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August 31, 2007

VI Headliner - Update Artful Cuisine & Sally Jean Event at FOUND

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This weekend marks the last two days to purchase your tickets for the Artful Cuisine & Sally Jean Dinner event at FOUND. If your are planning to attend the fabulous Trunk Show on Sunday, you won't want to miss out on this  mazing dinner. Sally Jean promises to bring a host of surprises and a show-n-tell that offers a inside look into her inspiring creativity.  Artful_cusine_sally_jean_at_found_2

    Dinner will be hosted by our very own sponsor FOUND  Sunday, Sept. 9th   5:30 - 8:00 at everyday cook*,  just down the hall from FOUND.  407 North Fourth Avenue in the Kerrytown Market & Shops,  Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. This delicious dinner will host a Mediterranean-inspired menu with  wine pairings.

Not only that, but designer Sally Jean will be bringing  amazing prizes to be raffled off including a gorgeous............. TIARA!
All you have to do to be entered to win is, purchase tickets for this amazing event at the lovely FOUND website or call the store and attend the dinner.

Head over to FOUND now for more details!   

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August 30, 2007

August Swanky Swag Giveaway

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Talk about totally Chic and Pink! This months' Giveaway is absolutly gorgeous! All items in this giveaway followed the theme of Shabby Chic Pink and these wonderful sponsors generously donated to the August Swanky Swag valued at $73 total!

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Crazy Cakes - Vintage Chenille Cupcake Pin Cushion
Never Felt Better - Vintage Lace Fabric Pendant
Feather Your Nest - Gloveables Kitchen Gloves
D Brown Designs  - Flower Blossoms Pink Glass Earrings
Bananasaurus Rex - Ooo-La-La-Lavender Sachets.
The Vintage Kitchen (my shop) - Vintage Napkins

If you haven't entered yet you have until Friday the 31st 12pm Midnigt EST to enter. All you need to do is Join our newsletter. The winner will be chosen Saturday morning Randomly.

A HUGE thank you to all of the AMAZING sponsors for this giveaway! I really appreciate you! Someone is going to be very lucky!

For information on how you can sponsor a Swanky Swag giveaway please follow this link for details.


Thank you to Shabby Miss Jenn for the beautiful graphics, now being used to beautify Vintage Indie. Frame Created from the SMJ Little Miss Green Thumb Kit.


 

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VI Headliner - Back Home Again

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Go Back Home Again with today's sponsor headliner. Back Home again from our Etsy business directory brings you amazing hand sewn & pieced items from vintage fabrics as well as vintage collectibles.

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Just in time for Shabby Chic Week, is this darling Chatham Arch  Bag from the Back Home Again shop. I love the way designer LuAnn brings life to vintage table cloths and nothing goes to waste.

During Vintage Indie's Green Week, I asked Vintage Indie Group members how they use Vintage Materials in their work, as a form of "Vintage" Green living. This is what LuAnn had to say,

"I like to use damaged vintage textiles and recycle them in to something useful. Usually a tote bag, but I also make lots of pillows, sachets and I'm working on some kitchen accessories... I have found that to use the vintage textile alone is a little risky. Often times, they aren't of the best quality in terms of durability. For example, I never use a damaged tablecloth to make a large tote bag handle because they will rip off every time. So what I've learned to do is use them as embellishments and coordinate them with reproduction vintage fabric such as Amy Butler or Sis Boom. I especially love to rescue vintage hand embroidered work. I often find embroidered pillow cases and scarves that are damaged in some way but still have a lot of life left in them. Cut around the holes and the stains and, voila, you have a beautiful embellishment for a bag or pillow. I have to say that rescuing damaged vintage textiles is really what Back Home Again is all about..."

Check out the Back Home again shop on Etsy for more of these gorgeous hand bags and fabulous vintage collectibles.

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August 28, 2007

The Daily Swank - Shabby Pink Goodness

I don't know about you, but this weeks pink has me feeling ultra girly! There are many ways to add a little shabby chic pink to each one of your rooms. Today's Daily swank features a little bit of Shabby Pink Goodness for each one.

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For your kitchen is this great find, a Pink Canister Set. With a touch of retro and a splash of pink these will bring life to any counter top. On sale now for only $20.00 at The Shabby Suite. Hurry over to The Shabby Suite as these won't last long!










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For your powder room, how about this Original Painting by Natasha Burns.Specifically this Floral 50's Dress framed gorgeously in this unusual hexagon frame. If you haven't been over to Natasha's website you must visit soon. Her collection of Original Paintings, embellished vintage items and faux sweet treats will have you squealing with shabby chic delight.








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For your darling daughters room, how about these adorable Nesting Fabric Boxes for holding diapers, blankies and necessities. They would also make great storage for an adult bedroom or home office.  Find these at Fabrications by Lindsay on Etsy. 














I'll be back soon for more of Shabby Chic Pink week!  Also, watch your mailbox for the first VI newsletter and an update with this months Swanky Swag Giveaway!

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August 27, 2007

The Daily Swank - Shabby Chic Pink Week

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Despite a little newsletter mishap, Shabby Chic Pink Week must go on! That means, this week I'll reveal the Swanky Swag Goody Box properly named Shabby Chic Pink and send out the official final drafted newsletter.
While you are waiting for all that goodness why don't you check out Today's Daily Swank featuring some super shabby chic pink!

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First up, organize your wardrobe in style with these Shabby Pink Fleur de Lis Coat Hangers. Each one hand embellished and distressed by the designer at Faded Rose Cottage. Not only do they offer these fabulous hangers, but many other wonderful Shabby Chic items. If your an Etsy shopper you are in luck they also have an Etsy shop!









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Just in time for the upcoming Vintage Indie Teacup Swap (Details to come soon) is this handmade Old Buttons and Roses Coaster. Hand made from pink terry cloth, vintage buttons and fabric. Add something a little special to that vessel you drink out of and protect your table at the same time. Find this one and others like it at Mrs. Kwitty's Cottage!


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How about adding some Shabby Chic Pink to your office with this fantastic Teapots, Teacups and Roses Mousepad from Casual Cottage. I love the idea of adding this special touch to your desktop. Head over to Casual Cottage's online website as well as their Etsy shop for more mouse pad designs.


I'll be back soon with more Shabby Chic Pink!


Thank you to Shabby Miss Jenn for the beautiful graphics, now being used to beautify Vintage Indie. Tag Created from the SMJ Little Miss Green Thumb Kit.

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August 26, 2007

Vintage Indie Newsletter - MISTAKE!

Hi everyone,

AHHHH........If you've just received the August Newsletter Please delete.  This is a very rough draft and wasn't supposed to go out. The email program used, skipped a step. Please disregard that newsletter and stay tuned for the final draft with correct spelling, actual content and thorough details and of course the 3 paragraph of randomness.

Oh well.. things happen.

Thanks,
Gabreial

August 25, 2007

VI Headliners - Special Thanks

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Thank you to Shabby Miss Jenn for the beautiful graphics, now being used to beautify Vintage Indie. Special thanks to Jan Crowley for the beautifully designed card.










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August 22, 2007

The Daily Swank Vintage Green - Tips & Treasures

Hey everyone! Today's Daily Swank is all about "Green" Living. Tips for how you can do your part for keeping things clean and green. For those of you who love a good treasure, I'm sharing a few beauties. All of these treasures were created from gorgeous old materials and brought to life in a new form.

Tips - Suggestions from VI reader J. Berry
1.) Recycle any plastic bags you may get and donate them to your local good will or antique shop.
2.) Take apart vintage jewelry and reuse the beads. I think these are the best kind!
3.) "I shred all of my junk mail for packing materials. I then print off little labels on my computer (on recycled paper), stating that "I recycle & pack with shredded paper, so careful when opening to avoid a mess!) and tape them on to each box.

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The first treasure also comes from Jes Berry who happens to be the owner and creator behind Junque Revival. She has a whole category devoted to Revived Relics.

The first treasure is this gorgeous Sister Maria Necklace. Created from many vintage components including vintage paper from a Shakespeare book, a found cross and other wonderful items to complete the look.









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I absolutely love how Jes transformed this old hardware into something so beautiful. I think the copper patina goes so wonderfully with the green beads in this Inspire necklace.













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Lastly is this "Yellow Sands" piece featuring a small portion of a painting from artist Charles Condor it's hung beautifully from a vintage rosary chain.










My Tips:
1.) When I don't take a tote to the grocery with me (when I have a lot of shopping to do) I always ask for paper. Paper bags make great shipping material to wrap glass items. You can also alter them any way you like to make the packaging more appealing.
2.) I love to include vintage hankies or napkins in packages with a special note attached.

I'm sure there are a million more! If you have some great ways on reusing vintage, please feel free to send me your submissions!

VI


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August 21, 2007

The Daily Swank - Shop for Vintage Green in Person!

May_december_store If you happen to live in Sebringville, Ontario or close to it, you are in luck. Today's Daily Swank brings you a fabulous "Vintage Green " store. May December Home.


This little slice of vintage heaven gives new life to
Second-Hand Home Furnishings. I was so excited when I found this store and couldn't wait to bring it to your attention during Vintage Green Week.

This shops whole purpose is to bring life to other peoples cast offs. The amazing owner and creator Barb McMahon  has many great ideas of reusing vintage. I'm just amazed at the way she thinks. Not only does she work hard to create things for you for you to purchase but, she teaches you on her May December Blog how to turn things you may already have on hand into a new something new.




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One of my favorites from her blog are these Silver Spoon Hooks  The ones in the picture are mounted on old molding with a touch of new paint and of course the vintage spoons.





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Talk about a cool idea, I know you've seen those old windows in second hand shops and some of those great flea markets you attend. How about turning it into something useful  like this "wipe off window". Head over to Barb's blog for instructions. This a great idea, I'll be using very soon.




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I admit, since I'm in the U.S. I'm taking notes and I'll be checking out May December Home blog often. I wanted to show you this one last thing. "Almost -Instant Shelving" This carpenter carryall purchased from an auction, is turned on it's side and becomes and instant shelf. This is a fabulous idea!




I hope you enjoyed today's "Vintage Green" feature and I also hope you will stop by the May December Home Store in Canada. Please visit Barb's website for an address and more information.

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August 20, 2007

The Daily Swank - Vintage Green

Vintage_green_edited1 Vintage Green, that's a nice thought isn't it. This week's Daily Swank gives you a different perspective on how you vision the term "Going Green". The featured items are created to be new items using vintage elements. I like the thought that the "vintage style community" is using vintage elements, things once old and thought of as no good, to bring something brand new. Keeping the life of the element living and not going into a landfill is something I appreciate.

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The first item is this Maeve Necklace. From Etsy Shop (Into) the Fray. What once was a vintage broach now shows a new elegance and style as a necklace. I love the simplicity of the design and the accent beads. This one won't last long.






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Talk about chic! I love this handmade ruffled eyelet clutch from Ramona West. Made from vintage white cotton eyelet. Also from Romona West is this adorable hearts pleated clutch. Also, created from recycled vintage fabric. Head over Romona west for more clutches and vintage goodies.

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Stay tuned for tomorrow's Daily Swank for an awesome shop that's totally Vintage Green!

VI

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VI Behind The Scenes - Rockin' Girl Bloggers

Do you ever just wake up on a Monday morning, yes I said Monday.... and LOVE what you do?  This morning is an overwhelming feeling of excitement and joy. I absolutely love bringing the world Vintage Indie, my readers and all of the fantastic people out there who make my job so much fun. I was happy to find out that I've recently been tagged with an award. Rockingirlblogger_2
The Rockin' Girl Blogger Award by Angelia* A Style. What does that mean to you? Well, I'm going to pass on this wonderful little surprise to five blogs that I heart. My list is actually much, much larger than five, but these are ones I'm diggin' right now... in no particular order.

Simply June

My Little Life

The Apronista

Sugar*Sugar

Sadie Olive

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August 17, 2007

Vintage Indie in MF Magazine! Featuring The Daily Swank & Etsy Shop

A few weeks ago, very late at night Vintage Indie was given the opportunity to be in MF Magazine Music+Fashion. MF is a really cool indie magazine covering amazing Indie Bands, artists and rockin' fashion. This opportunity wouldn't have been possible with out the help of two complete strangers who answered a girls need at midnight. A special thanks to Dawn the owner behind Lady of Luxury and her friend Michael from Tigerlily Arts Web Design, who performed amazing graphic skills! Please stop by Dawn's shop and thank her with a purchase from her wonderful hand made soaps.

Each Etsy shop involved was chosen at random for their photos from previous features on VI. The magazine ad was the black and white print.

Vi_mf_mag_ad_color Check out these fabulous ROCKIN'  Vintage Indie shops featured in the ad!

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Pink and Red Box of Vintage Sweet Treats by Sweet Things and Coffee Beans from The Daily Swanky - Crafty Vintage Bliss

Bottom Left Czech glass beads bracelet by Jewlery by Letitiah from the July 3rd Daily Swank.

Middle Left Keyhole Door Hanger Pillow by  Sunshine Designs Etc from VI Headliner - Sunshine Designs Etc.

Top right  Vintage Victor Costa Party Dress by Salvage Life from  The Daily Swank  - 4th of July Style!

Middle Right Sweetheart vintage ephemera collage kit by Crow and Iris from The Daily Swank Vintage Paper Crafts 

Bottom Right Eat Me Drink Me handbag by  Helen Rochfort from The Daily Swank  - Cupcake Couture
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Actual Printed Ad is Black and White like the one to the left.


















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A special thanks to Erik Schultz the Editor in Chief of MF magazine for the opportunity. To Purchase this issue follow this link for online sales












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VI Headliner - UPDATE Sally Jean Trunk Show at FOUND

Found The Sally Jean Trunk show is Buzzing and the workshops are almost completely sold out. If you missed out on our last VI Headliner with all of the details you'll want to follow this link for more information. Below is the available slots left to participate in this wonderful opportunity to learn soldering.



THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 9-4:30  - Soldering for Virgins: The Whole Sha-Bang $150 Sold Out
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7th 9-4:30 - Soldering for Virgins: The Whole Sha-Bang $150  Sold Out
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8th 9-4:30 - Mr.Rogers Neighborhood $160.00 Sold Out

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH 9-4:30 - Little 3-D "Light" House $155 HURRY only 2 SPACES LEFT!

For Directions and Location Click Here.

Trunk Show Info -  If you can't attend the workshops, you'll want to schedule some time during the day Sunday September 9th 11a.m. - 5 p.m. . Sally Jean will be at FOUND for a fantastic trunk show that's FREE to attend. She will be brining new "one of a kind" items never seen before and offering up special fun things for customers as well.


After the Trunk Show  - There are still tickets left for this event.
An Artful Evening, with Mediterranean-inspired food & wine pairings the evening of September 9th This includes a spectacular show and tell from Sally Jean. Wine Food & Fun from 5:30-8:00. Tickets are $48 a person. You'll want to purchase early as this special event is going to fill up fast.

Vintage Indie is excited to bring this wonderful event to our readers and hope that you will share your experience with us. Please let us know if you are attending the Sally Jean Trunk show or tell them you found about it from Vintage Indie!

ENJOY!
VI

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August 15, 2007

The Daily Swank - Old School is So Cool

Teachers love to be organized throughout the year and so do I. These vintage style items would make a perfect gift or addition your your home office. Enjoy these fantastic indie shops and handmade creations for today's Daily Swank.

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You'll never go back to a plain old manila folder again once you lay your eyes on these. These Miniature Folders feature vintage papers and maps. Perfect for keeping all of the little details in one place. Find these office additions and more at Donovan's.







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Need to pin up a note? Check out these cute Vintage adding machine key push pins. Recreated by hand from shop Distant Dreams for that perfect vintage touch for are your little notes. Check out this shop for more vintage and old school recreated items.









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How about sharing these School Altered Rolodex Cards with a special teacher or daycare provider. A great way to stay organized with important child contacts, and a change from those boring white cards! Head over to Just Us Girlz for this adorable set and more.











Have fun shopping Today's Daily swank and supporting indie designers & shops!

VI

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August 14, 2007

The Daily Swank - Back To School...."Old School "

It seems as if back to school means, end of summer nesting and organizing. It also means sweet things for teachers, things to get you organized and plain old vintage fun for Vintage Indie. Check out the latest Daily Swank finds! Janesapron2

First up is this Vintage Sewing Pattern Altered Lunch Box from Etsy shop Janes Apron. Decoupaged with a vintage sewing pattern counter book and other vintage papers. This adorable box would make a great storage bin for sewing bits, office supplies and many other wonderful possibilities.

Also at Jane's Apron, you will love the collages and the other Vintage Sewing Pattern treasures!

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How about sending your little one on the first day of school with something a little special for the teacher. This vintage inspired altered composition journal from Half Tied Ribbons is just perfect. It's adorable saying "I will enjoy this day" will surly put a smile on her/his face!

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Planning a 1st year of school scrapbook for your child? You will love what Copper Pot Graphics has to offer. These adorable Vintage Back To School Tags are just what you need to get started. At Copper Pot Graphics attention to detail is shown within their work. Head over to their website for a large selection of handmade supplies.


 


 

Stay tuned for tomorrow's Daily Swank as we take it back to school.. with "old school"

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VI Headliner Sponsor Spectacular Gallimaufry

Shopping is made easy on Vintage Indie with our Sponsor Spectaculars. They include Special offers and gifts from our wonderful indie sponsors.

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Today's Sponsor Special is from Gallimaufry Arts.

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In addition to their August sale - 10% off any chain maille item, Vintage Indie readers will get FREE first class shipping with your purchase or FREE First class shipping with any item purchased from their shop! How do you get the FREE first class shipping? Easy, send them a short conversation through Etsy or email and tell them you heard about the sale through Vintage Indie!


Enjoy!

VI

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Shop Vintage - August 18th & 19th Madison-Bouckville Antique Show New York

Looking for somewhere to shop this week? Vintage Indie reader and Swanky Swag contributor Emily from Crazy Cakes wants you to check out the Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antique Show.

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Emily will be there with her corner antiques booth # T-13. While you are there, don't forget to check out her Crazy Cakes table. These adorable  chenille creations will have you giggly with delight. 








WHAT: Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antique Show
WHERE: Bouckville, New York
WHEN: This week August 18th & 19th 
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Click Here
EVENT BACKGROUND: Over 1,000 pre-screened dealers from across the US and Canada spread across 90 acres. If you want to shop for larger pieces,
porters are available to take your purchases directly to your car.They also have an Appraiser Alley where you can take up to two of your wares for an appraisal.

For Show hours, admission and details follow this link!


NOTE: If you attend the event we'd love to see some of your photos and what you bought! Send submissions here.  

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August 13, 2007

VI Headliner - Crow and Iris

Crowandiris88to97_2 Vintage Indie would like to welcome our readers to check out our latest sponsor. Crow and Iris.
Collaborating with Vintage & Modern design you will find something to love in their Etsy shop!

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One of my favorites is this Sun Cloud Bracelet. A perfect example of modern meets vintage. Comprised of vintage greasy blue and read heart seed beads along with a large fresh water pearl and more.







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If it's paper you love, you'll be happy to find a category at Crow and Iris devoted to paper and Vintage Ephemera. This Kit is just one of them, (each kit will be different) it includes 150-200 pieces of vintage and new papers, fibers, stamps, polymer clay charms, plenty of card stock and different colored paper, ribbons, baggy of mixed beads and more.






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They also offer handmade items including these STAMP Push Pins. Crafted from colorful vintage stamps and glass stones. Great for pinning up your notes, ideas and more to your craft board.

Head over to Crow and Iris for a fabulous selection of vintage goodies, handmade specialties and more.

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Vintage Indie Announcements/Updates

Happy Monday everyone!I hoped you enjoyed Fashion Week last week! This week is going to be a busy one for me! My oldest starts back to school and I'm starting a mini preschool with my youngest. I'm also preparing for the promised VI Newsletter which will be to you soon. A couple of reminders and notes to start the week.

1.) Holiday Advertisement Spaces are available. I've completed the new sizes  and have added a Vintage Couture Spot for a Featured Sponsor Space. Only one available per month. I've also included Vintage Chic. For more information follow this link.

Vintage Indie Swanky Swag Giveaways   sign up as a participant sign up as a sponsor    2.) Indie Sponsored goodies have been rolling in for our fabulous Swanky Swag Giveaway for August! If you haven't signed up now is the time to enter. We've had some issues with the sign up form and have replaced this with an alternative means to subscribe.If you'd like to participate as a sponsor follow the sponsor link in the button above. All items need to be at my door by August 18th!

3.) Swaps - Did you know? Vintage Indie is going to be a fun place to swap those thrift store finds, antique goodies and super crafty indie made wares.For those of you with harsh winters without outdoor shopping, this will be a perfect time to get your vintage fix!  I'm preparing for VI's first Swap! Stay tuned for more information on sign ups and the Swap Low Down!

4.) Weekend Readers Shopping Report - We are always looking for your favorite find, your favorite place to shop and upcoming events. Follow this link to find out how to send us your submissions.

5.) Etsy Blog Carnival! Mark your calendar for September 10th when Vintage Indie hosts the Etsy Bloggers Carnival. If you are an Etsy Blogger, and would like more information on participating in the carnival send me a note! I'd love to have your submissions for Vintage Etsy & Reconstructed Vintage fun!


 

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August 10, 2007

VI Headliner Sponsor Spectacular Care to Bead

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Hey everyone! Head over to our fabulous sponsor Care to Bead! Their offering some super great specials for our readers!

Friday Special, 08/10/07..SUPER SPECIAL

Buy any Trinket necklace and receive a free pair of Antique brass earring's. Earring's must be under $14.00 Here are a few choices. Lot's more listed. Applies only to listed items. No other discounts or coupon's will apply.

No. 124 Trinket's

No.121 Trinket's
No.113 Trinket's.
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FREE with purchase of one of my Trinket necklaces. Your Choice. Many more to choose from.

Hammered brass ring's and Dragonflies
Etched Innocent's


 

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