Here is my next find. The Sampler. It is an amazing tool for indy businesses to showcase their work and those who love indy businesses to find amazing indy entrepreneurs. Each month there is a call for entries and a large variety of independent businesses send samples of their work; a Zine, soap sample, music CD, jewelry... The list goes on and on. All of these samples are put into a pool and then a package of various Samples and promotional materials is sent the contributors and the rest are sold. The date and time of the sale is announced and people immediately snatch them all up. To find out how to buy from these awesome indy businesses visit.
I have the most amazing artist to tell you about for this first Mrs Grim's finds, Akina. Lang Leav works out of Australia and leads us through her twisted fantasy world of teddy bear eye button stealing and twisted fairy tale characters. I first discovered her with her Bear Masscre series and now Leav shares with us The Teddy Bear's Picnic. I will let her images speak for themselves. You can purchase Akina, Teddy Bear's Picnic merchandise at
