Here is the link to my price sheet if you want to print it out. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G9zQLPaZ__4qK71-aC_mNB_YafbGIRUPwFfWpTaX0RM/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks for the inspiration! I also like to pack school supplies ahead of time, and use a variety of bags and containers. Besides the zippered packs, I really like the slim tin pencil cases from DT. I can fit a lot in there (except scissors) and they pack really well into a shoebox; sometimes on its side works best. I also like the plastic snap boxes which can hold a lot of items, including a flashlight, bandaids, and lots more. Sometimes I find them for $1 or less on sale in various stores. Our Walmart had them for 99 cents. One other item I like to include in my pencil packs is paper clips, an assortment of large and small. Also, I sometimes put in index cards, not a whole package, but some. Happy packing!!
Great video Robynn, I bought one package of those Pen and Gear yellow pencils for .47 because I wasn't sure about the quality ,so im relieved to hear you like them. I have an abundance of novelty eraser for this year, thanks to two locally owned discount stores. I got 16 count valentines that came with pencils for .50 cents a box. A few boxes were a dollar but fir 16 pencils it's still a good deal. That is a great deal on those beautiful Christmas bags. Thanks for this helpful information. Love you too❤
I agree about CraZArt crayons. They are my favorite. The colors are vivid and they slide smoothly across the page. I like them better than Crayola, too. Another tidbit of info…I watched a UA-cam video testing heat tolerance of all the crayon brands and CraZArt came out on top 👍. All that said, I’m packing a lot of Pen + Gear crayons in boxes this year, because of the $.25 price point 🤷🏻♀️. I do like the fact that you break up the box and include 7 crayons in your pencil packs, though. That definitely stretches the budget and sometimes it’s hard to pack a whole box of crayons. Nice video, Robynn ❤
So much great information! I have been ordering novelty animal erasers from Temu lately, 10 for around $1.65. The price fluctuates, so you have to catch them when the price goes down. They're called "animal puzzle erasers" and they are super cute. I haven't tried to erase with them, so I don't know how well they work as an actual eraser, but I think they are great little toy items. 😊
Your videos are so informative! Those 100 erasers from Walmart are such a good deal! Here I was about to spend more elsewhere for way less erasers! Thank you! Currently packing shoeboxes and filler pencil packs for the first time!! I also find some pretty good deals on Oriental Trading. 😄
Great video, Robynn! Very helpful- especially for new packers. I prefer Cra Z Art crayons too 😊 However, the price increase to .40 really has me down 😔 So, I am switching to Pen & Gear crayons, which are still .25 at my Walmart. I do put a couple pieces of scotch tape on the boxes to secure them a little better since the boxes are a little flimsier. I just bought some of those P & G scissors today! However, only a couple sets because the JOT brand at DT are a tad cheaper, and, seem to me to be pretty good quality. There, you get 2 in a pack for 1.25 or .63 each. They are cute colors too. Great find on the tote bags from BB & B. TFS, Robynn.
I got some pen and gear crayons this year too. But crazy art are still my favorite. I love those Jot scissors but they aren’t carried constantly in my DTs around here. I grab them when I see them. I especially like them for older kiddos and sewing kits as I think they are actually a little sharper. 😉
Thank you for this video, it's really helpful!! I've started to make my own price tracker so I know what's the best price to buy some items. I love hearing what other people spend it gives me a guide. 💖
Awesome video! I just got the reward erasers from Walmart for $2 today! I’m waiting to find the crayola colors of the world crayons on sale. I’ve been putting one in each crayon pack.
Good question! I honestly don’t remember when I started but it was in the early 2000’s when I was in college so close to 20 years now. For most of those years I only did one box. Then after I married we started doing one box for each age and gender. Then about 3 years ago during Covid I really turned it into a hobby and now do about 20-30 a year. But one box is as important as a thousand!
Have you ever heard of HJ Closeouts? They are an online wholesaler. A lot of the stuff they sell doesn't work for shoeboxes but they have pretty good prices on bulk pens. It's 1000 or 500 at a time, but I really like them.
School supplies are always fun, I just got myself a Star Wars notebook and Avengers stationry kit, and plan to get another notebook of Minions :) How do you make 7 count crayon kits? 16 isnt dividable by 7, do you always make sure to buy mulipules of 7?
I love your pencils bags, and the BiC ballpoint pens are awsome for sketching and write fine. But... Please give more colors. At least a pack of 10/12 colors, and Wallmart (now) have 12-pack for only 1 USD. It is not fun for anybody to have a very small amout of colors.... crayons, color pens or....
Here is the link to my price sheet if you want to print it out.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G9zQLPaZ__4qK71-aC_mNB_YafbGIRUPwFfWpTaX0RM/edit?usp=sharing
Grate pencil packs and great information!! TFS and Crafty hugs ❤️🤗!!
Thanks so much! Hopefully it helps! 😊
Thanks for the inspiration! I also like to pack school supplies ahead of time, and use a variety of bags and containers. Besides the zippered packs, I really like the slim tin pencil cases from DT. I can fit a lot in there (except scissors) and they pack really well into a shoebox; sometimes on its side works best. I also like the plastic snap boxes which can hold a lot of items, including a flashlight, bandaids, and lots more. Sometimes I find them for $1 or less on sale in various stores. Our Walmart had them for 99 cents. One other item I like to include in my pencil packs is paper clips, an assortment of large and small. Also, I sometimes put in index cards, not a whole package, but some. Happy packing!!
Those are all great tips!!! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️
So many great suggestions! Love your insight to help get the best products for the lowest overall cost!!!
Hope it helps some people. 😊or at least gives them ideas of how to pack their own style. ❤️
Loved the video. As always thanks for the tips!
You are so welcome! It’s such a fun hobby to get to make these videos for you!!
Great video Robynn, I bought one package of those Pen and Gear yellow pencils for .47 because I wasn't sure about the quality ,so im relieved to hear you like them. I have an abundance of novelty eraser for this year, thanks to two locally owned discount stores. I got 16 count valentines that came with pencils for .50 cents a box. A few boxes were a dollar but fir 16 pencils it's still a good deal. That is a great deal on those beautiful Christmas bags. Thanks for this helpful information. Love you too❤
Glad you snagged those deals at your local store! ❤️
They are great. Nice and full.
Thanks! I know everyone packs different but that’s how I do it. 😀
Thanks for breaking things down like you did. Very helpful.
My pleasure! I’m such a nerd when it comes to spreadsheets. 📊
Love your pencil packs! Hope you've been doing well. Haven't commented in a while but I've been watch and love all you do!
Thank you! You too! I’m also seeing all your new designs in Wonder’s Nook. So cute.
@@mattmanandrobynn Thank you! things have been taking off.
Great video helpful information I'm glad to know that those colored pencils are good quality cuz I just bought 30 packs for our church
They really are good. 👍
Thank You for the pricing. Helps us a lot.
You bet! It was my first time to write it all down so I thought I would share!
I agree about CraZArt crayons. They are my favorite. The colors are vivid and they slide smoothly across the page. I like them better than Crayola, too. Another tidbit of info…I watched a UA-cam video testing heat tolerance of all the crayon brands and CraZArt came out on top 👍. All that said, I’m packing a lot of Pen + Gear crayons in boxes this year, because of the $.25 price point 🤷🏻♀️. I do like the fact that you break up the box and include 7 crayons in your pencil packs, though. That definitely stretches the budget and sometimes it’s hard to pack a whole box of crayons. Nice video, Robynn ❤
I agree; I love the CraZart crayons and colored pencils.
Good to know about the heat! I bought some pen and gear crayons this year too. I should be all set for my boxes and my filler! ❤️
So much great information! I have been ordering novelty animal erasers from Temu lately, 10 for around $1.65. The price fluctuates, so you have to catch them when the price goes down. They're called "animal puzzle erasers" and they are super cute. I haven't tried to erase with them, so I don't know how well they work as an actual eraser, but I think they are great little toy items. 😊
That is awesome! $0.17 is a great deal!!! I’ll keep my eyes peeled.
Your videos are so informative! Those 100 erasers from Walmart are such a good deal! Here I was about to spend more elsewhere for way less erasers! Thank you! Currently packing shoeboxes and filler pencil packs for the first time!! I also find some pretty good deals on Oriental Trading. 😄
You are so welcome! Glad I could help. I enjoy oriental trading too! Especially their clearance section. Lots of good stickers to be found. ⭐️⭐️
Great video, Robynn! Very helpful- especially for new packers. I prefer Cra Z Art crayons too 😊 However, the price increase to .40 really has me down 😔 So, I am switching to Pen & Gear crayons, which are still .25 at my Walmart. I do put a couple pieces of scotch tape on the boxes to secure them a little better since the boxes are a little flimsier. I just bought some of those P & G scissors today! However, only a couple sets because the JOT brand at DT are a tad cheaper, and, seem to me to be pretty good quality. There, you get 2 in a pack for 1.25 or .63 each. They are cute colors too. Great find on the tote bags from BB & B. TFS, Robynn.
I got some pen and gear crayons this year too. But crazy art are still my favorite. I love those Jot scissors but they aren’t carried constantly in my DTs around here. I grab them when I see them. I especially like them for older kiddos and sewing kits as I think they are actually a little sharper. 😉
Thank you for this video, it's really helpful!! I've started to make my own price tracker so I know what's the best price to buy some items. I love hearing what other people spend it gives me a guide. 💖
Glad it was helpful! This is the first time I’ve written it all down so maybe it will help me in my year round shopping too! 😉
Awesome video! I just got the reward erasers from Walmart for $2 today! I’m waiting to find the crayola colors of the world crayons on sale. I’ve been putting one in each crayon pack.
That’s a great idea thanks so much for sharing! 😊
Thanks for the suggestions. I was wondering how you became an Christmas child enthusiast. How long have you been doing this?
Good question! I honestly don’t remember when I started but it was in the early 2000’s when I was in college so close to 20 years now. For most of those years I only did one box. Then after I married we started doing one box for each age and gender. Then about 3 years ago during Covid I really turned it into a hobby and now do about 20-30 a year. But one box is as important as a thousand!
Have you ever heard of HJ Closeouts? They are an online wholesaler. A lot of the stuff they sell doesn't work for shoeboxes but they have pretty good prices on bulk pens. It's 1000 or 500 at a time, but I really like them.
Wow never heard of it. Can you add the link?
School supplies are always fun, I just got myself a Star Wars notebook and Avengers stationry kit, and plan to get another notebook of Minions :)
How do you make 7 count crayon kits? 16 isnt dividable by 7, do you always make sure to buy mulipules of 7?
Yes, I try to by in multiples of 7 and if I can’t I always go bigger and use the leftovers for fillers. 😁
I make the same type of crayon packs but I get the bags at Walmart and they fit 8 crayons. So you can make 3 bags with one 24 box of crayons.
I love your pencils bags, and the BiC ballpoint pens are awsome for sketching and write fine. But...
Please give more colors. At least a pack of 10/12 colors, and Wallmart (now) have 12-pack for only 1 USD.
It is not fun for anybody to have a very small amout of colors.... crayons, color pens or....
Thanks for your input! 😊