EKTT Lightning Bonus Challenge: Pounce Me!

One of the most exciting things about curating an Etsy treasury is discovering fresh talent!  The best way to accomplish that is to use Etsy's Pounce feature. Select undiscovered shops to browse new Etsy shops who have not yet had their first sale.  Make sure the photos of the listings you feature are visually stunning!  Creating a treasury based on finds from Etsy Pounce is one of the best ways to welcome new sellers to Etsy.

Shops with less than 20 sales are also considered to be "undiscovered."  Please note the list of your teammates who have less than 20 sales in the following Ning discussion:  click HERE to see EtsyKids Team member's shops we'll be highlighting in this Pounce Challenge.  (Use the list provided in the body of the discussion to include current, active members with less than 20 sales.)

Toddler Girl Dress Set "Field Trip" by c cooper designs on Etsy

  

1.  Submit as many Pounce treasuries in as many variations as you wish through Sunday, August 14, 7 p.m. EST.   

Reminder:  The only children's items in your Pounce treasuries should be our EtsyKids Team members.  We are not selecting children's items from Etsy Pounce.  

2.  Required Challenge Tags: 

pounce
undiscovered

ekttpounced4

etsykids tteam

(Don't forget the spaces!)    Please also use applicable key words and themes mentioned in  Etsy's August Merchandising Report.  


*Based on recent Etsy Finds mails, treasuries with the word "pounce" in the title will have a better chance of being seen by Etsy Admin.


3.  Treasuries must include 4 active and verified EtsyKids Team members.  Please take this opportunity to feature either your partner or our August Featured EKTT Member, Two Little Bluebirds on Etsy, or both in a challenge submission. 

*Please include at least ONE EtsyKids Team Member from this Ning Forum Discussion:  20 Sales or Less (See the alphabetized list of shops in the main body of the discussion.)

4.  The winning treasury will be chosen based on Random.org.  Treasuries will be numbered from first submission to last.

5.  It is not uncommon for new Etsy Seller's to be totally unaware of Treasury Lists. Please write to inform them of their feature and include an explanation like this:  

Welcome to Etsy!  Your listing has been included in an Etsy treasury collection.  Treasuries are member-curated shopping guides.  Etsy Admin selects treasuries to feature on Etsy's home page which is free marketing for your Etsy shop!  To increase the chances of our treasury being selected for the front page please visit the treasury, leave a comment, click on as many items as possible, and share the treasury with your Facebook and Twitter fans!  

  

6.  All EKTT rules and guidelines (including where to post completed treasuries) remain the same as usual.  Please see the EKTT Check List to curate according to guidelines.

7.  All EKTT Curators are eligible to enter and win including current treasury challenge winners.

8.  DO include any treasury team tags and other Etsy Team tags you wish on any EKTT treasury!  Get those teams in to see our treasuries and let's get those views up, EKTT!

PRIZE:

Your winning treasury in clickable format along with your Etsy shop links will be posted on our EKTT blog.  An item of your choosing from your Etsy shop will be featured in our EKTT Volunteers and Featured Members Etsy Mini.

Lightning Bonus Pounce Challenge Winner: sugarbumps creations

Lynn of sugarbumps creations on Etsy pounced on undiscovered Etsy talent and found some great new artists in her Undiscovered Treasure on Etsy Shines curation pictured below.  Random.org selected Lynn's treasury which was lucky number 2 of 8 entries in the pounce and circles Lightning Bonus Treasury Challenge.  Congratulations Lynn!  


Speaking of great artists, you will want to spend some time with all the adorable items in sugarbumps creations on Etsy where you will find "fun, comfortable children's clothing, unique appliques and accessories." An abundance of high quality, unique, creative finds for boys and girls awaits you!  

Lightning Bonus Taste Test Challenge Winner: Sweeter Than Sweets

Tricia of Sweeter Than Sweets on Etsy tasted Etsy and we all can see how good it is in her Prom Night curation pictured below.  Random.org selected the winner of this Lightning Bonus Treasury Challenge with the last treasury submitted being number one.  Tricia submitted several treasuries, but she also happened to be the last submission - lucky number 1 (chosen by Random) out of 17 treasuries entered.  Congratulations Tricia!  


Be sure to head over to Sweeter Than Sweets on Etsy where you will find "sweet somethings for the little ones in your life, and some for the mamas too." You will be delighted with the creative diversity:  hooded baby/toddler towels, hair clips, bows, headbands, hair pins, shirts, onesies, gift sets and boutique burp cloths.

EKTT Lightning Bonus Challenge: Etsy's Taste Test

What is your taste, EKTT?  Follow the recipe for a tasty treasury treat:

1 heaping helping of Etsy's Taste Test

4 full cups of EtsyKids Teammates

Mix well according to the EKTT Check List

Yield:  One Lip Smackin' Tasty Treasury Treat

Red Lips Crayon by PreschoolDoll Designs on Etsy

1.  Submit as many Taste Test treasuries in as many variations as you wish through

Sunday, May 8, 5 p.m. EST  

Reminder:  The only children's items in your Taste Test treasuries should be our EtsyKids Team members.  We are not selecting children's items from Etsy's Taste Test unless they happen to be our EtsyKids teammates.

2.  Required Challenge Tags: 

taste test

ektt taste test 2

etsykids tteam

(Don't forget the spaces!)    Please also use applicable key words and themes mentioned in  Etsy's May Merchandising Report. 

Please do not use EKTT tags unless you are a member of the EtsyKids Treasury Team.  All EtsyKids are welcome to join.  See information on joining the EKTT:  Guidelines

3.  Treasuries must include 4 active and verified EtsyKids Team members. Please take this opportunity to feature either your partner or our May Featured EKTT Member, Lilikins Baby Blankets and Quilts, or both in a challenge submission.    

*Please see the EKTT Check List to curate according to guidelines. 

4.  The winning treasury will be chosen by Random.org.  Treasuries will be numbered from last submission being #1 to first submission being last.  More challenge entries means more chances to win!   

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

6.  Please do not include any treasury team tags other than the EtsyKids Treasury Team tag and related challenge tags on EKTT challenge treasuries.  Any challenge submission containing treasury team tags other than "etsykids tteam" will automatically be disqualified from winning.  Thank you for your support, EKTT Curators!

PRIZE:

Your winning treasury in clickable format along with your Etsy shop links will be posted on our EKTT blog.  An item of your choosing from your Etsy shop will be featured in our EKTT Volunteers Etsy Mini.