Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Wednesday Item Challenge - creashines

Better late than never, that's what I always say! heeheehee! So sorry for my tardiness in getting this weeks Wednesday Challenge post up on the blog but it's here now and a huge thank you to everyone who participated this week!

I'm thrilled to announce that this weeks winning treasury is "Eco-Grape-fabulosity" by CreaShines! Congratulations Stacey!




This screen shot is a live, clickable version of Stacey's "Eco-Grape-fabulosity" treasury. You can click on any of the images above to be taken to each individual shop!

This week we'll be featuring CreaShines's Teeny Tiny Acorn Post Earrings.
Straight from this recent Etsy Finds lets think Autumn Preview! Think decor, preserves, natural colours, rustic, woodlands, etc. Let's get a head start on the upcoming season! : )

The Rules:

You must include at least 8 Curation Nation team members - use the sidebar on the blog for a list of team shops.

1. Please follow our blog.
2. Put a link to this blog post in the comments of your treasury. This helps other people find the challenge and enter.
3. Post a comment here on the blog with a link to your treasury.
4. Tag the treasury "curationnation"
5. Tag the treasury "etsyteamtreasury"
6. Tag the treasury "autumn preview"
7. If you tweet, tweet your treasury using the hashtag #EtsyTeamTreasury
8. Include the featured item in the first three rows of your treasury.
9. DUE DATE: Wednesday August 24.
10. Have fun!

Wednesday Item Treasury Challenges feature one item from a shop - the item must be included in your treasury. The featured Wednesday item is picked from the winning shop of the Saturday challenge. If the winner doesn't have a shop on Etsy, they will get to pick an item of their choice! Everyone is invited to play - these challenges are open to all. These challenges are also voluntary - never mandatory for team members.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Saturday Theme Treasury Challenge - Re - Eco - Ful - Able




Reclaimed. Eco-friendly. Repurposeful. Recyclable.  If it fits into one or more of these categories then you've got yourself a Treasury!  For this week's challenge curate a Treasury that represents an Eco-Friendly look.  Etsy is promoting this theme via gifts, home decor, children, and fashion in the Friday's 'Eco List!' email.   Click here to see the entire Finds email.

There is always a photo used to express the theme but this item does not have to be included in your treasury.

The Rules:


1. Include at least 8 Curation Nation team members. 
2. Tag the treasury "curationnation" 
3. Tag the treasury "etsyteamtreasury" - if you tweet, tweet your treasury using the hashtag #EtsyTeamTreasury.
4. Tag the treasury "eco friendly".
5. Post a comment here on the blog with a link to your treasury - your treasury will not be judged unless you have posted it below in the comments. Your shop could be chosen as the winner to be featured on our Wednesday Item Treasury Challenge.  
6. Put a link to this blog post in the comments of the treasury - this helps others find the challenge and enter. 
7. Please follow our blog. 
8. DUE DATE: Tuesday, August, 16. 
9. Saturday Treasury Challenges are the only challenges that get judged.

Everyone is invited to play - these challenges are open to all! These challenges are also voluntary - never mandatory for team members. Remember to try to include team mates you haven't used before.  These challenges are meant to build your treasury making skills, promote the team and make Etsy connections.  If you deal in vintage it's a great time to promote your vintage goods by making the old new again!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Wednesday Item Challenge - ChirpAndBloom

Fantastic theme Yvonne and amazing treasuries everyone! It was very hard to choose a winner this week. I am happy to announce however that I have and the winning treasury is "Carnival Diablo" by ChirpAndBloom. Congratulations Becky!





This screen shot is a live, clickable version of Becky's "Carnival Diablo" treasury. You can click on any of the images above to be taken to each individual shop!
 
This week we'll be featuring ChirpAndBloom's Patchwork Skirt - girls any size- avocado & teal listing.
Straight from this months Etsy Merchandise Report think, Fall Fashion and Pantone's Fall Colour Trends (teal greens, orchid purples, mustard yellows, etc.).

The Rules:

You must include at least 8 Curation Nation team members - use the sidebar on the blog for a list of team shops.

1. Please follow our blog.
2. Put a link to this blog post in the comments of your treasury. This helps other people find the challenge and enter.
3. Post a comment here on the blog with a link to your treasury.
4. Tag the treasury "curationnation"
5. Tag the treasury "etsyteamtreasury"
6. Tag the treasury "fall fashion"
7. If you tweet, tweet your treasury using the hashtag #EtsyTeamTreasury
8. Include the featured item in the first three rows of your treasury.
9. DUE DATE: Wednesday August 17.
10. Have fun!

Wednesday Item Treasury Challenges feature one item from a shop - the item must be included in your treasury. The featured Wednesday item is picked from the winning shop of the Saturday challenge. If the winner doesn't have a shop on Etsy, they will get to pick an item of their choice! Everyone is invited to play - these challenges are open to all. These challenges are also voluntary - never mandatory for team members.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Saturday Theme Treasury Challenge - Winner Gets Choice!


Funnel Cakes! Balloon Darts! Bumper Cars! Summer wouldn't be summer without a trip to Coney Island! For this week's challenge curate a Treasury that represents Coney Island or your local traveling carnival.  Etsy is promoting this theme via food, freaks and fashion in the Saturday's 'Step Right Up!' email.   To see the entire 'Step Right Up' Etsy Finds email, click here. 


Just remember to keep your hands inside the ride at all times.


There is always a photo used to express the theme but this item does not have to be included in your treasury.

The Rules:


1. Include at least 8 Curation Nation team members. 
2. Tag the treasury "curationnation" 
3. Tag the treasury "etsyteamtreasury" - if you tweet, tweet your treasury using the hashtag #EtsyTeamTreasury.
4. Tag the treasury "coney island" and "carnival"
5. Post a comment here on the blog with a link to your treasury - your treasury will not be judged unless you have posted it below in the comments. Your shop could be chosen as the winner to be featured on our Wednesday Item Treasury Challenge.  
6. Put a link to this blog post in the comments of the treasury - this helps others find the challenge and enter. 
7. Please follow our blog. 
8. DUE DATE: Tuesday, August, 9. 
9. Saturday Treasury Challenges are the only challenges that get judged.

Everyone is invited to play - these challenges are open to all! These challenges are also voluntary - never mandatory for team members. Remember to try to include team mates you haven't used before.  These challenges are meant to build your treasury making skills, promote the team and make Etsy connections.  If you deal in vintage it's a great time to promote your vintage goods by making the old new again!


Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Wednesday Theme Challenge - lacocorouge

Thanks so much to everyone who participated! This weeks treasuries were hot, hot, hot!

I'm happy to announce that this weeks winning treasury is lacocorouge's Emperio Rustico treasury! Congratulations Jen!




This screen shot is a live, clickable version of Stephanie's Emperio Rustico treasury. You can click on any of the images above to be taken to each individual shop!

This week we'll be featuring lacocorouge's Fascinator with Orange Jewels and Cream Velvet Leaves
as we make some awesome Halloween treasuries. Think, what goes bump in the night. spooky, creepy crawly, pumpkins, ghosts and ghouls.....all things evil and fun. Happy curating!

The Rules:

You must include at least 8 Curation Nation team members - use the sidebar on the blog for a list of team shops.

1. Please follow our blog.
2. Put a link to this blog post in the comments of your treasury. This helps other people find the challenge and enter.
3. Post a comment here on the blog with a link to your treasury.
4. Tag the treasury "curationnation"
5. Tag the treasury "etsyteamtreasury"
6. Tag the treasury "halloween"
7. If you tweet, tweet your treasury using the hashtag #EtsyTeamTreasury
8. Include the featured item in the first three rows of your treasury.
9. DUE DATE: Wednesday August 10.
10. Have fun!

Wednesday Item Treasury Challenges feature one item from a shop - the item must be included in your treasury. The featured Wednesday item is picked from the winning shop of the Saturday challenge. If the winner doesn't have a shop on Etsy, they will get to pick an item of their choice! Everyone is invited to play - these challenges are open to all. These challenges are also voluntary - never mandatory for team members.