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Team Tip: Shop Critiques!

2008-10-20T14:48:00Z

Your fellow Etsy Team members can be a really valuable resource for running your Etsy shop! At this critical time of year when you're marketing your handmade wares and driving traffic to your items, you want to make sure you're really putting your best foot forward. Below are some ideas on how to take a few simple steps and really kick your Etsy shop into high gear with the help of your fellow teammates!

Pick a time when several Team members can meet online. Make a chat room for your Team (you can even set a password on it, if you'd like) or use the Virtual Labs application to reserve a room in the Virtual Labs if you're expecting more than 20 members to attend.
Decide if you're critiquing whole shops or just a certain aspect of shops - for example, you might focus on photography one week, tagging another, pricing another, etc.
Invite some buyers! Members of Etsy who don't have shops can give great advice from a slightly different perspective! Remember not to spam buyers to get them to help your Team, but rather if your Team has members who are buyers-only, be sure to include them. Reach out to your friends and acquaintances.
Keep it constructive! Remember, you want to give each other enough feedback to make the session worthwhile, but keep it useful and constructive. Try not to be negative without offering ideas for the person to improve the aspects of their shop that aren't currently in top form.
Schedule a follow-up session! Plan to meet again in a week or so to check out the changes that have been made. Keep each other motivated to make improvements.
If you can't all meet online at the same time, perhaps take turns making a forum thread for different members' shops with helpful tips on changes they can make.

There are a nice added benefits of shop critiques among your teammates: not only does it raise the quality of the shops you're working with to promote, but you'll get to know their shop in more detail and learn more about the items everyone is selling. This makes it easier to recommend your teammate's shops by word of mouth, increasing everyone's traffic.

Team Tips are a weekly series of tips and ideas from the Etsy Teams. You can find more Resources at team.etsy.com. Etsy Teams are growing quickly, and we love that so many sellers want to join in to promote their shops, Teams and Etsy. For more information on Etsy Teams, check out the Teams pages and this page of Frequently Asked Questions. Don't forget to read our interview with this week's Featured Etsy Team. Keep up the great work, Etsy Teams!

Virtual Labs Schedule: October 13th - October 17th, 2008

2008-10-12T17:34:00Z

The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills. This week we have some guest speakers talking to us about their craft! Also, keep an eye out for some specific Virtual Labs events this month to help sellers and shoppers get prepared for the Holidays.

Alert! Alert! Want to keep up with the Virtual Labs schedule? Make sure you sign up for the Etsy Success mailing list. We're going to be sending the schedule out via newsletter from now on!

The following schedule covers October 13th to October 18th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. If you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 3pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot.

Craft Night! — 5pm in the Treehouse. Fall is in the air! This week we'll be making pumpkin pincushions. We will demonstrate how to hand sew and embellish these lovely little creations. These pincushions make wonderful gifts and decorations for the fall. This project is open to people with all levels of sewing experience.

Tuesday

Show and Tell for Sellers — 7pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Buyers: Keeping Warm — 4pm in the Lounge. Hello Shoppers! Let's find the best Etsy items that will keep us warm this Fall! Together we'll make a Treasury!

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 5pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Fan Art Talk in the Virtual Labs: Special Guest Professor Henry Jenkins - 3pm in the Storque Room. Join in for a discussion about the history and meaning of fan art with MIT professor Henry Jenkins. Invite your friends! Anyone is welcome — you just need an Etsy username.

How-To For the Holidays — 4pm in the Treehouse. Every week we'll be hosting a How-To for sellers to help you get ready for the holiday shopping season. This weeks topic: Social Networking for the Holidays.

Helping Others Street Team Trunk Show — 7pm in the Treehouse. 10% of the proceeds from the sales of this show will go to charity. Here's what this Team is all about: "HOST is a group of Etsy buyers and sellers with a mission to help other Etsians in need. We offer basic financial support, or we can suggest options if your need is greater than we can meet. We also offer emotional support and friendship, and a warm welcome awaits new members!"

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Friday

Polishing Techniques for Metal - 1pm in the Treehouse. Join Etsy sellers Metalicious and onegarnetgirl for an informative chat about polishing methods. Not to be missed!

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Saturday

All About Encaustics - 1pm in the Treehouse. Join Etsy sellers, and encaustic enthusiast, newbyart and kbean for more info about encaustic techniques and materials.

Learn more about the Virtual Labs here! Apply to hold your own meetings or online workshops in the Virtual Labs here! Or send me a convo. You can also check out the Events Calendar in the Storque!

And now — a few of my favorite metalwork and encaustic items on Etsy! Enjoy!

Virtual Labs Schedule: October 6th - October 10th, 2008

2008-10-06T10:04:00Z

The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills. Keep an eye out for some specific Virtual Labs events this month to help sellers and shoppers get prepared for the Holidays.

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers October 6th to October 10th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. If you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 3pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot.

Craft Night! — 5pm in the Treehouse. Fall is in the air! This week we'll be making pumpkin pincushions. We will demonstrate how to hand sew and embellish these lovely little creations. These pincushions make wonderful gifts and decorations for the fall. This project is open to people with all levels of sewing experience.

Tuesday

Show and Tell for Sellers — 7pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Buyers: Halloween Party Items — 4pm in the Lounge. Hello Shoppers! Throwing a Halloween party? Come see what fun Halloween items Etsy has to offer! Together we'll make a Treasury!

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 5pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

How-To For the Holidays — 4pm in the Treehouse. Every week we'll be hosting a How-To for sellers to help you get ready for the holiday shopping season. This weeks topic: Shipping and Packaging for the Holidays.

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Bead Art Originals Trunk Show - 7pm in the Treehouse. Hello, Shoppers! Come join the Bead Art Originals Street Team as we show off our unique, original jewelry and bead designs. Artists include beadweavers, lampworkers, polymer clay artists, and more; and several of the participants are offering special promotions for the Trunk Show.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Learn more about the Virtual Labs here! Apply to hold your own meetings or online workshops in the Virtual Labs here! Or send me a convo. You can also check out the Events Calendar in the Storque!

And now—a few of my favorite Halloween Party items on Etsy! Enjoy!

Virtual Labs Schedule: September 29th - October 3rd, 2008

2008-09-28T16:10:00Z

We are starting some specific Virtual Labs events this month to help you get prepared for the Holidays. Not familiar with the Virtual Labs? Now's the time to learn! The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills.

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers September 29th to October 3rd, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. If you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Show and Tell for Sellers — 7pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live! This week, you'll also get a peek at what crafters are working on at open craft night in Brooklyn.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Buyers: Scary Items — 4pm in the Lounge. Hello Shoppers! Come see what bone-chilling items Etsy has to offer! Together we'll make a Treasury with the creepiest items.

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Thursday

Special online workshop about using the USPS — not in the Virtual Labs but special for Etsy sellers — details here: USPS Seminar: Learn Tips Directly From the United States Postal Service.

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

How-To For the Holidays — 4pm in the Treehouse. Every week we'll be hosting a How-To for sellers to help you get ready for the holiday shopping season. This weeks topic: Holding Specials and Promotions with Mary and Danielle.

Etsy's Edible Arts Team Trunk Show - 8pm in the Treehouse. Etsy's Edible Arts Team is having a Virtual Bake Sale! Come join us for games, door prizes, and a chance to win a $10 gift certificate! Great sales and amazing Edibles!

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Virtual Labs Schedule: September 22nd - 26th, 2008

2008-09-21T12:04:00Z

We have some specific Virtual Labs events starting this month to help you get prepared for the Holidays. Not familiar with the Virtual Labs? Now's the time to learn! The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills.

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers September 22nd to September 26th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. If you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm in the Treehouse. For our Monday, September 22nd Craft Night, we're doing applique! Applique is a surface design technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn or fused together to create images and designs.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Claire and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Claire can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Show and Tell for Sellers — 5pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Buyers: Fall Fashion with Alison and Claire — 4pm in the Lounge. Hello Shoppers! Come see what Etsy Fall Fashion picks! Together we'll make a Treasury with the best items.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

How-To For the Holidays — 4pm in the Treehouse. Every week we'll be hosting a How-To for sellers to help you get ready for the holiday shopping season. This weeks topic: Getting Organized for the Holidays with Beth and Julie.

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Learn more about the Virtual Labs here! Apply to hold your own meetings or online workshops in the Virtual Labs here! Or send me a convo. You can also check out the Events Calendar in the Storque!

And below — a few of Alison and Claire's favorite Fall Fashions on Etsy! Enjoy!

Virtual Labs Schedule: September 15th - 19th, 2008

2008-09-14T13:02:00Z

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers September 15th to September 19th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. If you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm in the Treehouse. For our Monday, September 15th Craft Night, we will be making lip balm! We will demonstrate the melt-and-pour technique of lip balm making that is perfect for creating fun promotional items for your own Etsy shop, as well as gifts for friends. We'll also cover tips on labeling, sealing, and packaging your lip balm containers.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Show and Tell for Sellers — 5pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Buyers: Costumes — 3pm in the Lounge. Hello Shoppers! Lets get together and talk about our favorite costumes and Halloween accessories on Etsy. Together we'll make a Treasury with the best picks.

How-To for the Holidays — 4pm in the Treehouse. Every week we'll be hosting a How-To for sellers to help you get ready for the holiday shopping season. This weeks topic: Selling Wholesale Through Etsy.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Virtual Labs Schedule: September 8th - 12th, 2008

2008-09-07T09:00:00Z

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers September 8th to September 12th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. If you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm in the Treehouse. For our Monday, September 8 Craft Night, we will be making instant books! This instant satisfaction method of making simple books is a fun way to make your own books and zines out of a humble sheet of paper or scrap of fabric.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Show and Tell for Sellers — 5pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Buyers: Gems! — 4pm in the Lounge. Hello Shoppers! Lets get together and talk about our favorite jewelry on Etsy. Together we'll make a Treasury with the best picks.

How to Get Featured on Etsy with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse. There are many places to be featured on Etsy- the Front Page, the Treasury, Gift Guides, and the Storque. We'll talk about what you can do to get your items featured!

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

How-To For the Holidays — 4pm in the Treehouse. Every week we'll be hosting a How-To for sellers to help you get ready for the holiday shopping season. This weeks topic: Rocking Holiday Craft Shows. (Accompanying article coming soon!)

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Virtual Labs Schedule: September 1st - 5th, 2008

2008-08-31T13:21:00Z

O.M.G., it's September! Time to start thinking about the holidays! We have some specific Virtual Labs events starting this month to help you get prepared. Not familiar with the Virtual Labs? Now's the time to learn! The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills.

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers September 1st to September 5th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. If you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

NEWSFLASH: Craft Night is canceled this Monday, September 1st, 2008 for the Labor Day holiday. Join us the following Monday, September 8th for another night of crafting festivities!

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Show and Tell for Sellers — 5pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Buyers: Fall Picks — 4pm in the Lounge. Hello Shoppers! Lets get together and talk about our Fall favorites. Coats, scarves, jewelry, anything you have your eye on. Together we'll make a Treasury with the best picks.

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

How-To For the Holidays — 4pm in the Treehouse. Every week we'll be hosting a How-To for sellers to help you get ready for the holiday shopping season. This weeks topic: Marketing Yourself Online for the Holidays. (Accompanying article coming soon!)

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Virtual Labs Schedule: August 25th to August 29th, 2008

2008-08-25T09:49:00Z

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers August 25th to August 29th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. So if you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm to 7pm in the Treehouse. For our Monday craft night, we will be demonstrating how to etch glass. To find out what supplies you need to follow along (or bring to the Labs if you are in Brooklyn) check out this article.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Sellers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Show and Tell For Buyers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you have purchased on Etsy! Come with links to your purchases in their new home or directly to the items you have collected this week!

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Learn more about the Virtual Labs here! Apply to hold your own meetings or online workshops in the Virtual Labs here! Or send me a convo. You can also check out the Events Calendar in the Storque!

And now—for no reason at all—a few of my favorite colorful Etsy items! Enjoy!

Virtual Labs Schedule: August 18th to August 22nd, 2008

2008-08-17T14:40:00Z

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers August 18th to August 22nd, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. So if you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm to 7pm in the Treehouse. For our Monday, August 18 craft night, we will be demonstrating how to make paper boxes. These boxes are wonderful to use as gift boxes, storing your favorite trinkets, using in displays at craft fairs....The list goes on!

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Sellers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Shop Critiques — 5pm in the Lounge.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Show and Tell For Buyers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you have purchased on Etsy! Come with links to your purchases in their new home or directly to the items you have collected this week!

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Learn more about the Virtual Labs here! Apply to hold your own meetings or online workshops in the Virtual Labs here! Or send me a convo. You can also check out the Events Calendar in the Storque!

And now—for no reason at all—a few of my favorite handmade undies! Enjoy!

Virtual Labs Schedule: August 11th to August 15th, 2008

2008-08-11T11:18:00Z

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers Monday, August 11th to Friday, August 15th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. So if you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm to 7pm in the Treehouse. This week we are pleased to announce a very special edition of Monday Craft Night. The Etsy Labs, the EEAT Team and Sweet Tooth of the Tiger join forces to create a recipe slam! Click here for all the sweet details.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Sellers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Shop Critiques — 5pm in the Lounge.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Show and Tell For Buyers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you have purchased on Etsy! Come with links to your purchases in their new home or directly to the items you have collected this week!

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Learn more about the Virtual Labs here! Apply to hold your own meetings or online workshops in the Virtual Labs here! Or send me a convo. You can also check out the Events Calendar in the Storque!

And now—for no reason at all—a few of my favorite foxes! Enjoy!

Virtual Labs Schedule: August 4th to August 8th, 2008

2008-08-03T13:34:00Z

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers Monday, August 4th to Friday, August 8th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. So if you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm to 7pm in the Treehouse. This week we are pleased to announce a very special edition of Monday Craft Night. The Etsy Labs, the EEAT Team and Sweet Tooth of the Tiger join forces to create a recipe slam! Click here for all the sweet details.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse.

Wednesday

Show and Tell for Sellers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

How-To: Creating a Great Blog with Mary — 2pm in the Treehouse.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Show and Tell For Buyers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you have purchased on Etsy! Come with links to your purchases in their new home or directly to the items you have collected this week!

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

Community Chatt with Matt - 12pm in the Treehouse. Join us for a live, online discussion of topics of interest to the Etsy community. Our intention is to give buyers and sellers alike the opportunity to speak directly and candidly to Etsy Admin.

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Virtual Labs and How-To Schedule: July 28th to August 1st, 2008

2008-07-27T13:35:00Z

The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills. We've also started Show and Tell for Buyers, so if you have a bit of an Etsy shopping addiction, these are your peeps. Come on by and show us what you've bought on Etsy this week! It's also the last week of How-To Month, but don't worry we'll keep them coming in August. Hope to see ya around the Labs!

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers Monday, July 28th to Friday, August 1st, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. So if you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm to 8pm in the Treehouse. Come by and shrink plastic with us! Click here for a list of supplies to have on hand.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

How-To: Packaging Your Items with SaraWearsSkirts — 5pm in the Treehouse.
- Supplies needed: pen and paper for your ideas!

Choosing The Right Fabric with BurdaStyle at Mood Fabrics at 6pm in the Treehouse. . Join us virtually while we shoot live at Mood Fabrics in NYC and learn how to choose the right fabrics with Mood Fabrics owner Eric Sauma and Nora and Benedikta of BurdaStyle. Exciting, no?

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse.

Wednesday

Show and Tell For Sellers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

How-To: Heat Transfer at Home with Kim — 7pm in the Treehouse.
- Supplies Needed: Iron-On transfer paper, iron, fabric, scissors
- Download this design we made for our own Iron-On patches if you like!

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Show and Tell For Buyers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you have purchased on Etsy! Come with links to your purchases in their new home or directly to the items you have collected this week!

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the Mary — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

How-To: Make Paper Boxes with Mary — 4pm in the Treehouse.
- Supplies needed: paper, scissors, bone folder (optional)
- Download this design and print it out if you like!

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Learn more about the Virtual Labs here! Apply to hold your own meetings or online workshops in the Virtual Labs here! Or send me a convo. You can also check out the Events Calendar in the Storque!

Virtual Labs Schedule: July 21st to July 25th, 2008

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The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills. This week we're starting Show and Tell Your Purchases. Come on by and show us what you've bought on Etsy this week! It's also week 3 of How-To Month. Hope to see ya around the Labs!

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers Monday, July 21st to Friday, July 25th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. So if you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Special appearance with Abby Pecoriello, author of Crafty Mama in the Library Room — 12pm EDT, details here.
Craft Night! — 5pm to 8pm in the Treehouse. Come by and make stencils with us! Click here for a list of supplies to have on hand.

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

How-To: Incredible Shrinking Plastic with Iheartmoustaches — 5pm in the Treehouse.

*UPDATE!* No Shop Critiques with Michelle this week — she's on vacation!

Wednesday

Show and Tell For Sellers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

How-To: Setting up your jewelry torch with Danielle — 5pm in the Treehouse.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Show and Tell For Buyers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you have purchased on Etsy! Come with links to your purchases in their new home or directly to the items you have collected this week!

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

How-To: Glass Etching with MissBatch — 4pm in the Treehouse.

Virtual Labs Schedule: July 14th to July 19th

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The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills. This week we're starting Show & Tell Your Purchases. Come on by and show us what you've bought on Etsy this week! It's also week 3 of How-To Month. Hope to see ya around the Labs!

Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers Monday, July 14th to Saturday, July 19th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. So if you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

Craft Night! — 5pm to 8pm in the Treehouse. Come by and make cupcake themed crafts with us!

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 5:15pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Envelope Pillow with Anda - 7pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 3 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Wednesday

Show and Tell For Sellers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Dollhouse Collectibles Xmas in July - 6pm in the Treehouse. An online trunk show showing collectible miniature gifts to get and give for the holiday season.

Bath and Body Labeling & Legalities with Mary Helen — 7pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 3 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Show and Tell For Buyers — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you have purchased on Etsy! Come with links to your purchases in their new home or directly to the items you have collected this week!

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

Intro to Metalsmithing with Daniellexo — 11am in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 3 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Saturday

Paper Puppet Making with Crankbunny — 2pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 3 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Virtual Labs Schedule: July 7th to July 11th

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The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills. This week Rob and Maria are holding office hours (find out more here). It's also week 2 of How-To Month. Hope to see ya around the Labs!

Are you new to Etsy? Don't miss our Newbie chat! What to get some input from other Etsians on a new project? Check out Show and Tell. Want to host your own workshop or meeting in the Virtual Labs? Fill out an application here!

The following schedule covers Monday, June 30th to Friday, July 4th, 2008 (all Eastern Daylight Time). The schedule posted in the Virtual Labs is magically in *your* time. So if you are confused, just click here to see what's coming up in your real time.

Monday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Craft Night! — 5pm to 8pm in the Treehouse. Come by and make origami with us!

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:30pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Applique with with Anda - 7pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 2 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Wednesday

Show and Tell — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Beaded Earrings with MaryMary - 5pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 2 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Office Hours: Rob and Maria - 7pm in the Treehouse.

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 1pm in the Storque Room.

Screenprinting with Matt - 5pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 2 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

Metal Etching with Daniellexo - 11am in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 2 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.

Virtual Labs Schedule: June 30th to July 4th

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The Virtual Labs are Etsy's interactive classrooms, a place to hang out, throw paper airplanes and share skills. This month we're launching more How-To's than ever! So come on by and learn a new skill.

Monday

On-The-Fly Critiques with the EtsyLabs ladies — 3pm in the Treehouse. Pop in for a mini-critique with some experienced sellers and Etsy admin.

Craft Night! — 4pm to 8pm in the Treehouse. Come by and knit or crochet with us!

Tuesday

Newbie Chat with Danielle and Julie — 4:30pm in the Treehouse. Newbies! Get your questions answered here! Julie and Danielle can help get your shop started on the right foot!

Fusing Plastic Bags with Anda - 7pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 1 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Wednesday

Show and Tell — 4pm in the Lounge. Come share what you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress or if you have a webcam, you can show us live!

Print Gocco with Julie - 5pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 1 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Shop Critiques with Michelle — 9pm in the Treehouse.

Thursday

Weekly Teams Meeting with Sara and Danielle — 12pm in the Teams Room.

Crafting with Acrylic Sheet with Daniellexo - 2pm in the Treehouse. Check out the Week 1 How-To's article for more info on this tutorial.

Office Hours: Vanessa, Alison, Tara and Bre (Storque Admin) — 4pm in the Storque Room.

Office Hours: Mary (Etsy Community Advocate) — 7pm in the Treehouse.

Friday

Office Hours: RobWhite (Forum Admin) — 7pm in the Lounge.