It’s that time of year again! From March 21 through March 27, 2011, we’ll be celebrating the European art and artists of Etsy with special home pages full of products from throughout Europe, emails, events, information for doing business globally, and much more.
There are lots of ways to show your support for European art, craft and vintage, and everyone can join in the fun.
Artists: Go Global
- Tell the world where you are! It’s really important to make use of the new Location Autosuggest feature so that your items show up in local searches.
- Expand your horizons and begin shipping to other countries. Etsy is a global marketplace, and you’ll vastly increase your customer base if you ship internationally. Here’s some handy info on shipping internationally if you need to brush up.
Shoppers: Buy Global
- Sample another culture by purchasing an item from old Europa or somewhere similarly far-flung. You can filter search results by using the “ship to country” option.
- Try out the new Local Items Filter. Start with a search term, such as “fashion” or “art,” then narrow your search to a country or even a town to uncover creativity from all over the globe.
Everybody: Spread The Euro Love
- Make Etsy Treasuries featuring European artists. We’ll be looking for them for the home page, so be sure to tag them “EtsyEuro.”
- Tweet about Euro Week using the hashtag #EtsyEuro.
- Blog about art and artists in Europe. You can also add badges to proclaim your Euro pride:
Here’s the embed code (right now, it links to Shop Local Europe, but you can change it to link to whatever you wish):
<a href=”http://www.etsy.com/shop_local.php?place=Europe”><img src=’http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2010/03/europe2.jpg’><a/>
Etsy Events In Europe!
- Germany: Sei Schmuck – Mach Schmuck! Munich, 21 March, 2011. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Germany: Upcycle & Swap Abend. Berlin, 21 March, 2011. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- UK: Beginner Seller Bootcamp at The Hive. London, 24 March, 2011. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- France: Visit Etsy Admin AmelieFrenchie and LaetiFrenchie at Des Filles En Aiguilles. Paris, 2 – 3 April, 2011. French seller roselabiche will also be there as part of EtsyFR’s Scholarship Program.
Stay tuned for more European activity here on the blog and throughout Etsyland next week.
How will you be celebrating Euro Week? Let us know in the comments!
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175 comments
Sign in to add your ownMegansMenagerie says:
Sounds great!!!!
1 year ago
Earleyimages says:
Great products
1 year ago
PeriDotbyDuni says:
Can't wait :) I'll try my hand at a treasury. Too bad Munich and Berlin are so far away from where I live, I'd have loved to join the upcycle and swap evening!
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Great to see a celebration of european etsy sellers, looking forward to it! Loved Euro week last year : )
1 year ago
sgcc says:
The goshawk is very cool.
1 year ago
MissHildebrandt says:
Ooooo, I must check this out!
1 year ago
fibrous says:
Woot! Looking forward to it!
1 year ago
Crafts2Cherish says:
Cool!really good idea indeed:)
1 year ago
PolClary says:
Yay! I would love more people to ship internationally. It's so sad when you see something gorgeous, and they only with inside the US. US EUROPEANS NEED LOVE (and handmade goodness) TOO.
1 year ago
vKnit says:
exciting!!! Im from England so very looking forward to the following week :D xox
1 year ago
TheJewelleryFactory says:
Great idea to give us in Europe some more exposure.
1 year ago
OliveLongstocking says:
Looking forward to it. I always keep shipping prices to an absolute minimum !
1 year ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
Love that snow globe print and the world domination bag!
1 year ago
FluffyFlowers says:
Woo hoo! We'll be promoting our European members on the Plush Team :)
1 year ago
BHBKidstyle says:
I´m really looking forward to next week and will offer 25% discount. Shipping is worldwide, of course. :)
1 year ago
pouch says:
I love the new "Local Items Filter". If I wanted to buy something from the UK, in the past you had to rely on sellers tagging with 'uk' or 'ukteam', and obviously not all UK sellers would do that. And about the point about items saying 'only ships to US', I often contact a seller directly and very often they will happily ship something to the UK - I think people are still a bit afraid of international shipping, but it's easy really...whether they get there on time is a whole other debate...
1 year ago
Relydesign says:
Great! really looking forward to the euro week :D
1 year ago
Addy says:
I also really like the filter for local items! I'm very much looking forward to next week.
1 year ago
imagesbycassandra says:
Ah how exciting!! I wish there were Etsy events in Spain too!!! Euro Week is a great idea!!
1 year ago
sige says:
Go Europe, go! I love the filter for local items, but I've noticed that not every seller tells where is from it is very important to do that. really looking forward for next week's events
1 year ago
SacredandProfane says:
Yay!
1 year ago
Spelfenmeisje says:
Yaaaay!!!
1 year ago
martacreazioni says:
Is a great idea!
1 year ago
ArtFeyStudio says:
how exciting!!!
1 year ago
virginiaotten says:
Yay Europe! My Euro Pride Badge is already at my blog! Viva a Europa!
1 year ago
jbeaudet says:
This is a great idea!
1 year ago
VintageScandinavian says:
Can't wait for next week, great idea Etsy!
1 year ago
mcldrygoods says:
sounds fun - will definitely be making treasuries for that. :D
1 year ago
paintedforest says:
Yay! This is good to know! Looking forward to it in Scotland :)
1 year ago
Fibrillaria says:
What a great week it will be! We haven't tried out the coupon codes yet, perhaps now is a good time!?!
1 year ago
VeeDubz says:
Great article!
1 year ago
MilaKeln says:
Great to know. Will add the tag to my listings. Thanks.
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Thank you so much !
1 year ago
missnatch says:
Yeay, excited!
1 year ago
fourandplenty says:
Great idead, hopefully I can make it to the Hive to get more tips.
1 year ago
ChrissiesRibbons says:
Lovely!! Thank you!!!xx
1 year ago
collectiblesatoz says:
Enjoyed and will utilize your suggestions. Will check out places like Irland, Germany, Norway and Scotland.
1 year ago
CardsAndCraft says:
Thanks for this Amity.
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Amity :) Thanks again and again for everything !
1 year ago
FruteJuce says:
Looking forward to seeing lots of lovely 'global' goodies
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Sounds interesting! Thanks!
1 year ago
staroftheeast says:
Europe is going to ROCK :D
1 year ago
cherrytime says:
Greetings from Europe :)
1 year ago
bysweetmom says:
so exiting,looking forward to it!
1 year ago
KathrynandOliviaG says:
I give global artists lots of recognition through my store circles and favorites and i buy global!
1 year ago
bijouxdellostregatto says:
Thank you for sharing!
1 year ago
frommylifetoyours says:
This sounds wonderful .
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Some new favorites here. Looking forward to it.
1 year ago
Numbers14 says:
thanks Amity!! can't wait!
1 year ago
Elbenta says:
It looks like it's going to be fabulous week - EURO WEEK! Yay! :)
1 year ago
Notforeat says:
Thank you for a good idea!!!!
1 year ago
Elbenta says:
To celebrate I am offering free shipping with EUROWEEK2011 cupon code :)
1 year ago
fricdementol says:
Exciting! Portuguese sellers and the PTteam are ready for the party :)
1 year ago
PlumeandPetals says:
Sounds exiting!
1 year ago
QueenofCuffs says:
Ireland is at the ready to rock - well it is Patricks Day tomorrow !! There is oodles and oodles of fantastic goodies to be found in Irish etsy shops visit http://www.etsyireland.blogspot.com/ Go raibh maith agat. Go Europe.
1 year ago
LuzAmigurumiPatterns says:
From London with love!, I will be at the bootcamp!
1 year ago
TheJoyofColor says:
Great finds, i wish i could be in Paris Will have to do with the reports and vidios and treasuries :-)
1 year ago
AWishForYou says:
Go Irish team - all Irish items bought in any Irish etsy shop comes with luck and wishes - well of course it does !!!!
1 year ago
SailThouForth says:
Wonderful! I love all the cool map items. I wish I could be in Paris April 2-3, too... Of course, I wish I could be in Paris a lot of the time! :)
1 year ago
felicitycrew says:
Yay for Euro week! Greetings from Austria :-)
1 year ago
AliceCouture says:
Yuppieeeeeee!!! Euro week is finally here!!! ^_^
1 year ago
TheFeminineTouch says:
brill
1 year ago
MyNewFavoriteThings says:
This treasury goes along PERFECTLY with this:http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d80f014e99e8eef2e10aea9/globe-trotter?ref=pr_treasury
1 year ago
iamfigurine says:
Awesome! Go Europe ***
1 year ago
SISTERBATIK says:
Great news - have grabbed the button for our blog too : ) Look forward to this!
1 year ago
tricotaria says:
Great! I'm going to add the Euro Pride Badge to my blog. I'm looking forward this wonderful event! yay, European shops are going to rock!
1 year ago
girliepains says:
Wonderful
1 year ago
AnacArt says:
When I saw the link I thought "Is it Eurovision time already" ;)) Wonderful shops and I love all the map items! Greetings from a Spanish/German Londoner :) I made a UK vintage treasury... off to get inspired for a European one! http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d8009a331076d91990b592a/uk-victoriana
1 year ago
atelierpompadour says:
Europe rocks!! thank you Amity!!
1 year ago
silkstory says:
Thank you! Cant wait the celebrity :) It woll be the best week in this spring! Hope to get lot of good moments on it with all european friends!
1 year ago
theroyal says:
i like all this good work and progress
1 year ago
fgdhfdf says:
i like all this good work and progress coach wallets
1 year ago
RainbowMittens says:
Euro Week?! Oh, that's so great! I'm totally IN! :)
1 year ago
granatina says:
Great! Yesss!
1 year ago
Avramova says:
Love the Goshawk!
1 year ago
TerrorDome says:
Happy St Patrick's Day!! Love the new location search - such a good addition. Looking forward to seeking out Euro makers and compiling a few treasuries! Thanks a million for including my lovers!
1 year ago
TheVintageRoom says:
Me too, I wish I could go to the Upcycle and Swap evening. However I will be checking out the artists from Europe more often. Thanks for the info.
1 year ago
Balanced says:
yay! Euro week!
1 year ago
enchantedhue says:
Ringing in Spring with Euro Week! There will be many special offers, a fabulous opportunity to discover European artisans! Salut from France!
1 year ago
twoandyou says:
Looking forward to it! I'm from Spain, and it's really sad when you fall in love with and article that you can't by. I encourage Etsy worldwide's sellers to ship their items to Europe and encourage Europe's buyers to order worldwide articles.
1 year ago
antigoni says:
Great idea :) Can't wait for Euro Week ♥ Greetings from Athens - Greece!!!!
1 year ago
GreenWallNL says:
Euro Week! Sounds great! All the best from The Netherlands :)
1 year ago
TheNightjar says:
I am looking forward to seeing more european items, the sensibility is slightly different than here in the US, so I look forward to learning about what quality shops are out there! Thanks for this!!
1 year ago
Trencadis says:
Fantastic information and related items! Euro week is near, and we must put all our perseverance and hope to triumph, it's our chance. Go Europe! Olé Europa! :-)
1 year ago
Bumbleweedz says:
Totally Rad!
1 year ago
CashmereJewels says:
great idea, i am from Europe but live in the US, i try to support both local and international artists, it broadens your understanding of other cultures and is a way to meet not only new customers but new friends too!
1 year ago
dollmeat says:
Fantastic idea ! I'm from Europe and I'll definitely be prepared for that and offer free shipping for my products to anywhere in the world :]
1 year ago
MarshiaCy says:
Great Opportunity! I am ready! :)
1 year ago
madamaRobe says:
It's really a great idea! Thank you!
1 year ago
lacravatteduchien says:
Happy EuroWeek! Greetings from Greece!! ^_^
1 year ago
othnielia says:
great dont forget Portugal!
1 year ago
eleonoraesposito says:
Thanks ;) It's great ;)
1 year ago
JoDekel says:
Yes!! Support and spread the Euro week!!!!
1 year ago
TheFeminineTouch says:
Hi I have started blogging about Euroweek. 50 countries in Europe and trying to promote at least 1 shop from each country. http://bloglaunchfemininetouch.blogspot.com/ If you want your european shop featured then convo me with details of you , your shop and where you live please.
1 year ago
TheFeminineTouch says:
Also created a treasury to get everyone in the mood, click and comment please http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d851f3efddc6d91be3245fa/getting-ready-for-etsy-euroweek
1 year ago
GalleonGal says:
How I remember all those giant maps in school and how they seemed to loom about my little noggin! How very creative to have such wonderful art and creations with them, Gives new Life to term Globe trotter
1 year ago
SixSkeins says:
Yay, some inspiring ideas there...!
1 year ago
simplyyoujewelry says:
Ode to Swedish artists.. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d8508be325d8eefc7748cc2/ode-to-sweden
1 year ago
lottalosten says:
Yaay! Sounds brilliant! looking forward to it!
1 year ago
AnnasAdornments says:
Here's my first treasury for Euroweek: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d861124cf106d9134e93f31/european-bunnies
1 year ago
FizziMizzi says:
That's greeeaat! Pozdrav iz Slovenije ;)
1 year ago
Arjatunsdaughter says:
Happy EuroWeek! Greetings from Germany!
1 year ago
nanofactory says:
yuhuuu! happy Euroweek! :DD
1 year ago
anacdesigns says:
Brilliant! Off to change my tags :) Happy EuroWeek!
1 year ago
MamiMadeIt says:
Hi! This week I have an EURO WEEK SALE and offer FREE SHIPPING http://www.etsy.com/shop/MamiMadeIt?section_id=7945418 Happy Euro Week!
1 year ago
amadeitknits says:
Yay, my first Euro Week:) Already retagged my items and set up a discount code. I'm looking forward to a whole week of fun:-) Happy Euro Week, everyone!
1 year ago
ile1974 says:
A great idea! It's my first Euroweek too!!!!
1 year ago
anacdesigns says:
Here is my first Euro treasury :) http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d865aa7c46a6d91c739b51a/treasures-of-europe
1 year ago
anacdesigns says:
Here is my first Euro treasury http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d865aa7c46a6d91c739b51a/treasures-of-europe Use coupon EtsyEuro10 for a 10% discount in my shop! Free UK shipping as always.
1 year ago
TheFeminineTouch says:
A fun treasury to celebrate Euroweek http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d851f3efddc6d91be3245fa/getting-ready-for-etsy-euroweek
1 year ago
anacdesigns says:
I made another treasury: European gifts for him :) http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d866fd68b4f6d911a3b6899/europes-gifts-for-him
1 year ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
Looking forward to the EuroWeek :D
1 year ago
polkadotsandblooms says:
Great initiative, will be sure to make a couple of treasuries :-)
1 year ago
Liwlig says:
Coool!! More exposure to European artists/shops! Yiipiii :-D
1 year ago
mariagotijoyas says:
GO ETSY EURO!!! :D For celebrating this week I'll be offering a 10% off using the coupon code EUROWEEK.
1 year ago
CloudNumberNine says:
that's exciting, I'll join with pleasure!
1 year ago
testmail says:
Good
1 year ago
frecklesoriginals says:
My first euro week off to make a treasury.
1 year ago
handmadehomecraft says:
I'm being a bit dim but how / where do I add the euro badge link to my profile or should it be on my shop. thanks
1 year ago
RenatheSchneider says:
Happy Euro week :)
1 year ago
PillowThrowDecor says:
I think I'll give the EtsyEuro tag a try in a new treasury!
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Happy Euro week :) and happy shopping with handmade !
1 year ago
ZenfulGoods says:
Happy Europa week!!!
1 year ago
azulado says:
Happy euro week :)
1 year ago
azulado says:
Happy Euro week :)
1 year ago
art925 says:
I am located in Florence, Italy! www.art925.com
1 year ago
wakamesalada says:
weeeeeee go europe go!!!
1 year ago
Eridanea says:
Woohoo, Euro week is finally here! :D
1 year ago
elehandmade says:
Cool! I'm in between Italy and Spain! Great idea!
1 year ago
QUILTMARIKA says:
Hungary beautiful QUILT works euro seven
1 year ago
karoart says:
First Euro Week for me:) so exciting! Greetings form Dublin:)
1 year ago
sesiber says:
Go Europe Go!!!
1 year ago
LondonFelt says:
Still haven't actually made a treasury yet so this could be the time to go for it with a EtsyEuro tag ...
1 year ago
nevita says:
good luck ot all
1 year ago
SugarCubeVintage says:
happy euro week!
1 year ago
Hyppiechic says:
Euroweek that is amazing||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 year ago
DesireTreeJewelry says:
I'm new on Etsy. I opened my shop one month ago where I sell my hand made wooden jewelry. I'm coming from small country in Europe called Slovenia. How can I participate in Euro Week 2011? Thank you and best regards, Ivan
1 year ago
LaMiaCasaNelVento says:
Go Europe, go!
1 year ago
Lolailo says:
Do expats count? :-)
1 year ago
LaKrimeCreations says:
YAY!!! Go Europe...we need all the exposure we can get... :O)
1 year ago
MariaSarmiento says:
We made some special aprons for the Euroweek. You can see them in our shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MariaSarmiento?ref=si_shop Also we have made a treasury "travel through Europe" . http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d7a7c7a0a2b6d91ac9f6054/travel-through-euope?index=1 we wiil be making some new this week
1 year ago
BurnoutBazaar says:
I am offering a 15% discount on all orders placed from now until midnight (GMT) on 27th March with coupon code EUREKA. There will be other special offers throughout the week. I have also made a treasury featuring items on a nautical theme from some of my favourite European sellers, http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d878d825b3e8eef6cec1eff/ahoy-there-world Come see...
1 year ago
BearStitches says:
We will be listing a Paris bag later this week. We have also made the following Treasury with more to come. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d87b80350d16d91d054e95f/i-love-europe-in-the-springtime?ref=pr_treasury
1 year ago
Urbanknit says:
a new treasury list http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d87ab74286c6d91c8d6a5f3/eurocrazy
1 year ago
mengseldesign says:
This is wonderful Amity! To join in the celebrations, I'm offering a 20% discount on all my hand pulled silksreen prints, tea towels and cushion covers. Enter EUROWEEK at checkout. Check out this blog post: http://mengseldesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/its-europe-week-at-etsy.html
1 year ago
mengseldesign says:
Meant to say silksCreen prints! Typo allert...
1 year ago
anitakatita says:
I'm offering 15% discount and the shipping is worldwide:)
1 year ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
Fantastic!
1 year ago
MariaKonstantin says:
Go, Europe!
1 year ago
BronteApronsNVintage says:
I love that there is a week dedicated to the European sellers! I am in the UK and ship worldwide.
1 year ago
ColorfulPixelsByLife says:
Greetings From TURKEY !!
1 year ago
BacaCaraJewelry says:
YAY for the second Euro Week on etsy - Europe rocks! Check out all our treasuries tagged with etsyeuro, you'll find marvelous shops! Greetings from Germany
1 year ago
ChoochMagooz says:
Abrazos desde España I love being able to participate this year. Last year I was just a buyer and Etsy was my lifeline to all things Handmade. It's wonderful to celebrate the Global Handmade movement. There's some serious sales and bargains happening this week!
1 year ago
aegeansea says:
Already enjoying Etsy Euro Week. We are a community of wonderful artists & interesting people! come visit us!
1 year ago
VillaCollezione says:
Happy ETSY Euro Week! Lots and lots of fabulous shops!
1 year ago
WeddingLab says:
An excellent idea! Happy Euro Week!
1 year ago
iulianalove says:
does it count as European creations if I currently live in the US? I am originally from Moldova, which is between Romania and Ukraine. I moved to Chicago 2 years ago. All of my work is based on and inspired by my romanian heritage. I have seen my grandmother and mother do everything handmade all my life.
1 year ago
ionkah says:
Yes, I would love more people to ship internationally. It's so sad when you see something nice , and they ship only in the USA or Canada and sometimes the shipping price is more from the price of the product . I often ship to USA and delivery price is no too expensive,but some people charge double.
1 year ago
sistersoncanvas says:
when spaiiin???? pleeeeeeeeeease!
1 year ago
sistersoncanvas says:
barceloooonaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! help! sos
1 year ago
sistersoncanvas says:
have a good day everybody etsys!!!!!!!!!!! my english is not very good. alegrÃa gente!
1 year ago
sistersoncanvas says:
viva el euro! olé!
1 year ago
BevsVintageBoutique says:
Exceptional idea ETSY! I can't wait...To add a comment about shipping internationally; I have found it to be very easy, just a little more paperwork and a little more cost. I will always have FREE SHIPPING...no matter where I ship.
1 year ago
QuercusSilver says:
I've enjoyed focusing on Europe and I really appreciated the push to refresh my tags - very useful. I'd recommend this bit of spring cleaning to everyone.
1 year ago
samsstuff says:
Well, I've lived in Germany, I already ship to other countries & have joined an international team, so...I wish I was close enough to go to some of the fun events you have planned, so I could participate in that, as well!
1 year ago
mariposavintage says:
whats going on with euro week all the blogs are still focused on the american side of this site :(
1 year ago
DesignsByCarmella says:
I have loved watching these. I have a perfect Art Quilt for this theme: Co-Existence or No Existence. Hope you can check it out!
1 year ago
DesignsByCarmella says:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67160918/co-existence-or-no-existence
1 year ago
Lazyfish says:
i have a bogo sale for the euro week!And discounted items up to 50%off!Check it out!
1 year ago
quiltartfabric says:
great idea!
1 year ago
LoveIsRealArt says:
On the edge of Europe and ready to send art and craft in all directions across the globe. Thank you for highlighting Europe!
1 year ago
catryan says:
Like the idea of European treasuries.
285 days ago
studiogilead says:
very cool!
251 days ago
mybunnystitches says:
Some great topics here! I'm glad I visited this blog.. There so many items that i like... I hope to have some visits to my store. I love feed back! Thanks Bunny~
203 days ago
madelinefeliciano says:
This mean more exposure. http://www.etsy.com/listing/88464702/set-of-four-colorful-lanterns-scented
145 days ago