Sampler Time
This afternoon I sent sample soaps off for April’s Home of the Sampler packet. I love the Sampler! While I haven’t contributed in almost a year I have been meaning to…time just goes by and I miss the deadline. Marie who runs the Sampler has extra help now with Alison from WonderlandQ – and thanks to Alison for reminding me of the time.
If you end up with an April Samplers, you may receive one of our soap samples (we sent in 25 Simple Rosemary, 25 Herbal Shampoo, 25 Patchouli Citrus Soy Milk and 25 Lavender Soy Milk) plus a coupon for 15% off a Botanical Earth order.
Try before you buy (part 2)
Well if you haven’t seen the Home of the Sampler before, it’s an indie site that helps small independant businesses to share and get their samples out to others.
I sent off Mint Lip Balm samples for the November 2005 mailer, and received some great samples in my package – you get a free one if you donate. In the November Sampler, I received a hand knitted curly scarf from knitter, Brooke Brerk. It was something I never thought I would like or wear, but once I put it on…..I really like it. I liked it enough to hunt her down and ask to have her knit some holiday presents for me. She did a beautiful job on everything and you can see what they looked like under her HomeSpun Ruffle listing. I have to say, I never would have found her if it wasn’t for the Sampler.
One of the best sample items were a pair of cocktail sword earrings from Kikix .
Other items included handmade cards from ArtGhost.com , eggagogo.com and Nerdbomber.
I’m really looking forward to this month’s mailer as it should be here any day.
Try before you buy
I had never seen such a thing prior to three months ago and now they are everywhere…..sampler boxes. What a great idea really for both businesses and indie groupies!
The original, from what I understand is Home of the Sampler which is run by Marie out in California. I can’t say enough of how nice she has been to me with my questions. I can not imagine the work that goes into rounding up the samples, packing and shipping! There is such a GREAT variety of samples from so many creative, independant designers that it really is the best I think around. Check out the list of contributors, it’s really a great variety. I can’t wait to get mine! I’ll post a picture of the items I receive when it comes. I am planning on ordering a 3 month subscription for my niece for the holidays – Gitta loves buttons and cool stuff and the Sampler certainly has plenty of designer items she’ll love, and probably want me to buy for her!
