Quirky stationery: our top picks under £4
It's National Stationery Week next week! In anticipation, we’ve taken a look through our eclectic stationery collection, and picked out our favourite quirky products. In no particular order, here are our top picks, all under £4.
Wooden animal rulers
Go plastic-free with your stationery with this selection of wooden rulers, shaped like some of the world’s most impressive animals. The sturdy design makes it easy for little hands to grip while using, and each ruler also comes with some fun animal facts on the packaging.
![Wooden animal rulers Wooden animal rulers](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/wooden-ruler-28430-28431-28432_new-lifestyle_1_0.jpg?_buster=WnS2dqe7&itok=clWj31hW)
Wooden rulers, £3.95 each
Shark pen
Pens don’t come much cooler than this! This fun shark pen makes a great gift for back to school, or as a reward for good school work. You can even team it up with some matching accessories, such as a notebook, pencil case and even a wooden shark ruler.
![Shark Ballpoint Pen](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/29875-sharks-pen_lifestyle.jpg?_buster=vnJs2dYJ&itok=zPbMUNG0)
Shark ballpoint pen, £3.95
Doggy paper clips
The animal-themed stationery goodness doesn’t stop there. These dog-shaped paper clips will cheer up any piles of papers with their sweet sausage dog style. They’re an ideal treat for any stationery or dog fan, but, you know, they’d also make a great gift from you to you.
![Dog-shaped paper clips on a table next to a notebook, ruler and pencil](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/29553-best-show-paper-clips-set-5_Lifestyle.jpg?_buster=MRbMFFnD&itok=i5gGQTCy)
Best in Show paper clips, £2.95
Magic UV pen
The perfect tool for a budding spy, this magic Fairies in the Garden pen writes in special ink that can only be viewed with the UV light in the lid!
![A fairy-design pen rests on a lined notebook, shining UV light on some writing](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/29903-fairies-in-garden-magic-pen_lifestyle%20%281%29.jpg?_buster=LZDqDP7_&itok=mQk4hPDR)
Fairies in the Garden magic pen, £2.95
Glass jar pencil sharpener
Stationery-lovers can display these unique and colourful pencil sharpeners on their desk with pride! Each sharpener has two holes for different-sized pencils and the jar design allows for neat storage of pencil shavings. Choose from a Wild Wonders animal design, Prehistoric Land dinosaur design, or our pretty Fairies in the Garden print.
![Glass jar pencil sharpener collection](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-06/29683-29684-29685-pencil-sharpeners_Lifestyle.jpg?_buster=VvPyRB4p&itok=gdgeKI6c)
Glass jar pencil sharpeners, £2.95 each
Scented milkshake erasers
Sometimes we need reminding that our stationery isn’t edible, and these are no exception. With four sweet scents in each pack, and irresistible kawaii faces, this set of milkshake erasers is a must for any stationery-lover.
![Scented milkshake erasers Scented milkshake erasers](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/scented-milkshake-erasers-28456-lifestyle_0.jpg?_buster=0WzQogzH&itok=YVTnaVBn)
Scented milkshake erasers, £3.95
Hot chocolate notebook
Sticking with the theme of delicious stationery, how about adding a little retro flavour with a notebook inspired by vintage Parisian cafés? With 60 lined pages, this A5 notebook is ideal for to-do lists, note-taking and more.
![Café De Paris "Chocolate Chaud" A5 Notebook](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-10/29956-chocolate-chaud-a5-lined-notebook_lifestyle.jpg?_buster=9mXFdJLH&itok=WX4ab-y2)
Café De Paris "Chocolate Chaud" A5 Notebook, £3.95
Mermaid tail erasers
We’ve loved the pretty pastels of the mermaid trend since the very beginning. Whilst we’re not quite ready to go all in with multi-coloured mermaid hair, we’re happy to add a splash of magic the easy way, with this fun set of mermaid tail erasers.
![Mermaid tail erasers Mermaid tail erasers](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/mermaid-tail-erasers-set-5-28458-lifestyle_0.jpg?_buster=6Jo1tSg2&itok=_u7aG0qv)
Mermaid tail erasers. Was £2.95, now £1
Rainbow pencil
This unique pencil will add a touch of joy to all your writing and drawings. The mix of colours in the rainbow lead means that the colours will change as you use the pencil, so no two doodles will ever be the same. Time to get creative!
![Rainbow pencil on an open notebook filled with doodles](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-08/rainbow-pencil-27854-1-lifestyle.jpg?_buster=uVxNKM1H&itok=RjyKAAC8)
Rainbow pencil, £2.95
Rainbow egg erasers
The only thing better than quirky stationery? Matching quirky stationery. Team your rainbow pencil up with some rainbow erasers. These unique little erasers are egg-shaped, making them ideal for little hands to grip as they get used to rubbing out.
![Rainbow Egg Erasers (set Of 4)](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-09/29661-magic-rainbow-egg-erasers-set-4_lifestyle1024_0.jpg?_buster=D_7z2bOK&itok=a77AhFDV)
Rainbow egg erasers, £2.95
If you love to celebrate sharpeners, can't get enough of cute rubbers, and always need just one more notebook, be sure to take a look at our full stationery collection.