The Sampler is a super fun marketing & promotional tool for indie businesses. Each month, independent crafters, artists, shops, zines and record labels who run web-based businesses send samples and promotional materials to a contribution pool. All the samples are photographed, posted to the site and then are portioned out, put in little packages and sent off to Sampler Subscribers, other Sampler Contributors and members of the Media all over the world!

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Beads In The Belfry is the brainchild of Nina Jackson. It is the place for those who’ve gone quite batty for baubles. Nina make pieces that are more often than not influenced by nature and organic shapes. Precious metals and semi-precious stones are primarily used in conjunction with wire wrapping and metalsmithing techniques.

Receive 10% off all purchases (excluding shipping) using the code INDIESUMMER. The buyer will be refunded the difference.

Each sugar lily card is printed on premium quality, natural linen card stock and is accompanied by a coordinating envelope. From the printing to the packaging sugar lily’s cards are unique and fabulous!

Kristine of Tags On Bags has been an artist nearly her entire life. She specializes in creating laminated luggage and bag tags. Each tag is created, by Kristine with a little help from clip art, either in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. She even does custom orders so if there’s something special you’re looking for just ask!

When the stars aligned and brought two young, creative, and fashionably fabulous Aquarius gals together – Twinkle was born. Since May 2006, the online boutique presents handmade jewelry that undoubtedly captures the fun, playful, and yet elegant aspect of each female’s personality.

Use code indieshopping10 to receive 10% off all orders through 4/30/08! Twinkle also offers free shipping on orders over $75 and free gift wrapping. View the Sping/Summer ’08 Collection at www.shoptwinkle.com

SomethingStore is a fun new website that operates quite simply: They will send you something, selected randomly among many things from their inventory for $10 (free shipping) and you will find out what your something is when you receive it. So, what will yours be?