Some indie news

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Paper Cloud - Waiting for Spring - Sale

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Just a quick little note to let you know about the sale going on over at Paper Cloud. They, along with a bunch of the rest of us, are anxiously awaiting spring and have decided to have a sale to bring a little spring to the end of winter. So, bring a little spring into your world and visit Paper Cloud.

[ All flower designs are 20% off until the end of March. ]

Sale and a contest at the Indie Fixx Shop!

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Visit the SALE section at the Indie Fixx Shop to see what goodies have recently been put on sale.

Plus, leave a comment on this post with your favorite item from the Indie Fixx Shop for your chance to win the Forest print from artist Shira Sela. One random commenter will be chosen to win the print. This giveaway ends March 1st.

Forest Print

Amy Bengtson Jewelry Sale

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There’s a sale going on at Amy Bengtson today. Take 20% off everything in the shop for today only. Plus, use the code fixx08 for free shipping for Indie Fixx readers until the end of February.

End of the Year of the Boar Sale!

The end of the Chinese Year is drawing to a close and that means the end of the “Year of the Boar”. Since I’m a boar, no not a bore, to celebrate the end of my year I’m having a Year of the Boar Sale at the Indie Fixx Shop.

Use the code BOAR for 10% off your order until January 23rd!

There’s some new goodies from some new sellers…purses from Tortilla Girl, jewelry from Buzz Buzz Designs and plush cuties from Fock Space.

Lydia Vintage Rose WristletPlaid Flower ClutchThe Proof Necklace
Up, Up & Away NecklacePine and Cocoa Single NotecardEve- A Peaceful Dove
Curse-ive Flat Note CardsLove Bird PrintRed Floral Daisy Lace Valentine Card

Shades of Valentine’s Day!

Shades of Violet, one of my picks in the Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, is offering an exclusive coupon code to Indie Fixx readers. Yay! Use the coupon code indiefixx for 20% off your order. Head on over and check out their wonderful stationery products.

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Choose some glittery Valentine’s Day cards for your Valentine’s sweethearts.

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There are also some lovely correspondence sets and gift tags available.

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I love, love, love the Nostalgic flat note sets. Available in 10 different designs.

Tilting Swiftly extreme end of season sale

It’s an extreme sale, people. Everything, I mean everything must go. Use the code NEWYEAR to take an additional 30% off already 40% reduced prices over at Tilting Swiftly. Whiles supplies last. Time’s a wastin’ so what are you still doing here? ;)

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Happy New Year!

Thanks for a great year for the Indie Fixx blog and the Indie Fixx Shop. You guys are the best readers and shoppers ever! As a way to say thanks for a good year, I’m offering 10% off everything in the Indie Fixx Shop to Indie Fixx readers until January 5th.

Just use the code happynewyear at checkout to save 10% off all purchases.

Have a safe, rockin’ and fun New Year’s Eve!

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Chickadee Brooch 1Goat's Milk Glycerin SoapSeagull Necklace - blue
2008 CalendarA Wise Ole Owl 1Bifold Snap Wallet - Oatmeal

 

12 Days of Indie Holiday Shopping: Indie Fixx Shop

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Today’s featured shop in the ‘12 Days of Indie Holiday Shopping‘ is the Indie Fixx Shop. I know, a little shameless self-promotion, but I wanted to tell you about all the great new products that I’ve recently added to the shop from my really talented and amazing designers.

I love, love, love the new jewelry from Rubygirl. It’s a little bit pretty and a little bit sassy…perfect for your BFF! There’s the absolutely stunning “have to see in person” pouches from Suezy Bees, which make a perfect home for an cellphone, digital camera, lip gloss, biz cards, mp3 player or anything really!. There’s also holiday ornaments from Megan Auman, Chocolate Bon Bon soap from Feto Soap, Tissue Cases from Uplifting Arts, the cutest Notepads from Modern Printed Matter, which would all make the best little stocking stuffers. Plenty of new art as well from 12fifteen, Modern Printed Matter, Marmee Craft, Shira Sela, Wolfie and the Sneak & more.

I’m offering 10% off with coupon code IFS_12_days on everything in the shop until November 30th. Cross those names off your holiday shopping list or buy a little present for yourself.

Leave a comment below in the comments for this post with your favorite item from the Indie Fixx Shop for your chance to win a holiday ornament from Megan Auman and a set of the ‘Oh deer’ Holiday cards from 12 fifteen. One random commenter will win the prize. This contest ends November 27th at 2pm EST. THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED.

Happy indie shopping and Happy Indie Holidays!

Indie, not Black, Friday!

I know some of you went to the mall today and I’m going to let it slide, because I know Black Friday at the mall often has more to do with the whole spectacle of it than the actual shopping…and it’s when Santa arrives too. But, after today it’s got to end. Leave the mall shopping to the mall rats and do some indie shopping instead. You can find more unique, one-of-a-kind, imaginative, often better made and just downright cooler gifts from independent designers and crafters. Aunt Betty can buy her own sweater, and probably would prefer to, so buy her an indie made gift and knock her freaking socks off!

Here’s a few ideas—and a few discount codes to help you out.

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Decadent Delights

More Gifts for Girls

Gifts for Guys

Little Packages

Fun Gifts

Stocking Stuffers

Gifts for Kids

Gifts for Pets

Gifts for Girls

Paper Goodies

For the Home

Unique Gifts

12 Days of Indie Holiday Shopping: Bella Luccè

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The first featured ‘12 Days of Indie Holiday Shopping’ shop is Bella Luccè, one of my all-time favorite bath & body shops. Bella Luccè products are made with high quality all-natural ingredients and that makes all the difference. They are among my favorite luxurious decadent treats and their products make the kind of gifts your friends will never forget.

There’s the Wildberry Silk & Honey Lotion and Body Wash, which is light, sweet, fruity and extra softening and moisturizing–I really love the fruity, but not overpowering smell that lingers on your skin all day long from this scent. The Gingerbread & the Cranberry Fig Lotion, Body Wash & Sugar Scrub combos are the perfect holiday themed body delights. The Peruvian Chocolate Bliss Crème is very accurately named and will make the perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite chocoholic. The Vanilla-Coconut Whipped Shea is the ultimate skin-softening luxury and you should totally wrap this one up for yourself to put under the tree. Finally, the Chianti & Grape Seed Crush Body Scrub, which is my all-time favorite Bella Lucce product, will totally wow your giftee with its luxurious mix of Mediterranean olive oil, crushed grape seeds, blackberry fibers and luscious red wine.

Use the discount code INDIE12 from November 19th-30th for 12% off your Bella Luccè purchases. Bella Luccè is also offering free shipping on orders over $75–no code is necessary.

Plus, leave a comment on this post for your chance to win the Bella Luccè Cranberry Fig Deluxe Holiday Gift Set, pictured below and valued at $75. I will pick one random commenter to win the Gift set. This contest will end at 11:59 PM EST, November 19th. THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED!

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Indie Sales and Coupon Codes galore!

I want to tell you about a new site called IndieSave.com. IndieSave.com offers coupons, deals, sales and more promotional offers from your favorite independent designers and shops. Similar to other coupon code sites, except with one major difference…IndieSave.com specializes in only indie sites.

IndieSave.com is a one-stop blog for all major promotions in the indie scene. Shoppers can visit and browse by discount amount or search for their favorite shop. Shoppers also have the option of signing up for the newsletter which delivers a daily email if any new promos have been added. Check it out!

The Indie Fixx Shop has opened its doors!

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It’s here! The Indie Fixx Shop is finally here! I have been working behind the scenes for months now putting the shop together and finally my baby is all finished and I have opened my virtual doors today. The shop is, of course, filled with independent designers, crafters and artists who you have seen featured right here on Indie Fixx. You will find items from the whimsical to the practical, but all will be handmade, totally unique and not found at the mall.

I’m offering a special coupon code just for Indie Fixx readers. Just use code indiefixxgrand10% at checkout to receive 10% off your order. All orders today will also receive special goodies as well! ;)

Enjoy and please let me know what you think!

Nut and Bee 10% off discount code

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I bought some stuff the other day at Nut and Bee and I received my order yesterday. It included a special discount for code 10% off for me to share. If you use the code for 10% off, I will also get a voucher for 10% off your order to be used towards my next order. So, 10% off for you and 10% off for me too. Your discount code will be manually refunded to you after the transaction goes through. The Nut and Bee discount code is 11TS15. The offer ends October 11th, so if you’ve had your eye on something at Nut and Bee, make sure to order before then.

Nut and Bee offers prints, stickers, bookplates, notepads and other goodies with their cute and sometimes silly illustrations. I’ve been a long time fan. ;)

See my fall jewelry picks!

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Want to see some of my favorite fall jewelry designs? Then you must take a look at the Indie Fixx Fall Jewelry Guide. I went looking for the best in indie jewelry design and I’ve included some fresh new finds and some oldies but goodies in this guide. You will find everything from bold and beautiful to delicate and dreamy and every single one of them are designs I covet. You will also find some special coupon codes from shops like Odette NY and Shy Siren just for Indie Fixx readers.

Take a look, you won’t be disappointed and you just might find your new favorite designer. Plus stay tuned for some surprise contests in which I will be giving away goodies donated by a few of the chosen designers. The first contest will take place next week and you will just have to check back to see what I will be giving away.

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Also, make sure to visit the Jewelry Guide sponsors, they make some gorgeous jewelry as well and were lovely enough to sponsor the guide.

Jewelry Guide sponsors include:

Imooi
E.V.O.D
KimmChi
freshie and zero
Eliza & Co
fuss jewelry
dillon designs
Birth Designs
Sweet Bead Studio
Aniroc design
Manic Trout
Beach Haus Designs
Kathryn Riechert Jewelry
Maustudio
Collective Elements
Cheeky Jewelry
Simone Walsh
Sapphire Lizard Designs
Ruby Vegas
Twigs and Heather

Oh modi-modi-modi Modishope (sung to the tune of Lollypop)!

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A little birdie told me that there is End of Summer sale going on at Modishoppe and i just had to share, because we know what cute indie stuff Jena stocks over at Modishoppe.

Starting today and for the next 3-days, take 15% off with code “goodbyesum07″ at checkout. I’ve had my eye on one or two or twelve things over there, so you know I will be doing my own end of season shopping. Pictured are just some of the goodies that I’ve been coveting including the Leaf Wristlett Wallets by Blissful, Wooden Brooches by Allira, and the Secret Message Card by paperedtogether.

Naughty accessories from Lochers

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New jewelry pieces from Locher’s, the dirty little sweet clothing line from the designer Nicole Locher. Order before August 21st and receive free shipping with the code DARLING.

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Juxtaposition for sale

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If you’ve ever wanted a Juxtapose Necklace from Art School Dropout, now is the time to get one since everything in the shop is 15% off until midnight August 16th. I’ve had my eye on the Juxtapose necklaces for a while now and this just might be the time I decide to treat myself to one. All Juxtapose Necklaces are one-of-a-kind, so if you see one you like, don’t hesitate or someone else might snap it up—someone else like me. ;)

Summertime style

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Take 40% off at Tilting Swiftly, my jewelry shop, with code SUMMER40. This offer valid until August 6th at midnight EST.

The 1st anniversary gift is paper

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Happy Anniversary to Dear Monday! August marks the lst year anniversary of one of my favorite paper goods’ shops. To celebrate, Dear Monday will include one Cupcake enclosure with your purchase for the month of August. Plus, if you are among the 1st 10 buyers, you will also receive a fabulous Purse Charmie made by the wonderful Miss Lilie from A Planet 4 Creation.

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