Hello, fellow stationery lovers, today I’m going to be talking about two things we all know and love: stationery and bargains! Namely, the best stationery shops on Aliexpress . . . so you can fulfil all your bullet journaling needs without denting your bank account.
If you’ve been here since the beginning, you may remember my Aliexpress Stationery haul in which I shared some cute stickers with you all . . . Well, it’s a few years later and my addiction has only increased. I have a lot of experience buying journalling and craft supplies from China, so this list of the best stationery stores on Aliexpress is the cumulation of years of trying and testing. Enjoy!
1. BEST STORE FOR VINTAGE STYLE STATIONERY – KSCrafts
Okay, this store is basically a stationery lover’s wet dream. It’s perfect for bullet journallers, crafters, scrapbookers, artists . . . To suit my specific style and crafting needs, this is probably the best Aliexpress stationery store I’ve found . . . and, admittedly, the most expensive. Although expensive is still unbelievably cheap, so who’s complaining? The range of items is crazy and the quality is even better.
This is where you can get your super cute paper backgrounds, quote inserts and really unique cardboard cut-outs to stick in. You’ve seen these used in loads of my recent spreads . . . mainly because I’m absolutely obsessed with them. I have no shame. Here’s an example:
2. THE BEST STORE FOR WASHI TAPE – Gimue Stationery Store
Everyone loves washi tape, right? It’s versatile, easy to use and . . . so beyond pretty! Our next choice is one of the best stationery stores on Aliexpress for cute and affordable washi tapes. You can grab great designs at a wonderful price – and the shipping (in my experience) has always been nice and quick.
If you love Aliexpress stationery, make you check out my washi tape collection post for more!
3. THE BEST STORE FOR BULLET JOURNAL STICKERS – China Stationery
I love practical, lifestyle-themed stickers for use in my bullet journals. They’re great for padding out any planning tools you might use – and this is one of the best Aliexpress stationery stores for them. (I especially love the room themed sticker set!)
4. THE BEST ALIEXPRESS STATIONERY STORE FOR AESTHETIC FINDS – YOOFUN
One of my favourite things about Aliexpress is the sheer range you can find on there! There’s an ever growing number of trends, but Ali is at the forefront of each and every one. This is the best Aliexpress stationery store for aesthetic stationery. Instagram worthy notepads and stickers. The kind of cuteness you’ll want to film a desk set-up for.
5. THE BEST STORE FOR CUTE STAMPS – Mr Paper
Stamps have taken the world by storm in the past few years and for good reason. They’re an easy and quick way to make anything 100 x cuter. Just look at the sheer range of cute and versatile stamps you can choose from!
See how I use stamps in my most recent bullet journalling Youtube video:
6. THE BEST ALIEXPRESS STATIONERY STORE FOR KAWAII PENS – Stationery Store
Ugh, is there anything better than a kawaii pen to doodle with? No. The answer is a strong no. I love Aliexpress pens because they’re all adorable, but they’re also really high quality fineliners too!
7. THE BEST STORE FOR BOHEMIAN STATIONERY – Mengtai
Hello, Pinterest worthy stationery! Our next shop is the best Aliexpress stationery store for trendy stationery in that minimal/bohemian style that’s so popular. I personally love the maroon sticker set – it would make a great bullet journal spread, right?
If you love stationery, make sure you have a read of my top 10 online stores for stationery. (It features a lot of small businesses too!)
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And our last pick isn’t my favourite store for anything specific, but is just a fabulous all rounder. You can find the cutest stickers, pens, washi tapes and more in one convenient place!
What Is Aliexpress & Is Trustworthy?
Aliexpress is an online marketplace where most merchants are based in China. You can buy things for a fraction of the price that you would buy them for in your home country! Pretty much all the stationery featured in my bullet journal is courtesy of Aliexpress – you can watch my bullet journal flickthrough to see it in action!
The reason Aliexpress is so cheap is because you’re buying directly from the factory in China, so there are no markups added. Due to this, your packages will take longer though as they’re sent through Free Post from China. I’ve had things arrive as quickly as in a week . . . but sometimes it can take up to 3.
A big benefit though? WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS MOSTLY FREE – OR FREE AFTER $10!
Okay, kids – to avoid keeping you stuck down the rabbit hole that is my blog for any longer than you already have been, let’s wrap this post up here! I hope you enjoyed this ‘lil stationery haul/life-hack-sharing post. Have you ever shopped on Aliexpress for stationery? Would you? Which of my picks would you say is the best stationery store on Aliexpress? Let me know your thoughts down below!
Peace,
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Definitely!
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Nooo!!! I can’t afford to spend any more money on stationery 🙁 I LOVE buying things for my bullet journal but since it’s quite expensive in stores I end up with just a few “essential” (essential is of relative importance) things :/ I bought a planner on Aliexpress and a few stickers 2 or 3 years ago and I live them! Now, my stationery needs are increasing and thanks to you (or because of you 😂) I’m desperately needing to buy things on Aliexpress 😆
I know, I know – stationery is SO BLOODY EXPENSIVE ;-; *cries with you* buuuut this stationery is all cheap and cute so i mean who could really blame you 😉 xx
hahaha you’re right 😀
I am a HUGE fan of those first floral stickers and the renaissance stickers at the end, I need to invest in some fun stickers, even to stick on my bloody forehead cos clearly I’m missing out on a market! xx
LOOOL i mean, if we’re talking about body stickers, they also do banging temporary tattoos but noooo i dont shop their too often xx
Everything looks so great!! I just started a bullet journal so im excited to get new materials.
Thank you girly! You honestly won’t find anywhere cheaper than good ole’ Aliexpress 🙂
I’m definitely going to check out Viety! I love that art xx
Natalie | http://nataliesalchemy.wordpress.com
I’m glad you saw a shop you liked lovely 🙂 xx
I have never heard of this store before now but I can see exactly why you love it – it is your aesthetic in a store! I love how you ramble in your posts, it feels more like a conversation like a blog post. xx
Most definitely! And thank you lovely, I definitely do love a good ramble so I’m glad you don’t mind em xx
I’ve only ever heard of Aliexpress from you before, I didn’t know there was free shipping. Oh gosh, I def have to check that site out but am a bit worried about my wallet hahaha. Love those floral letter stickers; how freakin’ adorable!
Oh yea girly, the shipping is free – it’s bloody amazing but definitely a concern for your bank balance! And I know right, so cute x
I’ve heard all about Alliexpress but I never actually ordered from it before!! Super cute stationary, and so cheap!! Great post Mia!! XO, MK
http://www.mackenziekateri.com
It’s honestly such a great shop for little cheap bits if you don’t mind waiting! Thank you for reading lovely xo
These are all so cute! I’ve been looking for some cheap yet fun stickers for my bullet journal!
Girl, this is the place to shop! x
I wish i was talented enough to make cute things out of bullet journals, but I’m obsessed with seeing photos of stickers and the journals. This was a great, helpful post!
Thank you so much lovely 🙂 I’m sure you are talented enough – it’s all about practice! 🙂 x
I’ve never heard of AliExpress before, but I’ll have to check them out! Thanks so much Mia for giving me another thing to obsess and cry over at the same time xD Love ya girlie x
oli | http://www.thenicepeach.com
It’s honestly so brilliant, I definitely recommend checking it out 🙂 xx
I ways find places like this are super cheap then bam its like £10 postage but free!!! what that’s crazy!!
Sameee, that’s honestly how they get you, right? Fortunately Aliexpress has that free shipping 😉
Oh my frickin god, I’m in love with everything. What an amazing resource, I need to get myself some bits from here! I love all the little bits and pieces you’ve bought xx
Alys
https://alysjournals.com
Why thank you lovely! xx
I never really thought about adding stationery to my nature journal. I always want it to look pretty so I fill it with mediocre drawings, haha. I love this idea and all the choices you’ve shown. There’s hope for me yet.
Awww thank you 🙂 I used to draw in my journals but I always ended up being like “ew, this is trash!” and so a love of stickers was born…
I love love LOVE those vintage floral stickers! I want to cover the back of my mac with them. Love this post <3 <3
Thank you lovely! And oooh that would look really cute – I may try that myself! <3
Oh my gosh you literally own THE cutest stationary!!! I seriously have to go out and buy some more. I used to have such cute washi tape and stickers and name tags!
Thank you girly! And I mean, girl you can never have too much stationery – treat yourself! x
Love this!! I am so addicted to stationery and this made me so happy – also I’m obsessed with washi tape, I wanna put it everywhere ! X
Awww thank you so much girly! And RIGHT? It’s the cutest thing ever!xx
OMG this is awesome, I’m glad you are recommending something that I can actually buy! Yesssss! So gonna check it out and hopefully improve my journaling game! HAHA
Aha girl yes this is THE MOST affordable shop ever! x
I love these-they’re adorable!!
WHAT HAVE I TOLD YOU ABOUT POSTING BEAUTIFUL STATIONERY at least there was no washi tape this time or the inner hoarder in me would have been screaming, *scrolls further down the post* oh, there it is and there’s me off to buy more things I don’t need…you get me girl, we’re on the same level when it comes to admiring stationery hahaha xx
Such a good idea! Aliexpress is really cheap, and I had no idea they had this stuff on there!! 💕
Thank you for sharing this!! I love buying stationery and when it’s cheap it becomes that much better 😊 I need to check all these places out xx
I only buy stuff on Etsy but I have to buy now stuff on Aliexpress. Omgggg this post is so awesome 😍😍👌 Great shops! I love stationery stuff so much especially notebooks, stickers and washi tape. Thank you for sharing girl xoxo
I have ordered several different items from this company for my business. Everything has been really great: good communication, fast responses, good understanding of my wishes, and the products were all shipped safely and well packaged. We are very pleased with each item we received. Many thanks 4imprint!
This is a super cool and inspirationl post. Totally love it
This is a super cool and lovely post. Thank you for amazing tips.
xxAlexandra MS ALWAYS LATE
Thank you Alexandra xx
I mainly shop at Dollarama and The Best Shop (Asian mech) for cute stationary that won’t break the bank. I’m grateful that these stores exists in Canada 🇨🇦
That being said, I have been tempted to buy things from Aliexpress but can’t bring myself to buy anything from this site. Maybe it’s the trust issues I have with shopping online or the fear that I will blow all my money; the Diderot effect seems to be a thing whenever I shop online, so I abstain from it now (goodbye, Amazon). I have a weakness for cute stationary too 🌺
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Ooo you’re so lucky! I would love to have a store I could visit and stare at beautiful stationery in 😀 Ahaha you’re a smart woman, I wish I was more restrained with my online purchases!
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Super cute finds, babe! Thanks for sharing!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I have heard of Ali express before but never shopped from there, these all look so so cute and has defo inspired me to start a bullet journal. I love the adorable stamps! xx
All so stunning it will be hard to narrow down! Love crafting with stationary!
XX Angelica
https://eraenvogue.com
OMG I didn’t know you could find so many gems like those on Aliexpress.
I’m saving this article to my favorites because I really want to start to make photo albums.
And It looks like all theses stationery stores will add the perfect details to my photo albums 🙂
xx
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com
Omg so many great picks here! I love stationery so much and need some new bits!
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This is the posts I love to read because I have loved stationery since I was little. I haven’t heard of Aliexpress before. Thank you for sharing!!
What a cool shop! I Use to be obsessed with stationary. (I had way to much of Lisa Frank and Hello Kitty) I also use to lvl to stamp and just stumbled upon my stamping collection when I was cleaning out! Ahh memory lane! <3
Stationery is a guilty pleasure of mine. these look so cute I love this post!
Amber | The Unpredicted page
The vintage stationary shop looks so cute! I love that style. I wish I had time to do journals like this, they are lovely!
Corinne x