Archer & Olive December Subscription Box Unboxing (is It Worth It?)

If you love pretty paper, journaling supplies, and that little rush you get from opening a box full of creative goodies… you’re in the right place.

In this post, I’m sharing everything that came inside the Archer & Olive December Stationery Subscription Box, plus my honest thoughts on the value, what I’d actually use each item for, and whether this box is worth it.

👉 You can watch the full unboxing video here to see everything up close, including swatches and ideas for these goodies.

Spoiler: this one’s a favorite. Like… top-tier favorite.

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What’s Inside the December Subscription Box ✨

This box is packed. Not “filler items” packed. Actually useful, journaling-friendly, creative-time packed. Unfortunately, you can’t use my code for subscriptions (because they’re already discounted).

My code VD10 will work on anything else, and you can save 10% off your order.

Here’s what was included inside the stationery subscription box:

📓 B5 Notebook – Queen Anne’s Lace

This notebook is stunning in a quiet, elegant way.

• Earthy vegan leather cover
• Gold + white foil details
• 160 pages of white 160gsm dot grid paper

Plenty of space for journaling, spreads, lettering, modern calligraphy, or messy creative experiments (the fun kind).

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📘 Softcover Notebooks (Set of 3 – B6)

These live in one custom vegan leather cover and include:

• Lined paper
• Graph paper
• Dot grid paper

Each notebook has 40 pages, making them perfect for on-the-go journaling, lists, or testing ideas before committing them to a bigger notebook.

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✂️ Craft Knife

This one surprised me in the best way.

• Precision blade
• Custom blue barrel
• Great for detailed cuts, collage, and journaling inserts

One of those tools you don’t realize you need… until you use it.

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📒 A5 Notebook – Delicate

A floral border with gold foil details and 192 pages of 160gsm paper.
Classic. Pretty. Very “I want to sit down and journal now” energy.

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🎀 Washi Tape Set (Set of 4)

Soft florals + neutral tones that go with everything.
Widths included:

• 45mm
• 20mm
• 15mm
• 9mm

Perfect for borders, layering, and adding interest without overpowering your page.

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🖊️ Duo Tone Pens (Set of 5)

These are water-based pens with:

• 3.5mm round tip on one end
• 0.4mm fineliner on the other

I swatch these in the video so you can see how they actually look on paper (because we all know that matters).

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📜 Artisan Paper Assortment

• 8 handmade paper designs
• 3 of each design
• 24 sheets total

So good for collage, layering, or adding texture to journal pages.

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🌿 Washi & Journaling Stickers

Calming blues and neutral tones with:

• 2 sheets of each style

Easy to use. No overthinking. Just peel, stick, and enjoy.

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Is the Box Worth It? Let’s Talk Value 💸

I included a photo in the post showing the individual prices of each item, so you can see the breakdown clearly.

If you were to buy everything separately, the total value is around $185 USD.

The actual subscription box price? $79 USD. That’s a big yes from me.

Plus:

• Subscription boxes include exclusive items you can’t buy separately
• You get at least two notebooks
• Tools specifically made for journaling and creativity
• And subscribers receive a special coupon code each quarter inside the box

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Final Thoughts 💭

This is my favorite Archer & Olive subscription box so far.

Why? Because every single item is something I can actually use. No extras collecting dust. No “what do I even do with this?” energy. And the value? Way beyond the price of the box.

If you love journaling, stationery, or carving out intentional creative time, this box just makes sense.

I’d love to hear from you—which item was your favorite? Or how would you use the goodies from this box?