I think that the box was not that bad. Lots of potential.

You shouldn't complain. You ended up with loads of useable things! Use your creativity. Someone else who I watched ended up with three boxes full of kid's Valentine cards (like 30 packages) and loads of xo cookie cutters. If these are the WORST GRAB BAGS you've bought, then you've been lucky!

@jylromain6439

4 ай бұрын

In spite of getting her money back, putting the trash in there is just insulting. There's no excuse for that.

@thecrafterfulloflaughter4820

4 ай бұрын

@@jylromain6439 right and I don’t think they will let you return these or everyone would be picking out what they want and returning the rest, the trash.

My worse box was 90% empty. Only had teacher's stuff. Bulletin board trim and a teacher flat chart.

Sorry you didn’t feel like you got your money’s worth. 😢 I see lots of crafty potential! The frames would be fun to make a collage of greenery or little bits of ANY holiday goodness (covering the gold feet) ❤ I often will pick up random X,O,Q,U,and I’s to make XOXO and I❤U items. 😊 Think of the grab bags/boxes as CHALLENGE KITS and have fun thinking out of the box. 📦

You did get a lot of stuff but I think you got way more than your share of broken stuff and empty packaging. Personally I would make contact with the store and show them what was put in. That makes people not want to buy these leftovers in the future.

Don’t trash the joy pick just remove the joy and add something else from your stash lol and it’s perfect 🤩

The greenery picks would make a very pretty full wreath.

I used to buy these a few years ago when the used to $5 here in Canada when ever I have a chance. They sell out so fast here. But lately I have been reluctant because I have enough in my craft space that I can make my own grab boxes. LOL Also I dont want to get upset on what I would have received. I dont know why they would put garbage in there. Some people have no care anymore.

You could build your own Christmas tree with all those greenery picks😂

Put warped picture on table and put something heavy on it.

I use the letters and numbers to personalize things when I decorate for events. I use the mesh to make wreaths. I got 2 boxes and both had Valentine's stuff. One had 35 boxes of classroom Valentine's day cards.😂 I would have loved to get that greenery. I make arrangements as well. Maybe we'll have better luck with Easter. Tfs Happy Crafting 🙂

Broken pics can add a wooden Y

So basically you got all the clearance items that haven't sold in one big box! I actually thought this was a great box but ONLY because I could use every bit of the greenery/floral items (including the large roll of wreath mesh and bags of glittery balls) to make holiday topiary trees. I would disassemble the broken Joy signs and use the greenery from them on the trees as well! The broken items were in poor taste but they probably thought someone could repurpose those items instead of sending them to the landfill. I've seen some amazing ways people use junk.... Definitely a total disappointment for a paper crafter!! Hopefully you found something you can use!

@kayrejones3071

5 ай бұрын

I had bad ones last year...but the craft paper paper was good.

I agree with you. I have watched several unboxings and none were appealing to me this time around.

Those sprays can be made into swags

My boxes weren't even half full. Lots of broken pics! Yours wer much better.

I agree that they shouldn’t include empty boxes and broken things. I guess that for the packers, it is jus5 easier to throw stuff in. Love the spools of beads!

Years ago they were $2. The good old days! :-)

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I remember getting happy planners and paper pads, ribbon and Christmas cards and other things in the boxes years ago !! They were better back then

@lynneclark7902

5 ай бұрын

Agree. I don’t even go looking for them anymore.

I bought a grab bag a few months ago, but I should have taken a closer look. I opened it in my car and then drove to a nearby Goodwill and dropped the item off.

I had a box in my cart at Michaels, but they weren't even full, I put it back. The last time I got a box it had a lot of florals for fall and 2 large signs, that was worth my 10 dollars

your boxes were way better that another channel I just watched.

I stay away from the boxes because I don’t want to be disappointed in what I may receive. Tfs ❤

Hmmm I don’t think I would be happy with those. Too much thinking involved to try and use them. I think I would take a lot of it into school and see if they could use it all xx

The mesh is for wreath making.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I’ll have to do some research

I’ve only ever gotten three or four boxes. No crafty stuff. Just decor. And a case of Christmas cards. Some I’ve used; some I’ve sent; and some I’ve given away. I’ll craft with some of them. I love that you only got two boxes. I hate that there are people on KZread that get 10+ boxes from multiple locations, keeping others from getting any. Just my opinion.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I def don’t want to get more, I end up throwing a lot out or gifting it so I don’t want to wast my money on more

@triciac1019

4 ай бұрын

I have used Christmas cards as gift tags.

The frames are beautiful and have a lit of potential. Take the feet off, sand it, paint it and there are lits of options after that. You're a crafter and im sure creative.

Take the pine off of the joy to make or add to a new project!

I make bows with that mesh.

FYI, that gray "sticky thing" was a Knead eraser. 😂 They are amazing. You can shape them to erase delicate shapes and details.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

Does it erase glue smudges on paper ? 🧐

@Hazeyaims

5 ай бұрын

@@KarolinasKraftsno, kneaded erasers are more for graphite and pencil drawing 😊 There is a ‘glue’ eraser… kind of like a square rubbery thing. Works best on rubber cement and things that are slightly tacky. I think they even sell them at Dollar Tree now

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

@@Hazeyaims I do have a rubbery one ! It takes off glue and the paper color lol

@Hazeyaims

5 ай бұрын

Oh no 🙈 Yikes! Wonder if I could use it when I run out of magic eraser for scuffs on the wall? Lmao 🤣 Thanks for the heads up

@ediemurray1692

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm a crafter too but I wouldn't have been happy with these boxes either

My friend got 2 boxes at my lical Michaels, and they didn't have even half as much as yours in them. It was all Christmas and mostly Hanukkah. But no broken items.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

The broken items and the packaging with no product is really where I was like the nerve to put that in a box !

@cherwi3264

4 ай бұрын

All our boxes were half empty.

I saw a bunch last week, you could look inside and they were all Christmas stuff

Take one of the "y" that is broken and see if you can attatch the left side of the y to one of the other ones and add glitter.

They need to leave out broken stuff. Sorry sweetie!

Nice haul, cannot wait to see what you do with the bike

The second box was the most fun I think. I, like you, am surprised they put broken and missing things in the boxes. I think the cups with the "O" on them are initials. Thanks for sharing.

Those were a bit disappointing. I quit buying them a couple years ago when I ended up giving everything to my local charity shop. My grandkids used to love opening the boxes when they were young.

😂😂😂. Girl I’m dead lol. BUT that “Smell the Pepperment” would be cute on a hot Cocoa bar 😉

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I did keep that ! I don’t have a hot cocoa or coffee bar , but I loved that sign and it’ll be cute in my hallway on my little shelf 💕

That's being lazy when putting empty containers. Just add bulk to the box so they don't have to put so much in.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

Yes that was absolutely ridiculous!

I agree with the broken things should NOT be put in a box. They wouldn’t sell it anyways so why put it in the box. Not cool.

Oh sweetie, these are not the worst ever! You got your moneys worth I feel you are disappointed because you didnt get what you wanted. Unfortunately thats the deal with these grab boxes. I miss the $2 days but let me tell you my worst box...yarn, party invitations, dried clay and a paintbrush. yup... as far as those 20 picks you got...thats a wreath waiting to happen... those bags of fillers, I would use to fill vases and jars to add to the holiday decor....those picture frames...cut the other leg off the broken one...smooth it down, repaint both and add the no legged one on top of the good one and you have a double frame. You are so creative and talented, Im sure youll make great things.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

i'm really just upset that they had the nerve to include trash with no product and just packaging, broken items they wouldn't sell in the store, and items with missing pieces like the acrylic stand and base. I could've actually used that had I had the pieces that were suppose to be in there that they were charging $10 for in the store! I understand they want to get rid of things, but it's suppose to be a Christmas/Valentines Day grab bag of things they want to get rid of cause season is over... not broken things and plain ol packaging. That's what I'm frustrated with the most.

Looking at your craft room - there seems to be little you need anyway.

Karolina those 20 spikes can be arranged in a wall in the shape of a Christmas tree

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

While that’s a fun and creative idea, I definitely will not be sticking those to my wall. I had all the blue bits from those all over my floor after filming this video.

I feel you got your money worth from these boxes, especially the large wall hangings are worth more than $10. An idea, you could paint those three frames white and hang them in your crafty space with pink and white paper in them. I would suggest hanging them to the right of the window. Lots of white space there.

Thanks for sharing!

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Oh I would love those mugs!!! My last name starts with O❤❤❤❤

Use the mesh in your vegetable garden. Keep the birds from pecking seeds😂😂

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

That’s actually a great idea ! But more so to keep the bunnies out from eating all my snow peas, and green beans this year !

@triciac1019

4 ай бұрын

I used mesh last year around my zucchini plants to keep squash bugs out as I planted earlier. It worked.

Carolina: I’m going to get me a grab bag. Me: NOOOOO trust me, it’s all the junk they can’t sell.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I’ll remember this box the next time I even think about getting one and quickly change my mind !!

I only picked up one box. I was very dissappointed in it this season. My box was maybe filled 1/2 boxfull and was mostly junk. I was really dis appointed in it.

I'm not sure what you're complaining about the 2 pictures you received was worth the 20 you spent. I understand being a tiny bit upset about the broken items but to trash them, no they are still usable just not in the way they were supposed to be. I'm a crafter and you got some great boxes. I would estimate that the 2 boxes would retail for over 300 and that's on the low side of which you paid 20 for. I'm sorry you didn't get what you expected but it's called grab bags for a reason. I'm sorry but you are very ungrateful!!

10 dollars and mostly trash! I remember when these boxes were 2.50. I'm so sorry Karolina. Your followers look like they have some good ideas though .

😢 i got the broken joy pics in my box too.

Hello, how do you know when the grab bags are available? Thanks Rosemarie

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I found out from the freebie guy on Instagram and then called my store to double check

@rosemarieporter4614

5 ай бұрын

@@KarolinasKrafts thank you for letting me know. Have a Fantastic Day.🙂

@janetingacollins6409

5 ай бұрын

I’ve seen the mesh used to make a wreath

For $10 a box I feel like you got a great deal! Sure there were a few broken items but that’s part of what makes them able to sell the grab boxes. The employee’s are able to throw items in a box without much time or effort effectively creating a win win for both the customer and the store. The price would go up if they had to piece through their overstock items and specifically curate a box…hence the term “grab box”

@KarolinasKrafts

4 ай бұрын

Actually when they were cheaper years ago they were much better and you got a large variety of overstock items, not 20 of the same item.

Your craft room is beautiful. Where did you get the storage units for the plastic scrapbook storage containers? I would love to have some of those. Please let me know. Thank you.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! They’re from Michaels. I’m linking my craft room tour video and everything is linked in that description kzread.info/dash/bejne/fWqpmcWwYrnIc7w.htmlsi=9G7OpwsXM7986Ze6

I would not have been happy with those boxes either. They are the reason I stay away from most mystery things. I’m sorry you got stuck with all of that.

I wish I could have gotten those items. Worth more than what was spent. I didn't get a box because 1 lady bought all the boxes at the store.

I honestly don't know what to say.....wow.....will never be tempted to pick up a grab bag from Michaels! They literally are paying you to take out the trash!!! I hope this goes viral so nobody picks one up!!! Thanks for sharing and being such a sport about it! BTW...I do like the mugs!!!

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I definitely will think twice or even more times then next time I want one of these ! I think I learned my lesson!

@anitaholmes6824

5 ай бұрын

@@KarolinasKrafts Off topic... I just sent a question to your other channel. Thanks!

Great video

Ok… now I understand what kind of diys you do… journals. Not really regular crafts. 😀

You buy this stuff so we dont have to and i thank you for that.

It's Glitterpation. You have been Glitterpated.

I think you got way more than your 10 for your boxes

I am so glad I didn’t get any of these boxes this year lol

I would be so disappointed if I got these boxes, they are mid at best. Why are they putting their trash inside these now??? 🤪

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I’m wondering the same thing …, they wanted someone to pay to take out their trash now. And that happened to be me this time. Will not be getting these again!

@CreatedByGwen

5 ай бұрын

@@KarolinasKrafts Yeah, obviously trying to save on dumping fees. Not good. I'm an Aussie so we obviously don't get these but I remember watching hauls from years ago and the boxes were amazing. So disappointing for you :(

The mugs are the letter O. O is not as common for last names as most other letters. They are worth what you spent on the boxes.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I still don’t get how that was a Christmas specific product lol 😂

Would you like a little cheese with your whine?😂

Wow, they really took your money! I'm sorry. They need to be ashamed of themselves.

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I still can’t believe the nerve to include broken and missing items and plain old packaging with no product. 😩

Why did they give you broken stuff?

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

I want to know the same thing

That one clear box is to store stamps

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

No that was for acrylic blocks that were missing

I got an amazing wreath and lots of floral Picks. The wreath says 79,99. so I got my money back

So, I do not want this comment to sound mean at all cause that's not the objective. But first, isn’t the purpose of these grab bags to give a second life to things that weren’t sold for a cheaper price? also, it’s not because something is broken that you should throw it away. I think that’s a very capitalistic way of seeing things and very unfriendly to the environment. Especially coming from a crafter, I feel like our job as crafters is to see the potential in anything to make it beautiful, but that’s just me. Just thought I’d share my thoughts on this.

@OoThereSheGo

5 ай бұрын

I buy these boxes all the time. I am not a crafter as I don’t love clutter around. I buy these boxes to be able to use them. If they are broken they shouldn’t even be put in the box bc what is one going to do with a 8 picks that’s way J O I 😂😂. These boxes are horrible lately.

@KarenLeanneCreates2024

5 ай бұрын

I can totally understand why you are upset at getting trash! Empty packages? Really? The Joy picks can be disassembled and even repaired by just a couple of layers of paper and a bit of filler cardboard to fix the letter. But I personally, I don't buy things that I can't see because my space is limited, and I would rather spend $20 on something I need, rather than random stuff to overwhelm my storage..But that's great for people who have money to burn! 😂❤ I did enjoy watching you open up the boxes! Maybe next time it will be better. Oh, on that large wonky frame: Just get it wet and put something heavy on it for a few days. If you can get the vacking off or loosen it up, that should help! Try using a flat pallette knife or butter knife.

@lisarendine9791

5 ай бұрын

Capitalistic? Lol

@cherylschumaker1366

5 ай бұрын

Jo Jo means coffee lol

@mbf7543

5 ай бұрын

Yours were so much better than mine. I think Im over these boxes.

The boxes have been a mixture of leftover junk lately! Nothing like they used to be.

I think box 1 was worth $10. Box 2 had some trash along with a bunch of not so great stuff.

Worth it just for the big pictures

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

The larger one was all warped and won’t even lay flat on the wall

@amyandrzejewski2039

5 ай бұрын

@@KarolinasKrafts shoot can you maybe dampen it and place something heavy on it to flatten or dismantle it and use it that way?

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

@@amyandrzejewski2039 I have it laying down the other way hoping it’ll flatten out but I don’t know if it will

@amyandrzejewski2039

5 ай бұрын

@@KarolinasKrafts I hope it does or that you can repurpose it some way.

The O is an initial! Like for Olivia!

I’ve seen someone get a whole box of kids valentines before, this is not that bad but they shouldn’t have put the broken trash in there

I’d take all the broken stuff & garbage & return it to them!

Those mugs have a letter O on them.

Most disappointing - there were no papercrafting items at all! No stickers. No washi tape. No paper. No stamps, ink, pens or glitter. So much floral. There wasn't even decor in the second box. I miss the time 8 years ago when I got dozens of rolls of washi and 15 boxes of color-your-own Christmas cards in grab boxes.

I would definitely complain. While you did get your money's worth, they shouldn't have thrown in the trash. When I worked retail, we could get credit from manufacturers if something was broken. While I wouldn't demand my money back, trash is just rude, insulting, and lazy.

That is a santa boot

Are you sure you’re a crafter?? You didn’t like a lot of the items 😱😱🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🫣🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

@terriestapley5475

4 ай бұрын

And She had No Idea What Craft Mesh was used for??

@gmitch8216

4 ай бұрын

There were lots of items that could be used by crafters to use to create awesome projects

Don’t trash up cycle

I think you got way more than your 10 dollars with and a grab box from my understanding is a mystery and you take your chance on what you get. You sounded very in grateful and the title says it all sorry but this did not present well

Those boxes were not packed nicely.

Nice haul.....if boxes of junk are your thing LOL. Tfs

I went to get one just to see what the hype was. Very disappointed. 5 spools of ribbon all different, and some very ugly poinsettia s

I think you did pretty good for $10 per box

I wouldn't go and get your boxes from that store again! That was terrible. All them broken items!

Wow what a bunch of junk even for $10 most of it you will throw out. I think they didn’t want to fill up their dumpster so charged you to take it home lol

@KarolinasKrafts

5 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what it feels like ! And yes even though technically I got my moneys worth in the product, you’re absolutely right… most of it is already in the trash !

@cherwi3264

4 ай бұрын

Only if you are wasteful!!

Yes, this was kinda bad...

Was this clickbait? Feel like it’s okay!

Build a tree

Looks like the trash ready for pickup …. No thanks

Whiner

Those sprays can be made into swags

Those sprays can be made into swags