—— and Anyone Who Loves Pretty Things!
Hello everyone, My name is Georgina. I'm a high school student, and I'm so happy to share my stationery experience on ChicChoi!
I’m someone who loves studying and beautiful things.
What could possibly go wrong?
That’s right — I’m the kind of person who never loses when it comes to stationery shopping. And this year, I’ve been saving up a whole list of cute, affordable stationery gifts that are perfect for students (who likes me), especially for Christmas or small exchanges between friends.
These are low-budget, high-aesthetic picks that actually solve real problems — and still make your desk (and your day) look beautiful.
Let’s start with my absolute must-haves.
First I would like to recommend is this,
Game-Changing Round Sticky Dots
Price around $14.9.
You probably wouldn’t expect this — but this is actually the first thing I’d recommend!
These tiny dots literally changed how I study. I used to mark my books with regular sticky tabs — beautiful at first, until they got all folded and messy. My poor books would bend out of shape on the shelf.
Then came round sticky dots.
They stick perfectly flat, never fall off, and peel away cleanly without ripping the paper. They’re matte, color-coded, and aesthetic enough to make your notes feel like art. If you hate writing directly in your books, try the long rectangular version too — they’re perfect for pointing to key sentences without making marks.
Once you start using these, you’ll wonder how you ever studied without them.
The second one(s) I would like to recommend, are
these Two Notebooks.
One’s bold, one’s minimal — both feel like luxury. The kind of quality that makes you want to treat your notes like treasure.
They’re made with thick, smooth paper that’s perfect for journaling or creative writing. The binder version (Price from $18.9 - $19,9) is especially versatile — you can add, remove, or rearrange pages, and even punch holes in your journal materials to store everything neatly in one place.
The cover feels like soft corduroy — perfect for autumn and winter, both cozy and textured. Writing in this one is a little daily ritual.
The next one I want to recommend is a smaller-sized notebook. There’s the CUBE Square Soft Leather Notebook (Price is $10.9)— it’s compact (105×105mm), — super handy to hold in your hand.
The inner pages are made with 100gsm paper.
Let me share a little fun fact: the higher the gsm number, the thicker the paper.
Most regular notebooks use around 80gsm paper,
and some thinner or lighter ones even use 70gsm —
that kind tends to have a lot of show-through when you write.
So when the paper is too thin, the front and back sides of a page interfere with each other —
what you write on one side shows through on the other.
This 100gsm thick paper, though, is like a well-built apartment building —
it’s got the best soundproofing.
That’s why I probably won’t need to do a separate paper review next time —
this one already has the top-tier paper quality.
Another thing I love about it is the perfect size.
You know how most of our desks have limited space —
between your laptop, keyboard, and everything else,
you end up with barely a 10cm gap in front of the keyboard.
So when you want to take notes while looking at your screen,
there’s often no room to comfortably put a notebook.
This one, though, measures 105×105mm —
literally the perfect size to fit right between your keyboard and laptop.
It sits there neatly, so you can jot things down gracefully without feeling cramped.
And let me tell you — this notebook is such an underrated beauty.
It’s not very photogenic, which is a shame,
because the soft leather cover feels amazing.
You can roll it, bend it, handle it however you want — it’s totally fine.
The textured leather gives it such a premium, understated look.
It’s like owning a luxury designer bag without the logo — quietly elegant, high quality, and not flashy at all.
Inside, there are both small grid pages and blank pages.
Personally, I love these two types — I’m not a fan of lined paper.
I don’t like feeling that my handwriting size is being restricted —
does anyone else feel the same way?
Alright, so that’s two amazing notebooks I’ve shared with you today!
The third item I want to recommend is a total student essential —
a Card Holder!
Price around $18.9.
I can’t be the only one who’s lost their student ID several times in one semester, right? Every time it happens, I have to pay a few dollars to replace it — it’s honestly so annoying!
So I got myself a card holder, and it’s been a game changer. You can clip it onto your everyday bag, or if you’re not carrying a bag, just hook it onto your pants — super easy to carry around, and it looks so cute!
Lately, I’ve been really into hanging little things on myself — it just makes me feel like I’m walking with a bit more flair. Since I started using this card holder, I haven’t lost my ID once. It’s practical and stylish — highly recommend!
And since I just mentioned how much I love hanging cute things on myself, next I’m going to recommend a few charms for you guys!
So here's the forth Christmas Gift I will recommend for you guys,
the Charms!
Price around $22.9 each.
The Furry Charm That’s Also a Giftable Treasure
Okay, hear me out. The furry earphone case charm might be the best next-level treasure gift this holiday season.
It’s soft, squishy, and super cute — and it doubles as a tiny storage pouch for your earbuds or lipstick. There are 9 adorable designs, so you and your best friend can match (I picked the pink one, of course).
Hang it on your jeans or bag — it feels like carrying around your own tiny magical creature. You’ll want more than one, I promise.
It’s one of those practical but aesthetic gifts that fits every vibe: cozy, fun, and totally photo-worthy.
And since we’re talking about bags — who doesn’t love something fluffy in fall and winter? Even bags deserve to be soft and cozy! It makes them not only more comfortable to hold but also gives them that warm, snuggly touch.
So here's the Fifth! —— Fluffy Bags!
Price from $27.9.
The Cookie Bag That’s Too Cute to Miss.
When winter comes, everything should feel soft and fuzzy — even your bags!
This cookie-shaped plush bag is an original design that’s equal parts functional and adorable. It comes in two sizes, so you can pair the big one and mini version together. On days when you don’t need to bring much, this size is just right.
It also makes such a cute gift idea — you and your bestie can each have one and be the ultimate cookie duo! The design itself is just too cute. Honestly, sometimes we girls buy things simply because they look delightful, right?
Now, the sixth thing I want to recommend — we’re back to stationery!
Let’s talk about these Cute Clips.
Price around $8.9 each.
They come in so many adorable designs. When you’re reading, they can hold your pages in place so they don’t flip on their own. And if you need to step away for a bit, they double as bookmarks!
When you’re taking notes or journaling, they can also clip your pages neatly so they don’t move around. And even when you’re not using them — just clipping one onto the corner of your desk or a note stack makes your space instantly more cheerful and relaxing.
These small Clips — You’d think they’re too simple to be giftable, but once you see these aesthetic designs, you’ll change your mind. A whole set makes the perfect mini gift.
Next up, the seventh — Pencil Cases!
I have to recommend this Cake Roll Pencil Case (Price around $21.9).
It’s unbelievably cute and surprisingly spacious — it can hold around 30 pens! Once it’s filled, it looks just like a soft, round little cake roll — pink and fluffy, with such a nice texture.
It’s honestly the kind of thing that makes you happy just by holding it. And come on — who could ever say no to a pink pencil case? It’s also such a perfect gift idea!
Another one I love is this stand-up pencil case. (Price around $23.9)
If your desk tends to get messy (mine definitely does), a vertical pencil case can save so much space!And look — it’s got a magnetic design,
so the opening stays nicely in place. You don’t have to worry about it snapping shut while you’re using it. Super thoughtful!
When it’s open, everything’s right in front of you — easy to see, easy to grab. I really recommend it!
Now, the eighth item — we have to talk about
the Travel Cups.
Price around $26.9 each.
Adorable design, one in pink and one in blue — perfect for you and your friend: one each!
Carrying your own cup means you can fill it with your favorite drink (for us, it’s usually an iced cola), and it’s both eco-friendly and fun.
Practical and aesthetic — a must-have for every student!
Now for the ninth item — honestly, there are too many good things to choose from,
so what I’m sharing here is truly the best of the best!
I highly recommend these two: the
Daily & Weekly Cat Planners.
Price around $25.9.
They’re both original cat-themed designs, every page feels like a small comic — cozy, creative, and motivating. — so every day feels like you’re studying with a cute little cat companion!
Perfect for tracking school goals, exams, or just journaling your day.
For those of us who always want to get more organized but don’t know where to start — these planners truly help you build structure while keeping things adorable and motivating.
And for the final recommendation, I just have to include a stationery set —
the Exam Master Kit: 14-Piece Study & Test Essentials Set.
Price around $19.9.
— Because You Will Forget Something Otherwise,
and you can gift this to your friend to avoid this situation happened.
If you’ve ever walked into an exam missing your eraser or ruler, this 14-piece Exam Master Kit will save your life.
Everything you could possibly need is packed neatly inside:
2B pencils, silent pen, erasers, refill leads, rulers, compass, protractor, and even a transparent pouch.
🏆 And that’s my 2025 Stationery Awards — affordable, cute, and functional gifts that every student or stationery lover will adore.
If you’re hunting for cute stationery Christmas gift ideas under $30, I promise these won’t disappoint.
And if you’ve tried any of them, tell me — which one’s your favorite?
Until next time, happy studying, happy journaling and happy gifting! 💖
