Here are the details and rules for the 2008 Designer Chick Contest...brought to you by Girl Indie.

To enter, you must submit one web-resolution photo of your product, category, your full name, your business name, website address (if applicable) and email address. Anyone can participate! All we ask is that the item MUST be handmade by you. This can also include embellishing existing items. Your photo should be edited and ready for judging at the time of submission. Photos should not be any larger than 475 pixels wide and can contain no watermark (ie. business logo, co name, etc). Any photos that do not follow the above guidelines will be discarded from the contest.

There are four categories for this contest:
Mommy - products made for women
Baby Gear - products made for baby
Children's Accessories  - any item used for adornement (bracelet, necklace, bows, clippies, headbands, etc)
Children's Clothing - both boy and girls clothing is allowed in this category

You may only enter one product total. You may not enter more than one category.

The contest will run on the following timeline.
June 6th - contest announcement
June 6-30th - entires must be received for each category
July 1-13th - we will organize the entries
July 14-20th - voting for each category will take place
July 23rd - announce category winners and award prizes
July 25-31st - category winners are combined and voting for grand prize
August 1st - grand prize winner is announced and prizes are awarded

All entries MUST be received on or before June 30th. Any entires received after than date will be discarded from the contest. All judging will take place on the blog by our readers and visitors. Only one vote per category will be allowed.

Prize Details:
The following prizes shall be awared for each category winner -

Mommy Millionaire book written by Kim Lavine $15 value
Brand new paperback edition of the popular small business book for women.

1 month ad (150x150) on the Girl Indie Blog $40 value
The ad shall run for one month from the date it is received by the winner.

Inclusion into the Fall (Holiday) Shopping Guide for the Girl Indie Blog $50 value
A 150x150 ad in the 2nd edition of the popular Fall/Winter Holiday Guide. The guide will run for three months starting October 1st.

100 Print Business Cards from Custom Couture Label Company $27.95 Value
Full color glossy business cards printed by one of the best in the boutique business. click HERE for details

Free Custom Logo from izaBE design studio $80 Value
click HERE for details

Free Business Card Design from izaBE design studio $55 Value
click HERE for details

First Prize Banner to display on your website

Official Girl Indie 2008 Engraved Category Winner Trophy
The winner will have their name engraved on this keepsake trophy.


The Grand Prize Winner will get all of the above PLUS -

Exclusive promotion on JuJu Beane Boutique $100 Value
Your products will be for sale on a commission/drop ship basis for one quarter (or more). The commission/drop ship terms will be discussed between the winner and JuJu Beane Boutique. They will also include a press release, blog post, and email blast to their subscribers featuring your products and brand. You would also have a designer page on their website with your logo and information.

3 month ad (150x150) on Polka Dot Mom $30 Value
The ad will run August, September & October.

1 month ad (125x125) on Funky Finds $40 Value

1 week ad on Classy Mommy $100 Value

2 month ad on the WAHM spot $50 Value

Podcast interview with Daria from Boutique Cafe Priceless
You will sit down with Daria and dish about your business and more! This is a GREAT opportunity.

Free ecommerce web design from izaBE design studio $849 Value
Custom web design especially for you. Click HERE for details

Grand Prize Banner to display on your website

All prizes are donations and subject to terms and conditions set forth by each sponsor. Girl Indie is not responsible for discrepancies with sponsors. You will need to contact the individual sponsor should any problems occur.