Cloth & Paper Sub Box Honest Thoughts | September 2024 | Alaskan Anna

[@Karenm1969]

Sounds like you should just cancel the box subscription and find another monthly subscription to try.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

at this point maybe I should

[@mitszub]

@@AlaskanAnnaG Maybe try Exquist Creation? I just sign up starting October Box. Their subscription is bi-monthly.

[@s1mplebeauty]

I canceled my subscription after this box. It was a 1/10 for me. I've been a subscriber since 2020 and really love the company but most of the stuff I've received lately ended up going to goodwill.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

ya I see a lot more people reselling and gifting away items. Ive been subscribed for years too its kinda a shame

[@mitszub]

I love Cloth and paper but lot of things that I won't use. I probably cancel after November box. Thanks for the video.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

Ya I'm still trying to decide if I should cancel but I might start with just skipping a few boxes first idk

[@Heather-ru7pq]

To each is his own…some subscription box are now for everyone. I do enjoy the box previews which allows me to pause/unpause the subscription before it ships.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

ya I might have to do that from now on a lot of times I didn't pay attention to the spoilers because I wanted to be surprised but not anymore

[@deneenbush5775]

Thanks for sharing . This is the first box I skipped and I’ve been a member for maybe three years plus.. going forward I will be more selective about the boxes.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

omg me too how do you skip a box?

[@dollypatel07]

@@AlaskanAnnaGif you’re subscribed for 3,6 or longer you can just email them and they’ll skip your box! If you’re subscribed monthly, there’s an option when you log into your subscription.

[@AngelSoft15]

The black pouch is FIRE! I’m glad it’s black! It’s so classic!

[@girlgonecrypto3905]

You can reschedule box if you’re on the month by month in manage subscription

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

I think I will try skipping some after these last few boxes of the year I wait all year for the spiral in the November box mainly

[@zuria07]

A lot of the pens feel cheap and I’ve stumbled across them at a local Japanese stationary store. I liked their highlighters but found them on Amazon as a pack. I think that would be acceptable if they were a smaller company, but they have some skin in the game now so I’d expect better.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

I see them on amazon and other stationery stores for cheaper alllll the time lol

[@AuntieAlexandra]

I quit Cloth and Paper two years ago, and I still have a massive stockpile of their post-its and stickers. Have you looked at Jane’s Agenda? She has beautiful stuff. I quit her too because I only use bound books now and I couldn’t justify paying for inserts I was never going to use, just to get the goodies that come with them. Also, I’ve embraced that I’m a maximalist, so now I use Cocoa Daisy and Planner Perfect.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

I've heard of janes agenda ill have to look into all of these tho thanks so much

[@KiwannaWade]

Are you willing to gift or sell your mirrored reflection cards? I can pay for shipping as well! I absolutely LOVE them!! ☺️☺️

[@DesertGal]

Interesting…I’ve never bought from them until recently just a little notebook to try it out. I’m not sure what the hype is about regarding this company as there are many others I love; The Rosey Life Planner, Graceful Muse Paperie and my recent discovery of Sterling Ink Sticker Kits… I’m more of a buy consumables vs buy things… I like to be able to use something up so it’s gone and not collect Knick knacks or chochskis (sp?). Sticky notes Yes, I love mine that come in Themed Boxes by Rosey Life Planner. Thank you for the review 🥰

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

oh wow Ive never heard of some of those I might have to look into them. I do like when they have stuff like the sticky notes and good notebooks that I can actually use lol

[@irisiperle3369]

I agree and the customer service went downhill too. Good job for an honest authentic review!

[@Emeychseepee]

I’m a subscriber too. And yeah, I don’t see the need for the monthly reflection (literally) in mirror card. Could have made it into dashboard instead. Honestly, not all items are of use to me now. C&P seems to be running out of creative and interesting ideas

[@MsShayelove]

Thats why I canceled.. I'm always disappointed.. since they went to the bags.. the boxes started feeling cheap

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

lol ya its like the rely heavily on the bag to make us happy lol

[@jennifergillin6843]

I know I commented on this before, but if you want it to fit in the spiral, you can buy the A5 unpunched box and then punch it yourself. It would fit then. That’s my plan.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

yes good to know that at least A5 can be unpunched just wish they would do other sizes too

[@NicoleSmith-y4h]

Whats about the binder?

[@PlanYourOneLife]

I stopped subscribing to them a long time ago because I was tired of them putting in olive green items in their sub boxes month after month. I don't like olive green that much. Once or twice would have been fine, but it was for at least 3-5 months. That roller with the metal pad looks horrible. A normal notepad would have been okay. Instead it looks like we went backwards in time...😂 Who is using that heavy thing?

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

hahaha I feel you I wish they would change up the colors more often even tho I personally love olive green lol but ya some differences would be nice lol

[@JayeDot]

I thought it was just my pouch that was stinky! But I wonder if you skip a month do you still have access to the member shop? With the exception of the October box there are things I would have passed on in the boxes I've gotten so far.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

haha ya mine seems to be better now and I might have to skip some boxes soon

[@Sandra-xd4ug]

Mine had a horrible smell too

[@katereyes4916]

Oh my gosh. My pouch had a very distinct odor too. I am going to try and air it out. I’m not happy about it for the price we pay.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

mine seems to be better but ya wish some of it was better quality for the price

[@christylinville8099]

It come in the size because that is the size you pick when you ordered your product. I get HP classic disc punched that is what I chose when I ordered. And you do have an option to skip a box.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

yes

[@msdamian]

New subscriber here 👋🏽 I appreciate your honest review. For the sticky notes, I find that they tend to stick better if you lift & remove from side to side.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

aww thanks! I have tried that too and they sometimes still don't stick very well

[@ghostyplans]

Is the roll of the to do list thing a roll of receipt paper?! Looks like it…. 😅

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

lol! it does look like that

[@marybarr8422]

I think think their stuff is really cheaply made, one example is the sticky notes that curl. It's ironic because they market their brand as a luxury brand. I also don't like how every single one of their products have C&P' or 'Cloth and Paper' or 'Aesthete' printed on them.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

ya a lot of he sticky notes have issues for me too

[@deeslifestyleloves]

Youre not removing them correctly. They showed us how.

[@jadayasirmons2295]

Yeah I’ve had no issues with their sticky notes.

[@IAmNicholeLaShawn]

In professional terms, this practice is known as branding. Virtually every brand on the market incorporates their name into all of their products, reinforcing brand recognition and identity.

[@IAmNicholeLaShawn]

Jada, I agree. I’ve had no issues with their sticky notes or any of their products. In fact, their offerings are of exceptional quality-carefully curated and well-designed.

[@ParisLeShea]

This was definitely their worst box of the year imo.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

lol! I mean.....

[@1111yZT]

After viewing many comments, it seems this is a space where some share their complaints about Cloth and Paper. 🤔 Overall, their products strike a balance between simplicity and luxury, which may not resonate with everyone. I appreciate that they include ink pens in every box, as I write and journal frequently. The black bag exudes class and is intentionally designed to remain partially open. I’ve used it as an underarm clutch to hold my grocery list and to-do list when I go shopping. Those who prefer minimalist aesthetics might overlook the exceptional quality this company provides. I've explored various other paper brands, but none have captured my interest quite like Cloth and Paper. Once again, it seems that Cloth & Paper might not be the right fit for you. Hopefully, you find a company that better meets your needs.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

lol are you cloth and paper customer service?

[@1111yZT]

@@AlaskanAnnaG No, but your video seemed quite negative, focusing mainly on complaints like many of the commenters. Perhaps you're just not accustomed to their kind of quality aesthetics.

[@BrooklynJenn]

@@1111yZTit’s a black owned company so Karen’s like her go the extra mile to bash the company

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

lol woah

[@Reallythough]

If you’re a long time subscriber you will notice that these boxes have not been as good lately. Truth hurts sometimes.

[@jokanno540]

The sub boxes are so over rated now. Like who needs all these inserts? What happened to functional. I enjoy just a simple agenda and that’s why I went to CP. now it’s just a hype and waste of money🤷🏻‍♀️ for the sub boxes. I just order once a year my inserts and skipped my subscription.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

ya I think they are trying to be innovative but some of the stuff just ends up being... a lot of... stuff lol

[@Reallythough]

They used to send regular month inserts. Do know why they changed.

[@deeslifestyleloves]

There is a technique to removing the sticky notes. I dont like the pouch and the pens are fine. Tired of the cheap pens.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

ya the pens aren't great

[@MrsG93]

I will but the monthly reflection

[@abbylynn8872]

The bag ... Place crumpled up newspaper or tissue paper inside to help adorn the smell.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

thanks I will try that but it seems to be better now

[@amyandmink5158]

I dislike the mirror item they hurt my eyes.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

aww ya they do a lot

[@live_in_thejoy]

Half of CP stuff is useless in these boxes like how many sticky notes do you need? How many page flags do you need? How much of this stuff do you need? It’s the same crap every month a bag of card a couple pens and some sticky notes. I don’t need all that stuff and it’s cheap. It’s just not good quality then if you go in their group, they’re like oh the stuff is so great and I’m like it seems to me like a bunch of black girls like it, but it’s really a waste of money.

[@AlaskanAnnaG]

oh.

[@now_chemical]

while i agree about the quality of the items sometimes… what does the race of the group members have to do with anything 👀

[@ashwillplan]

@@now_chemicalI think we know what they are saying. Some folks use every opportunity to expose themselves smh.

[@ancientangel08]

Omg! What an ignorant comment to make. “black girls,” really?

[@live_in_thejoy]

@@ancientangel08 yup black girls… y’all buy anything they sell 🙄 and I’m black too so get your panties out of a bunch