Umba Box Loves: Archive

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May 15th

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May 10th

May 6th

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Going on Holiday: Handmade Style

I’m back from our island hopping holiday! (Doesn’t calling it a “holiday” make a vacation seem so much fancier? Those Europeans know what they’re talking about.) We had a lovely time learning how to cook Mexican cuisine, climbing Mayan ruins in Belize, ziplining in Honduras, and sunbathing on Grand Cayman. I have a few hours at the airport before our flight back to...

May 6th

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Up, Up, and Away!

Hi Friends! I’m currently writing to you from 30,000 feet, somewhere over oh, Arizona, or New Mexico, or… (it’s hard to tell from way up here). I just wanted to check in with you all and thank you for all of your support. Since our move out to the San Francisco area for 500 Startups earlier this month, things have been quite hectic, so I haven’t been as personally...

Apr 28th

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The April box is revealed!

The time has come to show you this month’s Umba box! Subscribers received 3 awesome items this month! Your kitchen will be brightened with a pop of bright blue color from the gorgeous blueberry basket flour sack dish towel from Tinaproduce. You’ll be able to scribble quick notes, grocery lists, or write sonnets and songs in the adorable note pad from Paper Lovely and while writing the next...

Apr 26th

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Limited Edition Mother's Day boxes are here!

Moms everywhere have been treated over and over again with the cliche IOU coupon book for free hugs, a lukewarm breakfast in bed, or the traditional (and lovely) bouquet of flowers. This year, let’s try something new! Umba Box has the perfect something for the Moms in your life: a limited edition Mother’s day box! We have curated 3 months worth of goodies that we think moms will...

Apr 23rd

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Join us this Sunday

While we are busy with the final touches of our new web design, we have an opportunity for our favorite handmade friends. This Sunday we are looking for a few creative gift-givers to join us for the afternoon. Your time will be rewarded with a $25 Amazon gift card and a tasty lunch. We are looking for people who love to give and receive creative gifts. If you find yourself combing etsy for the...

Apr 10th

Umba Box is Accelerating

Umba Box begins a landmark experience today. We are thrilled to announce that we have been chosen to participate in one of the top start-up accelerators in the nation. 500 Startups is a startup accelerator committed to giving new businesses access to resources that will help them succeed. Forbes magazine recently featured 500 Startups as one of the Hottest Startup Incubators. Check out what...

Apr 2nd

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Mar 1st

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Mar 1st

The February Shipment is Revealed!

The moment is here! The contents of the February box are officially revealed now that all of the boxes have arrived at their destination. Subscribers who joined before January 10th received various colored leather & canvas clutches from Velle Purse, perfect for an afternoon of errands or dinner & a movie. In each shipment, we include a little bit about our featured artist, connecting...

Feb 28th

Feb 1st

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Jan 31st

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Jan 29th

Jan 23rd

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(CLOSED) An Umba Box Pinterest Challenge: Win a 3...

Rules: Create a new Pinterest board with the words Umba Box in the title. Pin handmade items that you love from Etsy, Cargoh, Big Cartel, Artfire, or any other handmade site/blog. Be sure to credit the artists in the pin descriptions! Post a link to your Umba Box Pinterest board as a comment on this blog post OR as a comment on this Facebook post. If you leave a comment on the blog, be sure...

Jan 18th

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January Umba Box Reveal

The moment is here! We’re ready to reveal the contents of the January delivery now that all of the boxes have arrived at their destination. Subscribers who joined before December 10, received a nautical-inspired necklace by Alyssa of BROOKLYNrehab and a wintery-scene fine art photography print by Meg of September Wren. In each shipment, we include a little bit about our featured artists,...

Jan 16th

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Jan 11th

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Jan 9th

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Jan 9th

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Jan 6th

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Big Changes in 2012

A new year always makes seem things fresh, somewhat of a blank start to begin anew and pursue dreams. There’s a ton going on behind the scenes at Umba Box, some that you’ll notice in the coming months (design, new subscription lines), and some that you might not (better sourcing and workflow). Sneak peak alert! We’re working with a pretty rad illustrator, Emily McDowell....

Jan 5th