Re-watch here. I'm a very old woman who is brand new to this community. Maybe it's my age, but I love floral designs, and I adore cross stitch. I've never done embroidery work, but when my vision was better, I used to cross-stitch small pieces for relaxation. I viewed the Archer & Olive website during the Black Friday sales. Their products are beautiful, but costly! I watched your presentation on 40 supplies that you personally recommended, and I believe I left a comment telling you how refreshing it was to see a man's POV for journaling items. I doubt that I will ever buy from A & O, but I will continue to enjoy watching videos like this one! :)
@markyourpages4 күн бұрын
I appreciate you checking out the video and for dropping a comment. The cross stitch is such pretty designs. And we can totally appreciate great stationery from afar. I do it all the time too :-)
@gwirithil14 күн бұрын
As a cross stitcher... it's not your age. It's your natural good taste!
@kazcre8s4 күн бұрын
I sub, this will be my second box & I'm (im) patiently waiting for mine to arrive - I'm in the UK, so it takes a little longer. Shipping costs can be quite high, & that did put me off subscribing, but I watched unboxing videos (Inc yours), got a bad case of FOMO & gave into temptation 😊 Loved my first box but this one is epic! Sorry I missed the live - #rewatchcrew 😅
@misswinnie4.84 күн бұрын
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@AnnInWonderland.4 күн бұрын
The sweater notebook would make a perfect hobby journal for stitching, knitting or a similar cosy craft.
@Corinthians-rm1dy4 күн бұрын
Yes!!!!!! Bat corner punch!!!! Please A and O!!!! Pumpkin too!!!
@jdStarlight4 күн бұрын
The sweater pattern on the 8x8 actually really reminds me of Norwegian sweaters. I have family in Norway and it gives me all the nostalgia of visiting them.
@britty243Күн бұрын
This will be my first A&O box, I just started my journaling journey- wanting to create a reading journal. But I bought this box specifically for the 8x8 journal it reminded me of my grandmothers at Christmas!
@sassysuzy4u3 күн бұрын
Thank you for posting these lives to be watched later. I just got my box today! I am going to use the square one for my fibre arts projects journal. I am a weaver, spinner, knitter, crocheter and it fits in ok for that.
@gwirithil14 күн бұрын
Dear @ArcherandOlive , PLEASE do the bat corner punch that Mark talked about. That would be amazing!
@elizabethrush21022 күн бұрын
I think the 8x8 sweater book would be great to record family recipes and traditions. Or a book journal, very Jolabokaflod vibe. Reading books and eating chocolate on Christmas eve.
@ladyscorpsmom17 сағат бұрын
I love the recipe idea
@ladyscorpsmom17 сағат бұрын
I love the recipe idea
@Allyanha2 күн бұрын
I absolutely support the bat corner punch! And a star. And a crescent moon.
@plannermom38314 күн бұрын
For those that haven’t tested it yet, the ink pad is metallic 😍
@aesthetic-desk2 күн бұрын
I wanted this box, but just couldn't justify it. Working on using what I have first. Everything is just so cute though! Especially the corner punch, but a BAT!?!?! THAT WOULD BE AMAZING.
@thenubianreviewКүн бұрын
Love love love the journals!
@tiredofit47613 күн бұрын
I love this box! So many good things! Rewatch
@kristinacollins37492 күн бұрын
Had to catch the rewatch because my box didn't make it to FL until TODAY. Super neat box, loved all the new items, and excited for potential future versions of a few.
@Cora684 күн бұрын
Interesting box! It feels very 'hygge'. I love the A5 journal. The punch feels very Dutch with a tulip.
@msellenandrea4 күн бұрын
The corner cutter would also be great for when you're adding other colored pieces of paper to your spread, and you can decorate the corners that way, and have the white show through!
@CR-pp3yg4 күн бұрын
I also thought it would be fun to do that and color the flowers in too.
@msellenandrea4 күн бұрын
@@CR-pp3yg oh yes, that would be pretty!
@EmmaCreatively4 күн бұрын
make the corner punch celestial and I'm sold✨
@pamelawilloughby80043 күн бұрын
Great unboxing, Mark! Always appreciate your honest reactions and insights to products, even those from one of my favorite companies!
@joannedj12 күн бұрын
Love the idea of a bat corner punch for Halloween! 🦇
@LateTalksOnAir2 күн бұрын
Mark! Part of the re-watch crew here…. this showed up in my feed - btw the hold up review works just fine :) I too have to learn to revamp studio shoot! Happy holidays to you and yours!
@BBH_Creates3 күн бұрын
I love how excited you got with the ink pad. Thanks for sharing this. I like the idea of punched page corners.
@jeank33984 күн бұрын
Rewatch. This is my first box. As a card maker have lots of dies and stamps. I took the dark blue washi, laid it down on white paper and used some large number dies to cut out the year.
@BookishMandy3 күн бұрын
This box has been my absolute favorite box so far. After a few disappointing drops etc. but this box makes up for it. The sweater will be my 2025 reading journal. This is my aesthetic 100 percent. I even have drawings of rabbits with the folk florals inside of it all over.
@jeannemason83343 күн бұрын
Oh my I just saw you octopus in the background. I love octopus. Have at least 1 piece of octopus artwork in each of my rooms in my house.
@kateahrens502Күн бұрын
Rewatch crew here. Dec. 15th and I just got my box today. I was waiting without any spoilers too and was pleasantly surprised.
@suzanneklaren49363 күн бұрын
I was on the fence ordering this box because of the 8x8 notebook. I hate saying this but it looks so "anemic" to me. Ooooo, that hurt admitting. The A5 is a gem and practically everything else in the box is fun so I bought it. This is the first time I will be gifting an A&O notebook. I think they could have come up with a slightly more dynamic color story for that notebook. Pity! Great video Mark!
@haleyr30283 күн бұрын
Re-watch. Oh man, a bat or raven corner punch would be amazing! They would be nice for spooky season but could be used year round. I love the colored inks. I was just going to buy some colored inks but now I don't have to.
@firesoul52773 күн бұрын
26:52 could be for a reading or gaming journal. Those trees on the cover remind me a bit of pixels.
@markyourpages3 күн бұрын
Minecraft of it all
@emilymakescoffee17413 күн бұрын
Got mine and love love love it! It’s my first AO sub box.
@LeoTheShortGuy4 күн бұрын
Awesome. This box was very cool. I am happy to have a subscription.
@markyourpages4 күн бұрын
Such a great surprise
@vitamilk4 күн бұрын
Oh man, I missed the livestream! I'm still waiting for my box to arrive, but I'm so excited to use the square notebook as my crafting journal for next year! I've been on such a sock knitting kick recently and it looks perfect for logging all of them.
@l.j.charles25044 күн бұрын
Great live, Mark. I love this box and really enjoy your honest reactions. The ink pads are awesome. I use them on page edges and they’re a bit pearlescent which adds a nice glow.
@joannedj12 күн бұрын
I like the square journal, and would definitely agree it looks like cross stitch patterns, or perhaps a Norwegian jumper! ❤
@alinebristol1022 күн бұрын
Watching 2 days later. Congrats on the new puppy!
@christinemcgregor99703 күн бұрын
I'm watching this on replay and this was fun! I really liked the two notebooks and that sweater one I actually really liked alot. It's just very different than I've seen other notebook designs for the holiday/winter season plus I think when florals are not you're thing this seems more neutral. Great review and fun as always to watch
@wahinepaddler44 күн бұрын
I am loving the foiled notebooks.. the Halloween and then now THIS 🤯 I need to use my notebooks though its getting kinda crazy out here..
@markyourpages4 күн бұрын
@@wahinepaddler4 we are all here with you. 😆
@trehs98Күн бұрын
I missed the live, so I’m a re-watch. I’m still waiting for my box. Crazy it’s been two weeks already. Getting impatient ❤❤thanks for sharing. I had to ruin my surprise box.
@Lexibellington3 күн бұрын
Bat corner punch!! Also, let’s meet Beau!
@markyourpages3 күн бұрын
The bat would be the best! Give it to us now. 🦇
@Lexibellington3 күн бұрын
@ I would totally punch all my pages with a bat if it didn’t take hours!
@karinebetti4 күн бұрын
Part of the rewatch crew here. Definitely loving that A5 notebook! Great design, and I generally love florals, so that works very well for me
@ladyelainefairchild354616 сағат бұрын
You could corner punch your journal as you go along so you can get to your current page easily instead of using a tab (so it won’t take forever to punch).
@donnakurland27213 күн бұрын
I have started deconstructing the packaging and using it in my journals…
@dorkvania72124 күн бұрын
I was debating whether to get this box, and wound up getting it because it shipped before I decided whether to cancel. Oops. But, I liked it way more than I thought I would. I am also not into florals, but part of my family is from Norway and I enjoy folk style art. The bookmark and the corner punch are misses for me, they will join the box I have of A&O items that I need to rehome when I get a chance.
@janc47543 күн бұрын
I think that the box was shipped a little on the late side too, but they had the Black Friday Sale, then the quarterly sub box, and then a partial restock of items for Cyber Monday. All in all a pretty busy weekend for the A&O team. And pretty busy for my wallet too.
@elenacala4 күн бұрын
Aww, would love to "meet" Beau. So adorable!!! Ive been using a paint brush in my fountain pen ink to do small bits in my journal. I'm wondering if i can use that ink to stamp as well.... What about using the vegan leather stickers to create a cool paperclip book mark or something. Just use card stock on the back with the paperclip in the middle. Or to seal letters written like a wax seal.
@chrise.3212 күн бұрын
I loved this box, even if delivered a bit late. I wish there were more swallows in the designs but they were on the A5 notebook so I'm happy. This will be my last box though - I have so many notebooks!!!
@TJulieta4 күн бұрын
This is my 2nd sub box, and I was in the same boat of being weary of what was inside based on the box and theme. I also, went back and watched last year's sub boxes to get a feel for them, and I was only excited for September. I love this box, and I was absolutely surprised by how much I enjoyed it 😊
@15654lawol4 күн бұрын
Hi from London Uk. Great box , thanks for showing us what is inside :).
@debbiewatson11654 күн бұрын
Brilliant video Mark - the live really suits you and you are so engaging and confident - good job 👍😊
@krystal372764 күн бұрын
Mark- love your real reactions to the items. Makes me always watch your videos. Your reaction to the square notebook had me laughing because it was SO genuine- LOL!
@ritsuska3 күн бұрын
I like the sweater journal because I like the all over prints
@teabean74 күн бұрын
They did carry a square notebook cover at one point because I bought it, Clear with glitter like the other sizes. I thought I had canceled my sub box after billing but just made it in time to NOT receive this one. The theme was completely not my vibe. I am happy to watch you open your box to quell my fomo. I got supplies from the Black Friday sale that should get me through the year. I would love to see other paper punch designs too. Have a great week!
@Carrie.Number13 күн бұрын
Perhaps your extra stamp blocks could be an addition to a large wall radial art piece, Mark?
@thenubianreviewКүн бұрын
My new slogan: "Hyper-focusing can seem like a superpower until everything else falls by the wayside"!
@VitaA0073 күн бұрын
You could punch the corner of the page when you are done/fill the page
@markyourpages3 күн бұрын
Cool idea
@Maishulka4 күн бұрын
I love the rabbit stamp. I have 2 bunnies at home 🙂 so whenever I see some bunny stamps, I am excited 😀
@sunfastrose3 күн бұрын
I almost bought the box just for the corner punch. I really hope they do start selling different pattern hole punches
@ji76354 күн бұрын
I live in the Netherlands and received the box today. This is the American webshop that ships fast. Normally it takes at least 2-4 weeks when I order something in the USA. Archer and Olive arrives in 7-10 days. Shipping and taxes are about 35 Dollars
@amandaladouceur30113 күн бұрын
I wish there was a way to like buy the set (stamps and block/pad) or just stamps so you dont end up with six blocks and could save a little money possibly
@ITweeaboo3 күн бұрын
Re-watch here, I just got mine today and the theme really gives me Scandinavian themes over cottage comfort
@mpenna857215 сағат бұрын
PLEASE talk to me about the acrylographs! How have they improved? I have so many from earlier that I want so much to love, but SO many of them turned out to be practically single-use for the nibs (even with proper storage and ALL the cleaning techniques, tips, and tricks) ... I've ordered replacement nibs (elsewhere, since A&O wasn't stocking them), but I'm still afraid to swatch new ones because I hate to waste nibs on a swatching if it turns out to be single-use no matter how meticulous I am in cleaning and storage.
@bluedreamer19414 күн бұрын
Thank you❤
@teresaroubal72374 күн бұрын
I still haven’t received mine so yes it does seem like it’s taking longer. I am happy about this box for the most part
@markyourpages4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope you get yours soon.
@mermaidmorgana95053 күн бұрын
Me too… and tracking says it’s still at its starting point and hasn’t been scanned again since Dec 7th…
@VlogAllAboutIt3 күн бұрын
Mine still in transit! 😮💨 i like this quarter's box. But i like them all so...
@jullajayno83693 күн бұрын
Rewatch from Germany, first I thought ‚oh no florales, better skip this box‘ buuut i couldnt miss out the Chance for a 8x8 because i only started the sub box this Summer. They ship international, its not only the shipping that makes it expensive also its the taxes of customs. For Germany it nearly doubles the Price 😢 but luckily Archer & Olive or the shipping Company does the customs paperwork so less stress for me 😂
@the_wytching_hour3 күн бұрын
In comparison, that advent box suddenly seems awesome! I am glad I passed this by. Def not my thing but the Sept box was perfect (and halloween). Its hard to surpass those two boxes.
@zeldabarbieКүн бұрын
I actually cancelled my subscription cause I really didn't care or need any of these (and I'm an original subscriber since they started). I wish they did the sub pause thing - I did that for the camping subbox. But this is the 2nd box I don't have (I'll wait til it's on sale thou, I have a feeling this wasn't a favorite and they'll have extras). Thanks for all your reviews, I really enjoy them!
@annahopper37274 күн бұрын
Love your honesty and enthusiasm and my daughter hyper focuses I agree a super power with a big down side at times. I’d like to point you to sketches and scrubs channel she put a video out last night talking about the problems with gifted reviews it’s very thought provoking
@jane.simplywrites4 күн бұрын
Great coverage on the sub box, thank you! The sweater notebook and the ink pad are the only items I like. Too bad the items can’t be sold separately. 😕
@Ednoria4 күн бұрын
My box is still not here, and I’m in the same state as you! I’m looking forward to the stamps and stamp pad.
@TJulieta4 күн бұрын
32:48 That's genius! 😄 I have wrapping paper from the Hubman & Chubgirl advent calendar, but I don't know what to wrap with it, lol
@elenhin4 күн бұрын
I am scandinavian, so maybe I'm just bored with the knitting patterns and homemade embroidery stuff because it's so common here 😂😂 HOWEVER! I am very happy that A&O finally gave me a notebook where I can make my swatches and washi tape collection samples! They've all been too pretty thusfar, but that is what I will use my 8x8 for. :D The rabbit stamp will be great for easter, I love the inkpads and I'm sure I can use the washi for something. Pretty good box! (oh the punch was cool too!)
@magoryOH4 күн бұрын
You mentioned lined notebooks from past sub boxes. I have found that the paper on lined notebooks is more fountain pen friendly than the dot grid. I know it should be the same paper but it seems to be different. Can you or anyone else comment whether you’ve found the same thing?
@ji76353 сағат бұрын
I used the golden inkpad and unfortunately after 30 minutes it still transfers. So sad. I don't know if I can use it in a journal. Don't they test it at Archer & Olive?
@maritzagarza1964 күн бұрын
I’m watching on the rewatch crew
@markyourpages4 күн бұрын
Yay!
@dkj97223 күн бұрын
Rewatch here 👋 I still haven’t received mine! I think some items are really cool but the 8x8 notebook is giving me granny vibes 😂
@fionataylor22022 күн бұрын
I get it in the uk takes awhile expensive but still worth it at the moment.
@allyaceart56134 күн бұрын
My box is still on the way but is only halfway on across the country from CA to VA. 😬
@madscientistgal4 күн бұрын
Can we meet the puppy, please?
@tluderman774 күн бұрын
I'm not watching live, but what you could do with the whole puncture thing is take all the flowers out of the container.Indector ate your book with the are you spread with the punches itself?Something my foggy stuff would do
@joycehuff97693 күн бұрын
I looked at ordering but shipping was ridiculous and I’ll not doing them. I’m in Canada. Archer & Olive needs to find a Canadian place that will sell the A&O products
@Bex_InMT3 күн бұрын
So these ink pads from A&O (since the actual A&O video team didnt respond...) I wrecked my 2025 planner using this.... like im used to standard ink pads. Any tips for whatever the heck these are... 😳😳😳
@markyourpages3 күн бұрын
You can take each off and stamp your clear stamps with them. Or any block stamp
@Bex_InMT3 күн бұрын
Sorry I mean they are so like juicy/saturated inks, nothing like what I've used before and sloppy on pages. Not sure but it literally got all over; on the cover of my planner, my hands, the stamp box. I'm super experienced with stamps but man that ink 🤦🏼♀️
@chelechaina4 күн бұрын
Hello! From Florida! Please do a video on how to clean the stamps!
@jeank33984 күн бұрын
Baby wipes will work for most inks. If the ink is dye based use baby wipe with little rubbing alcohol.
@phoenixblazeinferno3 күн бұрын
The postage for the subscription boxes isn’t bad and I live in australia
@wintersquares4 күн бұрын
I'll pass on this box. Not really my style but it's good to know I'm not the only one still waiting on packages from Archer And Olive. They're usually quick to ship out.
@TheWiseOne67752 күн бұрын
I love this box, it's really too bad that the shipping on the package is almost as much as the package itself. I swear by Archer and Olive journals but I order them from a local shop in Australia. If I had to pay the shipping from A&O it would double the cost of the item plus the dollar exchange is already double. Needless to say our selection isn't as good as you guys have. I only wish we could get the sub-boxes down under without paying A&O directly and paying that darn shipping and dollar exchange. :)
@karen1946-o4b4 күн бұрын
Hey Mark, is not choppy is shabby chic 😅
@renicebales80984 күн бұрын
Be warned that that style of ink pad will dry out very quickly. There is not enough sponge to keep the ink usable.
@Nimmitshop4 күн бұрын
Re-watch team represent! As a swede, I'm a little bit annoyed about the Danish "Hygge" vibe of the whole box. With that said, I really want that square book as a project planning book for my crocheting, cross stitch and other crwative projects. And the a5 notebook is the coolest one I've ever seen! As for the stamps and stuff, I'm not really sold. That's why I cancelled the subscription. But I want to register again. It's a tough desicion!
@ITweeaboo3 күн бұрын
Also the Bookmark is goatse.
@tarenleighton93924 күн бұрын
For my acrylic pens, 2 of them were unusable because the paint just flowed out
@dawndaru62064 күн бұрын
SKULLS would be cool
@lesleyphillips51023 күн бұрын
Mine is still not here!
@LDH_Crafts2 күн бұрын
Not gonna lie after i seen the sneak peaks i did cancel my subscription i enjoy the notebooks but i really love the note pads and i like fancy pencils/pens stuff that i can use ect
@pennybast39533 күн бұрын
#RewatchCrew The paper punch was a neat idea, but I don't want a flower on every corner. Maybe you can find a craft to use all of your extra acrylic blocks. The pleather stickers just aren't practical for me. Also, I'm not into Scandi folk art, but it will be on trend for 2025 and 2026.
@renicebales80984 күн бұрын
I would rather A&O put in another notebook instead of all the wasted expense of the "pretty wrapping".
@Inkrover3 күн бұрын
I want to love this boxed but I don’t :(
@chfr196719 сағат бұрын
Replay: You could donate the other blocks or take on a new carving hobby and turn them into pen holders and displays. Christina. 🦝 Also, store stamp pads in zip locks with the air pressed out. They don't dry out as fast.