http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/voting/2009-12-29T14:32:00-05:00Search results (tags) for: "voting"2009-12-29T14:32:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-item-soothes-the-soul-6602/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite items for getting cozy at home and snuggling in. Now it's your turn to vote for which item gets you most excited for relaxation! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=87"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-12-28T11:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/nelladesigns-gets-voted-in-and-prepares-us-for-the-new-year-6598/

<p>Thank you to all who voted in last week's poll, which asked you to pick a favorite calendar, thank you note, journal, or other item that starts the New Year off on the right track. And you picked us a winner: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nelladesigns">nelladesigns</a> with her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36712173">2010 Calendar</a>! Congratulations! <br /><br />This lovely work, along with some of the top picks shown below, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>. <strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong><em><br />F</em><em>or next week's round, we have a special request for nominations from sellers whose shops enjoyed success this holiday shopping season. We want to know which of your items or lines did particularly well. What were the items shoppers were most enthusiastic about? Paste links in the comments below. We want to hear why you think these did well. (Congratulations on your success, by the way.) <br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-12-22T10:25:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-for-your-favorite-calendars-cards-and-journals-6538/

<p>It's time to get organized, friends! We asked our readers to nominate their favorite items that start the New Year off on the right foot: calendars, journals, notebooks, New Year's greetings and thank you cards. Now it's your turn to vote! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=85"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-12-21T11:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vilte-wins-the-glam-new-years-eve-vote-6532/

<p>Not that you need an excuse to wear sequins, but isn't it fun to get dolled up for New Year's Eve? Last week's poll gives you some fresh ideas for outfits &mdash; whether you're hosting a party or going out on the town. And who won this poll? (Cue the noise-makers...) 3-2-1!&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vilte">Vilte</a>'s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_84&amp;listing_id=26056376">one-of-a-kind felt dress</a> rocked the vote! Congratulations, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vilte">vilte</a>! To see the other top picks, scroll down or check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>.</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong><em><br />F</em><em>or next week's round, we're looking for items along the theme of relaxation. Nominate that cozy sweater you've had your eye on, or bath and beauty products for freshening up winter skin. Think of the comforts of home like blankets and piping hot tea in handmade mugs. Show us your pick by linking to it in the comments below. </em><em></em><em>(If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!) </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-12-15T16:03:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-for-the-glitziest-new-years-eve-glamour-6452/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite items to dress up the New Year. Now it's your turn to vote! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=84"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-12-14T18:00:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/labellacandela-wins-the-vote-for-favorite-gift-for-her-6456/

<p>Gift ideas for the women in your life are in no shortage at Etsy. We asked you for nominations and then put it to our readers to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/tell-us-what-women-want-6362/">vote</a>. Congrats to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaBellaCandela">LaBellaCandela</a> who won with her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_83&amp;listing_id=35694345">Orchid Candleholder</a>, which will light up any home! This designer started making these because she "wanted something more permanent than flowers and something more flexible than jar candles." Check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaBellaCandela">shop</a>!<br /><br />This winner, along with some of the top picks shown below, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>. Thank you to all who voted and happy shopping!</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong><em><br />F</em><em>or next week's round, we're taking nominations for items to start the New Year off on the right foot: calendars, journals, notebooks, Happy New Year cards and thank you cards.&nbsp; </em><em>Paste a link to your nomination in the comments below. </em><em>(If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!) </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-12-08T10:00:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/tell-us-what-women-want-6362/

<p>Help us find the answer to the perennial question, "What do women want?" We asked our readers to nominate items they think would be perfect gifts for the ladies. Now it's your turn to vote! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=83"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-12-07T10:04:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/artmind-lives-the-luxe-life-6365/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite high-end holiday gifts &mdash; Etsy items bearing price tags of $500 or more. You voted on this stunning collection, and now we have a winner. (Drum roll, please...) Congrats to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMind">ArtMind</a>. Her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_82&amp;listing_id=6864648">sculptures</a> are the community favorite! Here are some details about this Belgian artist's ongoing project:</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>"These nine baboeschkas have been part of my subject for my final project at the Academy of Fine Arts.<br /><br />The assignment was to create a self-portrait.<br />The idea to make a few Russian dolls and to add a feeling to them, appealed to me.<br />In my daily being, emotions and feelings play an important role. They define my personality and my state of mind.<br />They are the mirrors of my soul."</em></p> <p>You can even do a custom order with her &mdash; send her your emotion and she'll interpret it in clay.</p> <p>The winner, along with some of the top picks below, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>. Thank you to all who voted.</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong><em><br />F</em><em>or next week's round, our theme will be Etsy New Year's Eve Party &mdash; glitz and glamour. Think champagne, entertaining and hosting items, party decor, cocktail dresses and statement jewelry. Paste a link to your nomination in the comments below. </em><em>(If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!) </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-12-01T11:00:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-high-end-holiday-6273/

<p>Vote for the most jaw-dropping gift in this week's poll! We asked our readers to nominate their favorite luxury items on Etsy &mdash; they all had to be $500 and up. This is a stunning collection, full of fine craftsmanship and unique artistic vision. <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=82"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-30T14:00:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/starless-wins-the-community-vote-for-favorite-holiday-orname-6272/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite holiday ornaments, and in the process we collected more nominations than we've ever gotten in the full year that we've been doing these votes. It also confirmed my theory that Etsy is the best place on the Web to buy unique holiday ornaments, both vintage and handmade!</p> <p>Our congratulations go out to the winner, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/starless">starless</a>, whose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_80&amp;listing_id=31069077">Leaves Polymer Clay Filigree Ornament</a> should be topping many a tree this season! Thank you to all who nominated items and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-for-your-favorite-holiday-ornament-6163/">voted</a>, and a hearty dose of admiration goes out to our runners-up, featured below and in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>.</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong><em><br />F</em><em>or next week's round, we're taking nominations for items that would make the perfect "gift for her." Paste links to your nominations in the comments below. </em><em>(If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!) There's one small caveat: I may narrow down the nominations to display the breadth of items available across Etsy's Categories, whereas normally I just go in order of first-come-first-serve.<br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-24T10:36:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-for-your-favorite-holiday-ornament-6163/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite holiday ornaments. Now it's your turn to vote! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=80"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Are you an ornament hound? Are the boughs of your tree laden with flocks of angels, snowflakes, glass baubles, and such? Any kooky or nostalgic ornaments you can't wait to hang year after year? Let us know how you trim your tree in the comments below. And for those of you who just can't get enough, there were so many nominations that I definitely recommend checking out the extended comments <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/tracychong-wins-the-holiday-card-vote-6088/#comment">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog.</p> <p>Etsy is the best place on the internet for ornaments. Spread the word!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-23T10:40:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/redmarionette-wins-the-holiday-decor-vote-6206/

<p>Congratulations to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RedMarionette">RedMarionette</a> whose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5529741&amp;search_query=green+holiday+wreath">Green Holiday Wreath</a> was picked as the community favorite! This winner, along with some of the top picks shown below, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>.</p> <p>Thanks to everyone who voted. I would love to see photos of your homes, festively decorated for the holiday season. (You can share photos of your home decor in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/theresnoplacelikehere/" target="_blank">There's No Place Like Here Flickr group</a>.)</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round,&nbsp;we'll be featuring high-end holiday gifts on Etsy. While this is a pretty subjective term, for the sake of clarity I'm going to say items $500 and above. Nominate your favorite by pasting a link in the comments below. (If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!) </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-17T10:07:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-for-your-favorite-holiday-decoration-6095/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite holiday decor. Now it's your turn to vote! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=79"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-16T11:00:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/tracychong-wins-the-holiday-card-vote-6088/

<p>Congratulations to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tracychong">tracychong</a> whose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34459959">Red Nosed Rudolph Pop-Up Card</a> was chosen as the community favorite!</p> <p>Are you inspired to send handwritten cards this season? Check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> where this winning card and runners-up will be featured. Thank you to everyone who <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-is-your-favorite-holiday-card-6002/?ref=voter">voted</a>!</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round,&nbsp;we'll be featuring holiday ornaments on Etsy. Last week's nominations for decor overflowed with ornaments so the Voter is already almost full! So be quick like a ... reindeer? ... and paste a link to your favorite in the comments below. (If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!) <br /></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title_all&amp;search_query=EtsyGreetingsTeam">Check out the Etsy Greetings Team's Items</a><br /></strong></p>

2009-11-10T10:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-is-your-favorite-holiday-card-6002/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite holiday cards. Now it's your turn to vote.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=78"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-09T10:56:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/loveartworks-wins-the-vote-for-best-thanksgiving-hosting-ite-6010/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate items that would inspire us to host family and friends for the holidays. You voted and now we have a winner. Congratulations to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5751410">loveartworks</a>, whose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_77&amp;listing_id=16887622">Change bowl</a> reminds us of the beautiful changing foliage, as well as getting my tummy a'grumbling in anticipation of feasting. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5751410">loveartworks</a> says,</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;">"I painted this bowl while literally watching the leaves start to turn on the maple tree outside my window and contemplating change in nature, in our world and in myself and relishing the beautiful colors of autumn while I'm doing so...."</p> <p><br />Congratulations to you, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5751410">loveartworks</a>! This item, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide.</a></p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round,&nbsp;we'll be taking your suggestions for the best holiday decor on Etsy &mdash; garlands, wreaths, candles, ornaments, and other decorations for the home. We're getting into that wintery, Christmas and Hanukkah season. Paste a link to your favorite in the comments below. (If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!)&nbsp;</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-03T12:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-thanksgiving-item-would-get-you-in-the-kitchen-5897/

<p>We asked our readers to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/seapinks-wins-the-vote-for-your-favorite-autumn-decor-5800/">nominate</a> their favorite items for hosting family meals for the holidays. Now it's your turn to vote! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=77"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the other top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-02T10:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vintageconfections-is-sweeter-than-candy-wins-the-vote-5900/

<p>Did you overindulge this weekend? Or are you still dipping into your kids' Halloween stash?</p> <p>Get ready for some more, my sugar-fiend friends! We have a candy-coated winner from last week's poll:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6474771">VintageConfections</a> with her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_76&amp;listing_id=28102774">Jupita Caramel Espresso Truffles</a>. Thank you to everyone who voted in this sweets-themed round. Make sure to check out the winner,&nbsp;along with some of the top picks shown below, in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round,&nbsp;we'll be taking your suggestions for the best holiday cards on Etsy. So dive into the&nbsp;<a title="Paper Goods" href="http://www.etsy.com/category/paper_goods">Paper Goods Category</a>&nbsp;and paste a link to your favorite in the comments below. (If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!)&nbsp;</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-10-27T10:11:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-candy-themed-item-gives-you-a-sugar-high-5809/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite candy-themed items, and now, my sweet-toothed friends, it's up to you to pick a winner!<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=76"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Remember when you and your siblings would come home after trick-or-treating? I want to know what candy you'd swap and what you'd swap for. Post in the comments below! Nom nom nom!</p> <p>On Monday we'll announce the winner of this vote, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-10-26T10:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/seapinks-wins-the-vote-for-your-favorite-autumn-decor-5800/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite autumn decor on Etsy. You <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-what-is-your-favorite-autumn-decor-5684/">voted</a>, and now we've got a winner! Congratulations to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7457499">SeaPinks</a> whose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=32899065">Flora and Fauna Decorative Pumpkin</a> is a superb example of the handmade touches that make a house a home. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7457499">SeaPinks</a>, along with some of the top favorites shown below, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog.</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round, we want your nomination for an item related to food, kitchenware, </em><em>table decor and settings</em><em> &mdash; anything that can be used for Thanksgiving meals and family time for the coming holiday. Post a link to an item in the comments below. (If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just one item &mdash; even if you have multiple shops).<br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-10-20T16:04:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-what-is-your-favorite-autumn-decor-5684/

<p>We want to know which item gets you in the mood for food &mdash; I mean, for the fall holidays. A plush pumpkin on the stoop or a fall wreath on the door, a quaint quilted table runner or a cornucopia of acorns, find all this and more in this week's community vote.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=75"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Every week we ask our readers to nominate items for this series in the comments of the Monday blog post. Next Monday we'll also announce the winner of this poll, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/woodland-and-feathers/194">Woodland and Feathers Guide</a><br /></strong></p>

2009-10-19T11:00:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/misnopalesart-wins-the-dia-de-los-muertos-vote-5688/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite Dia de los Muertos items and asked you to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-dia-de-los-muertos-item-wakes-the-dead-5568/">vote</a>. We're happy to announce that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5554886">MisNopalesArt</a>'s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=32864538">Ice Cream Calavera limited edition gocco print</a> has nabbed the award this week. It was a close one, with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5855220">LilygraceOriginals</a>' <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_74&amp;listing_id=23717032">skull earrings</a> coming in a close second. Playful, vivacious skeletons graced the Voter for one of my favorite polls of the year.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5554886">MisNopalesArt</a>, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>. Congratulations to all who participated!</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round, we'll have a theme near and dear to my heart: CANDY! P</em><em>ost a link to your nomination in the comments. If you're a seller, please nominate only one of your items, even if you have more than one shop. </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop_local.php?place=mexico">Shop Local Mexico</a><br /></strong></p>

2009-10-13T10:45:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-dia-de-los-muertos-item-wakes-the-dead-5568/

<p>We asked our readers to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/the-cutest-halloween-item-meadowlion1120-wins-the-vote-5507/">nominate</a> their favorite Dia de los Muertos items. Now it's your turn to vote! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=74"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-10-12T12:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/loopyboopy-wins-the-halloween-poll-5565/

<p>We asked our readers to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/innocent-corset-wins-the-oktoberfest-vote-5390/">nominate</a> their favorite Halloween costumes and decor items. You <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-for-your-favorite-halloween-item-5497/">voted</a> and now we have a winner. (Drum roll, please...) We're excited to announce <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5104418">loopyboopy</a> as the spookiest maker of the incredibly creepy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31415232">Clara the Ghost of Burgundy art doll</a>! Congratulations!</p> <p>This seller, along with some of the top picks shown below, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>. Thanks to everyone who participated and voted.</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round, we are looking for autumnal decor items, intended for Halloween, Thanksgiving or general seasonal cheer. I'm hoping you'll recommend table runners, decorations to hang on your door or in your windows, primitives, festive items to create a mood at your party, etc. Post a link to your nomination in the comments! If you're a seller, please nominate only one of your items, even if you have more than one shop. <br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/halloween/">More Halloween Posts</a><br /></strong></p>

2009-10-06T10:40:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-for-your-favorite-halloween-item-5497/

<p>We asked our readers to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/innocent-corset-wins-the-oktoberfest-vote-5390/">nominate</a> their favorite Halloween items. Now it's your turn to vote! <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=73"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-10-05T10:19:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/the-cutest-halloween-item-meadowlion1120-wins-the-vote-5507/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite Halloween items for kids, and this resulted in a massively cute <a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=72">collection</a> of costumes, plush toys, decor, and more. You <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-childrens-halloween-item-is-your-favorite-5391/">voted</a> and we now have a winner!</p> <p>Congratulations to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7202178">MeadowLion1120</a>, whose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_72&amp;listing_id=29389077">Peacock Tutu Dress</a> led the pack of adorable trick-or-treat paraphernalia. She, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>. Thanks to everyone who voted!</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p>F<em>or next week's round, we are looking for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead" target="_blank">Dia de los Muertos</a> items, so help us honor our ancestors and show us the best in sugar skulls, paper banners, Frida Kahlo, Mexican-inspired fashion, drippy candles, flowers, confectionery treats, and gravestone-themed items. We want to see Etsy angels and skeletons dancing! In the comments below, paste a link to your favorite. If you're a seller, you can choose one of your items (even if you have more than one shop, please just one item).</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/handmade-kids/">More Handmade Kids Posts</a></strong></p>

2009-10-01T10:11:00-05:00eetzeehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/vote-now-announcing-our-handmade-moment-finalists-5187/

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Visit&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.etsy.tv/" target="_blank"><strong>www.E</strong></a><a href="http://www.etsy.tv/" target="_blank"><strong>tsy.tv</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;today and VOTE for your favorite. Voting ends October 4, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. ET.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.tv" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a></em></p> <p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.tv" target="_blank"></a>Applause, please!</em></p> <p>We are pleased to introduce you to your <a href="http://tv.etsy.com"><strong>Handmade Moment contest finalists</strong></a>! These ten videos were the best of the best, and their creators will be sharing $10,000 in prizes (plus all the glory and fame they can handle)! &nbsp;</p> <p>Keep on reading to meet your finalists and all our contest judges...</p> <p>To recap: On June 1, 2009, we invited all artists and other creative members of the Etsy community to create 15 and 30 second videos promoting Etsy and the handmade movement. And if your love of Etsy wasn't enough motivation, we threw $10,000 of prizes in as well! That's the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/a-handmade-moment-4095/" target="_blank"><strong>Handmade Moment Contest</strong></a>.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>INTRODUCING OUR 10 HANDMADE MOMENT FINALISTS</strong></span></p> <p><em>Click each video title (listed alphabetically) to view the video...</em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/4HFMLP1GZHZDDDGD">A Robot Gets Its Wings</a><br /></strong> </li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/JBGNQH2N8YPFXT7M">Busy Hand</a><br /></strong> </li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/YSWZDS1BWCRCH5J3">Come Join A Community</a><br /></strong> </li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/VHC6TJ2QFTB83G4C">Etsy Handmade Moments</a></strong></li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/26VD8F16XHFC4R1B">Fly</a><br /></strong></li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/9M28L80HH1XJJLGY">Grow Your Own Etsy</a><br /></strong></li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/PGY7XJ399QHX31HW">Handmade Moments Are Everywhere</a><br /></strong> </li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/QR161N2Z5MFLHB8Q">Handmade Puppet Moment</a><br /></strong> </li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/HNTWHC33YHZJZJY1">Mr. Squid's Handmade Moment</a><br /></strong> </li> <li> <strong><a href="http://tv.etsy.com/contests/handmademoment/vote/6KKF7T0BK5XHHM94">Painting the Girl</a></strong></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img style="border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/contest3.jpg" alt="" width="525" height="80" /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>First Prize: $3,250<br />3 Runners Up: $1,250 each<br />6 Finalists: $500 each</strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.tv" target="_blank">www.Etsy.tv</a> today and VOTE for your favorite. Voting ends October 4, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. ET.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6282528">Click here to discuss the 10 finalists.</a></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HANDMADE MOMENT JUDGES</span></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.thedonnas.com/" target="_blank"><img style="float: right; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/bretta.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="151" /></a>Brett Anderson</strong> is the lead singer of <a href="http://www.thedonnas.com/" target="_blank">The Donnas</a>, an American all-female rock band from California. They draw inspiration from The Ramones, AC/DC, and Kiss. After gathering a cult following in the punk scene since their 1993 debut, the band achieved major label commercial success in the early 2000s. Rolling Stone says, "The Donnas offer a guileless take on adolescent alienation; they traffic in kicks, not catharsis, fun rather than rage." MTV notes that the band offers "nothing more than a good old-fashioned rock &amp; roll party."&nbsp; Brett was an avid Girl Scout and loves to sew and make perfume, jewelry, and friendship bracelets. <em>Photo by Dave Burke.</em></p> <p><img style="float: right; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/corinne.jpg" alt="" /><strong>Corinne Leigh</strong> is the host and executive producer of <a href="http://www.threadbanger.com" target="_blank">ThreadBanger.com</a>, a landing point for people who want to create and discover their own style through alternative fashion: recycling, upcycling and refashioning with simple tools and techniques. Corinne has been an environmental activist since elementary school when she learned about the three R&rsquo;s &mdash; reduce, reuse, recycle. In 2002, she started a non-profit organization that helps people in impoverished nations. Working mostly in Haiti, Corinne opened a safe haven for the children of Port-au-Prince. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with her two cats and boyfriend.</p> <p><img style="float: right; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/mark.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="114" /><strong>Mark Elijah Rosenberg</strong> has built <a href="http://www.rooftopfilms.com/" target="_blank">Rooftop Films</a> into one of the most innovative film companies in the country&mdash;a cutting-edge outdoor film festival, a forward-thinking film production collective, and a full-service media center. Rooftop has shown over 1,400 films to more than 100,000 audience members, and has supported 60 emerging filmmakers through the Rooftop Filmmakers&rsquo; Fund. As a curator and filmmaker in his own right, Mark's taste and work favor low-budget, personal cinema. Mark has written and directed numerous short films, is currently at work on an astronaut narrative, and was a producer on the Emmy-award winning documentary show "IMNY." Mark was a juror at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, is the second baseman for the New York Giants amateur baseball team, and the proud father of a dog named Rizzo.</p> <p><img style="float: right; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/kcsafron4.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="177" /><strong>Casey Safron</strong> is the founder and curator of NYC&rsquo;s premiere animation festival, <a href="http://www.animationblockparty.com/" target="_blank">Animation Block Party</a>. The ABP festival supports all genres of film and loves handmade works with organic styles, so computers are not always key at ABP. In the past two years, Safron has produced the Webby<br />nominated <em><a href="http://www.crazydeathmonkey.com/animation/perfectland/perfectland.html" target="_blank">Perfectland</a></em> series for MTV, the hit cartoon, <em><a href="http://www.sundancechannel.com/digital-shorts/#/series/4703534001/5718839001" target="_blank">Breakfast</a></em>, for the Sundance Channel and a variety cartoon series for My Damn Channel. Education is also a big part of Safron&rsquo;s work, as he has overseen the prestigious <a href="http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/ug/index.jsp?sid0=1&amp;sid1=15" target="_blank">School of Visual Arts Animation Department</a> since 2001.</p> <p><img style="float: right; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/brett2.jpg" alt="" /><strong>Brett Simon</strong>&rsquo;s first feature, <em><a href="http://www.assassinationmovie.com/" target="_blank">Assassination of a High School President</a></em><em>, </em><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Killers/+videos/7551699" target="_blank"><em>Somebody Told Me</em></a> for The Killers, and <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTpcyeCIS_8" target="_blank">Belly</a></em> for Polarbear, which was made entirely with a scanner. He has also created dozens of no-budget shorts on his trusty camcorder, which have won awards and screened at festivals around the world. He likes to tinker. When he couldn&rsquo;t get the right image from his video camera, he created a lens with wax paper, a magnifying glass and cardboard box. With <em><a href="http://www.brettsimon.com/shorts.html" target="_blank">Counterfeit Film</a></em>, he transformed a photocopy machine into a mechanical flipbook. He is currently working on a film adaptation of the Duane Swierczynski novel, <em>Severance Package</em>. Brett also founded Present Day, a holiday celebrated on the first Sunday of every month by spending the day without cell phones and computers. starring Bruce Willis and Mischa Barton, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews. He has directed numerous music videos including the award winning</p> <p><img style="float: right; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/andrew.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="158" /><strong>Andrew Wagner</strong> is the editor-in-chief of <a href="http://www.readymade.com/" target="_blank">ReadyMade</a> magazine. Prior to coming to ReadyMade he was the editor-in-chief of American Craft magazine. Wagner was also the executive editor and founding managing editor of Dwell magazine, where he helped push the boundaries of architecture and design journalism, garnering the publication the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) General Excellence Award in 2005. In 1997, Wagner founded LIMN, the unorthodox design and arts magazine published by the equally unorthodox furniture and design company of the same name, and served as its editor-in-chief until 2000. Wagner was also the founding editor of Dodge City Journal, a magazine dedicated to documenting life in America's under-explored cities. In addition to his work at ReadyMade, Wagner is a consulting editor at Places magazine and has been a guest lecturer at several universities.</p> <p><img style="float: right; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/oliviaLightRetouch.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="185" /><strong>Olivia Wilde</strong> is equally successful in film and television having starred in an array of comedic and dramatic roles. Wilde can currently be seen in Fox&rsquo;s hit Emmy-nominated drama, <em><a href="http://www.fox.com/house/" target="_blank">House</a></em>, opposite Hugh Laurie. Additionally, Wilde wrapped production in the futuristic thriller, <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104001/" target="_blank">Tron,</a></em> in July.&nbsp; Most recently, Olivia was seen opposite Jack Black in the biblical-era comedy <em><a href="http://www.yearone-movie.com/" target="_blank">Year One</a></em>. Wilde is well known for her recurring role on the critically acclaimed Fox series <em>The O.C</em>. Previously, Wilde co-starred opposite Bruce Willis, Emile Hirsch and Justin Timberlake in the film <em><a href="http://www.alphadogmovie.com/" target="_blank">Alpha Dog</a></em>. Moreover, she starred in and produced <em><a href="http://www.fixthemovie.com/" target="_blank">Fix</a></em>, the story of documentary filmmakers who race all over California to help out a relative. The film opened at the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival. <em>Photo by Jeff Lipsky.</em></p> <p><strong>And Etsy's own <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/marymary/">MaryMary</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/anda/">Anda</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/handmade-moment/">Eetzee</a>.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.tv" target="_blank">www.Etsy.tv</a> today and VOTE for your favorite. Voting ends October 4, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. ET.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6282528">Click here to discuss the 10 finalists.</a></strong><strong><br /></strong></p>

2009-09-29T10:43:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-childrens-halloween-item-is-your-favorite-5391/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite Halloween items for kids. Now it's your turn to trick or treat &mdash; ahem, I mean, vote! (I'm getting ahead of myself.)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=72"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-09-28T10:40:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/innocent-corset-wins-the-oktoberfest-vote-5390/

<p>Cheers to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5513027">aNGrYGiRLGear</a>&nbsp;who, with her "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_71&amp;listing_id=8665536">Innocent Corset</a>" (uh, "innocent" &mdash; <em>really</em>?), won the Oktoberfest vote (clinking of beers)! We asked our readers to nominate their favorite Bavarian-inspired items, and then you had the chance to vote and determine which was the beeriest of all.</p> <p>I really loved a lot of the items in this vote, and I'm not even a beer drinker! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5513027">aNGrYGiRLGear</a>, along with some of the top picks shown below, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>.</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong><br /><em>We are looking for Halloween-themed items of all types, so paste a link to your favorite or, if you're a seller, one of your own items. (Please just one item per person, even if you have multiple shops.) We can't wait to see what rolls in!</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/oktoberfest/">More Oktoberfest Posts</a> | </strong><strong></strong><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop_local.php?place=germany">Shop Local Germany</a></strong></p>

2009-09-23T10:45:00-05:00daniellexohttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/etsy-snout-off-pug-vs-chihuahua-5273/

<p><a href="http://daniellexo.etsy.com" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/02/daniellexo.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="152" /></a></p> <p>Today I present the first ever Etsy Snout Off.* Who will win the furry battle for most precious? Will the smoosh-faced, chubby pug contender take the lead? Or perhaps the crown will go to the dainty, bug-eyed chihuahua?</p> <p>Stand back, as this is about to get <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">ugly</span> extremely adorable! Cast your vote for Etsy's Next Dog Model in the comments below! Who will it be: pug or chihuahua?</p> <p><em>*Who remembers the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/etsy-pets-duel/">Dog vs. Cat Duel</a> from last year?</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27251120">HAPPY BIRTHDAY PET HAT </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27251120"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4ab/430/il_200x200.78099069.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ilickyou.etsy.com">ilickyou</a>, $8.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27251120">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ilickyou.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28185221"> daisy rib dog T </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28185221"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/281/c8d/il_200x200.81237310.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://hodgepodgefarm.etsy.com">hodgepodgefarm</a>, $30.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28185221">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://hodgepodgefarm.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31065896"> Snuggly Pug Alien Hat </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31065896"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d4d/09a/il_200x200.90908345.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://jessicalynneart.etsy.com">jessicalynneart</a>, $15.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31065896">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://jessicalynneart.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25798816"> Chihuahua Sweater in Orange </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25798816"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/db8/20a/il_200x200.73245529.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://naidascrochet.etsy.com">naidascrochet</a>, $13.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25798816">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://naidascrochet.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31045881"> grey small dog fall sweater </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31045881"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e86/900/il_200x200.90838009.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://nataliewyatt.etsy.com">nataliewyatt</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31045881">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://nataliewyatt.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23562123"> Bad to the Bone Necklace</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23562123"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/66e/d37/il_200x200.65741319.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PoochieCouture.etsy.com">PoochieCouture</a>, $10.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23562123">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://PoochieCouture.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29758669"> Pug Shrug - multi color </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29758669"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b77/061/il_200x200.86516528.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://thebeachcomberstudio.etsy.com">thebeachcomberstudio</a>, $30.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29758669">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://thebeachcomberstudio.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25496846"> Top Tie Bags - Chihuahua Carry All </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25496846"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/cd3/31b/il_200x200.72239593.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://jumapili.etsy.com">jumapili</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25496846">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://jumapili.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30674362"> Pimp Pug 2 piece outfit custom sizes </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30674362"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/565/c88/il_200x200.89597219.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://DownUnderDogDesigns.etsy.com">DownUnderDogDesigns</a>, $35.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30674362">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://DownUnderDogDesigns.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30961312"> Dinosaur T-shirt - Pattern<br /></a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30961312"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/46c/52e/il_200x200.90557166.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://minoupitou.etsy.com">minoupitou</a>, $5.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30961312">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://minoupitou.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30590619"> Custom Dress Shirt and Tie Set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30590619"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/26e/3fa/il_200x200.89314875.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Pugpossessed.etsy.com">Pugpossessed</a>, $30.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30590619">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Pugpossessed.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28335639"> Sparkly Dog Hair Bow </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28335639"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d94/939/il_200x200.81741006.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ProperPuppy.etsy.com">ProperPuppy</a>, $3.25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28335639">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ProperPuppy.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29947661"> Cross Bones Boys Shirt </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29947661"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2c3/ab4/il_200x200.87154740.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://thecrabbybull.etsy.com">thecrabbybull</a>, $8.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29947661">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://thecrabbybull.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28866254"> Crocheted Pumpkin Beanie</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28866254"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/146/175/il_200x200.83522459.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://BlancasCrafts.etsy.com">BlancasCrafts</a>, $10.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28866254">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://BlancasCrafts.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=132690"> retro purple polka dot dog vest </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=132690"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/66c/341/il_200x200.442583.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://thedogcoatlady.etsy.com">thedogcoatlady</a>, $12.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=132690">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://thedogcoatlady.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31048997"> Doodlebuggy Pet Carrier 7-13 lbs </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31048997"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/038/c8c/il_200x200.90848689.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://doodlebugduds.etsy.com">doodlebugduds</a>, $45.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31048997">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://doodlebugduds.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28594675"> Pug or Small Dog Handmade dress </a></strong></p> <p><a 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<p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25500739">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://BeanTownHandmade.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25787088"> TENNESSEE SPIRIT harness </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25787088"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c07/8d3/il_200x200.73207098.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PickledTinkBoutique.etsy.com">PickledTinkBoutique</a>, $10.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25787088">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://PickledTinkBoutique.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a 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