City Sampler - SFO!

City Sampler: Boston features items exclusively from crafters, DIYers and awesome businesses in the Boston Area! We've put together 100 Boston City Samplers, each one featuring a selection of at least 10 of the items below. There is also info from Magpie, The Boston Derby Dames, Cambridge Local First, and The Bazaar Bizarre.

City Sampler: Boston will be for sale in the Sampler Shop at 9am EST on February 16th. If you are in the Boston area, please come to our party at Spark Craft Studios on the 16th from 2pm - 6pm. Each City Sampler sold at the party will also come with a free limited edition tote bag. All Sampler products will be available for sale, and there will be free goodie bags, prizes and food

A huge THANKS to Spark Craft Studios and Greenward for helping make this all possible!

Prints from the Sampler and Marissa Falco

Marissa created this illustration exclusively for the Boston Sampler. The image was also used on the limited edition tote bags.

Wine & Craft tickets from Spark Craft Studios

Spark has contributed tickets for two to attend their Friday Wine & Craft events. Enjoy a fun and easy craft project combined with a complimentary taste of wine, cheese & crackers.

Wire Symbol Favors from Just Be Altered

An assortment of silver and brass hearts, flowers, and butterflies. Wire symbols make a unique party favor that will delight your guests.

'Wicked Pissah' Charm Packs from Sabrina's Charm

A fun mix of charms and beads for your own jewelry creations.

Charm sets from Yankee Girl Designs

Hand stamped sterling silver "New England" and "Boston Babe" charms paired with glass leaf & baked bean charms.

Story necklaces from Traveling Rhinos

Jewelry with a bit of a history! Vintage bits & pieces recombined and reimagined into fun and quirky jewelry.

Greeting cards from ShortcakeScaps (Cards by Candace Cruz)

Handmade and photographic greeting cards for various occasions.

Hand painted greeting cards from Happy Day Studio

Each cards features original designs, hand painted in watercolor.

T token buttons from Saint 9

Not happy with the Charlie Card? Do you miss those little metal treasures? Show your love for tokens by wearing saint9's buttons. Each pack features 2 buttons depicting alternate sides of the once beloved T token.

Lobster print from Egg-a-go-go

The only respectable way for a sea-side city to go --- destroyed by a giant blue lobster of course. "It Came on a Gray Day" by Sarah Coyne is 8x10 with space for framing. This open edition print is a reproduction of an original painting made especially for the Boston Sampler!

Flowers and ornaments from Stuck on You Flowers

Flower corsages hand sewn from recycled wool with vintage buttons or earrings. Recycled wool wreaths also include vintage beads.

Hand embroidered buttons from Simply June

Embellish your favorite garment, use in your next knitting project, or attach to a hair elastic for the perfect hair accessory!

Gift tag and decorative paper swatch packs from Rifferaff

All original designs silkscreened by hand with water-based inks on 100% recycled paper. Gift tags include hemp twine ties.

Luggage tags from Destination Unknown Journals

These tags made of heavy-duty plastic featuring "Boston of the Future". These tags are a Boston Sampler exclusive, created just for the Boston Sampler and won't be found anywhere else!

Button cluster necklaces from atomsatwork

Add some flair to your next outfit with a handcrafted atoms at work original. Who doesn't remember going through their mother or grandmother's button box when you were a kid? These simple objects are given new life, fastened by jewelry wire and it becomes a piece that will bring years of joy and memories to the recipient. This is the perfect gift for anyone who likes a dash a color, and enjoys the sentiment of repurposed buttons.

Earrings & prints from Crostini Designs

"Circolo" earrings are personally handcrafted out of sleek vinyl and U/V treated, lacquer sealed, Dura-Brite® printed acid-free card-stock using a careful layering process. The process yields sturdy, yet deliciously lightweight drop earrings. No two sets are exactly alike, so you are guaranteed an original, wearable piece of art!

"Pieces Of Angels" is an original, two color gocco screen print in a limited edition run of 50.

Jewelry from Erin's Beads 'n Things

A variety of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets made with either natural stone or glass beads.

Sterling silver earrings from My Sunset Road

Hand crafted sterling studs in a variety of designs. My Sunset Road offers a unique style of modern, organic jewelry handcrafted by Courtney Filer-Dougal.

Notecards from Fraske Designs

Blank note cards featuring local Boston and Cambridge landmarks.

Letterpress printed greeting cards from Repeat Press

A variety of cards printed by hand in Boston.

Gift tags and pin cushions from Thimblewinder

Sampler sized sets of gift tags featuring drawings by Marissa Falco and miniature pin cushions.

Love Notes from Robinosities

Lavender scented soaps with embedded bits of sheet music, vintage correspondence, and lavender.

Jewelry from Robot Pop

A variety of jewelry and magnets made from vintage beads and charms.

Coasters by Zeal

Each coaster is one-of-a-kind, collaged paper on ceramic tile, backed with cork. Use them decoratively or under your drinks at your next party!

Pencils from Greenward

Eco-friendly pencils made from recycled newspaper.

Recipe cards from Allison Biggs - Graphic Designer

Love the idea of recipe cards, but have a hard time finding some that are hip and modern? Use these recipe cards to write down your favorite meals and keep, or give them out to friends and family. They also make great hostess gifts!

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