Steampunk Halloween Ideas, from Etsy & Instructables.com
Etsy is partnering with Instructables.com for the DIY Halloween Costume Contest, and we've both noticed the Steampunk trend. Members of Instructables are offering up some mind-blowing costume ideas — feats of DIY engineering, really — and Etsy sellers are making some creative items that would suit …
DIY Halloween Contest '08
Whether you're a costume creator, spooky chef, decorating diva or gadget whiz... Halloween lovers: it's time to show off your skills! Instructables has teamed up with Etsy, PopSci, MAKE, Craft, Core77, Threadbanger, IndyMogul, Hack n Mod, Toolmonger, Lion Brand Yarn, Plaid, Quirk Books, Singer, American Science …
Handmade Kids Sweepstakes: Winners Announced!
Congrats to the following 14 lucky Etsians, winners of the Handmade Kids Sweepstakes: daisyfairside fishknitter WhimsyDots GigisDesigns whimsydesignworks AscendingPeculiarity McVilleCreations cutiepiecompany bmorenicky heatherevans SydneyAustinDesigns TwentysecondAvenue …
Handmade Kids Challenge: Expert Panel Award Winners
More congratulations are in order! Besides the Members Choice Award Winners, where the Etsy community got to vote for the best of the Handmade Kids Challenge, there's still the small matter of the EPAoEs— that would be The Expert Panel Awards of Excellence. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our …
Handmade Kids Challenge: Members Choice Award Winners!
It's that time! Thanks to all who entered the Handmade Kids Challenge and all who voted. The competition was steep and the entries all showed incredible diversity and talent. With close to two thousand entries and more than ten thousand votes, you cared, you really cared — and we love you for it. Join us as we …
Team Tip: Virtual Scavenger Hunts!
In last week's Etsy Teams round table meeting in the Virtual Labs, some fantastic Team members were sharing their Teams' upcoming holiday plans. One idea that was mentioned with great enthusiasm was a scavenger hunt through Team members' shops. Scavenger hunts are a great way to get people browsing …
Handmade Kids: Voting is Open!
Thanks to all the entrants who shared their amazing wares in the Handmade Kids Challenge! We are constantly amazed by the creativity and talent of our community and this challenge was no exception. It was difficult going, but we've narrowed it down to roughly forty finalists for each Challenge category …
Handmade Kids: Last Chance to Enter the Challenge!
Attention artists and designers! There are just a few hours left to enter the Handmade Kids Challenge! The deadline is today, August 15 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, so it's time to get cracking! (See the contest page for all the details; complete Challenge rules here and a few tagging questions answered here …
Handmade Kids: Enter the Challenge Now!
Hey designers and artists: The clock is ticking! You have just over one week left to enter the Handmade Kids Challenge before the August 16th deadline! (See the contest page for all the details; complete Challenge rules here.) Since the challenge launched, a few questions have come up regarding tagging, so …

