I am in a Treasury!

I was chosen to be in a treasury by someone that I met in the Etsy forums. Check it out:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=59842

ETC July Design Challenge - Summer Delights

As part of our team's Spend Your Mondays with ETC program, we would like to take today to show off interpretations of our monthly Design Challenge. This month's theme was Summer Delights!

My entry for the design challenge was a Fruits of Summer Note Card set. Wes and I worked hard at pulling together and photographing some yummy treats. Then, we suffered through eating the treats when we were done. It is a rough life!

Here are some of our team creations for the design challenge (click on the image for a better view):



Team members who accepted this Design Challenge and listed items pertaining to this month's theme include the following:

EtsyTexasCrafters.etsy.com - ETC Team Shop, loaded with Texas Goodies

AngelsAndOutlaws.etsy.com - A place for the romantic cowgirl in us all
ApacheMoon.etsy.com - Unique & Custom Silver Jewelry for a Joyous Spirit
AWPhotography.etsy.com - ACEOs, note cards and fine art prints from original photography
ByBethStudio.etsy.com - OOAK art quilted items such as fabric postcards, ATCs/ACEOs, bookmarks and journals
CarolBradley.etsy.com - Bead and wire jewelry
CarylsCreations.etsy.com - Novelty embroidered items: magnets, dish soap bottle aprons, squares for quilts, "glass slippers", flour sack kitchen towels
Chido.etsy.com - Fused glass pendants, earrings and bowls
ChristinasMagic.etsy.com - Wearable Art, Paper Goods, Paintings, & ACEOs
CindyJoy.etsy.com - Beautiful baby bounty from Bundles of Joy
EcoFab.etsy.com - Fabulous fabrics and finds
ElephantDreams.etsy.com - Photographs from around the world
FabFrills.etsy.com - Unique handbags, sassy art dolls & other fab things
FandangoMoon.etsy.com - Greeting cards, notes, bookmarks and tags
FriendlyBanter.etsy.com - Cute crochet accessories
GreerDesign.etsy.com - Whimsical Pet & Wildlife Art
HandmadeWhimzy.etsy.com - Fun, unique jewelry, bookmarks, handpainted decor and more
ItsMeCheri2098.etsy.com - Handcrafted jewelry, home decor, gifts and more
KillerBeeDesigns.etsy.com - Business Card Holders, Purses, Textile Art, Wine Bottle Carriers, and ACEO's
MayzBeadz.etsy.com - Handmade Lampwork Beads
MiaSophia.etsy.com - Stained glass panels and jewelry
PumpkinsBoutique.etsy.com - Custom Accessories for Your Little Pumpkin
RevolutionArtPhoto.etsy.com - Fine Art Photography
SerendipityRose.etsy.com - All kinds of Jewelry and Beaded Gifts
SimplyCynful.etsy.com - Custom Bows, Headbands, Socks, Flip Flops, & Tutus
SpiritMama.etsy.com - Spiritual and Nature Inspired Art & Jewelry
SweetWolf.etsy.com - Funky handmade items for you and your home
Thistlecraft.etsy.com - Handpainted glass & window clings, CD collage cards, crochet scarves, & other fun stuff
TimelessDesigns07.etsy.com - Wire Sculpture & Custom Jewelry
TinaLewis.etsy.com - Handmade pottery and ceramic art
Tulip36.etsy.com - Beaded Jewelry
UnkamenGifts.etsy.com - Jewelry and Dolls

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To find our Design Challenge Items, change the default search to "All Items: tags, titles" and search on "TeamEtsyTx DesignChallenge" or click on the following link:
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title_all&search_query=teametsytx+designchallenge

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You can find a list of our current members in the following locations:
1. On our website at http://www.etsytx.org (includes shop descriptions)
2. On our Etsy team profile at http://team.etsy.com/profilest/tx.shtml
3. In our team shop's Favorite Sellers list

To find more items by ETC members, search for our team tag of TeamEtsyTx - don't forget to search All Items to find Supplies and Vintage treasures as well!

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title_all&search_query=teametsytx

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Join our mailing list via our team blog at http://www.etsytx.org/wordpress & receive our monthly newsletter to hear about that month's sales & other events, plus get a special "newsletter-only" coupon valid on purchases from our team shop.

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Interested in joining ETC? Submit your information via our website at http://www.etsytx.org/contact.html
(membership requests are processed once a week)

My first ACEO

Tulip1WM, originally uploaded by Annette98.

I have seen tons of ACEOs and I love the idea of having art in a small trading card format. I feel that the small format opens me up to a lot more creativity with my photography.

The listing that I have put up is a tulip picture that I took on our trip to Washington DC a few months ago. I altered the background to be black and white and then changed the central tulip to look like the painting. I had it printed on metallic photographic paper, which gives it a really interesting finish. To top it off, I have mounted it on watercolor paper.

This is a limited edition - #1 of 24.

I listed my first ACEO as a PIF ("pay it forward") which means I am only charging the $0.20 listing fee plus shipping. Shipping is free if it is combined with something else from my shop. I bought some PIF listings last week and this is my first step in paying them back.

ETC First Monday Sale!

It's time for another amazing ETC First Mondays Sales Event! So, come in out of the heat, grab you a glass of iced tea, and join us for some fantastic sales!!!

♥ With more than 60 ETC shops participating this month, there's something for everyone, including LOTS of great deals! But don’t daudle . . . these sales and special offers are only available from 12:01 am to 12:00 Monday, July 7th, Central Time (that's 1:01am Monday to 1:00am Tuesday, Etsy Time).

♥ Please join our mailing list & receive our monthly newsletter to hear about that month's sales & other events, plus get a special "newsletter-only" coupon valid on purchases from our team shop. Join via our team blog at http://www.etsytx.org/wordpress

♥ To find our creations, search for our team tag of TeamEtsyTx

♥ Interested in joining ETC? Submit your information via our website at http://www.etsytx.org/contact.html


♥ Here’s the awesome sales list for this month -- please wait for revised invoices unless sales listing specifies that items are already marked down (or gives other instructions).

♥ Here's this month's sales list.....

ETC TEAM SHOP
etsytexascrafters.etsy.com = 20% off all items in shop

%-OFF SALES: DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY TO SHIPPING UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

2muchstuff2day.etsy.com - Handknit cloths, felted bowls, baby items, and natural stone jewelry
20% off all items in shop
angelsandoutlaws.etsy.com - A Place for the Cowgirl in Us All
25% off all items in shop
angiehallhaviland.etsy.com - Beaded, Collaged, and Mixed Media Art Creations
15% off all items in shop
apachemoon.etsy.com - Jewelry of many colors
20% off all items in shop
artbyjc.etsy.com - Original paintings, painted on leaves, ACEOs , bookmarks, wood & metal
15% off all items in shop
awphotography.etsy.com - Cards & Prints from Original Photography
20% off all items in shop
barbsgarden.etsy.com - Fine Art at reasonable prices
15% off all Studio sale items in shop, 10% off all other items in shop
beautifulmemories.etsy.com - Beautiful, lifelike Reborn dolls
10% off all items in shop
beckymae.etsy.com - Purses, Jewelry & Dresses from vintage items
50% off all Jewelry in shop, and as always Free Domestic (US) Shipping
brandyratliff.etsy.com - Quilts, Blankets, Afghans, & More
10% off all items in shop
christinasmagic.etsy.com - ACEOs, handmade jewelry, handpainted clothing, decorative ceiling fan and light pulls
10% off all items in shop
cindyjoy.etsy.com - Adorable onesies & baby blankets
10% off all regularly priced items in shop, plus Buy One item in Sale Section and Get Another Sale Section item 50% off
cinnascents.etsy.com - Retro style aprons & accessories
20% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping
claytiger.etsy.com - Funky, Chunky Copper, Silver & Polyclay Jewelry
20% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping - does not include collaborative items (raku crosses)
Crossties.etsy.com - handmade fashion and home accessories
15% off all items, plus Free Shipping on all sales totaling $50 or more after discount
DuctTapeAndDenim.etsy.com - Vintage papers, ephemera, fabrics, & mixed media collages
20% off all items in shop
elephantdreams.etsy.com - Eclectic Art Photography
20% off all items in shop
emilydeweesjewelry.etsy.com - Vintage Buttons, Glass drops, Portrait photo pendants
20% off all regularly priced items in shop
fabfrills.etsy.com - Handbags created from recycled and new materials, and art dolls with attitude
20% off all items in shop
finderskeepersthings.etsy.com - Inspired charms, repurposed jewelry, & original art
25% off all items in shop
gigglesgrinsdesigns2.etsy.com - Hand-painted children's & nursery room decor
15% off all items in shop
handmadewhimzy.etsy.com - unique jewelry, beaded bookmarks and decorative painting
20% off all Christmas items in shop (Cannot be combined with any other discount)
jinxydv8.etsy.com - Women's clothing & accessories
50% to 60% off selected items, plus Free Domestic (US) Shipping
jmday.etsy.com - Felt toys, blankets & accessories
25% off all items in shop
judy49.etsy.com - Judy, Jonesboro - Filet Crochet, Machine Embroidery, & Sewn Items
10% off all items in shop
lasewcouture.etsy.com - Mod inspired children's clothes
20% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping
lavenderladybug.etsy.com - Supplies and Destash
25% off all items in shop
lucybluestudio.etsy.com - Eclectic jewelry and art
15% off all items in shop, and as always, Free Shipping on all purchases
margeeta.etsy.com - Handmade goods featuring original art
15% off all items in shop
marysmadness.etsy.com – Charm bracelets, photo mosaics, & supplies
20% off all items in shop, and as always, a Free Gift with purchase
miasophia.etsy.com - Handmade Jewelry with a Twist of Fun, and Stained Glass Panels
20% off all items in shop
Mydesigncollectibles.etsy.com - Polymer clay items and Kelly's Crosses (handcrafted crosses made with barnwood and various decorations)
10% off all items in shop
outoftheblue.etsy.com - Eclectic, vintage-inspired jewelry
25% off all items in shop
refabulous.etsy.com - Recycled items are blended with new materials to create one-of-a-kind, hand-made articles
20% off all items in shop
rhradcliffedesigns.etsy.com - Watercolors, photographs, jewelry, and prints
20% off all items in shop
serendipityrose.etsy.com - All Kinds of Jewelry & Beaded Gifts
20% off all items in shop
simplycynful.etsy.com - Custom bows, headbands, socks, flip flops, & tutus
10% off all items in shop, including Clearance items
simplyraevyn.etsy.com - Hand-beaded Jewelry
20% off all items in shop
sophiecls.etsy.com - SubEarthan Cottage has a variety of handmade soaps, jewelry and other unique gifts
10% off all items in shop
sparklystrandz.etsy.com - Beaded jewelry, baby jewelry and crochet baby onesies and gifts
15% off all items in shop
sugarlovehoney.etsy.com - Tutus, wreaths, baby & wedding corsages, pillowcase dresses, blankets
10% off all items in shop
sweetwolf.etsy.com - Funky handmade goodies for you & your home
25% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping on purchases of $30 or more (after discount)
thistlecraft.etsy.com - Handpainted glass & window clings, CD collage cards, crochet scarves, & other fun stuff
20% off all items in shop (except Standing Sunflowers), plus Free Gift with purchase (one per customer, please)
tpdesign.etsy.com - Handmade home decor & paper goods
10% off all items in shop (except accordion books), plus Free Gift Wrapping if requested
ultratrixie.etsy.com - Vintage, destash, & other random whatnots
25% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping on purchases of $30 or more (after discount)
windtwirler.etsy.com - Unique & unusual gifts and accessories
15% off all items in shop

BOGO SALES - DISCOUNTS APPLY TO ITEMS OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE, AND DISCOUNTS DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

designsbycher.etsy.com - Handcrafted Jewelry created with Love & Care
Buy One item at $30 or less, Get One 50% off (excludes all items over $30)
happyday.etsy.com - Beautifully designed knitting patterns and homemade baby/momma supplies.
Buy One Pattern, Get One Free - Just let her know which pattern you pick for your second in the "Notes to Seller" box during checkout
jachlomi.etsy.com - jewlery, kids' clothes, and lots of other stuff
Buy One, Get One 50 % off
lavenderlizard.etsy.com - Crocheted apparel and accessories & more
Buy One, Get One 50% off
raevyn77.etsy.com - Handmade Jewelry
Buy One, Get One Free
scribbles.etsy.com - Beaded pens and pencils
Buy One, Get One 50% off (excludes custom orders)
starmekcreations.etsy.com - Beautiful handcrafted jewelry
Buy 2 Pendants, Get 1 Scrabble Tile Pendant Free, OR Buy 3 Pendants, Get 1 Pendant and 1 Ball Chain Free
tiddlyinks.etsy.com - Original, one of kind illustrations created in watercolor and ink, as well as cards and custom nameplates
Buy one item under $30, Get One 50% off (excludes items over $30 and items already on sale)

FREE SHIPPING

goagainstthegrain.etsy.com - Paper crafts & Wood crafts
Free Shipping, plus Free monogram with purchase of any other item
joyceweaver.etsy.com - Original Handcrafted Bears, Dolls, Mixed Media, and Watercolor
Free Shipping
thealteredblacksheep.etsy.com – Jewelry, Magnets, Supplies, and More
Buy 4 "Just Enough" packets, and receive Free Shipping, and as always, a Free Gift with purchase


OTHER SALES & SPECIAL OFFERS

apunkincardcompany.etsy.com - Handmade personalized stationery and custom wedding invitations
Free card with every order (one per customer, please)
grandmamarilyns.etsy.com - Handcrafted beadwoven jewelry
Free Domestic (US) Shipping
preciouslinks.etsy.com - Custom Jewelry
Free gift with each order (one per customer, please), plus look for Christmas in July sales
unkamengifts.etsy.com - Jewelry & Dolls
Free keychain (of seller's choice) with purchase of $20 or more (one per customer, please)


♥♥♥ Happy Monday!!! ♥♥♥

My Wonderfully Wasted Day

Today, Wes went off to Lake Charles to play poker with a friend. I had a wonderful day of doing pretty much nothing at home alone. I watched some Law & Order (is it on 24 hrs a day?), surfed the Etsy forums, shopped online a bit, and came up with some new ideas for things to list in my shop. I also crocheted a cotton face cloth - I just started using these recently and I love them! It has been fabulously relaxing.

Of course, what I should have been doing was cleaning the house, particularly the kitchen which was hit pretty hard by our dinner party last night. That can wait until tomorrow!

Later thie evening, I might get the sewing machine back out and make something from the fabric I bought at Ikea this week. Ah, the beauty of a lazy day at home.

To recap my shopping, I bought a few PIF (pay it forward) items on Etsy. They were a great deal and really cute! I love the idea of the pay it forward items. Once I receive these, I will be listing some of my own. Here is what I got:

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9369575
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9369574
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9369573

Check out these sellers and see if you find something you like!