Payley on Etsy - The Vet's Wife

'Does the vetrinarians wife love animals?' by Payley

Im not sure, ask me again in 4 years! :)And maybe in that time she will learn to spell it too!As my husband and I prepare to move away for Veterinary school I am focusing more and more on animals lately! So this one is for all you animal lovers!

Grannyzann $5.99	thecleverkitty $5.50	briarrosebouti... $25.00	gracehesterdes... $40.00
leatherprince $19.90	dogsartcollars $22.00	melondot $26.00	thelittleLOVEb... $3.75
LittleBirdsBou... $7.00	Repunzelsbowsn... $3.00	DoggoneTags $25.00	TessaAnn $9.00
reclaim2fame $188.00	tamaraengel $60.00	mudmule $5.00	AristoCrafty $11.99

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"Down on the Farm" Treasury Challenge Winner: SquishyBee

Congratulations to Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy on her win of the Down on the Farm treasury challenge!  Cortney's treasury, "Farmhouse Beauty" received the most clicks of any of our treasury submissions on Etsy!  

I really enjoyed the rustic, homey treasuries curated matching this challenge theme.  Thank you, EKTT curators, for all of your creative interpretations of this theme--you kept me smiling and laughing!  Don't forget to keep your treasuries up-to-date as these themes will be timely through February and into March.  For all of you EKTT fans, please click HERE to see the rest of our Whoopie Pie and Farm treasuries curated for your shopping and viewing pleasure. 


Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy has something for everyone!  My daughter has always been a collector of stuffed buddies, and I know she'd just love one of Cortney's sweet teddy bears.  Click on the picture below to see more pictures and purchase a lovey for yourself or someone you love!

Cocoa by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT Curators, be back tomorrow as we announce our next Weekly Treasury Challenge theme chosen by SquishyBee on Etsy.  The options will double your curating pleasure!  Congratulations again, Cortney, on your Weekly Treasury Challenge win! 

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Have you seen the EtsyKids Photo Makeover Series written especially for busy people like YOU by our very own Stephanie of Two Little Bluebirds?  She's thoughtfully bringing you information to improve your Etsy shop in quick, easy to implement installments.  Please check out her post, "Choosing Backgrounds" and enter some of your own before and after makeovers to win great prizes!

EKTT Weekly Treasury Challenge: Whoopie Pie Festival or Down on the Farm

The winner of our latest weekly treasury challenge, SquishyBee on Etsy, has provided us with a delicious duo of themes!  Try your hand at both of these to maximize your chances of winning.

Whoopie Pie Festival 2011

of Lancaster County Fame

Focus Items:  food trends, year of the homemade pie, whoopie pie, macaroon a.k.a. macaron

OR

Down on the Farm

Focus Items:  farmhouse references, vintage industrial decor, vintage cameras, letterpress drawers, typewriters, brass and cast iron animals

Chocolate Whoopie Pies by Felt Playground on Etsy

1.  Submit as many treasuries fitting these themes in as many variations as you wish through Saturday, February 26, 8 p.m. CST.  

2.  Required Challenge Tags: 

etsykidschallenge 6

etsykids tteam

(Copy and paste the challenge tags to ensure your treasury will be included in judging!)   Please also use applicable key words to tag--listed under Focus Items (above) and taken from Etsy's February Merchandising Report.  

3.  Treasuries must include 4 active and verified EtsyKids Team members.  Please do not forget your remaining partner featured treasuries!  

If you have not included your partner or our February Featured EKTT Member, SquishyBee on Etsy, please take this opportunity to include them in one or more of your submissions.  If you have completed your partner and SquishyBee's treasury features you may choose any 4 active, verified EtsyKids Team members whose products best represent your theme.

4.  The winning treasury will be chosen based on MOST CLICKS on Etsy.

5.  All EKTT rules and guidelines (including where to post completed treasuries) remain the same as usual; see the EKTT Check List, Curators!

6.  All EKTT Curators are eligible to enter and win, including current and past weekly challenge winners.

Prizes!

Your winning treasury, links to your Etsy shop, and one of your shop listings (your choice) will be featured in an EKTT blog post announcing you as our Weekly Treasury Challenge winner.  Your Etsy shop and winning blog entry will be permanently displayed on the EKTT Winners page.  Your Etsy shop will be featured in a Craftcult Slideshow Mini on the top of our blog sidebar. You have the honor of choosing the next Weekly Treasury Challenge theme based on a focused idea from our current Etsy Merchandising Report.

SquishyBee on Etsy: February's Featured EKTT Member

Click HERE to see Scottish Terrier Flannel Blanket by SquishyBee on Etsy 

Congratulations Cortney, SquishyBee on Etsy, the winner of our January Monthly Treasury Challenge!  Cortney's treasury, "Those were the days" won the most votes for the treasury best representing our challenge theme, Reflections on Childhood Memories.  (Thanks for the awesome theme go to our January Featured EKTT Member, Heather of greensies on Etsy.) Cortney of SquishyBee's prize includes shop features by each February EKTT curator!  


Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy has mom, baby, and kids covered in her boutique offerings which range from baby blankets, bibs, appliqued children's clothing and plush stuffed buddies to makeup bags, hair accessories and brooches.  Cortney is a mother of four--no wonder diversity is her forte!  EKTT was granted a glimpse into the mind of the woman behind the gorgeous SquishyBee Etsy shop in the following interview.

SquishyBee on Etsy - Cow Bodysuit and Burp Cloth Gift Set

EKTT: What is your favorite part of the creative process? Least favorite?

SquishyBee:  My favorite part is when I have an idea, seeing it come to fruition and it looks better than expected! I especially like when I have a custom order and have to come up with something totally new. My least favorite would be monotony...I get bored doing the same things over and over so I try to keep it fresh and come up with different things for my shop.

Cappuccino the Fleece Teddy Bear by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT:  What was the journey that brought you to opening SquishyBee on Etsy?

SquishyBee:  I graduated from PA college of Art and Design and didn't really have much space to do painting and drawing so I got a little more crafty. Then one of my friends asked if I have ever heard of Etsy...how I hadnt, I have no clue, but I had NEVER heard of it so I checked it out and opened my shop SquishyBee (my daughters nickname)! I LOVE ETSY!!

SquishyBee on Etsy - Damask and Polka Dot Quilted Reversible Bib

EKTT:  What is your best advice for seller's of children's items on Etsy?

SquishyBee:  Keep it fresh and trendy! Keep up with styles and even colors that are on the hot list and always be creating new things for your shop. You want your customers to come back but if you have nothing new to offer they might go elsewhere.  Be open to custom orders to maximize your sales potential.   ;)

Red Felt Flower and Tulle Girl's Headband by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT:  Any current favorite curating suggestions to offer EKTT members?

SquishyBee:  Stick with the same color scheme throughout the treasury so it is visually appealing and make sure the photos look as fantastic as possible.

Sugar n' Spice Pleated Clutch by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT:  Please share one really weird compulsion, habit, or fixation of yours--we know you've got one!

SquishyBee:  This is hard! Okay, so I ALWAYS wear socks (except when I go outside in the summer when I wear flip flops). I hate the feeling of air on my feet so they need to stay covered night and day! I also don't care to be breathed or slobbered on (babies are okay). Hmmm.....looking at this maybe I shouldnt be living with other humans-LOL

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Thank you so much, Cortney, for sharing part of your wonderful story with us.  Maybe we'll hear you invented something to vacuum pack your feet in to keep them away from air and slobber?  When you become famous for this invention we'll all be able to say, "I knew her way back when..."

Stalk Cortney of SquishyBee in these fine places (but don't breathe on her for heaven's sake!):

Etsy Shop:  SquishyBee

Facebook:  SquishyBee

  

SquishyBee on Etsy Warms Your Heart

'Gotta Have Heart' by SquishyBee

Overwhelm yourself with all these beautiful pinks, reds, and whites - A Valentine's Day inspiration!

Fingerless Gloves..... FiberContent $18.00	Small Skivvies - I ... smallthreads $14.00	LoveNote in a pocke... secdus $25.00	Handmade Bear - Min... ClareBears $22.00
Red Wooden XO Heart handmadebytamm... $8.00	The Heart tenor /... celentanowoodw... $520.00	Hugs and Kisses twolefthands $27.00	Love Birds, Knitted... woolies $22.00
Paper Fortune Cooki... imeondesign $3.75	Love Birds - Matte ... lepetitruban $18.00	If our love is stro... victoriabuckle... $285.00	12-24 months Apple ... NuxieMade $35.00
Puppy Love- Adorabl... jackandjane $9.00	Valentine rose bout... birdsongbows $11.49	red rose floral pon... breadandbutton... $4.00	Tahitian Sunset TrendieTreasur... $32.00

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