ScrawlrBox

What's in the box: A surprise mix of premium art supplies, a surface to use them on, a featured artist print, a magazine, a monthly challenge, a collectable sticker and a small sweet treat.

ScrawlrBox is a UK monthly subscription that sends a surprise selection of art supplies to artists of all abilities. The current release is box number 132, which shows the service has been running for many years. Each box includes premium art supplies, a surface to work on and a print from a featured artist. A magazine, a collectable sticker and a small sweet treat come with it. You don't see the contents in advance, so you need to enjoy surprises and be happy working with whatever arrives. The best feature is the monthly #ScrawlrChallenge. Subscribers get a word or phrase and try to make something using only the supplies in that box. This turns each delivery into a set creative exercise rather than just a parcel of materials. The site encourages subscribers to share their results with the wider community. Beyond the subscription, the website has a shop, a sale section, an archive of previous boxes and a kit you can customise. The surprise format is also the main drawback. If you already own plenty of supplies or stick to one medium, you may get items you won't use. Check the plan options and terms before you subscribe. For hobbyists who want to try new materials and like having a regular prompt, it is a sensible choice.