The holiday season is upon us, the temperatures are dropping, & I've already started to decorate for te holidays! I made a pledge to Buy Handmade this holiday season & I think you should to. I am proud to support these amazingly talented designers & artists, many of whom are stay-at-home moms like myself.

So without further ado…It's my pleasure to introduce you to my top holiday shopping picks in innovative indie art & design.

**There are 20 CATEGORIES to look through, so please visit them all!!!

Please support these artists & all their hard work by clicking on their photos and the links to their websites. There is so much wonderful stuff in these shops that you don't want to miss out!!!

Please leave a coment on bottom of the page if you like the items....indie artists LOVE feedback!!! :)

There's a link under each item that leads to their shop, and the photo will take you straight to the item itself if you'd want to add it to your shopping cart.

They have been so gracious to offer my readers some FABULOUS deals & discounts (valid until January 1, 2009.) So let's get to shopping!

Happy Handmade Holidays!

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…on Twitter.com if you wanna spread the Indie Love!!!!

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Hi! I'm looking for indie artists & designers that are interested in being in my 1st Annual Holiday Gift Guide on the Cloud9 Blog.

http://cloud9design.wordpress.com/2008/11/10/what-do-you-think-a-poll-for-you

Fall Styles From Cloud9 & Gift Card Giveaway!

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Tree Of Life Princess Shirred Cap Sleeve Top (in black with white) Large $34.00

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Chasing Butterflies Smock (in Petal with Metallic Blue) Large $38.00

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Swallows Pinafore Tunic (in Petal Pink with Blue) Large $46.00

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Swallows Pattern Sheer Longsleeve Top (in Butter w Violet) One Size $46.00

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Chasing Butterflies 3/4 Sleeve Dreamy Joni Blouse (in Antique White with Blue Metallic) $48.00

Please stop by to see the new Fall Collection at cloud9designstudio.etsy.com

If you tweet about the new fall styles, and leave a comment on my blog post stating which style is your favorite you will be entered to win a $30.00 Cloud9 Gift Card to use for your holiday shopping! Yay!

Please post your twitter URL in the comment so I can see if you tweeted. A winner will be chosen tommorow, Saturday November 8th, 2008.

Good luck!!!

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~Amber

http://www.twitter.com/cloud9design

http://cloud9designstudio.etsy.com

http://www.shopcloud9design.com

http://cloud9design.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/buy-1-get-1-half-off-sale-honoring-my-1-year-etsy-versary/

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**IT'S MY 1-YEAR ETSY-VERSARY!!! (that means I have been selling my clothing line on Etsy.com since October 19, 2007. It's been a great ride so far. I'm loving learning more about being an online business owner & I've made some incredible friends along the way! I wanted to give up many times, but I kept going with my faith in God, believing in myself, & the love & support of friends and family.

SO, I'm having a BUY ONE, GET ONE HALF OFF SALE!!! {EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE ITEMS ONLY}

TODAY ONLY!!!!

So, pick up some early Christmas gifts while they're on sale!!!

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Shop here now: http://cloud9designstudio.etsy.com

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11

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Leaves Are Falling…Warrenton's Calling…

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My new messenger bag is perfect for Back to School!

Sweet Swallows - Canvas Messenger Bag - Screenprint Chocolate and Periwinkle Blue

http://cloud9designstudio. etsy. com

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***Tote your stuff in style with this pretty messenger bag!

I hand screenprinted my Sweet Swallows design with a beautiful multi-color print in chocolate brown and periwinkle blue on this large, faded denim-colored 100% cotton canvas messenger bag. It has a chic vintage charm with it's pigment dyed color & unique frayed edges.


This is the only bag you'll ever need...it has loads of storage space for easy organization! You can fit your laptop,(actually you could fit about 4 laptops - that's how wide it is) your cell phone, ipod, makeup, keys, wallet, checkbook, gum & other essentials in one of the 2 side pockets or in the extra zippered pockets inside.


And if you are a mommy, like me: This bag is a fashionable way to tote all of baby's things around. I love mine. It is so roomy and holds everything we need. Much roomier than most store-bought bags.
And, this flip-top bag has magnetic snaps for easy access!!! Bye bye zippers!!!

There is also a convenient keychain inside so you never lose your keys again!!!



Measures approximately 16" wide x 11" tall, 4.75" deep. Lightweight - weights just over 1 lb! The strap is easily adjustable and measures 59 inches long when fully extended.



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100% cotton canvas, 14 oz; enzyme-washed; adjustable cotton webbing shoulder strap with slider and d-ring; large flap with magnetic snap; exterior and interior zippered pockets; storage side pockets

BUY IT HERE: http://www. etsy. com/view_listing. php?listing_id=13492131

gal·le·ri·a

A roofed passageway or enclosed courtyard of shops commonly referred to as a mall. Italian for 'gallery' or 'arcade'.

About the Indie Fixx Galleria -

The Indie Fixx Galleria is an online gallery of indie goods or an 'indie mall' featuring a juried mix of independent (indie) designers, crafters, artists & indie boutiques that carry indie-made goods.

Each month a new crop of indie shops will be chosen from that month's applicants to provide a curated shopping experience, just like at 'the mall', but only featuring independently made goods.

There are no actual products available for sale at the Galleria; instead it is only a showcase of goods offered by the featured shops. Don't worry though, you can still purchase the featured products through links provided for each shop and each product.

The Galleria is very exclusive, since there are only a limited number of spots available each month and all participants have to apply to be a part of the Galleria. Each month, the applicants' shops and products are judged on originality, quality of product, quality of photography, type of products, shopping experience and shop & product appeal among other attributes.

The goal of the Galleria is promote the individual participating shops and indie shopping in general. We aim to provide a new venue for shops to publicize their products while encouraging shoppers to expand their shopping horizons and support small independent businesses as opposed to big mega-chains.

The Galleria is part of the Indie Fixx family of sites, which includes the blog Indie Fixx and the Indie Fixx Shop, an indie boutique.

My baby & children's line was accepted into Trunkt! Yay!

http://www.trunkt.org/cloud9designkids

My adult line is there too at:

http://www.trunkt.org/cloud9design