How Is It Coming Along?

You've got a little over a week left to finish your products up for the Color Palette Challenge! How's it going?

I'm sure by now you've settled in on a color palette...got your supplies...& figured out your designs. All that's left is to make your products & take some fabulous photos of them!

Below are some helpful links if you need some photography tips! Remember, this is what catches peoples attention so you want your photos to SHINE!

Handmadeology Photography Tips
MeaganVisser.com Photography Tips
Digital Photography School
Etsy Success Photography

Have you already started on your projects or are you finished yet?? 

Care to post some teaser photos on the EtsyMom Team Facebook Page.

Now don't give away what the item is! We're just looking for works in progress...fabrics...of course colors...& some sneaky, intriguing photos to get everyone hyped up. Make sure you post your photos to your own FB page & your blog too!

Last but not least...start preparing your FB posts, tweets, blog posts, & newsletters to let your fans, followers, customers & family know that you're participating in this event. Invite them to come to the blog during October 10-14 to vote on their favorite item!

Keep crafting & good luck!

Time's Up!

Time's up! Friday was the deadline to enter your shop into the EtsyMom Fall event - The Color Palette Challenge. 

So participating shops...listen up, because here's the recap on what you need to do!

1. You've got until October 5th to make items that will go into your shop using one of the color palettes shown in the event kickoff post. Click here if you need to see them again. You can enter two items into the challenge.
2. Once your items are made & photographed, you're going to list them in your shop as a DRAFT listing. Be sure your first photo rocks since that's what people are going to see in the treasuries.
3. You'll then make your listings live on October 5th!!! Remember to tag your listing with"EMCPC" in order for your entries to count!

That's it! Simple! Your job is done! Well almost...there's that promoting thing.

Remember that there will be a first, second, & third place winner chosen from all of the entries. Winners are chosen based on how many votes their listing receives so it's your job to hype this event up to all of your fans & followers. You want them to come & vote for you right??

Well, yes...sort of. We want them to come & vote based on the items. This isn't a popularity contest so please, when your asking people to come vote, don't ask them to specifically come & vote for your item...ask them to come & vote in the challenge you're participating in. Let's work hard on making our products great for the event. May the best woman win!

So here's the FINAL list of participating shops that have signed up for the event. 47 in all! Way to go!

Tamsy Trends

Rae Studios

Sahndamarie

Fahionably Me Bowtique

mimmi For Girls

My Artsy Baby

Modern Typography

Jmasciandaro

Twirl Away

Custom Memory Books

Little Tadpole Designs

Stitchin' Netka

Petite Tuques

The Scarlet Scintilla

2 Sprouts Stitchery

Creative Art by Me

Siklo's Photo

Little Sugar Tops

Little Pearl Quilts

This-N-That Handmade Accessories

Cinnamon Spice Papercrafts

The Handprint Lady

For My Sweet Daughter

Sokava Designs

Baby Swank

MiaBoo

Cobbled Stone

My Lovebug Baby

SugarLabs E-Boutique

My Pretty Skincare

Sarahjhanifan

Christie Creations

New England Quilter

Bison Girl

Handmade Whimzy

Sarahndipities

Altered by Jenn

Handmaiden Canada

Happy Tree Press

MegOri Girls Boutique

Leah's Little Bowtique

Bumble Britches Boutique

Favor Creative

Erika K Designs

Adrian's Closet

Rosewill Arts

Butterfly Genes

A La Apron

Next up, let me go ahead & thank all the shops that volunteered to sponsor this event! 20 total! Woo-hoo! You all are SOOOO generous! There's a ton of sweet stuff here for the winners of this event to choose from! So below are the listings from the sponsor shops that the winners will have their choice of. 

Rhoda Design Studio - your choice: Original Clip Art

Loud Waterfall Photography - your choice: Any Item

Cobbled Stone - your choice: Gemstone Earrings

SugarLabs E-Boutique - your choice: Any Item

My Pretty Skincare - your choice: Any Item

Bison Girl - your choice: Bison Booties

One Fine Day Courture - your choice: Any Item

Leah's Little Bowtique - your choice: Fall Accessory

Sketchbook Floral Wristlet SahndaMarie $35.00	Wall Art - Song Bird (tan, p... RedLetterInk $20.00	Fondant Pumpkin Cupcake Topp... LittleSugarTop... $15.00
Green and Pink Floral Twirl ... SassafrasSaige $8.00	HALLOWEEN Decor Party-Wood B... MiaBooo $14.00	Lime Slice - Elegant Crochet... shopannavirgin... $18.00
Baby Bib Cupcakes-12 items G... christiecreati... $28.00	Owl nursery canvas 11x14 Mad... myartsybaby $30.00	Crochet Boho Headband / Head... sarahndipities $15.00
Eco-Friendy Herbs in a Box J... favorcreative $42.00	Dinosaur Cocoa butter Soap P... ImaginaryBee $1.10	Mini Bath Bombs - Bath Fizzi... babyswank $4.50

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Looks good, eh?? Are you ready? Are you excited? Alright, get to creating & promoting & good luck everyone!

Any questions? Leave them in the comments below or on the team FB page & we'll get them answered!

The Deadline Approaches - Are You In

Time is ticking! Only one week left to sign your shop up for the new team event - The Color Palette Challenge. If you missed the intro post on the event, either scroll down to the post below this one or click here to read all about the challenge.

If you've signed up to participate, be sure to let your FB fans & Twitter followers know about the challenge. You want them to get excited about what you're making & come vote for you, right?? Also be sure to write a blog post about the event & link to it on the EtsyMom FB page so we can see what you're up to with your projects...be sure to use some of the graphics we provided for the event.

So here's the list of participating shops that have signed up so far. If you thought you signed up, but you're not on this list, go sign up again. You can do that here.

Tamsy Trends

Rae Studios

Sahndamarie

Fahionably Me Bowtique

mimmi For Girls

My Artsy Baby

Modern Typography

Jmasciandaro

Twirl Away

Custom Memory Books

Little Tadpole Designs

Stitchin' Netka

Petite Tuques

The Scarlet Scintilla

2 Sprouts Stitchery

Creative Art by Me

Siklo's Photo

Little Sugar Tops

Little Pearl Quilts

This-N-That Handmade Accessories

Cinnamon Spice Papercrafts

The Handprint Lady

For My Sweet Daughter

Sokava Designs

Baby Swank

We're still looking for more sponsors for this event. We already have some great, very generous, sponsored items. Again, just because you sponsor the event doesn't mean that you'll have to donate an item from your shop. You'll only donate if a winner chooses your item. To sign up to be a sponsor, click here.

Sponsor shops will also be promoted on the EtsyMom FB & Twitter pages as well as on the blog so it's a little extra exposure too!

Okay, all set? Any questions? Leave them in the comments below or on the team FB page & we'll get them answered!

Who Else Wants To Win Free Stuff By Doing What You Already Do

I don't know many people who wouldn't like the opportunity to win some free stuff by practically doing nothing out of the ordinary. I know I would!

So are you curious now? Wanna know what I'm talking about?

Well here's the deal.

The EtsyMom Team has a new event coming up up in October that's just for you. You don't have to do anything you don't already do & you're going to have the chance to win free stuff.

Are you ready?

Yep! That's right! We're hosting a color palette challenge for all you EtsyMom Team members & it's going to be a blast!

Before I tell you about the challenge...

Let me tell you why you should participate.

1. It's going to benefit your business
2. You're going to make money
3. You going to be featured in some treasuries
4. You're going to be blogged about, Tweeted about, & Facebooked about
5. You're going to get increased exposure
6. You could win some really cool free stuff

Does that sound good? 

Are you ready to know what you need to do?

1. You're going to sign up by clicking here & filling out this form. - You've got until September 16th to register your shop.
2. Once you're registered, you've got until October 5th to make items that will go into your shop using one of the color palettes below per item. You can enter two items into the challenge. The color palettes are based off of Pantone's Fashion Color Report for 2011 so your items will be using trendy colors!
3. Once your items are made & photographed, you're going to list them for sale in your shop, but DON'T make the listing live until October 5th!!! You'll need to tag your listing with "EMCPC" in order for your entries to count & remember...you want that first photo to rock since that's what people are going to see in the treasuries.
4. Treasuries of all participating shop's items will be made & posted to the blog on October 10th.
5. Voting will run from October 10th to October 14th. Anyone can vote, so spread the word!
6. There will be a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winner based on the number of votes each item receives. Ties will be decided via random.org. Winners will be announced on the blog on October 17th.
7. If you are a winner, you'll have your choice of a free item from one of our sponsor shops. 1st place chooses first, then 2nd, then 3rd.

CP #1

CP #3

CP #2

So what do you think?

Sound fun?

Have questions? We've got answers! Ask away in the comments below.

If you want to be one of the many sponsors for this event, click here & fill out the form to sign up.

It's totally up to you as far as what you want to give away in the chance that a winner picks your shop.

Again, you only have to donate an item if the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winner picks you.

Lastly...

We want this event to be great, awesome, superb!

But we can't do that without you. So whether you decide to participate, be a sponsor (or do both, or do neither), we could still use your help promoting this event.

So grab any or all of the graphics below & post them to your websites & blogs.

Tweet about this event or link to it on Facebook. Chat it up on Etsy!

We sure would appreciate it!

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EtsyMom Christmas in July Sale - LAST DAY!

Don't forget to check out the Christmas in July sales!  Today's the official last day of the sales (though some shops have sales through the end of the month).  You don't want to miss out!

Check the EtsyMom participation list here:
http://etsymom.blogspot.com/2011/07/etsymom-christmas-in-july-sale_14.html

EtsyMom Christmas in July SALE: Shop the Sale

DON'T FORGET TO SHOP THE SALE!!

Hey all! Just a quick reminder for everyone...don't forget to check out your fellow EtsyMom's shop sales! Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. will be here before you know it. Stock up now on thoughtful, handmade gifts for your friends & family! Click here to find a list of participating shops & the discounts they're offering!

Happy shopping!

BTW...if you've found some great deals that you've already taken advantage of, feel free to let us all in on them in the comments below! We'd love to hear from you!

EtsyMom Christmas in July SALE

Today's the day! The first day of Etsy's Christmas in July sale! 

I hope you've all signed up to be included in this awesome sale as part of the EtsyMom team. Below is a list of participating shops all categorized based on their type of sale {in order to make it easier for you to shop with EtsyMom shops}!

Below that will be graphics & the coordinating codes that you can use on your blogs to help promote your shop & the team's sales! Don't forget that the Special Events Committee is also promoting like crazy on Etsy, Facebook, & Twitter right now in order to help all participating shops get found! Good luck & Happy Sales!

PARTICIPATING SHOPS

$$$ Off
http://scrapbookingtimeplus.etsy.com
$5 Off ( Please convo me before you place your order )

% Off
http://chriscloset.etsy.com
 5% off everything ( use coupon code )
http://2sproutsstitchery.etsy.com 
 10% off ( must enter coupon code: CHRISTMASINJULY )
http://aquarianbath.etsy.com
10% off ( must enter coupon code: CIJ1OFF )
http://babybarista.etsy.com
10% off ( must enter coupon code: JOLLYJULY )
http://ClassynChic.etsy.com 
 10% off ( must enter coupon code: july10 )
http://Colescabincrafts.etsy.com
10% off ( must enter coupon code: Etsymoms )
http://formysweetdaughter.etsy.com
 10% off
http://funnykindagirl.etsy.com 
 10% off ( must enter coupon code: JULY10 )
http://handprintlady.etsy.com
 10% off ( must enter coupon code: CIJ11 at checkout; ends July 31 )
http://heatheregley.etsy.com
10% off ( must enter coupon code: JULY10 )
http://IHeartQuotes.etsy.com 
 10% off ( must enter coupon code: CHRISTMASINJULY )
http://LilMissGoodyTutu.etsy.com 
 10% off
http://MadebyAHug.etsy.com 
 10% off ( must enter coupon code: BNR10 )
http://mayahgracedesigns.etsy.com 
 10% off ( must enter coupon code: CIJ10 )
http://MelanieMiljan.Etsy.com
 10% off ( Good this week on anything in my store. Ends July 17th )
http://melzhippy.etsy.com
10% off ( Certain Slings Only )
http://ModernTypography.etsy.com
 10% off ( must enter coupon code: JollyJuly )
http://mollycranch.etsy.com
10% off ( must enter coupon code )
http://p2charms.etsy.com
10% off ( must enter coupon code: CIJSAVE10 )
http://sosimplesosweet.etsy.com 
 10% off
http://tscrapper.etsy.com 
 10% off
http://AdelleRose.etsy.com
 10% off and free shipping ( marked items only )
http://allyouneeddesigns.etsy.com 
 10% off earrings and necklaces, 15% off beaded bookmarks
http://custommemorybooks.com 
 10% off my 8x8 inch memory books ( only the 8x8 inch books )
http://happythoughtsgifts.etsy.com
 10% off storewide ( must enter coupon code: CIJ11 )
http://lavenderave.etsy.com
10% off
http://adolina.etsy.com 
 15% off ( Must enter coupon code: "CIJ1115" )
http://AngelLeighDesigns.etsy.com 
 15% off ( must enter coupon code: CIJ2011 )
http://angelleighdesigns.etsy.com
 15% off ( must enter coupon code: "CIJ2011" )
http://beachsidetreasures.etsy.com
15% off
http://designingrosestore.etsy.com 
 15% off ( must enter coupon code: h0l1d4y )
http://DoodlebugsJewelry.etsy.com 
 15% off
http://LilPersephone.etsy.com
 15% off ( must enter coupon code: "FREEDOM15"` )
http://lilybeansbowtique.etsy.com
15% off ( must enter coupon code: CIJULY ; I'm able to custom make any items sold )
http://NatesMommyMadeIt1.etsy.com 
 15% off (must enter coupon code: CHRISTMASINJULY ; check facebook page for other specials)
http://Mimisdreams.etsy.com
 15% off ( must enter coupon code: Christmasinjuly )
http://rosefamilydesign.etsy.com 
 15% off ( must enter coupon code: h0l1d4y )
http://growingupwild.etsy.com 
 15% off all eco felt soled shoes ( must enter coupon code: CIJSHOES at checkout, valid on eco felt soled shoes only. Different sales event each week! )
http://jezbilinka.etsy.com
 15% off entire purchase ( must enter coupon code: christmasinjuly2011 )
http://LanaKoopmanDesign.etsy.com 
 15% off entire store ( must enter coupon code: XMASJULY2011 )
http://moxieandmischief.etsy.com
 15% off entire store
http://SassafrasSaige.etsy.com
15% off ( must enter coupon code )
http://thebitsybeau.etsy.com
 15% off entire store with code CIJ15 plus a free gift with $25 or more purchased ( must enter coupon code: CIJ15 )
http://favorcreative.etsy.com 
 15% Off Everything
http://peacebabybatiks.etsy.com 
 15% off ready-to-ship items with coupon code SUMMERSANTA ( must enter coupon code: SUMMERSANTA ; lots of new items added including new blossom design! )
http://OrabelleBaby.etsy.com
15% off ( must enter coupon code: July15 )
http://AstersInAugust.etsy.com 
 20% off ( must enter coupon code: JULY20 )
http://burntcreative.etsy.com 
 20% off
http://myartsybaby.etsy.com 
 20% off ( must enter coupon code: OPENJULY )
http://ScrapHappyMe.etsy.com 
 20% off ENTIRE STORE ( must enter coupon code: JULY20 )
http://CandyCurlsBowtique.etsy.com
20% off ( must enter coupon code: summer20 )
http://twolovebugs.etsy.com 
 20% off everything ( must enter coupon code: JulyXmas ; any items ordered July 18-24 will on the 25th )
http://leahslittlebowtique.etsy.com 
 25% off ( must enter coupon code: JULY25 )
http://wildgypsyart.etsy.com 
 25% off ( must enter coupon code: CIJ )
http://newenglandquilter.etsy.com 
 25% off ( must enter coupon code: JULY25 at checkout )
http://zouzousbasement.etsy.com
25% off
http://lovepetals.etsy.com
25% off
http://cinnamonspice.etsy.com 
 30% off ( Sale section only )
http://posypop.etsy.com 
 30% off
http://shopannavirginia.etsy.com
40% off ( ready made items only, patterns not included )
http://sykin.etsy.com 
 50% off

Free Shipping
http://artisfreedom.etsy.com 
 Free Shipping
http://babyswank.etsy.com 
 free shipping ( Washcloth Bibs & bundles only. must enter coupon code: CIJ11 )
http://cr8something.etsy.com 
 free shipping ( must enter coupon code: JULYSALE )
http://HappyTreePress.etsy.com 
 free shipping ( must enter coupon code: FREEJULY )
http://juneatnoon.etsy.com 
 free shipping ( must enter coupon code: JULYCMAS )
http://mylovebugbaby.etsy.com 
 Free Shipping ( must enter coupon code: FREESHIP ; US & Canada only )
http://ohbabydiapercakes.etsy.com 
 free shipping ( must enter coupon code: FREEJULY )
http://petitetuques.etsy.com 
 Free Shipping
http://raestudios.etsy.com
free shipping ( must use coupon code: CIJ2011 )
http://scperkins.etsy.com 
 free shipping ( must enter coupon code: JULYSALE )
http://CreativeArtbyME.etsy.com 
 free shipping or discounted prices ( marked items only )
http://BabyChicCreations.etsy.com 
 Free shipping, 15% off select items
http://TamsyTrends.etsy.com 
 Free Worldwide Shipping ( Buyers can also enter coupon code "CIJULY" and get an additional 10% off entire purchase. )

Other
http://PinkStripe.etsy.com 
 Huge Markdowns on ready to ship items. ( Sale section; Buy as many sale items as you want for one low flat shipping rate! )
http://zoegirldesigns.etsy.com 
 Buy 2 items and receive 50% off the third item
 http://littlepearlquilts.etsy.com 
 Free Pocket Crinkle Toy with any $30 purchase ( Offer also good on $30+ custom orders placed or paid for in July! )

PROMOTIONAL GRAPHICS

Banner

<a href="http://www.etsymom.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n500/EtsyMomTeam/CIJBanner.jpg" border="0" alt="CIJ,Christmas in July,etsymom,banner,blog,facebook"></a>

Sale Button


<a href="http://www.etsymom.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n500/EtsyMomTeam/CIJ600.jpg" border="0" alt="CIJ,Christmas in July,Etsy,photo,image,etsymom"></a>

Button


<a href="http://www.etsymom.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n500/EtsyMomTeam/CIJ120.jpg" border="0" alt="Christmas in July,CIJ,button,blog,etsymom"></a>

EtsyMom Christmas in July SALE

DON'T FORGET...the EtsyMom team is participating in Etsy's annual Christmas in July Sale this July 14th - 24th.

Sales can sometimes slow down during the summer months, so join in on the fun & increase your chances of being found & making some money honey!

Click here to go straight to the socialgo forum where you can sign up to be included. You'll find all the details there!

Already participating? Great! Start promoting your shop & team shops now by using these promo graphics on your blog & FB pages!

PROMOTIONAL GRAPHICS

Banner - For posting to blogs, Facebook, Twitter or where ever more space is allowed

<a href="http://www.etsymom.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n500/EtsyMomTeam/CIJBanner.jpg" border="0" alt="CIJ,Christmas in July,etsymom,banner,blog,facebook"></a>

Sale Button - For use as an image in your Etsy Sale Listings.

<a href="http://www.etsymom.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n500/EtsyMomTeam/CIJ600.jpg" border="0" alt="CIJ,Christmas in July,Etsy,photo,image,etsymom"></a>

Button - For use on your blog and/or your Etsy Avatar

<a href="http://www.etsymom.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n500/EtsyMomTeam/CIJ120.jpg" border="0" alt="Christmas in July,CIJ,button,blog,etsymom"></a>

EtsyMom Treasure Hunt

The hunt is almost done - have you found all of the icons? Don't forget to send in your entries by Monday!! Anyone can enter and win - not just team members, not just moms, not just etsy folk. Tell your friends!

EtsyMom Treasure Hunt Rules & Entry

EtsyMom Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt

Welcome to the first EtsyMom Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt! The rules are simple but the game is fun. Anyone can enter and there's lots of great prizes to be won. So let's get started!

The Rules:

1. Go through all of the participating shops listed below between February 1st and 14th.
2. Find the listing with the valentine's day icon hidden.
3. Copy/Paste the listing URL into an email.
4. Once all icons have been found (one in each shop listed), send your email to etsymomteam@gmail.com
5. On February 15th, 3 names will be drawn as winners (Grand, second and third place).
   

The Requirements:

1. Anyone is eligible to enter and win - not just moms - not just etsy shoppers.
2. Entrants with 100% correct URLs will be entered to win one of the prize packages.
3. If no entrants have all correct URLs, Grand prize will go to the person with the most correct answers, second prize to the next person and third prize to the next person. In case of a tie, http://www.random.org will determine the winner.
4. Winners will have 3 days to reply to congratulatory email with their mailing address. If they do not respond, each winner will be bumped up 1 prize level until 3rd prize is available and a new winner will be chosen.

So what are you waiting for?! Let's get hunting!


You are looking for one of these 3 icons hidden in the below shops. Don't forget to look in "sold" items!

http://quirefly.etsy.com/
http://homemadebyamanda.etsy.com/
http://katekatenyc.etsy.com/
http://zoegirldesigns.etsy.com/
http://lavenderave.etsy.com/
http://aprikotdesigns.etsy.com/
http://newenglandquilter.etsy.com/
http://allyouneeddesigns.etsy.com/
http://lilprincessbow.etsy.com/
http://tamsytrends.etsy.com/
http://cmcdesigns.etsy.com/
http://mylovebugbaby.etsy.com/
http://babyswank.etsy.com/

A huge thank you goes out to all of the beautiful women in the EtsyMom Team for stepping up and donating the fantastic prizes available to be won in the treasure hunt. There is such a wide variety of goodies, I couldn't even begin to list them all. But I know you will love them - so don't delay in entering!

If you have any questions, please send an email to etsymomteam@gmail.com.


Want to help promote the event? Here's an easy copy/paste for twitter!
Want a chance to win awesome prizes while playing a fun game?! http://www.etsymom.com for details. #EtsyMom

EtsyMom Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt

Come one, come all! February 1st begins our Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt! Keep your eyes on the blog for a chance to win some awesome prizes generously donated by the EtsyMom Team members. You do not have to be an EtsyMom (or a mom at all) to win!