EAL's September Newsletter

Thank you so much Patti (Peacox Creations) for our newsletter - here's the inaugural edition. Also, we have quite a number of new members - you can click on their shops in the sidebar. Don't forget to vote in our contest too!

New Contest, New Season!

Hi all! Well, back to school is happening and here is a new contest where you can choose the best back to school item - vote now!

Here they are in no particular order:

1) The Mermaid and Coriander tote by Gugu:

2) Toddler Lunch Bag by mclean2612:

Don't forget to vote in the sidebar!

Strike up the Band - It's the Glorious Fourth!

OK, well, the 4th has come and gone, but it's still July! And here is the latest round of entries in the blog contest we run each month - please vote in the poll on the left for your fave:

1) Peacox creations flag afghan:

2) Jazzie's Junque - red, white and blue poker chips:

3) Also from Jazzie's Junque, here are some flag picks:

Remember to vote and have a great July everyone!

June Brides please apply here!

Here is this month's blog contest - and there is one contestant! Abyssal Gems showcases her beautiful jewelry for June brides (or any other occasion for that matter!) Here they are - please vote on the left.

1) Gorgeous Wedding set

2) Cross Necklace:

3) Crystal and pearl opalite choker:

We'll announce the winning item next month - BTW, Abyssal won last month with the most beautiful Blue Lilies necklace - great job!

May is Mother's Day month!

Here we are in May with a new contest - a lovely Mother's Day / Spring montage for your perusal. Please vote on your favorite item in the poll to the left.

Congrats to Sam McLean for her winning entry in last month's contest.

Thanks for supporting us - we are a great Etsy team!

Spring Contest now on!

Please vote for your fave spring offering from the Lounge! Survey is at left.

And congrats to Valerie of Wheredyagetthatpurse for her winning entry in the March contest. She blew everyone away with her gorgeous Shamrock Earrings. Well done!!

Here they are for April and Spring:

March Contest - Vote now!!

Straight from the Emerald Isle are these rare gems! Please vote in the sidebar to the left for your favorite item from the team this month. Stay tuned for the winner!

NEW! Vote now in our Valentines Day Contest!

Take a look at these wonderful Valentines Day offerings from our talented loungers! Please vote using the poll in the sidebar and stay tuned for the winner. The numbers on the photos correspond to the numbers in the poll. Have a beautiful and romantic Valentines Day, everyone! (Hint - if you want to see the images larger, please click on the picture.)

New members!

Here is some fresh talent for our group!

Let's welcome:

dickandfranny, Francesca does some wonderful artwork and makes jewelry too! This is one of my faves, a watercolor:

New member!

Please welcome Lilypoh, from Singapore, to the lounge! Lilypoh has a variety of items for sale including cute cell phone charms, paper products and jewelry. I'm loving the felt sushi cell phone charms! We sure are an international team now!

New Shops for the team!

We are such a strong and diverse group! Here are the newest members - please join in welcoming them:
Emerald Arts - at last another Aussie!!
Jashme - See Jen's shop for wonderful art
Sofia Randall - Sofia does beautiful drawings, especially of flowers!
Plumstars: for everything fun and papery...
The Demon Seed: Cool and unique artwork
Here's to lots of lounge sales this week, guys!

Finally back into blogging!

After a few weeks break, this blog is back! Etsy Artists Lounge has some brand new and extremely talented members, namely:
BabyWalls
SpaGoddess
tsmv4ever
storybeader
wheredyagetthatpurse
and, officially at last - Miss VickiDiane herself!
VickiDianeDesigns
I know that these artists as well as the original crew will continue to amaze and inspire you with their diverse talents.
Check out their shops for a real treat!

Finally - another Post! New members and a treasury...

Please welcome some new members to the Etsy Artists Lounge! They are:

Clear Lake Creations

Art By Marilyn

Celeste Craft

Ukiyo-e Designs

Victoria's Art

Welcome to you all!

And here's some eye-candy from Glass Gypsy - we had such a wonderful evening in the forums Sunday night learning all about him and his beautiful work. Thanks Jim!

Two great treasuries and another great new member!

Some beautiful blues and greens in these front page worthy treasuries!

And please welcome Lauren from SunBasilGarden to our team - check out her lovely shop!

New Treasury and new member!

We have a new treasury from the indefatigable Jim (aka Glass Gypsy):






And a new member: Silent Languages. Welcome, Lauren! Do check out her fantastic artwork!

A True Triumvirate of Treasuries...

Say that three times fast!

Here they are:

Plus, this Sunday night we'll be chatting to artist and soon-to-be mama One With Wings. Come on in and share a drink and a chat - all welcome! We're in the Etsy Forums...

Another Great Treasury!

Here's one from the amazing Glass Gypsy (aka Jim)!

Plus check out the new members on the list to the left of the page. Welcome to the Lounge!

Two new Treasuries and three new members to welcome!

We have some new members of the Etsy Artists Lounge! Please welcome:

BLSoaps:

Jewels By Helen:

and Arra:

And a couple of new treasuries too!

Bumper crop of four treasuries!

Check 'em out!!

New Treasuries and a new member!

And we have a new member - drum roll please! Please welcome CharmMyPantsOff to the EAL!