EcoEtsy Meet Up Giveaways!

June 24, 2011 by Myra @ HerbanLuxe
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We are hosting our first ever EcoEtsy Meetup at Etsy Headquarters in Brooklyn, NY today, Friday, June 24th from 6pm – 8 pm.  Join us via LIVE Stream starting at 7 PM EST, for your lucky chance to win some awesomest prizes. We will be hosting two simultaneous giveaways. LIVE INTERACTIVE TWITTER GIVEAWAYS CLOSED We [...]

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The Final Winners of Handmade for Earth Day Auction

April 25, 2011 by ecokaren

CONGRATULATIONS!! The Winner for… is Mary of Herban Lifestyle again! is Lindsay Stroud of Felbyfern is Bobbie of Now Vintage Congratulations and THANK YOU!!! This auction COULD NOT have been possible without these generous donors. THANK YOU for donating your fabulous eco-goodies. 1shawfield, Amoronia, Anny May, Antique to Chic, BeJeweledNH, Belle Terre, Betsy and Bess, [...]

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Winners from Week 2 of Handmade for Earth Day Auction

April 18, 2011 by ecokaren

CONGRATULATIONS!! The winners for the following auctions are: is Mary of Herban Lifestyle is Susan of smbdesign is Jill THANK YOU for supporting Habitat for Humanity Japan!! And now…… Last Three Auctions OPEN for bidding are: Welcoming Baby Eco Happy Kids Going on a Picnic GOOD LUCK!!

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction: Eco Happy Kids

April 18, 2011 by ecokaren
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Everything you need to make your eco kids happy! Show them how taking care of our planet is easy when you have green accessories and toys! 1. Picky – pillowcase dress ($30) 2. Earth Grown Crayons – sea turtle crayons ($10) 3. Karen Meyers – wristlet ($24) 4. Recycled parts – flower hair pins ($12) [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction: Going on a Picnic

April 18, 2011 by ecokaren
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1. Love For Earth – A set of (7) produce bags ($16) 2. & 3. Love For Earth – sandwich & snack bag set ($15) 4. Ditsy Gipsy – aluminum water bottle ($13) 5. Manila Extract – upcycled tote (coffee sac) ($12) 6. & 7. The Art of Zen Crochet – A set of (2) [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction: Welcoming Baby

April 18, 2011 by ecokaren
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Welcome a little one with this beautiful eco-friendly collection. (And there’s something for the new mom too!) Sustainable, Organic, Non-Toxic. This will be a perfect gift set for that special bundle of joy! 1. Oliver Henry – toddler travel pillow case ($30) 2. 4pippi – mushroom slippers ($23) 3. Red or Gray Art -  bird [...]

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Winners from Week 1 of Handmade for Earth Day Auction

April 11, 2011 by ecokaren

Congratulations! Winners for is Cat Ivins of Polarity and Uncorked and for it is Kelly of Growing Up Wild CONGRATULATIONS! and THANK YOU for your support! *We will contact you with the instruction on how to claim your items. Check these three NEW auctions that started TODAY! Mother’s Day Girl’s Night Out Jump into Spring

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction: Jump into Spring

April 11, 2011 by ecokaren
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This playful melange will lighten your spirit as you step into Spring. Great package for a bride or for your mom or for yourself. You are bidding on the whole package. The numbers correspond to the donated item(s) by the seller. Click and visit their shops to see what other great eco-goodies these talented members [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction: Girls Night Out

April 11, 2011 by ecokaren
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A special night on the town is in order, and you deserve to celebrate! This amazing package is completely green and guilt free. It is packed to the nines with all the details! You are bidding on the whole package. The numbers correspond to the donated item(s) by the seller. Click and visit the shops [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction: Mother’s Day

April 11, 2011 by ecokaren
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Mothers need nurturing, too! Take time off this year to replenish your soul, with this relaxing collection sure to nurture the mother within. These green items will complete your overnight getaway. You are bidding on the whole package. The numbers correspond to the donated item(s) by the seller. Click and visit the shops to see [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction: Paperwork at the Office

April 4, 2011 by ecokaren
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Even doing what you love for work sometimes involves going in to the office to catch up on a little paperwork.  These green additions will definitely help pass that time.   You are bidding on the whole package. The numbers correspond to the donated item(s) by the seller. Click the avatar and visit their shops [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction: Newlyweds at Home

April 4, 2011 by ecokaren
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A complete gift for the newlyweds (or for anyone, really.) This assortment has everything needed to set the mood for your new green home!!             You are bidding on the whole package. The numbers correspond to the donated item(s) by the seller. Click the avatars and visit their shops to [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction 2011

April 4, 2011 by ecokaren
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AUCTION IS CLOSED We raised $1000 for Habitat for Humanity Japan for their earthquake relief efforts. THANK YOU ECO ETSY MEMBERS!! Team Eco Etsy presents: “2nd Annual Handmade for Earth Day Auction” WHAT: Handmade for Earth Day Auction sponsored by Team Eco Etsy will feature treasuries filled with eco-goodies that Team Eco Etsy members donated [...]

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Earth Day Green Share and Handmade Auction

March 28, 2011 by ecokaren
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Earth Day is 41 years old this year. As our annual celebration, we will be sharing seed packets in our “Green Share” efforts with our community. What is Green Share? Green Share is sharing of a gift of seeds and a starter planter that is given freely to classrooms, local businesses, neighbors, friends and family. [...]

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Eco-Kids Giveaway Winner

December 16, 2010 by ecokaren

We have a WINNER! for and the winner is… Lesley CONGRATULATIONS! Please contact Karen within 48 hours to claim your goodies! THANK YOU very much everyone for participating in our Green Holiday Giveaway! We wish you a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!

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Green Holiday Giveaway Winner!

December 9, 2010 by ecokaren

We have a WINNER for Green Holiday Giveaway and the winner is… Lori from Webworkfiber! Please contact Karen within two days to claim your prize! CONGRATULATIONS!! And thank you all for participating. The last giveaway, “Eco-Kids” is going on right now and it will end next Wednesday so enter for a chance to win.

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The Green Holiday Giveaway – Eco-Kids

December 8, 2010 by ecokaren

Eco-Kids is the final giveaway of The Green Holiday Giveaway! The lucky winner will receive this gorgeous green package, total value of $138!! Participating Shops: ::: You MUST be a subscriber to Eco Etsy Blog to enter the giveaway ::: You have to be 18 years old or older to enter the giveaway. The giveaway [...]

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The Green Holiday Giveaway – Green Holiday

December 1, 2010 by ecokaren

The lucky winner will receive this gorgeous green package, total value of $86.50!! Participating Shops: ::: You MUST be a subscriber to Eco Etsy Blog to enter the giveaway ::: You have to be 18 years old or older to enter the giveaway. The giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. Purchase is NOT necessary to enter the [...]

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Green Holiday Giveaway – Home Sweet Home – Winner!

November 25, 2010 by ecokaren

We have a WINNER for Home Sweet Home Green Holiday Giveaway! CONGRATULATIONS!! It’s Jessica from One Loom Studio!! Congratulations on winning this fabulous prize! Yay! Jessica, please contact me with your shipping address to claim your prize. CONGRATULATIONS!! THANK YOU EVERYONE for your participation! Check on December 1st for the next Green Holiday Giveaway!

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We Have a Winner for Spa Day Giveaway!

November 18, 2010 by ecokaren

We have a winner!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Tiffany Norton, #20 commenter!! Please contact Karen in 48hours to claim your prize. CONGRATULATIONS!! and Thank You all for participating. The current Green Holiday Giveaway, “Home Sweet Home” ends next Wednesday. Enter today!!

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The Green Holiday Giveaway – Home Sweet Home

November 17, 2010 by ecokaren

Giveaway is CLOSED “Home Sweet Home” The lucky winner will receive this gorgeous green package, total value of $95!! Participating Shops: ::: You MUST be a subscriber to Eco Etsy Blog to enter the giveaway ::: You have to be 18 years old or older to enter the giveaway. The giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. Purchase [...]

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We have a Winner for the “You Wear Them Well” Giveaway!

November 11, 2010 by ecokaren

Congratulations! We have a winner for our first Green Holiday Giveaway – “You Wear Them Well” Random.org chose comment #84!! Devi Chand! If your comment is #84, please contact Karen as soon as possible – within 48 hours – to claim your prize! Congratulations!! Thank you all for participating. Giveaway #2 Spa Day is going [...]

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The Green Holiday Giveaway – Spa Day

November 10, 2010 by ecokaren

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED The lucky winner will receive this gorgeous green package, total value of $74!! Participating Shops: ::: You MUST be a subscriber to Eco Etsy Blog to enter the giveaway ::: You have to be 18 years old or older to enter the giveaway. The giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. Purchase is NOT necessary [...]

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The Green Holiday Giveaway – You Wear Them Well

November 3, 2010 by ecokaren

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED Team Eco Etsy is pleased to announce… The Green Holiday Giveaway!! Starting today, for five weeks, we are sponsoring a new giveaway every Wednesday. Check every week for fabulous green handmade prizes!! This week’s theme: “You Wear Them Well” Graphics by Ojami Participating Shops: The lucky winner will receive this gorgeous green [...]

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Eco Etsy Green Holiday Giveaway

October 27, 2010 by ecokaren

Eco Etsy’s first Green Holiday Giveaway! There you have it! Our biggest and most fantastic Green Holiday Giveaway EVER!! Make plans for this huge giveaway! Details will be posted when the giveaway starts next week!

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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

October 15, 2010 by lorigami

They say that you can survive for quite a while without food, but if you don’t have access to drinking water, it only takes about 72 hours to die. That’s a pretty scary thought, but it’s also an abstract one. I mean, who among us, sitting here with our morning coffee, reading this blog post [...]

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And the Handmade Auction winners are……….

May 3, 2010 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Handmade for Earth Day Auction Closed Yippee! For my first post as your Co-Editor for  News and Views, I have the privilege to announce some big news: the winning bidders of our silent auction! I love announcing good news! But before we get on with all the announcing and fanfare, I need to make a [...]

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EcoEtsy Handmade Earth Day Auction 2010

April 19, 2010 by ecokaren

Team EcoEtsy presents: “Handmade for Earth Day Auction 2010″ The auction is now OPEN for bidding! Click the TITLE for each category to bid. 1. BABY 2. HOME 3. FASHION 4. JEWELRY

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Handmade for Earth Day – Health and Beauty

April 19, 2010 by ecokaren

Bring out the green diva in you and treat yourself to this Health and Beauty bag filled with: Bath Salts by HerbanLifestyle Lavender Heart Sachet by Pouch Spa Goods by HerbFriend Soap/RoseCream by GreenSprings0 Organic Cotton Washcloths and Makeup Removers by Ecokaren Felted Wool Pouch by Karen Meyers These items will be packaged in a [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day – Jewelry

April 19, 2010 by ecokaren

There’s nothing like accessorizing with green bling. The items included in this “bling” bag are: Brooch by Lil Fish Studios Earrings by AlexKeller Flower Pin by BrassPaperClip Cork Necklace by Uncorked Magnet Necklace by Polarity Earrings by LeatherWoodDesigns Necklace by Yellow Finch Designs Bangles and Hair Clips by Mamitascreations Wool Felted Pouch by Karen Meyers [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day – Paper Goods

April 19, 2010 by ecokaren

You can use paper and still be green. Check out these amazing green paper goodies: Journal by Monkey Dog Studio Recycled Mag Note Card Sets by BrassPaperClip Eco Art Prints by  TanisAlexis Paint Sample Notebooks by PrairiePeasant Cards by GreenEarthGoodies Art Prints by Tanjasova Origami Plants by Paper Disciple Green paper goods will be packaged [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day – Baby

April 19, 2010 by ecokaren

If you have a green baby or know someone who does, this prize will rock your little greenie or will make an awesome present. Looks at the high quality eco-goodies from these talented EcoEtsians! Handprinted bib by  StrandRedesign Diaper Rash Salve by Herban Lifestyle Infant Hat by Winkydinks Baby Hat by Kinder Cotton Onesie by [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day – Fashion

April 19, 2010 by ecokaren

Bring out the green style in you. The fabulous items included in this fab bag are: Felted Wool Triangle Pouch by Karen Meyers Men’s Med. Tee by Pierogi Picnic Woman’s Med Tee by Neena Creates Wrist Warmers by Knitstorm Upcycled Hair Band by Julesmae Clothing This fab bag will be packaged in a reusable T-Bag [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day – Home

April 19, 2010 by ecokaren

This fantastic bag is all you need for greening your home. The list of items included in this bag are: Pillow by Chakrapennywhistle Clip Board by Debby Arem Designs Wool Lunch Tote by Ojami Reusable Bulk Food Bags by Kootsac Organic Potholder by GoodKarma Rag/Bag Dispenser by Pouch Coffee Cup Cozy by GreenEarthGoodies Decorative box [...]

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Themed Nomination – Our Team Earth Day Countdown Continues – Reuse!

April 13, 2010 by Polarity

Everyday is Earth Day for TeamEcoEtsy! Our team is committed to reducing, reusing and recycling. In this second week of our Earth Day countdown – let’s see team members items celebrating creative REUSE. Like this gorgeous upcycled fabric pillow cover by StrandRedesign. The vintage textiles Strand Redesign uses add amazing character to her work! You [...]

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Green Share Photos

April 6, 2010 by ecokaren

I shared some seed packets with my neighbors this past weekend to celebrate Earth Day. Instead of coloring eggs, my daughter and I made seed packets out of old Trader Joe’s grocery bags. You can read about how my Green Share project was on my blog here. As a part of Earth Day celebration, I [...]

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Handmade for Earth Day Auction

March 26, 2010 by ecokaren

Graphics courtesy of Ojami Team EcoEtsy presents: “Handmade for Earth Day” Earth Day Silent Auction 2010 WHAT: Handmade for Earth Day Silent Auction sponsored by Team EcoEtsy will feature t-shirt bags filled with eco-goodies that Team EcoEtsy members donated for six different categories listed below. A bidder will be able to bid on as many [...]

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Earth Day is 40 years old!

March 19, 2010 by ecokaren

Earth Day is turning 40 years old on April 22nd. In celebrating it’s awesome birthday, Team Eco Etsy will be having some rocking parties to promote our mission of spreading eco-love and promoting the team. First, we are going to repeat our successful event we had last year called “Green Share” Green Share is an [...]

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Team Eco Etsy Holiday Mega Sale-A-Thon #2

December 5, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Visit the marked down sale section And all earrings are buy one get one half off. Start Date: 11/27/09 End Date: 12/10/09 http://www.yellowfinchdesigns.etsy.com Free Shipping for any purchase over $40 Start Date: now End Date: 12/15/09 Worldwide or Domestic: Domestic www.juani1.etsy.com www.painterdoula.com Free shipping End Date: December 13! This is a great time to buy [...]

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Team Eco Etsy Holiday Mega Sale-A-Thon #1

December 3, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

20% off storewide sale free lip balm with every purchase free shipping on orders over $50.00 Start Date: Now End Date: 12/20/09 http://www.greensprings0.etsy.com http://www.greenspringsbodyworks.com http://twitter.com/greensprings0 10% off everything both shops (Note:Please mention sale in message to seller for refund.) Start Date: 11/28/09 End Date: 12/25/09 Worldwide or Domestic: ships worldwide http://www.modernfigurative.etsy.com http://www.NowVintage.etsy.com Free shipping to [...]

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EcoEtsy Happenings

May 16, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

You may or may not be aware that EcoEtsy has reopened our doors to new team members. If you’re interested in joining, please be sure to visit our profile page on Etsy, and read our Team Mission, as well as our “How to Join” section in full to learn how to become a member! Furthermore, [...]

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April 22, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Happy Earth Day to All! For us here at EcoEtsy it’s more like Earth Day every day, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate and care about the earth double today! If you haven’t already, please do check out EcoEtsy’s Green Share effort… and learn how you can do your part to spread the green [...]

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Earth Day Green Share

April 22, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Happy Earth Day to All! For us here at EcoEtsy it’s more like Earth Day every day, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate and care about the earth double today! If you haven’t already, please do check out EcoEtsy’s Green Share effort…and learn how you can do your part to spread the green word [...]

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Green Share!

April 11, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Green Share is an effort, an idea conceived by the members of the EcoEtsy Team. It is hope – it is our promise to spread the green within our own communities all over the world. At its most basic, Green Share is this: The passing on and sharing of a gift of seeds and a [...]

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Green Share!

April 11, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Green Share is an effort, an idea conceived by the members of the EcoEtsy Team. It is hope – it is our promise to spread the green within our own communities all over the world. At its most basic, Green Share is this: The passing on and sharing of a gift of seeds and a [...]

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EcoEtsy News…

March 11, 2009 by Kate @ KnitStorm

There’s a lot going on with our team and members that we’d like to fill you, our wonderful blog reads, in on this week . . . Our New Members Map! We have a new map where you can go to find EcoEtsy members near you! This is our way of promoting more local shopping. [...]

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Proceeds of Promise

December 18, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

The Proceeds of Promise Event has ended with two very special numbers: $250 – The amount of money we raised for the cause! Most came in the form of 10% from sales donations, but we had a couple of team members who pitched in by giving a donation outright. 87665952 – Our donation number! Heifer [...]

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Proceeds of Promise

December 8, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

December 7th through the 14th, select team EcoEtsy members will be donating a portion of their sales proceeds to raise money for Heifer.org, an organizational effort to end hunger. Check out all the details on the Proceeds of Promise, who is participating, and how you can spread the word about this effort, here. This could [...]

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Welcome to EcoEtsy!

November 20, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

We have a BUNCH of new members to our street team since we’ve opened it back up. I just wanted to welcome all of them and feature a few newbies that have already started using our team tag: teamecoetsy BIRDCAGE Recycled Magnetic LOCKET SET by Polarity Snow Capped Trees by ellaluna Fleur De Sel French [...]

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The Chain Gang

November 12, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

EcoEtsy artisans are coming up with all kinds of ways to put you in chains. Here are a few of note: Shutterkate‘s Chain Link Key Fob $8 Pull Ring Belt by Sumari $10 Circuit Board Key Chain by DebbyAremDesigns $5.25 ~Lori

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SOLD! :: We Have a Highest Bidder

November 1, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Many thanks to all of those who donated to and bid on our eco-friendly basket of handmade goodies, which we auctioned off to raise money for the Nature Conservancy. We have a highest bidder… Cindy Bylsma of cindybylsma.etsy.com won our fantastic basket with a high bid of $110! Check out what Cindy sells in her [...]

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This is it!

October 30, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

It’s October 30th already! Your last day to get bids in on our basket of handmade, eco-friendly goodies up for auction! The highest bid will be donated to the Nature Conservancy, and will earn the highest bidder an awesome basket of eco-friendly creations, graciously donated by EcoEtsy members. You can check out what’s in this [...]

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Bid, Bid, BID!

October 29, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

There’s just about a day left to bid on our basket full of handmade, eco-friendly goodies up for auction! The highest bid will be donated to the Nature Conservancy, so please take a look at what’s inside this basket up for auction, and bid on it! Click here to see larger versions of the above [...]

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What’s Inside Part 4: EcoEtsy’s Auction for a Cause Basket

October 28, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

That’s right, there’s still MORE to be found in this great basket of eco-friendly handmade goodies up for auction by EcoEtsy. Check these items out… A beautiful flower, made of 100%, 2-ply recycled cashmere, featuring a natural faceted chalcedony in the middle, was donated by Tizib. BlackStar donated a pair of simple blossom earrings that [...]

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What’s Inside Part 3: EcoEtsy’s Auction for a Cause Basket

October 27, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

It’s time to feature more of the awesomeness that is up for auction in EcoEtsy’s basket full of eco-friendly goodies! Find out what the auction is raising money for, how the bidding is going, and how you yourself can bid, here! Now, find out more of what’s in this great basket… From Kootsac comes a [...]

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What’s Inside Part 2: EcoEtsy’s Auction for a Cause Basket

October 26, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

To make bidders more aware of what’s in our basket of eco-friendly goodies up for auction, I’m posting a few blogs, featuring the items included and letting you know just what makes them so good for mother nature. Check out Part 1 of this installment if you missed it! You should also check out the [...]

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What’s Inside Part 1: EcoEtsy’s Auction for a Cause Basket

October 26, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

If you haven’t heard yet, we have a basket full of handmade, eco-friendly goodies that’s up for bids until October 30th. Full details on what the auction is looking to raise money for, how to bid, and more is all here. To give current and potential bidders a better idea of just what is in [...]

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Auction Update #2

October 23, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

There are 8 days left in our Auction for a Cause (including today), so don’t fret if you haven’t bid yet! Take a look at the latest bid stats (see the graphic below) and then get your own bid in: If you’re interested in learning about what team members have donated to this basket full [...]

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Auction for a Cause Update

October 22, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

We’re starting on our 3rd day of the auction! Here’s the stats on the auction bids so far: If you want more info on our basket of eco-friendly goodies up for bids, and how to bid yourself, check out this page! Click here to check out a photo gallery of all of the items included [...]

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EcoEtsy’s Auction for a Cause Begins!!!

October 21, 2008 by Kate @ KnitStorm

As of October 20th, our auction of an eco-friendly basket of handmade goodies has started! Go to our auction page to find out all about the auction and how to bid! Check out what’s included in the basket here. Consider bidding on the basket for a number of reasons: – You’re receiving a basket full [...]

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Eco Etsy Team Sale: Donna Pool

November 30, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Donna Pool is our last feature for the Eco Etsy Sale and by fare no the least. Her shop is filled with

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AVAST! There be contests!

October 22, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Not another Eco Etsy contest, though – this is an environmentally-themed contest by etsy’s VAST street team. It’s called GREENING UP and you can find ou more info in the GREENING UP contest thread in the forums. Tell ‘em eco etsy sent ya.

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More photo contest entrants: kreativemindz and CrimsonSeaDragon

October 11, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

The Eco Etsy tree huggin’ photo contest winner is to be announced tomorrow (omigosh!), but we still have a number of photographers left to highlight! Stay tuned for the winning annoucement real soon, and for more profiles even after the competition has ended (why not?). I’ve also built up a little backlog of shops and [...]

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don’t stop the huggin’!

October 1, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

Oh my gosh, guys, the end of the Tree Huggin’ photo contest is only six sleeps away! Get snapping! New to the flickr contest photo pool are these two shots. Our first photo is from towhee: Says towhee: “i wrapped myself around this 100 year old oak tree for five months while i worked on [...]

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The “Tree Huggin” Photo Contest

September 18, 2007 by Kate @ KnitStorm

I thought this would be a fun and creative way to show our love and appreciation for the environment. And what better way then to get out there and collect photos of Etsy members hugging a tree! The contest is open to ALL Etsy members. You must be an Etsy seller to participate. Contestants will [...]

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