I can't believe this was part of the grab bags!! Unboxing Michaels Grab Bags :)
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Unboxing the first grab bags for 2024 which is normally just Christmas, but the store near me had some other clearance items too!! I have been wanting the one thing for months but didn't get it because of the cost so I was super excited for this score. Did y'all get something you really wanted in your boxes?
#unboxing #michaelshaul #michaelsgrabbags #mysteryboxopening #craft #crafthaul
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You started to sparkle!
@ucantoo9533
4 ай бұрын
lol, you should see the bottoms of the boxes
Was the the printmaker!! If so you’re so so lucky! That been on my wish list for ever!
@ucantoo9533
4 ай бұрын
Yes, I wasn't familiar with it but it looks really cool.
Your boxes are the best I have watched on this channel thank you for sharing as always love from the U.K. 🇬🇧 xxx
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome and that’s cool to know, I haven’t watched any to compare but now I am curious. Thanks for the support and cheers!
It was fun watching you open the boxes, thanks for sharing. The best part was the look on your face when you couldn’t figure out what something was.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I have always been told my face says everything before my mouth does lol. Thank you for the comment, I am glad you liked the share.
Wow! You got some really great stuff that you could add to your Christmas tree or to wrapped Christmas presents to make them super festive…or you could add them the the garland on a fireplace mantle. All for just $10! Amazing! Thanks for sharing. 😊
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, I am excited to use these and am happy a lot of the ribbon isn't Christmas specific so it can be used for other projects.
Ooooo! I LOVE that you did a heads up short for this box availability. I just subbed because of that. 🤞🤞 for the next time around! These would be so great for creating prizes baskets for my kids various community groups 🤩
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome, I do. short each time I see them so hopefully it spreads the word then I share my unboxing the next day. Thanks for the sub and welcome to our little group.
When you held things up for the camera, the light reflected so much, we could not see what it looked like because of the glare on the plastic wrapping. The other stuff was ok. Unfortunately putting your hand behind the items didn’t help at all
@chez6623
5 ай бұрын
I thought the same. Maybe the camera being closer would help, but I couldn't see a lot of the stuff
@cristinagarrido6249
5 ай бұрын
Yes, you can not see anything.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Karen, the room is so dark and I had a lot of comments about it being too dark so I got a new light and this is my first time really using it. I think there's an adjustment though so I'll try to move it to the side or dim it. I also got a new camera and it has auto focus and zooms in and out which sometimes makes things blurry so I read a tip to put my hand behind so the camera knows what to focus on. I appreciate the feedback because it helps me know what to adjust for y'all.
You found a shot box for 10!! So jealous
@ucantoo9533
4 ай бұрын
I know, it was crazy because I have wanted one for months, but it cost so much I kept waiting for a deal or good coupon.
Wow. Last time I bought a box, they were. I wish I had a micheal close to me.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I am glad there’s one close here, I need supplies all the time and I really like their holiday decor.
My God 😮that first box was the gift that keep and giving 🤷🏻♀️ you really got good boxes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 😉😉
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Right! I have so much ribbon now too and I'm glad there were some that can be used year 'round.
I wish I could get a Michaels box in the uk would be so fun n exciting as a crafter 😊
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Definitely, I love them and use most of the items. I think the best value for me is the florals, ribbon, and signs.
When I add up the cost of my box, I do 90% off because all those items went to 90% off
@diredachshund
5 ай бұрын
I do too. But even at 90%, it’s still a steal! All those bath bombs for $10?? Those things are expensive!
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Exactly, that's why when I saw them through the handle I figured just one little box was of the bath bombs was worth the $10 so I was super excited that it had so many.@@diredachshund
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
True, I'll have to do that in the totals too
you got some great items thanks for sharing and ignore the negative comments people are so critical I enjoyed your video
@KimboKreations
5 ай бұрын
just subscribed to your channel too :)
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Thank you Kimbo, I appreciate the sub and your positivity. I love that Michaels does these too even though some say it’s a bunch of junk, I see so many videos of retailers cutting up stuff and throwing it in dumpsters, could you imagine the waster that would be saved from stores doing grab bags and how much it could help families if it was clothes, blankets, etc.
Thanks for sharing. The boxes were amazing years ago. Now they aren’t worth it. Most of that stuff you will never use.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I actually use a lot of it, when I'm posting crafting videos a lot of the time you'll hear me say this was in a grab bag. It does depend on what you normally make though, like I don't do jewelry so the jewelry making stuff will be passed to my coworker that makes jewelry. I do think it's better than them just destroying and throwing things out like other retailers though.
@mcadoovicky6465
5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I remember buying those boxes for five dollars and getting like $30 pictures in there and signs for the wall that were really awesome. Some boxes were hitting miss like always.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
The Spring/Summer boxes I got last year were like that, big signs and big florals@@mcadoovicky6465
Wouah vous êtes prête pour Noël et vous avez un stock de rubans 😮. Bonjour de France
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I used Google translate so hopefully this is the response I entered: certainement! quand j'ai tout rangé, c'était une boîte pleine toute seule
OMG! Wow oh wow did you ever score! I’m writing this after just after your 1st box. This is my 1st time seeing your channel. I can’t wait to see the rest of your boxes. I saw another girl yesterday & she didn’t get even 1/2 of the number of items. I felt so bad for her. A lot of the items were broken. Obviously you have an amazing store where you get your boxes from. I’m looking forward to to finding out when they will have these boxes again at my store. Ok back to your video. BTW I did subscribe. Have a great weekend!💐
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing and supporting my little channel. I feel bad that girl didn’t get the goodies I am sure she was hoping for, do you member who it was? Maybe I can connect and share with her.
When you’re going through the first box, I thought oh what a disappointment and then that second box over $400 worth of stuff I was counting as we went along. That box was really good.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Definitely, I love the silver snowflake picks, those are up there on the favorites of this haul.
Hi, new to your channel. Thanks for this. A FRICTION PEN is for fabric marking, it will erase with ironing or heat. Quilters and seamstresses use them to make erasable marks. It (the marbled-looking stones) are pronounced just as you said, how-light. Why can’t I ever get these boxes! Ha ha. You’re a peach ❤
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Thank you Pam, I've seen fabric marked prior to being altered and it always looked like chalk so that's cool to know. I can actually use that for helping put a line of fabric I cut for crafts YA!!! Thank you for confirming the pronunciation on the stones also, they are pretty and reminded me of Wilma Flintstone. I appreciate you :)
I never saw half of those items at Christmas. I would have bought the embroidery stickers
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
If you want some of them PM me on facebook "ucantoovlog" and I'll send you some, they are so small they'd fit in an envelope so wouldn't be much to send.
BOX SWAP WOULD BE AWESOME, I BOUGHT 4 BOXES AND ONLY KEPT 2 BOXES WORTH
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I use as much as I can and I make gift bags with the kids stuff to hand out. I don't know what to do with all the potted poinsettias so I was thinking maybe a retirement community could use them for center pieces or something. What's crazy is sometimes you try to give it to places and they say they can't take it. Anywho, I think it would be really cool to have like a sip and swap though where us crafters could meet and swap stashes.
I came to say the same about the lighting issues, I had a hard time seeing and enjoying the items. 😣😣 Just a friendly tip, you need some sort of light diffuser to stop the lighting blow outs and glare. You can purchase one, but you can instead easily make your own by just hanging a white sheet of thin copy paper directly in front of the light source diffusing the light evenly throughout the lighted area. You will need to test and adjust the sheet of paper from very close to the light source, to further and further away to get your desired light diffusion. Just remember to make sure the item you are using to diffuse the lighting is somewhere directly between the light source and yourself/the objects, to properly diffuse the light and stop the glare. I've also seen people hang tulle or a very thin white sheet over the light source(s) as another option. You can search for DIY light diffusers for lots of other options too. 😀😀 Otherwise it was a great video, and you scored a ton of great stuff!! I torture myself watching all of these un-boxings while being super duper jealous because the Michael's near me doesn't ever do these grab boxes. 😭😭 Not sure if it's just mine that doesn't or if it's a Canada wide thing. 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ But I'm super jealous!!!! ***stomps feet*** hahaha 😂😂 Thanks for sharing, love watching them and seeing all the cute and interesting items!! Congrats on all the goodies!! Take care! 😃❤😃
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the light tips :) Here there are some stores that don't do them and some that do, but I'm not sure about Canada. Hopefully another Canadian sees and will tell us. You're welcome and I love sharing. Cheers!
You got some nice stuff
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Definitely, I was so excited to see the shot box and I love the picks and florals. I was telling my Mom that the gray and black florals would make a cute Tim Burton inspired wreath.
If anyone has too much due to these boxes in a given category, many senior centers welcome crafting donations.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Such a great idea, I am going to ask our local one if they’d like the poinsettias in the planters for Christmas decor too
Yes , you can use the Siser with the Cricut
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Thank you Regina that is getting added to my vinyl then :)
Black flowers can be used for Halloween.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Definitely, I also was telling my Mom the black and gray florals would also make a cute Tim Burton inspired wreath.
@catward3267
5 ай бұрын
Also cute for "Over the Hill" birthdays. Keepin' it classy 🤪
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Right :)@@catward3267
I told my mom the same thing, I didn’t see a lot of this before Christmas just like the big stickers, I didn’t see them until they were with 90% off stuff and even then didn’t see the gingerbread or the polar bear.
You got some great stuff. What are you going to do with all of that?
@ucantoo9533
4 ай бұрын
It depends on the item, most of it I put in my craft stash, if it’s surplus or something I can’t use my town has a freebies site where we post unwanted items for free to neighbors. The kids stuff I make grab bags with and hand out when the fairs come to town. If someone on youtube says they want something and I won’t use it I give the option of contacting me so we can arrange for them to get it, youtube recently invited me to open a store so I will start adding those items there in the near future for low prices since I don’t pay much for them.
Man I wish I had a Michaels near me! The closest one is 4hrs away! Here in Maine things are far n few between lol
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Wow, 4 hours is a long way for sure.
Just curious: how often does Micheal’s have sales like this? I have never seen any boxes in person or notifications in my email.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Quarterly and I post a short the day they come out for most people so you’ll see if you are a subscriber
Great haul ❤ Nothing at my store yet
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
O am thankful for sure and that’s crazy. My stepmom told me like two weeks before I got these that she heard boxes were available but they weren’t here so I wonder how they decide timing.
Where do you sell stuff at? I’d love some of the ribbon.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I don't typically sell, however, I had someone else ask about buying ribbon so maybe I can find a way to do a Paypal or something if there are particular things someone can use. I would honestly probably use a few of each pattern only so let me know what you wanted to use.
Great idea on the item swap. If it’s ok, where do you live?
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I am in AZ
Which Micheals will normally have grab bags ?? Low income areas or most Micheals !! I live at the Jersey Shore !!
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
It should be most Michaels, ours is not in a low income area, but my stepmom is in a low income area and both have boxes. I always post a video short when the boxes are available most places, you can call the stores they will confirm if they have them.
Great finds. What state are you in ? I need some of these
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Thanks and I'm in AZ, but my stepmom lives in Mississippi and they have them there too. I post a short when I see them so my subscribers will know when to check their stores too.
Did you pay only 10.00 a box?
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Yes, the boxes are $10 and they are a mystery so you never know what you'll get.
I just love the gnome ribbon. If interested in selling a couple please let me know.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Will do, I think I have like 8 rolls and won't use all of those so I'll let you know.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I got 7 of them and would probably only use two. Send me a message via Facebook at ucantoovlog . I had someone else asking for ribbon and I'll try to figure out how to do like a paypal invoice or something and check shipping.
You Sxored!
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Yes, always thankful!!
Be great if the box flap wasn't in the way...😢
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
The camera is just on the other side of the box because my craft room is small, I didn't realize about the flap until I saw a couple comments so I'll try to make some space to push it all down in the future.
In box number 3 what was the first item for $150?
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
The $150 thing is made by Broth and was called a PTouch Elite I think, I can check for sure when I get home and let you know.
FYI...Your light is to bright can't see everything close up..even your hand doesn't help
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
The room is so dark and I had a lot of comments about it being too dark so I got a new light and this is my first time really using it. I think there's an adjustment though so I'll try to move it to the side or dim it. Thanks for the feedback :)
@consuelowilliams8890
5 ай бұрын
Just to let you know I wasn't trying to be mean or rude cause I know how hard all of the KZreadrs work on their videos for their viewers...Also when you bring the item too close to the screen it wasn't always focused...I really loved your big haul from Michaels...Take care...I will continue to watch you...💕💕💕@@ucantoo9533
I get so annoyed when I hear people are cutting open boxes or demanding to know what is in them or bad mouthing Michael’s b/c they don’t like the stuff in them! When you are buying a box knowing it’s full of clearance items, and you are only paying $10, I can guarantee that everyone is keeping or giving their friends or family at least $10 worth of products so what’re you complaining about? Everything after that is just a bonus! They end up with several hundreds of dollars of products and they are. Practically spitting in anger that they wasted their time and their $10 buying this! And how dare Michael’s have increased their box price?! There was one year where the boxes were being posted everywhere and they were filled with $1000’s of products-the first Christmas after Covid- but Michael’s has says they way over ordered that year-so they had a ton of stock to get rid of. They are more careful now with their ordering. I’m sure it will happen again but I really hope the grateful people like you scoop up all the deals and leave nothing for the greedy people who expect to be getting all high end items for free.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Agreed, I don't want their negativity and ungratefulness to stop this great thing Michaels does. Especially when there are so many other stores that cut up, destroy items and/or just trash them when they don't sell. I would love to see more retailers do grab bags instead and I will definitely not complain about the increase in the price when you are getting these big boxes full of stuff. I sort everything after my unboxing and if it isn't something I can use, I post it to our local freebies Facebook site so my neighbors can have it if they can use it. As a crafter, I like the challenge of coming up with new ways to use otherwise unwanted items.
Do u sell this stuff or keep it ???
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I use a lot of it, in my crafting videos a lot of times you'll hear me say this was from a Michaels box, the kids stuff I use to make grab bags and pass them out at local events in town since I don't have kids, if there's something I can't use we have a local Facebook group for freebies where you can post things for free for neighbors and have people get what they can use.
Wow, that box is bottomless!😅
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
There were some packed ones, I can't believe how much ribbon I got either. Thank goodness it isn't all Christmas specific.
Their items are so overpriced! No wonder they have so much left! But even at a dollar a piece, of course, you did well.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
The manufacturers do have the suggested retail pretty high, I think that’s why items are normally 30%-40% off even before clearance. I like that the boxes because I feel challenged, creatively, to use the most items I can.
The boxes are just full of pure tat.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
what is "tat"?
@molliesmomma
5 ай бұрын
@@ucantoo9533 it’s what we Brits call anything that’s basically rubbish. (As in the saying “it’s a load of old Tat”)
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
Learn something new every day lol@@molliesmomma
Just trying to be helpful, but everything you held up to the camera that had cellophane on you couldn’t see anything. And maybe you should show those small things a little closer because we couldn’t see those either. At least you couldn’t tell what it looked like.
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I appreciate the feedback, I had someone else mention the same thing and everything was so dark in previous videos that I bought a new light but it is really bright lol. I did see there's a switch on the back so I should be able to either dim next time or maybe if I put it off to the side. Feedback should always be welcomed because we're all trying to improve :)
Sorry ...way to slow for me...
@cherylschumaker1366
5 ай бұрын
Adjust the playback speed
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
When I'm unboxing it's real time and my true reaction and thoughts, they only thing I cut out is moving boxes around. When I unbox, I do it as though my friends and family are there since they watch and get the boxes too. I'm in no hurry, it's more about sharing the experience than rushing through just for content.
The box flap bugs me because you are fighting with it
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
The camera is just on the other side of the box from me since I have a little craft room so it was tight in there, but I'll try to keep them down next time.
Cant watch this. Very disappointing.. Box blocking view inside box and when you hold up lighting glares on many items so unable to see. No need to watch.
@ucantoo9533
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Kat, I addressed these concerns and have a newer video posted this week with Spring unboxing. Thanks for stopping by.
Quando si fa un unboxing, si deve far capire cosa si trova, mettendo sotto la camera ciò che trovi, così lontana non si capisce nulla....
@ucantoo9533
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback, there was a glare which is why it made it harder to see but I am sitting 3 feet from the camera. I have received that feedback and learned some about this new light to help for next time.
too bad you kept that flap up. hid a lot
@ucantoo9533
5 ай бұрын
I didn't realize, the camera was just on the other side of the box so it was a little tight.