Saturday, January 29, 2011

Congrats to digitaldlite for winning last week's Buddy Challenge!

She has chosen ThePolkadotMagpie to join her in this week's Buddy Challenge.





#1: Your treasury must include this digital image by digitaldlite and this key ring by ThePolkadotMagpie. These items must be placed somewhere in the first three rows. The theme can be anything you like as long as this item is included.

#2: Your treasury must contain at least 8 new or undiscovered shops. Undiscovered shops have 20 sales or less. The Etsy Pounce function is good for discovering brand new shops and there is a thread in the Etsy forums here that is chock full of new and undiscovered shops.

#3: You may fill the remaining spots with:

Team Discovery members. The team members are listed here.
And you are allowed 2 shops of your choice regardless of sales or team affiliation.

#4: Your treasury MUST be tagged "teamdiscovery", all one word, and "Buddychallenge", all one word, without the quotes. Also, we recommend you fill every tag space that is appropriate for your treasury and use "new" and "undiscovered."

#5: You must follow this blog.

#6: You must post the URL link to this blog in your treasury. This is important and is how the word gets out. If you are unsure of what to say in your challenge treasury, feel free to use this:


This is a Team Discovery challenge treasury made up of undiscovered shops (less than 20 sales) and team members. Anyone can join in this challenge.
http://etsyteamdiscovery.blogspot.com/2011/01/buddy-challenge.html


#7: When you have completed your challenge treasury, come back here and add the URL to that treasury here in the comments. You can create as many treasuries as you like and enter as many times as you like. This challenge will end Tuesday evening AT 6PM.


The winner of this challenge will be able to have one of THEIR OWN items featured for next week's challenge.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Vote for Your Favorite!

Here are the top 4 treasuries from the Buddy Challenge!
 Please take a look at each one and vote for your favorite!



I just called to say I love you.....

Voting Closed!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Tempt me Tuesday Link Party!

It is that time again to show your stuff! We will be doing our Tempt Me Tuesday Link Party every Tuesday!

Make sure you come back next week for another round of the party.


The rules are oh so simple!


  • Link up to 3 of the items you are selling below by adding the direct URL to your item.

  • For the name, use the name of your item, not your personal name. You may include the price, too, if you like.

  • Follow our blog.

  • Spread the word.

  • Mark your calendars and come back next Tuesday!

  • That's it! Simple, right? And fun!



If you add a link, please leave us a comment so we know you stopped by. Help us get the word out about this party by tweeting, blogging, linking, shouting it from the rooftops. Just any number of ways we can help each other get the word out and have fun at the same time! Because when we network and support each other, we all win!




Monday, January 24, 2011

Monday Treasury Challenge- MrKittysSoapShop

Congratulations to MrKittysSoapShop on winning last week's treasury challenge! 










Anyone is welcome to come play but there are some simple rules that must be followed in order for your treasury to be considered as a finalist.


#1: Your treasury must include this soap by MrKittysSoapShopYou can put it in any spot you like but it must be in one of the top 3 rows. The theme can be anything you like as long as this item is included. Valentine's Day is almost upon us so this soap is perfect!

#2: Your treasury must contain at least 8 new or undiscovered shops. Undiscovered shops have 20 sales or less. The Etsy Pounce function is good for discovering brand new shops and there is a thread in the Etsy forums here that is chock full of new and undiscovered shops.


#3: Your treasury must fill the remaining spots with Team Discovery members. The team members are listed here. (we have an amended rule that allows for 2 shops that are not undiscovered or teammates).


#4: Your treasury MUST be tagged "teamdiscovery", all one word, and "TDchallenge", all one word, without the quotes. Also, we recommend you fill every tag space that is appropriate for your treasury and use "new" and "undiscovered."

#5: You must follow this blog.


#6: You must post the URL link to this blog in your treasury. This is important and is how the word gets out. If you are unsure of what to say in your challenge treasury, feel free to use this:



This is a Team Discovery challenge treasury made up of undiscovered shops (less than 20 sales) and team members. Anyone can join in this challenge.
http://etsyteamdiscovery.blogspot.com/search/label/treasury%20challenge


#7: When you have completed your challenge treasury, come back here and add the URL to that treasury here in the comments. You can create as many treasuries as you like and enter as many times as you like. This challenge will end Thursday evening AT 6PM. The winner will be announced next Monday.


The winner of this challenge will be able to have one of THEIR OWN items featured for next week's challenge!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Buddy Challenge - ArtfulVintage & luzrivera



Congrats to ArtfulVintage for winning last week's Buddy Challenge!
We have a new teammate, luzrivera joining ArtfulVintage in this week's Buddy Challenge.








#1: Your treasury must include this phone by ArtfulVintage and this print by luzrivera. These items must be placed somewhere in the first three rows. The theme can be anything you like as long as this item is included.

#2: Your treasury must contain at least 8 new or undiscovered shops. Undiscovered shops have 20 sales or less. The Etsy Pounce function is good for discovering brand new shops and there is a thread in the Etsy forums here that is chock full of new and undiscovered shops.

#3: You may fill the remaining spots with:

Team Discovery members. The team members are listed here.

And you are allowed 2 shops of your choice regardless of sales or team affiliation.

#4: Your treasury MUST be tagged "teamdiscovery", all one word, and "Buddychallenge", all one word, without the quotes. Also, we recommend you fill every tag space that is appropriate for your treasury and use "new" and "undiscovered."

#5: You must follow this blog.


#6: You must post the URL link to this blog in your treasury. This is important and is how the word gets out. If you are unsure of what to say in your challenge treasury, feel free to use this:


This is a Team Discovery challenge treasury made up of undiscovered shops (less than 20 sales) and team members. Anyone can join in this challenge.
http://etsyteamdiscovery.blogspot.com/2011/01/buddy-challenge.html


#7: When you have completed your challenge treasury, come back here and add the URL to that treasury here in the comments. You can create as many treasuries as you like and enter as many times as you like. This challenge will end Tuesday evening AT 6PM.


The winner of this challenge will be able to have one of THEIR OWN items featured for next week's challenge.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Vote for your favorite waterlilyjewels treasury!!!

Here are the 4 treasuries chosen by waterlilyjewels. Please take a look at each one and vote for your favorite!


Honeysuckle



My Golden Star


She's So Fine


Hot Damn




 








Vote for your favorite Buddy Challenge - Palimpsestic & whatiesus2gether

Below are the 4 finalists in this week's Buddy Challenge. Please take a look at each one and vote for your favorite!


Rainy Morning



A Touch of Gray


Lighten Up


Steadfast

VOTING CLOSED

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Wednesday Friendsday: Link Up Your Blogs for More Friends and Fans!

Welcome to Wednesday Friendsday, hosted by Team Discovery!

Our mission is to find and promote undiscovered shops and new sellers because everyone needs a break once in a while, a leg up, a helping hand, and a friend! Marketing and networking are just a couple of the ways we help each other and promote ourselves. Blogging is a perfect way to do just that.

Here at Wednesday Friendsday, we share our blogs with each other, "follow" each other, and support and be supported.


The rules are simple:


  • Follow our blog.
  • Add the URL (link) of your own blog to the list below.
  • Follow as many fellow sellers and teammates as you wish.
  • Leave them a comment letting them know you came from Wednesday Friendsday!
  • That's it! Thanks so much for stopping by and helping us help and support you!




Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Tempt me Tuesday Link Party!

Wow! Time has gotten away from us. Now that the holidays are over, we will be doing our Tempt Me Tuesday Link Party every Tuesday!

Make sure you come back next week for another round of the party.


The rules are oh so simple!



  • Link up to 3 of the items you are selling below by adding the direct URL to your item.

  • For the name, use the name of your item, not your personal name. You may include the price, too, if you like.

  • Follow our blog.

  • Spread the word.

  • Mark your calendars and come back next Tuesday!

  • That's it! Simple, right? And fun!



If you add a link, please leave us a comment so we know you stopped by. Help us get the word out about this party by tweeting, blogging, linking, shouting it from the rooftops. Just any number of ways we can help each other get the word out and have fun at the same time! Because when we network and support each other, we all win!



Monday, January 17, 2011

Monday Treasury Challenge - waterlilyjewels

Congratulations to waterlilyjewels on winning the weekly treasury challenge!



Anyone is welcome to come play but there are some simple rules that must be followed in order for your treasury to be considered as a finalist.


#1: Your treasury must include these shoes by waterlilyjewels. You can put it in any spot you like but it must be in one of the top 3 rows. The theme can be anything you like as long as this item is included.

#2: Your treasury must contain at least 8 new or undiscovered shops. Undiscovered shops have 20 sales or less. The Etsy Pounce function is good for discovering brand new shops and there is a thread in the Etsy forums here that is chock full of new and undiscovered shops.


#3: Your treasury must fill the remaining spots with Team Discovery members. The team members are listed here. (we have an amended rule that allows for 2 shops that are not undiscovered or teammates).


#4: Your treasury MUST be tagged "teamdiscovery", all one word, and "TDchallenge", all one word, without the quotes. Also, we recommend you fill every tag space that is appropriate for your treasury and use "new" and "undiscovered."

#5: You must follow this blog.


#6: You must post the URL link to this blog in your treasury. This is important and is how the word gets out. If you are unsure of what to say in your challenge treasury, feel free to use this:



This is a Team Discovery challenge treasury made up of undiscovered shops (less than 20 sales) and team members. Anyone can join in this challenge.
http://etsyteamdiscovery.blogspot.com/search/label/treasury%20challenge


#7: When you have completed your challenge treasury, come back here and add the URL to that treasury here in the comments. You can create as many treasuries as you like and enter as many times as you like. This challenge will end Thursday evening AT 6PM. The winner will be announced next Monday.


The winner of this challenge will be able to have one of THEIR OWN items featured for next week's challenge!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Buddy Challenge - Palimpsestic & whatiesus2gether

Congrats on winning last week's Buddy Challenge Palimpsestic!
Whatiesus2gether will be joining Palimpesestic in this week's challenge.








#1: Your treasury must include this banner by Palimpsestic and this pillow by whatiesus2gether. These items must be placed somewhere in the first three rows. The theme can be anything you like as long as this item is included.

#2: Your treasury must contain at least 8 new or undiscovered shops. Undiscovered shops have 20 sales or less. The Etsy Pounce function is good for discovering brand new shops and there is a thread in the Etsy forums here that is chock full of new and undiscovered shops.

#3: You may fill the remaining spots with:

Team Discovery members. The team members are listed here.

And you are allowed 2 shops of your choice regardless of sales or team affiliation.

#4: Your treasury MUST be tagged "teamdiscovery", all one word, and "Buddychallenge", all one word, without the quotes. Also, we recommend you fill every tag space that is appropriate for your treasury and use "new" and "undiscovered."

#5: You must follow this blog.


#6: You must post the URL link to this blog in your treasury. This is important and is how the word gets out. If you are unsure of what to say in your challenge treasury, feel free to use this:


This is a Team Discovery challenge treasury made up of undiscovered shops (less than 20 sales) and team members. Anyone can join in this challenge.
http://etsyteamdiscovery.blogspot.com/2011/01/buddy-challenge.html


#7: When you have completed your challenge treasury, come back here and add the URL to that treasury here in the comments. You can create as many treasuries as you like and enter as many times as you like. This challenge will end Tuesday evening AT 6PM.


The winner of this challenge will be able to have one of THEIR OWN items featured for next week's challenge AND pick the buddy shop to be featured as well.

Vote for your favorite weekly challenge - thebqe

Here are the 4 treasuries chosen by thebqe. Please take a look at each one and vote for your favorite!



Purple love

Mystical path in the forest

The world is a dreamy place!

Memories of fairy land




Voting is closed

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Vote for your favorite Buddy Challenge - ImpossiblyAlice & deadsound

Below are the 4 finalists in this week's Buddy Challenge. Please take a look at each one and vote for your favorite!

I tapped her on the shoulder and said, "Do you have a beau?"

A valentines date

Paper heart

Love me forever





Voting ends Friday evening.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Wednesday Friendsday: Link Up Your Facebook Fan Pages for More Friends and Followers!

Welcome to Wednesday Friendsday, hosted by Team Discovery!


Our mission is to find and promote undiscovered shops and new sellers because everyone needs a break once in a while, a leg up, a helping hand, and a friend! Marketing and networking are just a couple of the ways we help each other and promote ourselves. Facebook fan pages are a perfect way to do just that.


Here at Wednesday Friendsday, we share our fan pages with each other, "like" or "fan" each other, and support and be supported. The rules are simple:


  • Follow our blog.
  • Add the URL (link) of your Facebook fan page to the list below.
  • Fan as many fellow sellers and teammates as you wish.
  • Do not spam each other's pages.



That's it!

Thanks so much for stopping by and helping us help and support you!


Enter your facebook url to link up to new friends! Enter your name, fan page title, or business name.


Monday, January 10, 2011

December Giveaway Winners!

 Okay, rounding up all the winners of our December giveaways!
If you're a winner, check your email or send your address to me at info at waterwaif dot com.


The winner of the lovely Nutcracker necklace by laurenblythedesigns is comment #20:


impossiblyalice said...

I follow lauren on twitter
December 4, 2010 2:14 PM         

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The winner of the gift tags and note cards from HappyHound is comment #120:

 Meredith said...

http://twitter.com/mermont84/statuses/16129941980585984

mermont84@yahoo.com
December 18, 2010 6:02 AM


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The winner of the Your Choice print from CindyColumbia1958 is comment #3:


Lauren said...

I hearted her shop!   
December 8, 2010 9:53 AM





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The winner of the purple cowl scarf from MyHobbyShop is comment #170:


Caitlin of Spare Bedroom Studio said...

I've blogged about this giveaway!!!

http://sparebedroomstudio.blogspot.com/
 December 19, 2010 3:53 PM




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The winner of the sateen wristlet by handjstarcreations is comment #99:

Pegs said...

Daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/peggylikesstuff/status/20513021474373632

peggylikesstuff at gmail dot com
December 30, 2010 8:38 AM





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The winner of the sentiment bowls from RenaRossner is comment #9:

  Angelica said...
I entered the giveaway for HandJStarCreations
AngelicaV
December 19, 2010 1:51 PM




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Monday Treasury Challenge - thebqe

Welcome to thebqe on a beautiful win!

There are too many beautiful items to choose from, but I was really drawn to the rich gorgeous colors of this one:



Anyone is welcome to come play but there are some simple rules that must be followed in order for your treasury to be considered as a finalist.

#1: Your treasury must include these cards by thebqe. You can put it in any spot you like but it must be in one of the top 3 rows. The theme can be anything you like as long as this item is included.

#2: Your treasury must contain at least 8 new or undiscovered shops. Undiscovered shops have 20 sales or less. The Etsy Pounce function is good for discovering brand new shops and there is a thread in the Etsy forums here that is chock full of new and undiscovered shops.


#3: Your treasury must fill the remaining spots with Team Discovery members. The team members are listed here. (we have an amended rule that allows for 2 shops that are not undiscovered or teammates).


#4: Your treasury MUST be tagged "teamdiscovery", all one word, and "TDchallenge", all one word, without the quotes. Also, we recommend you fill every tag space that is appropriate for your treasury and use "new" and "undiscovered."

#5: You must follow this blog.


#6: You must post the URL link to this blog in your treasury. This is important and is how the word gets out. If you are unsure of what to say in your challenge treasury, feel free to use this:



This is a Team Discovery challenge treasury made up of undiscovered shops (less than 20 sales) and team members. Anyone can join in this challenge.
http://etsyteamdiscovery.blogspot.com/search/label/treasury%20challenge


#7: When you have completed your challenge treasury, come back here and add the URL to that treasury here in the comments. You can create as many treasuries as you like and enter as many times as you like. This challenge will end Thursday evening AT 6PM. The winner will be announced next Monday.


The winner of this challenge will be able to have one of THEIR OWN items featured for next week's challenge!