If you're an indie designer with some wares you want to share with our readers, you can donate a prize to one of our monthly giveaways! 

Just fill out our form detailing the goods you want to give.  We'll create a Sponsor Spotlight post where interested participants can leave their comments. At the end of the draw period, we will randomly select a winning name from the entries and email you the details!

All you have to do is mail away the prize to the lucky recipient!

Ready to get started? Just fill out the form here and we will get back to you. We look forward to sharing your handcrafted goods with indie shoppers!

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER
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1. 2009 Spring/Summer Shopping Guide
2. Get Noticed at styleFLASH.net
3. Get in the Indie Designer Spotlight
4. Take Part in our Gold Star Giveaways
5. Our Plans for 2009

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1. 2009 Spring/Summer Shopping Guide
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The Indie Collective is now looking for participants for our 2009 Spring/Summer Shopping Guide.

With over 3500 independent designers and crafters listed in our shopping directory, the Indie Collective continues to be one of the leading online destinations for savvy shoppers in search of the latest offerings from innovative indie designers – like you! And our 2009 Spring/Summer Guide is a great way to introduce your new product lines for the new season!

Our 2009 Spring/Summer Shopping Guide will be showcased at http://www.indiecollective.net from mid-March to September 2009, giving you 6 months of exposure and providing shoppers with ample opportunity to discover your wares. For those of you who are already familiar with our Shopping Guide, we have once again added some great enhancements that we know you will be pleased with :

* 2 featured products for the price of 1
* up to 3 Product Photos with a Red Ribbon Placement
* Extended viewing, the Guide will run for 6 months until September 2009

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… And for those of you who are new to our Shopping Guide, here is a quick run-down of what our 2009 Spring / Summer Shopping Guide will feature:

* Platinum, Gold, and Silver Product Placements
* Optional Editorial Featurettes & Red Ribbon Placements
* Discounts on Sponsored Listings & Banner Listings at the Indie Collective Shopping Directory
* 2 featured products for the price of 1
* up to 3 Product Photos with a Red Ribbon Placement
* Extended viewing, the Guide will run for 6 months until September 2009
 
Ready to show off your wares?

For further details visit: http://www.indiecollective.net/giftguide/advertise.php

Questions or Comments? Email us!

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2. Get noticed at styleFLASH.net
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styleFLASH.net is the sister site of the Indie Collective where we feature the best in indie design & fashion.

We are always interested in hearing from you – whether it is the launch of a new line, interesting causes or shows that you are taking part in, our a special sale that you wish to share with indie shoppers!

Feel free to submit your tips to us anytime at http://www.styleflash.net/submit-your-tips/

Who knows – you may find yourself featured in one of our columns!

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3. Get in the Indie Designer Spotlight
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Our newest column, Behind the Design, is the place where we let you show off what goes on behind-the-scenes in your crafty life!

From how you got started with your indie biz, to the things that inspire you to create, we love to hear all those cool little tidbits and quirks that make you…you!

Want to get in the spotlight? Pop over to our website and share a little bit of your crafty life here: http://www.styleflash.net/indie-designer-spotlight/

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4. Take part in our Gold Star Giveaways
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Want to spread some indie love? Sponsor one of our Gold Star Giveaways!

If you've got some wares you want to share with our readers, you can donate a prize to one of our monthly giveaways! 

Just fill out the form here: http://www.styleflash.net/gold-star-giveaways/ detailing the goods you want to give.  At the end of the draw period, we will randomly select a winning name from our mailing list and email you the details!

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5. Our Plans for 2009
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We've got big plans for 2009! With a sleek new look, cool Shopping Directory features, and other improvements, we look forward to continuing to provide one of the leading online resources for independent fashion and design.

Watch your inbox for news of these cool new options in the coming months!

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Mary & Chris
Indie Collective – Shopping Indie, Made Easy!
http://www.indiecollective.net

The June Gold Star Giveaway is sponsored by Christina Perdue Photography. Christina has donated a lovely 8×10 print from her collection entitled "Love and Silence".

About Christina:

And the lucky winner is…
PATRICIA MORALES

Congratulations! Email your mailing address to us at info@indiecollective.net to claim your prize!