Each week I share some of the shops from the Indie Fixx Galleria, a monthly juried showcase of indie shops. You can read more about the Galleria here.
This week’s highlighted shops include:
NiftySwank – Combining a passion for design and love of paper to create bright, pretty cards and art, NiftySwank is all about communicating in a more captivating way. NiftySwank is Clairice Gifford, a graphic designer who loves designing and all things creative. Take a look around the shop and add some interesting paper to someone’s day!
F2images – The textural quality of F2images‘ prints combined with the depth and shimmer of Metallic paper really gives thier prints added dimension. F2images believes that art should be affordable to everyday people and it is their hope to inspire others with their work. Receive a FREE 5×5 print with any purchase except pendant. Enter code Indie5x5 in “Message to Buyer” and indicate the FREE print you’d like in “Message to Buyer” also.
Tangente – Tangente is a Canadian based company whose mission is to make fun and distinctive women’s clothing. Each item is designed and sewn by Cathy in her home-based studio. Inspired by independent women longing for a style that is unique and not mass produced, she creates each piece with the utmost quality and attention to detail. This season’s collection highlights vintage scarves and transforms them into one-of-a-kind tops. The fall ‘08 collection promises to be filled with an assortment of tops, skirts, capes and accessories adorned with vintage buttons and neckties.
Jumping Jack Designs – Jumping Jack Designs is a custom stationery studio owned by designer Angie Berg Allen. Angie is passionate about creating uniquely simple, artistic designs for wedding packages, baby announcements, special events, and holiday or personalized greetings. Each custom design is fashioned into a work of art that reflects the client’s individual needs and wishes through the creative use of color, original artwork and beautiful papers.