November 20, 2008

Etsy Teams NEWS!!!

Etsy TEAMS NEWS - Just Sharing the E-mail i got of whats going on with other Etsy Teams


November 20, 2008

As the height of holiday shopping quickly approaches, we're pleased to share these great promotions many Etsy Teams are running! This holiday season, be sure to buy handmade and support the Etsy Teams program. You can find items made by hundreds of Teams and thousands of their members simply by searching "Team" in All Items on Etsy.

Trinkets 2 Treasures Sale

Trinkets2Treasures is having a sale event on Etsy from Nov. 20 to Dec. 10. Look for the special promotional graphic in the participating T2T Etsy Team shops. Each shop that contains the Santa graphic is offering a special deal - search "Santas Shop Hop" to find seasonal offerings or check here to see a list of participating shops. It's time to get hopping and start shopping for some great specials from the T2T Etsy Team.

The Alberta Etsy Team is creating a series of "Meet the Members" interviews in their Team blog. Learn the stories behind this great local Team of makers and sellers, or to find items by this Team, search "Alberta Team" to find hundreds of items.

Upcoming Trunk Shows

PD4U (Paper Designs 4 You) will hold a Trunk Show tonight at 9pm EST in the Teams room of the Virtual Labs. They will be showcasing their work, chatting, playing games and giving away prizes. Come by for some papery fun!

On Black Friday, Team Trashion, a unique, eco friendly, international group of artisans encourages families to keep the car in the garage, leave their slippers on, curl up with loved ones and a second helping of pumpkin pie, and click into a Virtual Trunk show! On Friday, November 28 @ 7pm est, they will provide holiday shoppers with a unique opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts that are innovative and eco friendly. Over 30 artisans will show a varied collection of handmade treasures all created from upcycled, repurposed or otherwise abandoned materials.


Etsy Q, the Quebec Street Team, has a great giveaway going on right now! You can find details and more at their Team blog!


Needle Felting Contest

The Needle Felting Team is holding a no purchase necessary contest, with winners drawn at random. Everyone is invited to enter! Stroll through the shops on this post to find the Needle in the Haystack! More details at http://nfest.blogspot.com. You can play all day November 22 and 23, simply find the Felting Needle in the Haystack by visiting the shops with sales and look for the letters N - E - E - D - L - E - F - E - L- T in the descriptions of items for sale. When you've found them, convo the shop names in order to our Team Etsy account via Etsy convo.

The Plush Team is holding a Plushraiser. 25 plush artists from around the globe are donating plushes to the PlushTeam, and all proceeds from each sale will go directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters. You can also follow the plush trail of items that are being donated on the Team website. Check back daily for new creatures!

Utah Etsy Team Gives Back

From now through November 24th several Utah Etsy Team shops will be donating a proceed of their profits to Utah's Road Home Shelter. Not only are shops making a financial donation to the shelter on the 24th of November, but they're also organizing a donation drop to the Road Home Shelter on the same day! Participating shops have tagged their items "UtahEtsy Team" & "Handmade Harvest". Items can also be viewed on the Team blog.

Cleveland Handmade Market

The Cleveland Handmade Team will be hosting a Cleveland Handmade Market, Sunday, November 23rd 10 - 4 at Mojo's Coffee in Bay Village. Enjoy holiday shopping with local artists and craftspeople while sipping delicious coffee and listening to live music at Mojo's.There will be hand-knit and crocheted accessories, fine and fun jewelry, handmade toys and clothing, upcycled and eco-friendly gifts. Something (handmade!) for just about everyone on your list. To find over 1,000 items from the Cleveland Team on Etsy, search "ClevelandTeam".

A huge congratulations to all the Etsy Teams and their members for continuously impressing us with wonderful and creative promotions. Please forward this email to your friends, family and coworkers, to let them know the wide range of amazing gifts available from the Etsy Teams this holiday season, and throughout the year.

xo,

Sara & Danielle

Etsy Teams Coordinators

1 comment:

Diana said...

Great info. thanks