Got my Sampler in the mail a little while ago, and here it is:

It was a very paper-y Sampler. Plenty of fun cards, which is always nice because I like stationery a lot. Contributors included Manic Trout (cute bottlecap magnet), Bust Magazine, and gollyg (awesome mushroom felt pin).

On to the paper goodies …

Late-night San Francisco dining map from Hoku Designs

I loved this map. I am a late-night kind of girl, and a foodie, and this was vibrantly designed. It’s incredibly huge, though … but it would a nice wall poster too. More info (and you can get your very own map too) at www.latenightfoodie.com.

   
Hand-printed card from Things are Better With a Parrott.

Silkscreened by hand. I especially liked the informational insert that came with the greeting card. Even business postcards can be pretty.

   
Cards from Lucid Dreams Designs

Love the cute characters. They’re always fun to look at on stationery.

   
Postcards from Paper Relics

Great vintage look. Whimsical and reminds me of fantasy novels. Don’t know why, but it’s pretty cool.

Mini CROQ zine

CROQ Zine is a great zine, and seeing a mini version in the Sampler is always a bonus. This particular edition talks about recycling a drink canister. How awesome is that? (Didn’t know you could do it.) The zine is always packed with great tips and info, and I highly recommend you get the full deal.

Art glass sample from Alicia G.

Okay, so it’s not paper, but it was interesting nonetheless. Add ‘em to a nearly finished mosaic, or maybe get creative and turn them into some pendants.

And remember, there are always other great contributors to see at The Sampler!

Tags: august 2007 sampler, bust magazine, croq zine, gollyg, hoku designs, lucid dreams designs, manic trout, paper relics, things are better with a parrott