*Spoilers* December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

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My cat is loving this box. She sat on the wrapping paper when I unfolded it, and attacked the string. She's been biting the charm on the bracelet as I try to sew, and she started eating the pistachios I'd set aside, since I don't like nuts. (I took them away from her.)

 
I just checked and there cost was $39.95, so it must not have taken the code.  I should have emailed them like CourtneyC did.  It's kind of a bummer b/c I got the box as my sister's Christmas present and it's not as awesome as I had planned.  Sucks, but at least the bracelet is cool.  I thought the chain seemed really cheap and the pendant kept hitting my desk while I typed at work, so I turned it into a long necklace and I LOVE it!  Maybe I'll do the same for my sister.   :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Awesome idea for the bracelet! I think I'd wear it more as a necklace!
 
I too took my charm and put it on a necklace. Billion times better, I even like the chain better plain. I might try to find something brass to match to it.

 
Hmm.. Just got my box. I literally heard the knock at the door as I was heading to the basement to get paper to wrap a birthday gift, so I was delighted to get the paper, its pretty and saved me a trip to the dungeon ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. The flutes are cheap cr*p. the chocolates are great, big generous bags of those. The bracelet is not as pretty as it looks in the pictures, was planning on gifting that not sure now. The baublebar necklace is awesome! Perfect for the holidays. I got silver and am so glad I did. I'm kind of tired of all the gold jewelry I've been getting in these boxes. I can't wear nail polish at the place I work at, so I'm hoping I can get away with wearing these and using the fact that they are stickers as my loop hole. Overall, I'm pleased. Don't think I would be if I hadn't gotten the necklace though. I think they should have just given those to everyone.

 
I got my box too and man, was it a bummer. Those flutes that I was so excited about are SOOOO cheap in person! The wrapping paper I will use but it's not exciting or anything. The bracelet is not my favorite, I hate two-tone jewelry and the PS logo on the back of the charm makes it look really cheap. That popcorn and the seasonal chocolates will be gifted, not a fan. I already have too much mascara and I don't use nail wraps. Pretty disappointing, I was hoping their December box would be amazing considering the lower quality of the last few boxes.

 
Question about nail stickers: I wash my hands about every 20 minutes (healthcare) and can't wear nail polish. Do these things hold up?

 
My cat is loving this box. She sat on the wrapping paper when I unfolded it, and attacked the string. She's been biting the charm on the bracelet as I try to sew, and she started eating the pistachios I'd set aside, since I don't like nuts. (I took them away from her.)  
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At least someone likes it ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 
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Question about nail stickers:

I wash my hands about every 20 minutes (healthcare) and can't wear nail polish. Do these things hold up?

I too work in healthcare, and for me, no...the strips that are made of polish last me a couple of days, but the stickers usually peel after a few hand washes on me.

 
Count me among those who liked the box less once they got it in their hands.  I don't know why, but it just falls flat for me.  I'll eat the popcorn since it's not molasses-based (I love butter toffee popcorn but hate Cracker Jack, and I finally realized it's because of the molasses), I'll wear the nail wraps (probably not until the summer because I have other nail wraps that are more clearly winter/Christmas-oriented to wear this month), I'll eat the chocolate because I do like this brand and these varieties (I'm not a couponer, so I don't look at it and think about how much cheaper I can get it.  I look at it and think, "Hey, cool, now I have more!"), and I'll probably eventually use the wrapping paper for one thing or another, but...  Meh.  I think I'm going through one of my I-have-too-much-stuff-and-need-to-get-rid-of-everything phases because I am thinking of ways to get most of these items out of my apartment, and that annoys me because I don't get boxes to give the contents away.  I get them to treat myself to things I would not otherwise get, either because I don't know they exist or just don't feel like spending the money on them.

I'm kind of glad I'm this unimpressed with it, though, because I had already vowed to cancel in part due to finances (I desperately need to chip away at my credit card bill), and a good box would have meant I would have stuck around for January because it's my birthday, and then I would stick around to see whether 2014's V-Day box was better than 2013's, and then and then and then.  Cord cut.  Subscription canceled.  If I really want something in a future box, I can probably trade for it.  If not, I really don't need it.

 
I made my bracelet into a necklace, after someone in this thread gave me the courage to (haha I wanted to but I was afraid I'd ruin it and didn't want to be first).

It's actually super super cute as a necklace. I can see this being a staple in my wardrobe. It's a nice size pendant to wear!



 
I turned my bracelet into a necklace, too. I have some cute brass charms I might add to the now bare chain (keys and gears anyone? It could be fun fr a steampunk outfit). 

I didn't mind the box. The now-necklace is pretty. We love that brand of chocolate and I seldom buy sweets, so it was fun. The popcorn was tasty. My daugther is wrapping my christmas presents (which she bought herself with my money) with the paper right now. I am pretty good on mascara right now, but it is the one kind of makeup I wear. My daugther will probably steal the stickers. The glasses will be saved for picnics. It wasn't the best box ever, and I'm glad I didn't gift one, since I was considering so I'd get the necklace, but I found it pretty useful. 

 
Ahh, everyone's necklace version of the bracelet is so cute! Now, I'm really determined to find a silver chain for it.

Sadly, I think this is going to be my last box for PopSugar. I've been with it since June and the last three boxes just haven't wowed me like they did before. If it picks up, I will probably join again. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Ahh, everyone's necklace version of the bracelet is so cute! Now, I'm really determined to find a silver chain for it. Sadly, I think this is going to be my last box for PopSugar. I've been with it since June and the last three boxes just haven't wowed me like they did before. If it picks up, I will probably join again. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Ahh, everyone's necklace version of the bracelet is so cute! Now, I'm really determined to find a silver chain for it. Sadly, I think this is going to be my last box for PopSugar. I've been with it since June and the last three boxes just haven't wowed me like they did before. If it picks up, I will probably join again. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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We joined at the same time. Did u like the scarf from nov? I wonder if u should wait, as I wonder if this is part of a strategy. Some cheap boxes or cheaper boxes followed by a decent or good one. My take on joining is that you are more likely to get a good box after you have seen a couple of ho hum months. I'm sticking with mine, but I can relate. Worth of box has to be something relatable to the dollar we paid, or more. Ok that's not true, that'sy own personal take. But I think value can be better, even if it's not monetary. Since I have seen so many great necklaces, I think I'm going to pop open the one December box we got for grandma, and make it a necklace!!!
 
I had forgot there was a free necklace for many. I had gifted 4 boxes right before the free necklace announcement. The box is ok, and I'll make the most of everything, I wish my box had more personal value, and yeah I kind of regret gifting so many. Not because the box was that terrible, but because it wasn't that great. I had wanted a better introduction to popsugar. I loved my nov box, and there have been a couple of cool items I was thrilled to try, like the body wash, or the cookbook. That doesn't make a subscription I know, but the dec box, I think I could have curated a better the for each person via internet deals. At the time, I was convinced I couldn't go wrong with dev as long as the value of the box exceeded what I paid. I think the box was a little more worth $36, darn. I wanted to be a hero for introducing popsugar, and bonus giving some unique great gifts... Pop sugar it love you, but it's the holiday season, couldn't you have made the cheaper box for January?

 
I actually loved the wrapping paper! I wrapped my husband's stocking stuffers with it and it folds really well and doesn't get all jaggedly when you cut it vs my hallmark and target paper. A nice surprise--I'd buy from that company again.

 
Brilliant. This is so cute! I'm going to do this too! Thanks for the inspiration!

 
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  I made my bracelet into a necklace, after someone in this thread gave me the courage to (haha I wanted to but I was afraid I'd ruin it and didn't want to be first).

It's actually super super cute as a necklace. I can see this being a staple in my wardrobe. It's a nice size pendant to wear!


So what I mean to say was this idea is brilliant. thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to try it too! 

 
Quote: Originally Posted by roskandy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I made my bracelet into a necklace, after someone in this thread gave me the courage to (haha I wanted to but I was afraid I'd ruin it and didn't want to be first).

It's actually super super cute as a necklace. I can see this being a staple in my wardrobe. It's a nice size pendant to wear!



I love it! It's such a good idea. I need to go find a nice long chain so I can turn this into a long necklace.

 
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As you can see, I tried the nail strips tonight. Personally I like the incoco strips better- I had some issues with them crinkling . Overall, I think their fun for the holidays!!
 
Overall the box was just okay to me this month. I'll use stuff, but there is nothing I'm over the moon about except the mascara. I absolutely love it. If anyone isn't into it send me a message. I'm hoping next month is a super great box again.

 

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