Etsy for Animals: Working Together
It all started with an idea and an Etsy forum thread. A year and a half later, Etsy for Animals (EFA) has over 530 members, and is one of the largest Teams on Etsy. For EFA's first Storque post, click here. You can get to the team members' items by searching "team efa." Although the only membership requirement is a love …
Earth Tones: Craftivism Motions in the Oceans
Erin Chan aka designsquid calls to Etsy sellers and buyers to care for our ocean animals, endangered by bad habits and indifference. We give our Etsy Pets series an Earth Tones spin, in this post for animal and nature lovers. 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in a common chemical substance that is …
Etsy Pets: Paws for a Cause — Listing Items for Animal Charities
Growing up, I always knew I would have cats — my parents had cats, their parents had cats, their parents' parents...maybe it's genetic. When I got my own apartment, it was only a matter of weeks before it was time to add a kitty. I began my search at Petfinder.org and came across an “adorkable” kitty named “Roxy” (later …
Housing Works says Thank You Etsy!
In December we buddied up with Housing Works to raise toys and financial assistance for people in need as as well as awareness about AIDS. We asked for your help in the Storque (here), and you really came through. Etsy Admin and Housing Works thanks you for your kind hearts and generous donations! We also …
All about Etsy FAQ Series: Welcome to the Etsy Labs
We here at the Etsy Labs are often asked questions about what the Labs are and how the community can get involved. We realize there isn't really any published material about the Etsy Labs on the site other than our Merchandise and Class shop, so we hope that we can clear up a few of the most frequently asked …
Virginia Tech: MacheteConfetti Organizes Donations
Johnna aka MacheteConfetti, an Etsy seller and a student at Virginia Tech, contacted customer support. She told us about her efforts to organize donations to the families of Virginia Tech victims. MacheteConfetti had been on campus — two buildings away — when the shootings happened. She lost friends in …
Etsy Labs: Make a Donation. Use a Donation.
Mary is overwhelmed. Note: This was originally posted in the Etsy Garden. UPDATE: We received so many donations...that we don't really need more. Please email Julie@etsy.com to inquire about donations …
