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Wedding challenge winners!

merigreenleaf — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:13:23 +0000

The Jewelry on Etsy Team (JET), EtsyFAST, and ETSY Greetings street teams outdid themselves in creating pieces for the Wedding Challenge. Final voting results are in.

Congratulations to our winners – the voting was extremely difficult.

Paper category:
1st place – http://PinkStarDesign.etsy.com

2nd place – http://steliedesigns.etsy.com

3rd place – http://macaroniandglue.etsy.com

Jewelry category:
1st place – http://cserpent.etsy.com

2nd place (tie) – http://beadsme.etsy.com

http://lushbeads.etsy.com

3rd place – http://bdazzlingcreations.etsy.com

Fiber category:
1st place – http://LazyTcrochet.etsy.com

2nd place – http://peacoxcreations.etsy.com

3rd place – http://beemiceelf.etsy.com

Many of the designers have put their pieces up for sale in their Etsy shops. Just search under the tag “wedchal” to see some amazing work. All entries can be found in the challenge flikr pool here http://www.flickr.com/groups/711212@N21/

A heartfelt thank you to our featured bride, Autumn, for allowing us to share in her wedding plans.

Many thanks to the following generous Etsy shop owners for donating special items to be included in a gift basket for Autumn. (See a picture of the donated items here and here)

http://jacjewelry.etsy.com
http://Beadflorajewels.etsy.com
http://MoonMystic.etsy.com
http://Macaroniandglue.etsy.com
http://f2images.etsy.com
http://chattycathieart.etsy.com
http://Fabricartbydebby.etsy.com
http://Rebekaha.etsy.com
http://Auntdshandcrafts.etsy.com
http://Elnorrighb.etsy.com
http://shannon75.etsy.com
http://entice101.etsy.com
http://luv2have.etsy.com
http://Beadsandfairies.etsy.com
http://WhimsyPics.etsy.com
http://cozysister.etsy.com
http://CassandraRussell.etsy.com
http://Arabbitgirl.etsy.com
http://Jealousydesign.etsy.com
http://Mermaidinacan.etsy.com
http://Bridalbliss.etsy.com
http://BAKidAgain.etsy.com
http://laughingmooncreation.etsy.com
http://Matilou.etsy.com
http://Kimonocards.etsy.com
http://milarks.etsy.com
http://forquiltssake.etsy.com
http://lushbeads.etsy.com

May Updates

merigreenleaf — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:12:57 +0000

Wedding Challenge Voting
Don’t forget to vote for the wedding challenge entries! Voting ends at midnight tomorrow.

The fiber entries are here, the jewelry ones are here, and the paper ones are here.

Team Tag
The team tag to use on Etsy is now “EtsyFAST team” (with a space, no quotes). You can still tell people to search “EtsyFAST”, but we need the “team” in there to be recognized by Etsy. (Items tagged “EtsyFAST team” will still come up in searches for “EtsyFAST”.) There’s no hurry to change the tag- just update it when you list or relist. Remember, only tag your fiber-related items with “EtsyFAST team”.

Monthly Challenge
The theme for May is “Flowers”, and June will be “Heroes”. For more info on the challenges, visit the “Monthly Challenges” page.

I just snagged us a treasury of April challenge things (it’s here). Please check it out.

Want to help with the blog?
We can always use help with the blog! If you’ve got a fiber-related tutorial you’d like to share, or maybe experiences with craft shows, or anything you’d think is helpful, just let me know! Email me (merigreenleaf[at]yahoo.com) or send me a convo and we can either set you up with blog access or I can post the article for you.

~Meri

Wedding Challenge Voting!

merigreenleaf — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:22:30 +0000

The Jewelry on Etsy Team (JET), EtsyFAST, and ETSY Greetings street teams have come together to offer their members a creative Wedding Challenge. Members were challenged to design a “jewelry”, “fiber”, or “paper” item inspired by our featured bride’s wedding details. The bride and groom were chosen from another online community, Our Little Universe. The challenge – to create a piece that would be a perfect fit for their – Autumn and John’s – wedding event. The piece could be for the wedding, reception or the honeymoon – the choice was left to the designer.

Info on the bride and groom (as well as the challenge itself) can be found here and in the FAST wedding challenge subforum and on the team blogs of the JET and EtsyGreetings teams.

FAST has the honors of hosting the voting for EtsyGreetings (the paper entries). Voting is open from April 29 until midnight EST May 6th and the results will be announced on May 9th.

Please vote for your favorite paper entry in the below poll (the number is above each image). Click the image to view it larger.

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To vote for the Fiber and Jewelry entries, visit:

http://www.etsygreetings.blogspot.com

http://jewelryonetsyteam.blogspot.com

Please only vote for one item in each of the three categories!

Wedding Challenge Story

merigreenleaf — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:29:15 +0000

Welcome to the first chapter of the Spring Wedding Challenge. The Jewelry on Etsy Team (JET), EtsyFAST, and ETSYGreetings street teams have come together to offer their members a creative Wedding Challenge. Members are challenged to design a “jewelry”, “fiber”, or “paper” item inspired by a featured bride’s wedding details. The bride and groom were chosen from another online community, Our Little Universe (http://wedding.ourlittleuniverse.com ). The teams have gotten information from the couple on how they met, what they’ll be wearing for the wedding, what are their colors, and any other tidbit they wanted to provide as inspiration for all the designers. When each designer completes their creation they’ll post photos of it on flickr and from April 22 to April 30 the public will get to vote for their favorite creation for the wedding.

Now … meet the bride and groom!

Autumn and John have agreed to let us share their wedding story and plans with the entire internet world as our inspiration couple for this wedding challenge. They both met over 2 years ago at their kids daycare. It must have been fate that they both picked the same daycare! They both knew some of the same people but really didn’t know one another. John was living 1.5 hours away at the time so they started emailing one another and chatting online and finally met for coffee in April 2006. They kept the relationship casual for a while and finally in September 2006 they started dating. John moved back to Columbia and into Autumn’s house in June 2007 and as Autumn says “Things have been really great.” Ain’t love grand?!

Autumn’s and John’s relationship has evolved perfectly and they have a blast with one another. Autumn says that John “is such a caring, giving, funny, gorgeous, beautiful person who makes me laugh every day- and goes out of his way for me and my son without even hesitating.” Autumn’s son, Gabe, adores John. John is very patient with Gabe and plays with him a lot. John helps Gabe get ready in the morning. He helps him get dressed and even helps him brush his teeth. He is such a great step-dad!

For the next chapter in this wonderful story, visit the EtsyGreetings and JET team blogs.

Wedding challenge update

merigreenleaf — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:23:37 +0000

Two updates about the wedding challenge:

1.) We’re looking for things for a gift basket for the bride; the call is out to any Etsyian, but I’m also posting it here in case any FAST member wants to do this, as well.

Visit this thread for more details:

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5546224&page=1

2.) For the actual challenge, everyone is only allowed one item, But, if anyone wants to create more items they can list them all in their shop with the tag “wedchal”. The wedding community will be advised to search for this tag to see all available items for sale. This might get us more exposure and add to the fun.

~Meri

"Find the Flyer" Contest Winners

froggyfibers — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:25:00 +0000

Mztallulah won ValuTree’s knitting bag

Crye won an EtsyFAST goody bag from the show

Elegantscarf won a SweetyPrize scarf

Nikhil won the spinning kit from Froggy Fibers

Nikki G. won the felted soap from Glorious Hats

EtsyFAST wants to thank all those who participated in the contest or helped us celebrate the Trunk Show during the first two weeks of November. The winners will be contacted by their individual sellers to arrange the shipment of prizes.

DELAYED! Trunk Show Contest Results

froggyfibers — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:32:00 +0000

To all who participated in the Trunk Show Contest:

We would like to thank you very much for joining in the fun and celebration during our Trunk Show events. We had fun showing off and having fun with you.

For the winners of the “Find the Flyer” contest we have hit a small delay since the show. We will post here to annouce the winners and each individual will be contacted by the seller who will be shipping their item. Please bear with us during this busy time of year filled with family and friends.

I apologize for the inconvienence and thank you for your patience.

LaRhanda
EtsyFAST Moderator

"Find the Flyer" – EtsyFAST Trunk Show Contest

froggyfibers — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:41:00 +0000

EtsyFAST is excited about going to Brooklyn. In fact, some of our
members are so excited; they’ve posted our flyer in their shop
listings! Some people say this would make us “crazy.” We prefer the
term deliriously happy. But we love to share the wealth of fiber
goodness with the Etsy community at large; So in order to spread as
much fiber-y goodness and love, we developed a little contest.
(With prizes at the end!)

How to Play:

1.) Search through listings (yes, even the sold listings) in the following shops
from Nov 12 – Nov 15:

http://lisabeedesigns.etsy.com

http://stirdesigns.etsy.com

http://valutree.etsy.com

http://skiingweaver.etsy.com

http://pancakeandlulu.etsy.com

http://bethbrown.etsy.com

http://lazycat.etsy.com

http://confections.etsy.com

http://TallyFiberworks.etsy.com

http://ThePaintedTiger.etsy.com

http://jans.etsy.com

http://rosebud.etsy.com

http://froggyfibers.etsy.com

http://glorioushats.etsy.com

http://grasshopper.etsy.com

http://knitsbyteri.etsy.com

http://sweetyprize.etsy.com

http://yarnchef.etsy.com

http://liska.etsy.com

http://seahorsedesigns.etsy.com

http://RainyDayArt.etsy.com

http://Hoolyghans.etsy.com

http://mainewoodsyarn.etsy.com

http://merigreenleaf.etsy.com

http://SandAndSkyCreations.etsy.com

http://texturedturtle.etsy.com

http://oblinaknit.etsy.com

http://SapphireChild.etsy.com

http://Iryna.etsy.com

http://zero.etsy.com

2.) Write down all the sellers with a flyer in their listing. (Not every store has the flyer!)

3.) Email: Mary@etsy.com with your submission and be sure to write “EtsyFAST contest entry” in the subject line

4.) Join us Nov 16th during the online trunk show from 6pm-8pm in the Virtual Labs when we announce the winners!

What’s up for grabs (The important part!):

4 Prizes from EtsyFAST sellers

1. Knitting Bag from ValuTree

2. Scarf from SweetyPrize

3. Spinning Kit from FroggyFibers

4. Goody Bag – collection of Various Sellers (Picture Coming soon)

Winners will be drawn from all participants who identified which sellers
have the Trunk Show Flyer in a store listing. Prizes will be drawn at
random and shipped to the winner by the seller who donated. Members
of EtsyFAST are not eligible to participate.

Announcing the EtsyFAST Team-wide Trunk Show sale!!

froggyfibers — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:44:00 +0000

For those who may not know yet, EtsyLabs has invited the EtsyFAST team to strut their stuff on November 16th in Brooklyn. In honor of the event, the team is working on bringing the masses plenty of pre-show excitement.
First up is the team-wide online trunk show sale. Members of the team that choose to participate have agreed to give at least a 15% discount in their store from November 1st- November 15th. Be sure to check out the sales below and get familiar with your Etsy Fiber Artists!

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Etsy Fiber Arts Street Team Trunk Show Sale

Flawful Fibers & Yarns
http://tisjewelart.etsy.com
15% off all hand-dyed rovings/tops and handspuns within the Etsy store, convo me after purchase but before paying and I’ll issue you a corrected invoice.

SWEETY PRIZE!
http://sweetyprize.etsy.com
25 percent off, plus a free ’sweety prize’ gift with purchase!

Diana’s Creation Station
http://crochetbydiana.etsy.com
Store sale Nov.1-15. Save 15% on select items in the store. There will be special offers of buy 2 at regular price and free Priority shipping in the US.

Tallyfiberworks
http://tallyfiberworks.etsy.com
Everything off 15%. Mention when buying that you are buying the etyfast sale price so I can reduce the price for you.

Yarn about Yarn
http://yarnaboutyarn.etsy.com
15% off during the sale period and I also have free shipping now until Mid December.

Knitted Gems
http://knittedgems.etsy.com
20% off Wearable Knitted Goods and For the Home, Knit Goods.

ThePaintedTiger
http://ThePaintedTiger.etsy.com
15% off Hand Dyed 100% Merino Wool Sock Yarn
20% off Custom Knit Rugby Scarves
Please enter the code TrunkShow into the notes to seller, and wait for an adjusted invoice.

Textured Turtle
http://texturedturtle.etsy.com
20 to 50% off everything in my store

Socks That Fit!
http://bethbrown.etsy.com
>Discount: 15% off
Sale Code: TrunkShow (enter in notes to seller)

oblinaknit
http://oblinaknit.etsy.com
15% discount off purchase – good on my entire shop. Put “Fabulous Fiber Sale” in the checkout notes.

Moonlight Llamas in Vermont
http://jans.etsy.com
15% off all llama fiber and other select items

TickledPinkKnits
http://tickledpinkknits.etsy.com
15% OFF all purchases of $60 or more PLUS a FREE hand knitted mini bracelet in every order!

Elbit Enterprises
http://merigreenleaf.etsy.com
15% off everything that’s made from yarn

Plum Dearly – Whimsical Handknits and Fairytale Fibers
http://plumdearly.etsy.com
15% off entire store

Knits by Teri
http://knitsbyteri.etsy.com
15% on all finished products in shop

BklynMoMo’s
http://BklynMoMos.etsy.com
15% off of everything in store except for earrings!

Prairie Daisy Handspun
http://prairiedaisyhandspun.etsy.com
November 1-15–15% off selected handspun yarns–please see the Trunkshow Sale section in my shop.

FroggyFibers
http://froggyfibers.etsy.com
15% off purchases of $15 or more before shipping. Mention “Trunk Show” and wait for adjusted invoice.

Lazy Cat Gifts
http://lazycat.etsy.com
15% off any fiber item! Please indicate EtsyFAST trunk sale in the “notes from buyer section” to receive your discount.

StirDesigns
http://stirdesigns.etsy.com
15% off all items in our special FAST Trunk Show Sale section of our shop. (Featuring a little bit of everything!)

thefunkyfelter
http://thefunkyfelter.etsy.com
20% OFF WOOLLY BEAD MIXES – this includes all handmade felted wool beadsin my Woolly Bead Mixes section. Please put “EtsyFAST Trunk Show Sale” in the message to seller at checkout and wait for an updated PayPal invoicebefore paying to receive the discounted price. Discount excludes shipping costs.

Lisabee Designs
http://lisabeedesigns.etsy.com
15% off all Bags, Quilts and Hats. Write in notes to seller “EtsyFAST sale” and wait for an adjusted invoice.

what lola wants — handcrafted wares
http://whatlolawants.etsy.com
15% off entire store and free gift boxing

Confections
http://confections.etsy.com
There will be a “Sale” section in my shop (minimum 15% off regular price of items; sale price will be reflected in the listing price, so items can be purchased outright without extra emails and convo-ing to complete the transaction). My sale items will be up November 1st through November 16th, 2007 (ending at midnight Pacific Time).

HomeMadeOriginals
http://homemadeoriginals.etsy.com
5% off larger bags and selected items in special section of my shoptitled “Etsy Fast Sale”

SmokyMountainFibers
http://smokymountainfibers.etsy.com
15% off everything in shop.

Loop
http://loop.etsy.com
10% off all handspun yarn in my shop.

Matechuk
www.matechuk.etsy.com
20% off everything in store

knitspin
http://knitspin.etsy.com
Any purchased item from the entire store will received 15% off.

MaryJane’s Attic
http://maryjanesattic.etsy.com
50% off all my sock yarns and 15% off fibers listed under the store section ETSY FAST.

Mud Creek
http://MudCreek.etsy.com
Selected items on sale for 15% off.

Boutique Pink Designs
http://www.boutiquepinkdesigns.etsy.com
EtsyFAST Trunk Show Sale- Nov 1-15
15% off select scarves, hats and brooches in my shop. See my Trunk Show Sale Section in my shop – prices will reflect the 15% off

SoCaliGirl Threads
http://socaligirl.etsy.com
15% on all of my yarn

BunkyBoBos
http://www.bunkybobos.etsy.com
I will be offering a free set of stitch markers with every order and will have a sale section up by Thursday morning. Listing price will reflect 15% discount.

Grasshopper Handmade
http://grasshopper.etsy.com
15% off everything in my shop

traveling rhinos
http://travelingrhinos.etsy.com
15% off select items (in ETSYFAST sale section)
plus free shipping on orders totaling $60 or more!

iherdalpacas
http://iherdalpacas.etsy.com
15% off everything in store

NorthStarAlpacas
http://northstaralpacas.etsy.com
15% off all roving in store.
Pay at check out and I will PayPal back your discount

SunFleur
sunfleur1.etsy.com
15% off all fiber items (knitted and needlefelt, including googoomonsters) Mention “Trunkshow” in notes to get sale price.

Fool Moon
http://foolmoon.etsy.com
20% off all hats in my shop November 1- 15th

liska
http://liska.etsy.com
15% discount on everything in my shop

Iryna
http://iryna.etsy.com
15% off:
Sweet Dreams Pillow Listing # 6200849
Flowers of Flame Scarf Listing # 7411267
Earth Scarf Listing # 7405005
Classical jacket in grey shadows Listing # 574828
Silver Fur Hat and Mittens Listing # 7170996
Mebius Scarf Mohair with Lurex Listing # 5104091
Rainbow Hat Listing # 5543607
Extra large Bed Spread Listing # 5100398
Lace on Your Neck choker Listing # 6165981

20% off:Think Pink Handbag Listing # 7427280
Golden Apples Bag Listing # 7199919
Furry Scarf Listing # 7149645
Lacy Leave Poncho Listing # 5036291
Butterfly Handbag Listing # 6086878

Check out our awesome pre-trunk show pics!

sweetyprize — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:51:00 +0000

http://www.flickr.com/groups/fiberartsshow/

That’s where you can find lots of awesomeness for the coming Etsy Fiber Arts Street Team’s trunk show Nov. 16, online festivities, team-wide sale and massive celebration of all things yarn and fiber art.

Check it out!

Stock up on handmade fiber arts products such as yarns, knitting, crochet and more! A major sale of dozens of online crafters to celebrate the holidays!The focus is Fiber!

November can keep you warm with a team of independent crafters and artisans who are rocking all things fiber art this month.The Etsy Fiber Arts Street Team is having a team-wide sale to celebrate a trunk show (6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at Etsylabs in Brooklyn.

The sale starts Nov. 1 and will go through 11:59 p.m. Nov. 16. Dozens of online shops will be offering sales, to help celebrate.Make the month of November the time to snuggle up with handmade goods bought from Etsy fiber artists. Crocheted scarves, knitted mittens, handpainted yarns, soft roving, luxurious woven fabrics, needlefelted jewelry and on and on. Look for unique, handmade items that escape the mainstream! November is a celebration of all things fiber!Let fiber keep you warm during the Etsy Fiber Art Street Team sale, trunk show, online events … and all year round!