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Virtual Team Digest: Interest Based Teams Worldwide!


Story by EtsyTeams, sarawearsskirts Published on July 18, 2008 in Events	Photo by Sweetyprize of the Trashion Team on Flickr

Here's what's new from a small sampling of some of the 300+ Virtual Etsy Teams, groups of members that join up with other members based on their interests or type of craft, to promote Etsy. Last week we caught up with some of our active location-based Teams — you can check that out here!

EtsyMoms have been busy raising money and promoting cancer awareness for their Team Leader, Jodi of HappyHouseQuilts. You can find updates on all the wonderful work they're doing here on their EtsyMoms for a Mom blog. It's so heartwarming to see a Team pool together for a beloved member. Etsy Teams Admin wish Jodi a speedy and successful recovery!
Make-baby-stuff.com and the Natural Kids Team have paired up for a Natural Nursery Decor contest! Go check out how this ambitious Team has found a great site to partner with to bring more people to their Etsy shops! Their collaborative contest runs until August 15, 2008. (Don't forget to check out Etsy's Handmade Kids Challenge, too!)
The Trashion Team is challenging themselves with a Palchemy project. Pam of NatureMadeScents organized a swap of materials, between members of the team. Each participant received an exciting package full of things that could be called "Trash." They are using their skills to remake those items into something new and fantastic! Each item is then listed in the team members' Etsy shop. They will be listing Palchemy creations all through July! Search Etsy for "Trashion Palchemy" to see the amazing creativity of Trashion!
The diverse team of artists known as Etsy Mosaic Artists, or EMA, strives to create unique works that keep the ancient art of mosaics contemporary, new and modern. With a variety of materials and endless possibilities, each member brings their own interpretation to the art form. The group celebrated their one year anniversary in April, and has grown in the past few months to 80 members. The styles of work within the group are incredibly varied and range from cottage chic to retro to whimsical, and everything inbetween. An amazing example of this diversity are the entries to their last group challenge, to mosaic a birdhouse. You can see the entries and many more amazing pieces by EMA in their Flickr pool. For more information, check their Team site or Team blog.
The EarthPath Artisans Street Team (EAST) is having a Gypsy Design Challenge! Team members have taken their interpretation of what the word "Gypsy" conjures up for them, and created new pieces in a variety of media. The purpose of this challenge is not to win prizes or compete with each other. It's a way to build team camaraderie and inspire members to explore new themes and stretch creative muscles. For the winner, it just means a little extra attention from an adoring public! Winners will be posted on the EAST blog. Check out the EAST Challenge page on Flickr to see the entries.

Thanks, Virtual Teams, for continuing to span the globe and dazzle us with your creativity! Check team.etsy.com or more information on Etsy Teams and to learn how to Join a Team!