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.
