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March Samplers are now shipping!
April Samples are due on March 15th and the Samplers will go on sale on March 20th.
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Hello Sampler Friends!
We've created a brand new website for the Sampler, and will no longer be using Livejournal. Please check us out at http://www.homeofthesampler.com!
I've got some big news to announce, and for some of you it might seem like bad news but I hope it ends up making the Sampler better.
I've decided that for the time being, we will stop monthly Samplers and switch to "quarterly". The plan is to have March, as expected but then limit the remainder to June, September, and December. In 2011 I'd expect the first to be February and then follow with June, September and December again. Each Sampler will be limited to 200, and will be on sale until they sell out.
In addition to the Quarterly Samplers, I will still be representing contributors at events. The planned events are: the Oscars, MTV Movie Awards, the Emmys, and the American Music Awards (and in 2011 adding in the Golden Globe event).
My goal is to keep everything about the Sampler the same, just with less Samplers. With the economy the way it is, crafters cannot contribute as much as they'd like and I hope that by limiting the number of mailings, we can create better Samplers. If everyone is only participating 4 times a year, imagine how awesome the Samplers will be! I announced this news to Sampler contributors last week, and the response has been great! Everyone is very excited to participate in these new Samplers.
I really hope you all see this the same as I do...a chance to keep the Sampler going, making happy customers, and getting indie designers some exposure. I love the Sampler with all my heart, and know that 2010 will be an awesome year for us!
There's a lot more specific info about the Samplers within this new site, but don't worry...I'll make sure you have all the details before you place any orders!
Thanks for all your support.
Alison
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| Featured Contributor: kittycrossbones |
kittycrossbones created these special Valentine's day pins for the February Sampler. Looking for 1" pins of your own? kittycrossbones is the perfect choice all your custom promotional needs.
Kittycrossbones offers the BEST custom: Buttons, Pocket Mirrors, Magnets, Pocket Mirrors, Key Chains, Coasters Bottle Openers, Matchbook Notepads, Rings, Pendants, Hairpins, Scratch Offs, Checkbook Covers and more! These products are great for giving away as promos and great for artists who are looking for a cool way to promote their artwork! You can even RESELL them in your own shop, give them away to larger purchases, send them to swaps, the list is endless!
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| FEBRUARY SAMPLERS!!! |
February samplers are now up for sale! Check out the Gallery to see pictures of all the amazing offerings!
We're working on a new site, and HOPED it would be up in time, but we're running into a few technical difficulties...next week for certain!!!
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| Weds app |
I know it's bad to wait until the last minute, but if you have to and you're near Cinema Paradiso, in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale on February 13th, 2010 from 1-6 PM, you could attend an Indie Craft Bazaar, chock full of handmade, vintage, repurposed, recycled and vegan goods! Ain't Your Country Kitchen Mama's Crafts! We'll be selling all sorts of cute, unique and quirky goods including jewelry, hand-sewn, crocheted and knitted items, original art, vintage clothing and items, baked goods and other yummy things for non-vegans and vegans alike, paper goods and more! Music, arts and crafts, food, beer and prizes! What more could you ask for?! $3 Admission - Includes raffle ticket for handmade prizes! FREE PARKING!! FIRST 100 GUESTS RECEIVE FREE SWAG BAG FULL OF GOODIES! Just in time for valentines! Apply online now!
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Ok, the holidays have calmed down, you've sat down for a second to recoup, and now you're getting ready for 2010. Maybe one of your resolutions was to participate in a show, or just get out there more. There are so many venues out there to explore. My first venture into the crafty world was in fact the Sampler. It gave me a little courage to go out there a little more every month I've contribute. It also gave me tons of different ideas and now my studio is filled with tons of different type of crafty projects. So hopefully I'll help you out by letting you know of any upcoming shows across the U.S. and Canada. If you know of one coming up, let me know and I'll post about it!
With all that said, I love looking at the Toronto Craft Alert, because it makes me want to move! They always seem to have a show going on at some location in the city year round.
TheArtist Project Toronto is seeking applications from independent artists for its third annual juried exhibition & sale. Join over 150 of the best visual artists and 10,000 visitors including buyers, gallerists and art enthusiasts.
The Artist Project Toronto is the art show with “soul” and one that celebrates and showcases the talents of Canadian and International independent artists. Now in its third year, the show returns to Toronto at a new location, the modernist styled, Queen Elizabeth Building at Toronto’s Exhibition Place.
The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, collectors and art enthusiasts. View and purchase original art from over 175 carefully juried contemporary artists and enjoy an eclectic program of talks, special features and art installations. First time buyers and seasoned collectors will find this four-day art fair is a rare opportunity to meet, learn and purchase directly from independent artists. Thanks and I hope your day is great!
Jenn
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