Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Sampler Village Giveaway & Review - ENDED



Sampler Village generously sent me a winter sample box full of handmade goodies to review. I'm a huge fan of sampler boxes, they're a great way to sample tons of handmade products all at once and a fun treat to purchase for a friend or yourself! Sampler Village didn't disappoint, the box was packed full of handmade goodness and smelled amazing the moment I opened it.

As soon as I smelled the amazing scent coming out of the box, I was on a mission to find what exactly was creating that delicious smell. There were tons of smelly good candles, tarts, bath bombs and soaps in the box. Some of my favorites were by Delightful Scents, Bath Talk, Sudsy Wudsy Soaps, Rena's Needful Things and Janine's Soap Suds. The moment I started unpacking the box, my cat Sparkles rushed past me to literally tear into the catnip fortune cookie toy by Shaggy Chic. She wouldn't leave me alone until I opened the package for her so she could play with her new toy. Once Sparkles was occupied, I discovered the most adorable castle cupcake topper by Marilee Jane Designs and some yummy fudge by My Wooden Spoon. I also enjoyed the scrapbooking embellishments by the Victorian Mercantile Store.

The Sampler Village box was like Christmas in a box! Treat yourself to a Winter Sampler Box (16-18 samples) or the Winter Sample Bag (8 samples). Check out the loot:


Sampler Village is generously giving away a sampler box identical to the one I reviewed. This giveaway is open to U.S and Canada residents. For a chance to win, you must do the following:

Required:

1. Visit Sampler Village and tell me why you would like one of these sample boxes.

For Additional Entries: (Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

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Do this by January 31st and you are in! 1 winner will be picked randomly. Please make sure that you leave a way for us to contact you or we won't be able to get this fabulous prize to you. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Just a little thank you from Sparkles to Sampler Village:



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jeanette said...

I'd love to try a sampler box...with 3 girls in the house it seems to be perfect for us!

jeanette
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jeanette said...

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Andrea Hatfield said...

I would like to try out these boxes because I love sampling new things. I especially love supporting mom owned small businesses.

Andrea Hatfield said...

I am a subscriber.

Andrea Hatfield said...

I am a follower.

Andrea Hatfield said...

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mim said...

i'd love to win because i loooove smelly things but am wary of buying them over the internet because i can't sniff first--a sampler box is the perfect solution to this problem!

and also, we have kitties who love catnip toys and people who love fudge. everyone would be psyched to get this!

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Annemarie said...

I love trying new things from different companies!

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BillyJack said...

I'd like to win this prize because this is just the type of stuff my wife loves.

Belinda M said...

I would love one of these boxes because you get to try out things from lots of different places. You can find something you really, really like then you can order the full size version of it.



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Belinda M said...

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renee said...

I would love this. i really like trying new things.
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carol said...

I'd love to win one of these sample boxes. It would be like christmas all over again!I like that they come with 16-18 handcrafted goodies of all kinds.

carol said...

I'm an email subscriber and I follow via google friend connect.

carol said...

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Cynthia said...

I would love to win one of these sample boxes because I love handmade products.

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jennifer57 said...

These look great. It would be alot of fun to try out new

Samantha said...

I NEED this box! The only way I relax after staying at home with 3 16month olds is taking a bath. THese products would come in handy.

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Amy said...

I love sample boxes! It's like Christmas every time I get one. I so hope I win :D

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Amy said...

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Nancy said...

The January 2010 Valentine Themed Boxes sounds lovely!

Nancy
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Nancy said...

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Sarah said...

I love to try things from different companies, and since DH is allergic to some fragrances, this is a great way for me to be able to see what works for me, and doesn't give him headaches.

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Lisa said...

I love the concept of sample boxes and would especially like to try samples of salsa, jelly, and jam from the Wooden Spoon.
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nightowl said...

I would love to have one of these sample boxes because it has such a nice variety of things in it and I can share it with my daughters.

nightowl said...

I Subscribe to your blog.
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josiefiorda said...

I would love to try this! It's such a great idea!

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Michelle said...

I would love a sampler box so I could discover some new favorite products! Thanks for the chance to win.

Michelle said...

Following on facebook

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Following on twitter

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Anonymous said...

Trying something new is so fun!! I am always on the look out for great handmade soap and super smelling tarts
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Cynthia said...

tweet

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Cynthia said...

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Alena said...

I'd like to win so I can eat goodies and not feel bad about it!

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daily
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Ann said...

RT
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Daer0n said...

I would love to try it because it seems like it has a lot of different kinds of samples, i love trying samples!

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maxfate said...

I'd love to win, because all the contributers at Sampler Village have interesting, and unique items. A real quality gathering.I don't get many surprises at this point, and it would sure be fun!

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maxfate said...

I follow on Google Connect.

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maxfate said...

I follow on Twitter as maxfate.Thanks!

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Amber said...

I'd love to win this because I'd love to try out some new things. I like to be able to try products before I buy them and this is a perfect way of doing that. :)

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Amber said...

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Cynthia said...

tweet:
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Moi Sanom said...

I would like to have a sampler box because like that i can spread the love to all my family and friends.
and of course for the creators of the items, since they get free advertisement for all the people that will get their items as gifts.

besides that i have been thinking of joining a sample box myself and would like to see how it works for the receiver!

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Moi Sanom said...

i subscribed to your blog!

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Katie said...

I'd love one of those boxes because I am always hesistant to try body products over the internet. This would be a great way to find a company I like.

Katie said...

I am a blog follower.

Katie said...

Here is a link to my tweet: http://twitter.com/KTnestingspot/status/7485034255

Ann said...

RT
http://twitter.com/unluckymrsmom/status/7487528136

helen said...

I would love a sampler box because I love trying new goods and learning about new shops/sellers...plus it's nice to get a box full of goodies. Thanks for a great giveaway.Fingers crossed. Helen

malfie@care2.com

Anonymous said...

I love to try new things!
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Amber said...

I would love to win because there are so many incredible contributors! I just love trying new things and this would introduce me to some great indie companies.
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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ruricloth said...

I would love to try one of these boxes because your description appealed to my sense of smell:) Also, the "yummy fudge" caught my attention;)

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I joined your mailing list.

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I subscribed via email.

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Anonymous said...

Wow! Generous giveaway :) I'd like to win this because I don't treat myself the way I should. I could really use some nice soaps and things to try as I start the new year on a better foot!

Thanks for the chance!
Kelly @ TLE
thelostearring at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I follow your blog now :)

Thanks for the chance!
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Being Tazim said...

I am following on twitter

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Being Tazim said...

I would love a sampler box because I love to support crafters who make their own goods!

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Anonymous said...

I would love to win one of these boxes! It's a great way to get introduced to new products! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I follow your blog!

Sherlyj said...

To be honest, it'd be nice to find cool stuff from small companies that I would otherwise never have found. Great for gift-giving ya know? daydreamsinbubbles(at)hotmail(dot)com

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SkyBlueMorning said...

That box just looks like a lovely day at my home spa (also known as my tiny bathroom). I would love love LOVE that.

Cynthia said...

tweet:

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Maz said...

This maybe sounds silly, but samplers are great for me because I have reactions to perfumes & florals, and often buy thing sin stores thinking they are fine, and find out later that wearing it/using it regularly will make me sick and/or headachey. Small samples are better, so I don't waste a whole bottle (which I've done many times, I have friends who have benefited!)

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Ann said...

RT
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Anonymous said...

Wow Im a brand new follower today, and I just found this seriously.I almost clicked off your blog and saw this so lucky me right? lol.Anyway I loveee love getting new things especially this because its looks really nice.Im all about getting things in the mail that look appealing to me.Count me in please!~~Becky

Angie said...

With V-Day coming up soon , I'd love to try out a Valentine's themed one. There is just something about a box full of little goodies to brighten your day.

Thanks
Angie
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Anonymous said...

OOps seperate entry for Im a follwer.

Unknown said...

I would love to win this sampler because I love trying lots of new things!

Unknown said...

Fan on face book

Unknown said...

Follow on twitter-MrsCrazy

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

This is my first time to the Sampler Village, and I was impressed. I thought how wonderful there were so many different types of samples. The smaller sizes will allow me to choose if I want to order larger or not. Thanks for introducing me to this.

Cynthia said...

tweet:

http://twitter.com/THEotherCYNtwit/status/7555859196

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Cabootique said...

I would love to try the box because it's a great way to try things from sellers I've been unfamiliar with before and try new things!

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Biddy said...

Ok, seriously what girl DOESN'T want free samples from multiple shops?!?! Perfect way to see what you do and don't like!!
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Biddy said...

I follow your blog!
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I'm a fan of Vanessa on Facebook!
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DAILY TWEET
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Unknown said...

I would like to win a sampler box because I love discovering new handmade things that I haven't tried.
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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Ann said...

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RT'd

Tara said...

I'd love to win b/c I love trying new products.

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Tara said...

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Kathy said...

I would love a box so I would know which itesm to buy without having to buy all of them to try them ;)

Kerrie said...

I Visited Sampler Village and I would love to win a Sampler because I like to try new things
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Kerrie said...

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Kerrie said...

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Tamara B. said...

I would love to win one of these boxes because I just love supporting tallented artists. It also connects me to new products.
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Tamara B. said...

I am a subscriber.
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Cynthia said...

tweet:

http://twitter.com/THEotherCYNtwit/status/7605839272

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Jaedyn said...

I would love one because it just looks like too much fun to open! And those goodies are unique and neato. Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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Jaedyn said...

I tweeted! (http://twitter.com/kindred_spirit/statuses/7617695910)

Your site design is awesome, by the way. I love the colors!

Jaedyn said...

Following you on Twitter! @kindred_spirit

Jaedyn said...

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The Jerseymooners said...

This looks like a great way to try a variety of different products at once. All of the products look to be very high-quality and I am sure they would lead to future purchases!

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Ladytink_534 said...

I'd love one of these sampler boxes to see what the soap and the candles smell like.

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Cynthia said...

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Cynthia said...

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miller lawn service said...

I'd love to try some of these because I enjoy trying new things (doesn't everyone?). I also like to have small things like this to tuck into gifts!

Robin50 said...

I would like to win this because there are so many new things to sample.
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Robin50 said...

I am following you on Facebook
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Cynthia said...

tweet

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Maria's Space said...

Because it looks so fun!
Because there is so much stuff!
Because variety is the spice of life!
Because I love to try new products!
Because of all the things I can turn my friends onto.

Maria's Space said...

I am a Fan on facebook

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I have joined your mailing list

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I am a new subsciber

Cynthia said...

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Michelle said...

I would love this box, so I could discover some new etsy favorites! What a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win.

Michelle said...

Subscribed via reader.

Michelle said...

Facebook fan.

Michelle said...

Following you on Twitter

Michelle said...

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ktkins said...

I love being able to try lots of different things at once!

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Anonymous said...

I'd love to try these samples because I love to try new things without paying a lof of cash to do so, at least for the first time.

Thanks so much!

Marci
june_spirit2628@hotmail.com

petteytiffany@yahoo.com said...

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K said...

The Winter theme sounds nice but I also like the sound of the valentines one too! Why? because they sound awesome, I love trying out samples!

K said...

Subscribed to your blog :)

K said...

I am fan on facebook (Kym Teale)

K said...

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Cynthia said...

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Snowflake07 said...

I would love one of these sampler boxes. I've come to learn that I can find better quality products from smaller home-grown shops like these. The idea of the sampler box is great; getting to try a lot of different things, and finding out which you like best, before you buy. I would like to try some Twister Scrub from Farm Hussy (from the January Villager list).

Snowflake07 said...

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Ann said...

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RT

Unknown said...

Why??? what an insaine question! I love the box i recently got as it was filled with tons of goodies and my 2 year old and I just had A BALL milling through all the lovely products!!!
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Unknown said...

I am a new subscriber Vanessa!
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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

I just tweeted this sweet giveaway!
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