February 2018 GlobeIn Artisan Box Club Review + Coupon

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The GlobeIn Artisan Box Club is a subscription that sends handcrafted products from around the world. All items are produced either by collectives that are fair trade certified or that respect and adhere to fair trade principles. All artisans and farmers whose products are distributed by GlobeIn are paid a fair wage for their products.

GlobeIn has revamped their product line and now offers all subscriptions to the Artisan Box Club! The previous subscriptions are now under 4 Artisan Club Box levels: Premium, Deluxe, Essential and Starter. Premium and Deluxe boxes are $33 and $25 per month, respectively, while Essential and Starter boxes are both $10 per month each.

The former “Artisan Box” ($33) is now the Premium level, and the former “GlobeIn Club” ($10) is now the Essential level.

Along with all of the lovely items in the box, the Artisan Box includes a booklet that gives details about each of the artists responsible for the items in the box.

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The theme for this box is DIY. Artisan Box subscribers have a selection of themes from which to choose. This way, artisans will be able to meet GlobeIn’s needs while also having longer, steady work as they continue to produce items for the Artisan Box.

GlobeIn is committed to empowering artisans around the world, and that’s why they’ve included the artisans’ stories along with each product’s description in the booklet.

They’ve also included candid shots or portraits of each artist in their work environment.

There are suggestions at the bottom of the page, which helps you maximize the use of each product.

I love reading this booklet, it’s a great way to learn about the artisans and communities this subscription has helped to support.

Many artisans have inspiring stories, like Yadira who uses her skill in weaving to help provide a better home for their family.

I just love how they were able to put the items together and present them an attractive way!

All items were carefully selected and packaged in the box.

Everything in my box! It’s so colorful!

Scrapbook Paper – India ($12) Crafted using India’s well-kept traditional paper making techniques, these scrapbook sheets came in different sizes and patterns ranging from simple to detailed!

Each piece is made with 100% cotton, so no trees had to be cut down to make them!

Palm Leaf Flat Basket – Mexico ($15) Weaving is a skill that people from villages in Mexico have mastered for years. Although I’ve received leaf baskets many times in past GlobeIn boxes, I still can’t help but be impressed by the intricate detailing of these items and the fact that they’re hand made! We typically use these baskets at home to store supplies and keep things organized.

Tassel Set – India ($12) I received 10 of these colorful tassels from India. Each piece is handmade!

They can be used to add flair to your keychain, as a garland, or an embellishment to just about anything!

Yarn Ball – India ($12) I like the vivid colors on this ball of yarn! It’s an upcycled product made from an old Indian sari. Instead of being thrown to a landfill, it was diverted from the waste stream and now ready for any craft project!

Each multicolored ball of yarn they produce is unique. I think a few pieces of this ball can also double as a center piece for any table or counter top.

Ceramic Yarn Bowl – Tunisia ($25) This hand-made ceramic bowl underwent a delicate painting process that only skilled hands can do. Unlike manufacturers that commercially make ceramic pieces with machines, Le Souk takes pride in their not-so-perfect but stunning pieces.

It has a deep blue glossy finish and four holes which are especially made for dispensing yarns. In fact, the holes are in different sizes to make room for the different thickness of yarns. No more yarn all over the living room!

It’s great receiving beautiful items from different parts of the world, and GlobeIn makes the experience even more special by telling us the story of every artisan. I love this month’s DIY theme, and the inclusions are simply on point. I’m definitely using the scrapbook paper for future craft projects, and I can’t wait to display my new yarn bowl in our crafting corner at home! If you love handmade items with a purpose, there’s no need to think twice about getting this subscription! (FYI if this theme isn’t for you, your account will have additional options!)

Do you subscribe to GlobeIn Artisan Box Club? What has your favorite theme been?

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