stop ogling the stickers and get back to crafting).
Thank you, Grabie, for enabling my chaos in the prettiest way possible.
