Unboxing: What Was Inside the Elusive Parcel? πŸ’ŒπŸŽ€

If you read last week’s post about the vanishing (and then reappearing!) parcel, you’re probably wondering what the heck was inside! Well, I finally got my hands on that elusive envelopeβ€”and yes, I absolutely tore into it. πŸ˜…βœ‚οΈπŸ’Œ

And honestly? It was so worth the wait. Every confusing update, every anxious mailbox peek, every dramatic sigh to the sticker gods… πŸ™

Okay okay, I’ll stop teasingβ€”let’s dive into the unboxing and see what treasures were hiding inside! 🎁

  1. TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Anniversary Sale
  2. The Unboxing of My TCMC Anniversary Sale Order
    1. The Freebies
    2. The Stickers
    3. The Washi Tape & Other Stationery
    4. The Thing I Was Looking Forward To The Most…
    5. The Thing I Didn’t Expect To Love As Much As I Do…
  3. Final Thoughts πŸ’­
  4. TL;DRβ€”Here’s a Quick Recap! πŸ“βœ¨

TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Anniversary Sale

March 6th is a very special day for TheCoffeeMonsterzCo fans around the world… because it’s the shop’s anniversary! πŸŽ‰

Nine years ago, teenaged Helen Wang launched her Etsy shop (while still in high school!) with just a few designsβ€”and now, the shop and its adorable emotis have grown into a cozy empire of cuteness. ✨

Today, TCMC offers hundreds of goodies: sticker sheets, washi tape rolls and strips, pen pouches, fountain pen inks, and even a special fountain pen!

The anniversary sale usually debuts a brand-new theme (this year’s was Tabletop Treasuresβ€”all stationery! Yay!! πŸ˜„πŸ’–), along with new sticker sheets and exclusive items to swoon over. 😍

(For all the juicy details, check out the TCMC Event Information page.)

The Unboxing of My TCMC Anniversary Sale Order

This year’s anniversary sale was extra specialβ€”it rolled out in two parts! πŸŽ‰πŸ“¦
I only joined in for part one, since part two was all about the brand-new TCMC x Esterbrook fountain pen. And as a total fountain pen newbie, I decided to admire from afar (for now πŸ˜‰βœ¨).


The Freebies

Any order from TCMC comes with a freebie (the one marked Ch. 3 in the picture belowβ€”there’s a new one each month!) and a journaling card. But during events like the shop’s anniversary sale, special freebies are added! 🎁

πŸ“ΈHonestly, I think Helen’s graphic explains the anniversary freebies better than I ever could, so I’ll let it do the talking:

I’m super happy with the goodies I received! That cute kraft logo vinyl is such a vibe, and the stationery-themed number stickers will be perfect for a monthly spread. πŸ“…

But my absolute favorite? The “I πŸ’— stickers” vinyl! 😍
(I mean… yes, I love pensβ€”but not as much as I love stickers! Otherwise this blog would be called Miss Pens or Miss Stationery, right?! πŸ˜‚)

Now I kinda wish I could’ve splurged a little more and collected all the β€œI πŸ’—β€ vinylsβ€”they’re so pretty! 😭 Fingers crossed that Helen adds them to the shop someday… πŸ™


The Stickers

Of course this is where we startβ€”stickers are the best! πŸŽ‰βœ¨ (Okay okay, I know, I’ve made my point… LOL πŸ˜…)

I always grab the large doodles from whatever theme Helen dreams up. I’m such a sucker for deco stickers, and these are always just perfect. (They come in both regular matte sticker paper and washi sticker paper.) πŸ’–

Also, having recently switched from a bigger planner (with 1.5″ columns) to a smaller one (with 1.25″ columns), now the Hobonichi Cousin fullboxes fit just right. πŸ“’

I also splurged and treated myself to the Tabletop Treasures Hobonichi Cousin Base Kitβ€”I mean, a stationery theme?? How could I resist! πŸ˜πŸ“…βœ‚οΈ

The bigger box size is about 1.5″ by 0.8″, and I love the variety on the Tabletop Treasures pages! All the different box sizes, the little banners, the sticky notes… it brings such lovely cohesion to a planner spread. πŸ§‘πŸ““βœ¨

Next up: the anniversary sampler! πŸ₯³ There’s a new one every year, filled with fan-favorite sticker designs released over the past 12 months. I get it every timeβ€”it’s such a fun little collector’s piece. πŸ’–πŸ“¦

I also picked up the new Reading in the Dark sticker sheet, because… well… I love reading! πŸ“š This one brings me right back to my childhood, sneaking in a few extra chapters past bedtime. πŸ“–πŸ•―οΈ

The other two sheets I grabbedβ€”Organize Desk and No Time To Writeβ€”were to help make those necessary evils a bit more fun. πŸ˜…βœοΈ
I especially love that No Time To Write comes in two types of paper (regular matte and washi paper) and a variety of sizes: from small (the one I got) to large to humongous!
(Just to clarify: it’s the size of the sticker that changes, not the size of the sheet. πŸ˜‰)


The Washi Tape & Other Stationery

The Desk Scribbles small sticky envelope (3.6″ x 2.5″) is a little smaller than other adhesive pockets TCMC has made in the past. The regular sticker sheets don’t quite fit in it, but it’s perfect for sticky notes or washi sample cards! πŸ—‚οΈπŸ“Ž

I also can’t get over how focused the little emoti looksβ€”so me when I go off to β€œplay with my stationery” and forget to eat or sleep. πŸ˜…(Oops!)

Now let’s talk washi tape! πŸŽ‰πŸŒ€
The two rolls I picked up are absolutely gorgeous, with soft muted tones and the coziest tabletop treasuresβ€”aka all the stationery goodies we love. βœ‚οΈπŸ“πŸ’Œ

And as always, the quality is top-tierβ€”exactly what you’d expect from a TCMC washi. πŸ’–βœ¨
The wider one (18mm) is called Tabletop Treasures and the slimmer one (15mm) is Stationery Toolbar. Here’s a sample of the full designs:


πŸ’ŒThe big Keep Creating envelope is B6-sized (5″ x 7″) and made of semi-transparent plastic, perfect for holding 20+ sticker sheets.✨

The design matches the one on the journaling card, and I absolutely love itβ€”mainly because it says β€œKeep creating!” 🎨

That message speaks right to my heart. I love to create! Whether it’s doodling, journaling, or setting up a planner spread, that little reminder makes me feel so encouraged and inspired. πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ’•

Keep Creating B6 plastic envelope – front and back

The Thing I Was Looking Forward To The Most…

The Blob! πŸ’š

This magnificent little guy makes me giggle every single time I look at it. πŸ˜‚πŸ’š
It’s made from zinc alloy with an antique bronze coating, and it’s surprisingly weighty! Technically, it’s a pen restβ€”probably designed with fountain pens in mind since so many TCMC fans love thoseβ€”but honestly? It works with pretty much anything. A pen, a marker… even a small curling iron if you’re feeling wild. πŸ˜„πŸ”₯

What I adore most are the engraved detailsβ€”the tiny face, the little logo… so cute! ✨
And I laughed way too hard at the note on the box that said β€œThis is not an airplane.”
(Confession: I immediately held it in my hand and flew it across the room making airplane noises… just to check. πŸ›©οΈπŸ˜†)

πŸ“ΈI love it so much, I dedicated a gallery to it:

If I had to mention one con, it’s that the felt bottom leaves a bit of black fuzz on some surfacesβ€”but it’s minor and wipes away easily with a hand swipe. 🧽


The Thing I Didn’t Expect To Love As Much As I Do…

The All The Papers notepad! πŸ“πŸ’–

This one completely caught me off guardβ€”in the best way! I’d seen it before and thought, β€œOh, that’s cute!” but when I held it in my hands? 😍 I was instantly obsessed. I even went back and ordered two more copies to bring to work! πŸ˜‚

I thought it’d be smaller, but it’s actually a great size at 5.75″ x 3.75″, with 30 sheets per pad. Each column is 1.5″ wide, which makes it super functional. And the paper styles? An actual dream: lined, blank, grid, and dot grid. There’s something for every mood and task! πŸ§ πŸ“‹πŸŒˆ

And of course, the adorable emotis and stationery illustrations are just the cherry on top. πŸ’
Truly, a surprise fave!


Final Thoughts πŸ’­

The TCMC anniversary sale is always one of my favorite events of the yearβ€”it’s not just about the amazing deals (though those are fabulous!), it’s the joy of discovering a brand-new theme and treating myself to a whole collection of adorable, high-quality stationery. βœ¨πŸ“¦πŸ’Œ

There were many more goodies available during the event. If you want to see the full magical lineup, check out the TCMC website for all the details! 🌐

Until next time… keep creating, keep journaling, and may your mailbox always be full of happy mail! πŸ“¬πŸŒˆπŸ’–


TL;DRβ€”Here’s a Quick Recap! πŸ“βœ¨

Here’s a list of everything I mentioned in this post. The items crossed out are no longer available as of today, but they may pop back up during a future warehouse clearanceβ€”fingers crossed! 🀞

Full list of items available during the event

(πŸ”— Note: Some of the links in this post might not work forever, especially if product pages get taken down or changed over time. If a link doesn’t work, it probably just means the item is no longer available or the event has passed!)


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