I’m so excited to announce that today begins our first FIVE FOR 5 GIVEAWAY! We’re excited to have five wonderful indie shops sponsoring this event. There will be 5 winners for this giveaway, one for each shop! The products are valued at over $220! Read the directions below to learn how to enter for your chance to win. For the first time ever, we are allowing for extra entries if you post about about this giveaway on your blog or twitter it. Good luck!

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STEPHANIE FIZER ILLUSTRATION
stephaniefizer.etsy.com
This shop from West Virginia is sure to brighten up anyone’s mood with their fun, digital illustrations. The original artwork designs created by this artist can be found on prints, greeting cards, bookmarks, stickers and more. The prints are printed on Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper using archival ink to ensure lasting quality. Everything in this shop is just adorable and I like the Animal Alphabet Series the best. Perfect for a child’s room!

RECOMMENDATIONS: F is for Fox Print | Love is Simply Bookmark
PRIZE: Sweet Kokeshi Dolls Print ($20 value)
WILL SHIP: Worldwide

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NEVER ENDER
www.myneverender.com
This Reno, NV based shop brings together the talented work of several artists into one seriously cool mecca for handmade goods. This shop not only offers friendly service, but they also allow for unique finds at great prices. The artists from all over the world sell their jewelry, paper goods, bath products, clothing, prints, pocket mirrors and more! This shop also offers both a $10 and under and an eco-friendly sections too.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Spring Garden Cuff Bracelet | Pretty Cameo Rings
PRIZE: My Princess Crown Necklace ($16 value)
WILL SHIP: Worldwide
PROMOTION: Use the code “Indie” at checkout for 15% off your order

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TWIXI DESIGNS
www.twixidesigns.com
They’re making some pretty neat handbags at Twixi Designs out of Lake Gaston in Virgina! What originally started out as exclusively offering fabric handbags has evolved into working with leather. There’s no doubt you’ll find a unique bag that is made for both quality and function. I love the silver studs that adorn most of the purses! Check out the sold gallery because Trish will gladly accept custom work.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Red Delicious Handbag | Fun With Teal Handbag
PRIZE: Flirtatious Leather Handbag ($130 value)
WILL SHIP: USA only

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ARA133 PHOTOGRAPHY
ara133photography.etsy.com
Beautiful prints from this shop out of Central Pennsylvania, what would be more perfect to decorate your home? The moments captured in Amy’s photography are shared with us where we begin to create our own memories and emotions. Each print is created on archival quality Kodak Endura paper and signed by the artist. These so many alluring images of nature that I don’t know how you’ll narrow it down.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Golden Apples of the Sun Print | Allie-Oop Print
PRIZE: Cardinal in the Snow Print ($30 value)
WILL SHIP: Worldwide

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GEMMA LANE
gemmalane.etsy.com
This jewelry collection features the work of Brooklyn based Natasha Scott. Each handmade piece offers an exquisite design combining elements of wood, resin, semi-precious stones or freshwater pearls alongside sterling silver or gold filled metals. The jewelry is aesthetically pleasing while capturing feminity and originality. Every individual is able to capture their own style that is within their budget.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Oh Mother Of Pearls Necklace | Simply Clear Necklace
PRIZE: Bayong Beauty Necklace ($30 value)
WILL SHIP: USA, Canada only
PROMOTION: For every purchase of $25 or more, customers will receive a free pair of earrings for their summer wardrobes

HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
• Visit as many of the indie shops sponsoring this event you want to find some cool stuff! Then, post a comment here letting us know about those products you loved and the shops where you found them! (For example: Stephanie Fizer – F is for Fox Print)
• For a SECOND ENTRY, post about this giveaway on your blog using a live link or banner (use the one above or in the sidebar saved to your server). Then, leave a comment with a link to the post to let us know about it.
• For a THIRD ENTRY, twitter about this giveaway. Then, leave a comment with a link to your twitter to let us know about it.
• Only comment on the indie shops that are willing to ship to where you live for this giveaway. Pay attention to the WILL SHIP info for each shop.
• Make sure your e-mail is entered correctly in the form in case you win.
• Privacy is protected and e-mails are only passed onto the shop to work out the details for mailing the winner the item(s) won during this giveaway.
• Giveaway ends on Saturday, June 20th at midnight CST.
• The winner(s) will be chosen using a random number generator.
• Winners will be announced the following day and a new giveaway will begin on July 5th. Good Luck!
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