tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18371643130493313892024-03-13T14:53:39.411-07:00Etsy Treasury Promotion TeamTPT Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09471502588588693495noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-50231994455941857622011-06-26T13:30:00.000-07:002011-06-26T13:56:15.615-07:00Etsy July Trends - Great Treasury ThemesEtsy's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/from-etsys-merchandising-desk-july-12839/">July Merchandising Blog</a> post is out and offers up some great tips. Etsy's blog give us insights into what Etsy will be looking for when selecting front page treasuries. It also offers up some great Treasury theme ideas.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DluKkfc-Ubo/TgeblEWbXUI/AAAAAAAABQw/ZbbyTGo-aHg/s1600/il_fullxfull.253371088.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DluKkfc-Ubo/TgeblEWbXUI/AAAAAAAABQw/ZbbyTGo-aHg/s400/il_fullxfull.253371088.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622633720920628546" border="0" /></a>Here are some highlights:<ul style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><li>Our central merchandising will focus on Americana, summer fashion, wedding season, and outdoor activities.</li></ul><ul style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><li><strong>Weddings:</strong> At the height of wedding season, think about how your line can offer or evoke outdoor options for both the ceremony and after-party. Additional highlights on warm weather honeymooning and early preparations for fall and winter celebrations.</li></ul>Now is when brides are shopping for fall and winter weddings. Even though it is still summer some of the hot colors for fall still fit nicely into a summer color pallet.<br /><strong></strong><ul style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><li><strong>Vampires: </strong>They're back on the radar with shows like HBO's <em>True Blood</em> and the recent movie trailer release of <em>Twilight's Breaking Dawn</em>.</li></ul>Although I am not big on Vampires (gasp), I have seen several front page treasuries featuring fangs and such. I would be interested to see our team's take on this.<br /><ul style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><li><strong>Writable surfaces:</strong> Chalkboard and whiteboard.</li></ul>I have seen this one pop up on the front page lately. Especially with the advancement in chalkboard paint. We can turn almost anything into a writable surface these days.<br /><ul style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;"><li>Upcycled lights and lamps, specifically with exposed bulbs.</li></ul>I am <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-975-SESEd24/TgecTFHtg6I/AAAAAAAABQ4/Qxv_3MRdnfI/s1600/il_fullxfull.243743340.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 102px; height: 102px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-975-SESEd24/TgecTFHtg6I/AAAAAAAABQ4/Qxv_3MRdnfI/s400/il_fullxfull.243743340.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622634511401321378" border="0" /></a>including this because I think it is funny when they get so specific with these themes. I mean if you are a seller that makes upcycled lamps with no shades, then you will be featured in treasuries this month by golly! (ps if you are this type of seller, take advantage and make sure to tag your listings with these key words). FYI - I did a search for "exposed light bulbs" and only got 9 items.<br /><br /><ul style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;"><li>Scandinavian patterns and motifs.</li></ul>I am not sure what this is. I did a search on Etsy and found a huge variety of ite<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_1AosceyIRE/TgeapRNBdYI/AAAAAAAABQg/ZE04QKvzAtw/s1600/il_fullxfull.228238521.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_1AosceyIRE/TgeapRNBdYI/AAAAAAAABQg/ZE04QKvzAtw/s400/il_fullxfull.228238521.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622632693578691970" border="0" /></a>ms. If you have a Scandinavian treasury, please comment with a link to it. I would love to see a treasury like this.<br /><br />So get out there in July, lets see our team kick Etsy front page butt! (Be sure to keep the vampires separate from the exposed light bulbs!)<br /><br />Photo Credits (click for link to shops)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70300225/scandinavian-design-nature-inspired">Scandinavian Inspired Painted Circles</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76690106/recycled-american-flag-pillow-cover">Recycled American Flag Pillow</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74022742/white-birch-forest-light">Birch Lamp</a>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-64081205068446613992011-06-24T19:53:00.000-07:002011-06-25T18:22:42.465-07:00Front Page Friday! Cool Home EditionWhat an eclectic week on Etsy's front page. Some trends I noticed this week were circus, summer wedding and lots of beautiful light blues.<br /><br />Here are some treasuries from our TPT team members this week. Great items featured, congrats to the curators and shops!<br /><br />If you are a TPT member and have a treasury make it to the front page, contact us! It might be featured on our blog with a link to your shop.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassicByNature"><br />ClassicByNature</a><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=MTE1NDg1ODJ8MzU1MzI5Mjg1&r=23768&t=s&m=0&u=11548582&"></script><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CuteWorkshop"><br />CuteWorkshop</a><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=Njc2MDE3OHwzNjUzODI1NTQ&r=23770&t=s&m=0&u=6760178&"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALDDesigns?ref=ss_profile">ALDDesign</a> - Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MzM4Mjl8MzY2NzcyMTAx/playful-summer-days?index=9">HERE</a> to see on Etsy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FF79VkLgeT0/TgaJmq8fPrI/AAAAAAAABPw/tdOBzIQlQD0/s1600/treasury.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FF79VkLgeT0/TgaJmq8fPrI/AAAAAAAABPw/tdOBzIQlQD0/s400/treasury.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622332482274672306" border="0" /></a><br />xoxo<br />MagsMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-3044074803899202842011-06-17T11:20:00.000-07:002011-06-17T11:38:58.924-07:00Front Page Friday! Beach EditionAh to go to the beach... Here are a couple of beachy treasuries from our TPT team members that made it to Etsy front Page this week! Congrats to curators and shops included.<br /><br />If you want to be included in a Front Page Friday post, let me know when your treasury makes the front page of Etsy. I can find you easier that way.<br /><br />By <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/Manufactapaper">Manufactapaper</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lipnwiZWqFk/Tfubkm5xO4I/AAAAAAAABO0/Ra8VP-sY6Uw/s1600/ssp_temp_capture576657.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lipnwiZWqFk/Tfubkm5xO4I/AAAAAAAABO0/Ra8VP-sY6Uw/s400/ssp_temp_capture576657.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619256013295270786" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/InvitingMoments">InvitingMoments</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U0Jgc8ZhrwU/Tfuc6INkxXI/AAAAAAAABO8/WQha6d7pr4M/s1600/ssp_temp_capturewewe.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U0Jgc8ZhrwU/Tfuc6INkxXI/AAAAAAAABO8/WQha6d7pr4M/s400/ssp_temp_capturewewe.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619257482525590898" border="0" /></a>xxoo<br />MaggieMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-65806796718304144842011-06-14T20:50:00.000-07:002011-06-14T21:17:34.362-07:00Must Try Treasury Theme - CollectionsEverybody collects something and/or would like to collect something. Etsy is a fantastic place to build your collections. Personally I collect: Cigar boxes, globes, vintage cameras and owls. What do you collect?? Share your collection treasuries in the comments section!<br /><br />Use what you collect as jumping off point to create inspiring treasuries!<br /><br />Here are some examples:<br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dee85e9feb68eef294b7f7e&r=23159&t=s&m=0&u=10595838&'></script><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dec4f4116a28eefb259ef0a&r=23161&t=s&m=0&u=8317461&'></script><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4df65173eec66d910d40d3ed&r=23162&t=s&m=0&u=7110563&'></script><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4df7e0835aef8eefdb12574c&r=23164&t=s&m=0&u=14279535&'></script><br /><br />Happy collecting!Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-81681115574206497882011-06-09T21:02:00.000-07:002011-06-09T21:19:57.579-07:00Front Page Friday! Subtle Colors EditionSome beautiful front pages from TPT team members this week! These subtle color pallets lead to gorgeous treasuries. Congrats to the curators and all that were featured.<br /><br />moonandlion<br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dee322416328eef9b167602&r=22548&t=s&m=0&u=10601889&'></script><br /><br />marlyscreations<br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4decfb016e9e6d91f12b7695&r=22549&t=s&m=0&u=9262155&'></script><br /><br />robinhoodcouture<br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dead17a771c8eefb045ca4a&r=22551&t=s&m=0&u=11178880&'></script>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-85318111062494255082011-06-07T20:25:00.000-07:002011-06-07T20:56:42.703-07:00Treasury Challenge Time! JUNE Theme, Enter to Win!<div style="text-align: left;">Treasury Challenge time is here for June! Our Theme for June is:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >"Carnival to Carnivale"</span><br /></div></div><br />Make treasuries ranging from county fairs to Brazil's biggest party!<br /><br />We will have two winners, one will be chosen by the team leaders for creativity, aesthetics and theme. The second winner will be selected by a random drawing.<br /><br />1. Make up to TWO treasuries around the theme of "Carnival to Carnivale".<br />2. Tag your treasury as tptteam and add a link to the TPT team in your treasury description.<br />3. Post a link to your treasury on the TPT team forum post.<br />4. TaDa! You are entered to win!<br /><br />But wait it doesn't end there! You can get 2 additional entries by:<br /><ul><li>Posting your treasury on this blog post and letting us know your FAVORITE ride at your local carnival</li><li>Link this blog post on your personal blog</li></ul><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">But wait, What do you win?!</span></span><br />- If you have an Etsy shop you will get a free side ad on the TPT Team Blog. (note: If you don't have a shop, you may pick your favorite shop for us to advertise)<br />- A TPT blog post about your Etsy shop and promotion of your treasuries.<br />- A TPT forum post promoting your treasuries and Etsy shop. (We have over 1400 team members so this is great exposure!)<br />- The winner that is selected by the TPT team leaders will have to opportunity to help select the next Challenge Theme<br /><br />Rules:<br />1. This challenge ends on June 26 at midnight<br />2. Two Treasuries allowed per person. (so if you have two shops, please only one per person)<br />3. Please use the theme of "Carnival to Carnival" as your inspiration<br />4. If you would like to promote your challenge treasury, you may also post it in the main treasury thread and it is subject to the 15 comment rule.<br />5. Team Leaders are not eligible to win, but we think these challenges are super fun so we might post some for fun and as examples.<br /><br />Here are some examples to get your creative juices flowing!<br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4ded7faaf57a6d91a28937ed&r=22355&t=s&m=0&u=12822236&"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4ded8e47270c8eef29a68bb3&r=22357&t=s&m=0&u=10667819&"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4ded5c7e462e8eef2a571743&r=22358&t=s&m=0&u=10595838&"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4deed74d31fc8eef7a3e50cc&r=22359&t=s&m=1&u=9302028&"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4deed4d7880c8eeff5206968&r=22360&t=s&m=0&u=10880555&"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dec53c4d2178eefed06181d&r=22361&t=s&m=0&u=8317461&"></script><br /><br />Happy Creating and Happy Summer to all!<br />xoxo<br />MagsMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-88940336621176436272011-06-05T15:25:00.000-07:002011-06-05T17:02:19.106-07:00TPT May Challenge Winners! ModGenesDesigns & RipeCardsAndJewelryWow! What a fantastic variety of treasuries we saw during our May TPT Challenge "Dark Fairy Tales". We had 24 excellent entries, it was so hard to choose a winner. There were two winners this time around. The 1st Winner was selected by our judges and the 2nd winner was selected by random selection.<br /><br />Congrats to the judges pick, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ModGenesDesigns?ref=pr_shop_more">ModGenesDesigns</a>!<br /><br />The winning Treasury:<br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dceef79326d8eef4c6420d5&r=22024&t=s&m=0&u=10880555&"></script><br /><br />Be Sure to check out more great treasuries from ModGenesDesigns <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ModGenesDesigns/treasury?ref=pr_treasury_more">HERE</a>.<br /><br />In edition to being a talented treasury maker, ModGenesDesigns has a super cute Etsy Shop. Visit this shop by clicking <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ModGenesDesigns">HERE</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7PzUS21OWDg/TewFmkEDSjI/AAAAAAAABOk/DJ3SCV7Abvg/s1600/modgenesdesigns.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 217px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7PzUS21OWDg/TewFmkEDSjI/AAAAAAAABOk/DJ3SCV7Abvg/s400/modgenesdesigns.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614868995498002994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our next winner is Ripe Cards & Jewelry. Here is the beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dc9a5d824258eef9bb368ff/la-pomme-veneneux">winning treasury</a>:<br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dc9a5d824258eef9bb368ff&r=22029&t=s&m=0&u=14104464&"></script><br /><br />To see other great treasuries by this curator click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ripecardsandjewelry/treasury">HERE</a>.<br /><br />The lovely Etsy shop can be visited <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ripecardsandjewelry">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GkSs28izdmI/TewYtH1sUYI/AAAAAAAABOs/XQLChIv54No/s1600/Ripe.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GkSs28izdmI/TewYtH1sUYI/AAAAAAAABOs/XQLChIv54No/s400/Ripe.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614889998901596546" border="0" /></a>Stay tuned for our JUNE TPT TREASURY Challenge!!Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-53771051282582082262011-06-01T21:42:00.000-07:002011-06-03T17:57:42.367-07:00Front Page Friday! Clean and Simple EditionCheck out these TPT team members and their recent clean & simple Front Page Treasuries! Congrats to all the curators and shops. Don't forget to post here or on the TPT team discussion board when your treasury makes it to the front page. It makes it easier for me to find and feature them.<br /><br />Beautiful Simple Backgrounds and subtle color from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArzuMusa">ArzuMusa</a><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4de72c5f2f748eef8c65d595&r=21859&t=s&m=0&u=5724351&'></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/atticle?ref=pr_profile">Atticle</a> curated this lovely treasury with white backgrounds and pops of color.<br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4de75a1a6c336d910c94f933&r=21860&t=s&m=0&u=11647981&'></script><br /><br />This is a beautiful treasury by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALDDesigns">ALDDesigns</a>. Subtle colors, light and fluffy!<br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4de7ad9115706d91caecbe4b&r=21862&t=s&m=0&u=33829&'></script><br /><br />Keep Creating!<br /><br />xxoo MagsMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-91903508553769337802011-06-01T21:15:00.000-07:002011-06-01T21:27:18.262-07:00What Would Happen If....I have to admit I am a slightly nerdy. I like to do experiments from time to time. I often catch myself thinking, "what would happen if"...<br /><br />So this time my experiment actually turned out pretty cool so I wanted to share it. If you try this experiment too, I would love to see the results so please comment and include your results!<br /><br />Ok so... I thought what would happen if I made a treasury using 16 of my favorite shops, then made a second treasury using the exact same shops in the exact same spots. How different could the treasury look?<br /><br />Here is the first treasury:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zG61D9piHk/TecQH4TFc4I/AAAAAAAABOQ/A-yDifiP4jQ/s1600/DayNight.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 378px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zG61D9piHk/TecQH4TFc4I/AAAAAAAABOQ/A-yDifiP4jQ/s400/DayNight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613473188098175874" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the second treasury using all the same shops in the same order.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RBjQ-aTtqAQ/TecQIG-ymfI/AAAAAAAABOY/rvzvlAUhtxA/s1600/warmingthoughts.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 378px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RBjQ-aTtqAQ/TecQIG-ymfI/AAAAAAAABOY/rvzvlAUhtxA/s400/warmingthoughts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613473192039586290" border="0" /></a><br />Pretty cool result right? Like I said I would love to see the results and hear about you experiments!<br /><br />-MaggieMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-52511873057798599112011-05-26T17:55:00.000-07:002011-05-26T18:17:08.755-07:00Front Page Friday! Outdoor EditionTis the season to be outside. Outdoor treasuries abound... here are some front page stunners from our own TPT members. Congrats to the curators and the featured shops.<br /><br />This beautiful horse treasury by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/victoriaenglishcharm?ref=ss_profile">victoriaenglishcharm</a><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dce76e8188f8eef55644f6b&r=20818&t=s&m=0&u=9636004&'></script><br /><br />Fun Camping front page by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LuciaVerona?ref=pr_shop_more">LuciaVerona</a><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4ddaafe9f0a96d9151cad31e&r=20823&t=s&m=0&u=11262749&'></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestcoastKnittery?utm_source=CraftCult&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=api">WestCoastKnittery</a> has done it again with this refreshing treasury:<br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dd9893d81a28eef0435af96&r=20825&t=s&m=0&u=12651080&'></script><br /><br />Happy treasury making everyone!Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-35574354566697258572011-05-24T10:25:00.000-07:002011-05-25T12:08:15.384-07:00Etsy June Trends for Front Page StrategyThe June Etsy Merchandising suggestions is available now on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/from-etsys-merchandising-desk-june-12753/">Etsy's blog</a>. If you have never read these articles, they are very helpful in strategically deciding what type of treasuries to make. Even if you make treasuries with no thought of bein<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--4q5iCspMqc/Td1MQgi2KvI/AAAAAAAABNo/DebMheU34kI/s1600/il_fullxfull.243337385.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 112px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--4q5iCspMqc/Td1MQgi2KvI/AAAAAAAABNo/DebMheU34kI/s320/il_fullxfull.243337385.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610724557271214834" border="0" /></a>g on the front page, there are some great creative ideas to get your Treasury flowing.<br /><br />Here are some highlights from the article (and my commentary of course!). It starts with the obvious list of June Events: Graduation, Father's Day, Summer.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><strong style="font-style: italic;">"<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Outdoor Travel:</span></strong><span style="font-style: italic;"> Think in terms of the beach, countryside, forest and mountains. Outdoor activities on the rise include camping, biking, hiking, fun at the beach, fishing, and water sports.</span>"</div><ul><li>This theme is fun and gets you in the summer mood. I am starting to see several "camping" themed front pages already. Ahhh outdoor travel... a girl can dream...</li></ul><strong style="font-style: italic;">"<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Carnivals and State Fairs:</span> </strong><span style="font-style: italic;">Bright colors, side show spectacles, animals and cost</span><span style="font-style: italic;">u</span><span style="font-style: italic;">min</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mdq_2s48UQs/Td1P2TswU5I/AAAAAAAABOI/A-ZWPaYGEgU/s1600/il_fullxfull.161840405.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 101px; height: 101px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mdq_2s48UQs/Td1P2TswU5I/AAAAAAAABOI/A-ZWPaYGEgU/s320/il_fullxfull.161840405.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610728505193026450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">g.</span>"<br /><ul><li>This is another theme I have seen come up on Etsy's front page recently. This is a fun theme and brings back feelings of eating hot dogs, cotton candy and funnel cake.</li></ul><strong style="font-style: italic;">"<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Throwback to the Speakeasy:</span></strong><span style="font-style: italic;"> Barwar</span><span style="font-style: italic;">e, mixology, nightlife, live music, and secret passwords.</span>"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_vn2kpQfuY/Td1NpHHpY5I/AAAAAAAABNw/K8P3VvDmsHo/s1600/il_fullxfull.233175851.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 89px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_vn2kpQfuY/Td1NpHHpY5I/AAAAAAAABNw/K8P3VvDmsHo/s320/il_fullxfull.233175851.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610726079454602130" border="0" /></a><ul><li>You can do a great mix of vintage and handmade with this exciting theme. I don't know what you could find for "secret passwords", but your creative... you'll think of something.</li></ul><strong style="font-style: italic;"><br />"<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Letters, N</span></strong><strong style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">umbers, and Symbols:</strong><span style="font-style: italic;"> Large vi</span><span style="font-style: italic;">ntage signage letters, letterpress blocks, monogram housewar</span><span style="font-style: italic;">es, and typewriter keys.</span>"<br /><ul><li>This is one of my favorites. I love typography! Etsy also mentions that Typewriters are hot right now too, so this fits right in.</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">"<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Lockets</span>, secret hiding places, skeleton keys, arrows, diamonds, paper cuts, silhouettes, fortune cookies, wishbones, constellations, fortune telli</span><span style="font-style: italic;">ng."</span><br /><ul><li>It doesn't get better than secrets and wishes. This theme could be very challenging and fun!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rN3gXa1YMFY/Td1O3NX2yBI/AAAAAAAABN4/ICrAIB8AbsI/s1600/il_fullxfull.242358319.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 159px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rN3gXa1YMFY/Td1O3NX2yBI/AAAAAAAABN4/ICrAIB8AbsI/s320/il_fullxfull.242358319.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610727421162997778" border="0" /></a></li></ul><br />There is lots more good stuff on the Etsy Blog. Remember this comes from Etsy's staff, so it is a great indication of what they are looking for when selecting front page treasuries.<br /><br />Photo Credits<br />Map Envelopes: Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73922437/mini-street-map-envelopes-upcycled-set">HERE</a><br />Decanter and Shot Glasses: Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71481832/vintage-orange-decanter-and-5-shot">HERE</a><br />Red Journal: Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73689174/red-leather-journal-with-antique">HERE</a><br />Carnival Photo: Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52551510/fly-high-fine-art-carnival-photography">HERE</a>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-48055577285259485642011-05-19T20:46:00.000-07:002011-05-19T21:01:36.524-07:00Front Page Friday! Man EditionFather's day season is upon us and we are seeing some awesome man centric treasuries. Here are a few of our tpt team Etsy Front Pagers!<br /><br />This one from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBluePeacock?ref=ss_profile">MyBluePeacock</a><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dca8ab38d776d91a02cf9bc&r=19927&t=s&m=0&u=8850340&"></script><br /><br />A great one from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestcoastKnittery?ref=ss_profile">WestCoastKnittery</a><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dd06b3d0d6f8eefdffb7c3b&r=19928&t=s&m=0&u=12651080&"></script><br /><br />Love this one from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetharvey?ref=ss_profile">SweetHarvey</a><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dd3e548146c6d9130eb7a8e&r=19929&t=s&m=0&u=6410901&"></script><br /><br />Join us next Friday for more front page treasuries from TPT membersMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-62128919594068830102011-05-13T20:45:00.000-07:002011-05-13T20:59:24.349-07:00Front Page Friday!On Fridays we would like to feature some of our team members that have recently landed on the front page.<br /><br />Check out this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dcc45b2310c8eefc4975da3/red-and-blue?ref=pr_treasury">amazing treasury</a> from our own <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SylviaCPhotography">Sylviacphotography</a>.<br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dcc45b2310c8eefc4975da3&r=19047&t=s&m=0&u=10224419&'></script><br /><br />This one from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativityismessy">creativityismessy</a>, beautiful!<br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4dcc47a5d4916d916a0f36bd&r=19049&t=s&m=0&u=9087249&'></script><br /><br />Congrats to all our team members that have been to the front page!Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-8300876453557830642011-05-09T13:54:00.000-07:002011-05-09T14:03:06.113-07:00TPT Treasury Challenge Time! Enter to winHi Team! We have a exciting <span style="font-weight: bold;">Treasury challenge</span> starting now. This is totally voluntary, but should be really fun. We will have two winners, one will be chosen by the team leaders for creativity, aesthetics and theme. The second winner will be selected by a random drawing.<br /><br />1. Make a treasury around the theme of <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">"Dark Fairy Tales"</span>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nKyTADK7Tpc/TchWNThXcKI/AAAAAAAABNg/J9V6TxhN2Gg/s1600/fairy%2Btale.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 104px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nKyTADK7Tpc/TchWNThXcKI/AAAAAAAABNg/J9V6TxhN2Gg/s320/fairy%2Btale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604824522841092258" border="0" /></a><br />2. Tag your treasury as tptteam and add a link to the TPT team in your treasury description.<br />3. Reply to the "TPT Treasury Challenge" thread on the TPT team discussion board (link <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/7288/treasury-promotion-team/discuss/">HERE</a>).<br />4. TaDa! You are entered to win!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">But it doesn't end here! You can increase</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jSJEsQBRUYw/TchWE5T_EWI/AAAAAAAABNY/NWWeJPlP3RU/s1600/fairy%2Btale.jpg"><br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> your chance to win this way:</span><br />- Subscribe to the TPT team blog for 1 additional entry<br />- "Like" the TPT team facebook page for 1 additional entry<br />- Read and comment on the this TPT team challenge blog post for 1 additional entry<br />- Link to the TPT team on your Facebook and/or Twitter for 1 additional entry<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">But wait, What do you win?!</span><br />- If you have an Etsy shop you will get a free side ad on the TPT Team Blog. (note: If you don't have a shop, you may pick your favorite shop for us to advertise)<br />- A TPT blog post about your Etsy shop and promotion of your treasuries.<br />- A TPT forum post promoting your treasuries and Etsy shop. (We have over 1400 team members so this is great exposure!)<br />- The winner that is selected by the TPT team leaders will have to opportunity to select the next Challenge Theme<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rules:</span><br />1. This challenge ends on May 31 at midnight<br />2. One treasury per person will be counted as your main entry. (so if you have two shops, please only one per person)<br />3. Please use the theme of "Dark Fairy Tales" as your inspiration<br />4. If you would like to promote your challenge treasury, you may also post it in the main treasury thread and it is subject to the 15 comment rule.<br />5. Team Leaders are not eligible to win, but we think these challenges are super fun so we might post some for fun and as examples.<br /><br />If you have any questions, please write to the team leader "tptteam".Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-63244187713677811512011-05-08T19:23:00.001-07:002011-05-08T20:10:21.827-07:00How can Treasuries help my Etsy Shop?Not only are treasuries super fun, they can be great for building traffic and sales for your Etsy shop. The obvious way you think of treasuries promoting your shop is to...well... make treasuries. That is a way of getting people to check out your shop, but there are some other ways as well.<br /><br />Step 1 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Research!</span><br /><ul><li>Treasury makers, in addition to selecting great looking items, look for items that will get their treasury to the front page of etsy. They do this by finding out what is trending, by selecting items that Etsy suggests in their marketing news. (click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/from-etsys-merchandising-desk-may-planning-12555/">HERE</a> to see the May edition)</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Example:</span> In the last couple of days I have noticed some recurring types of items on the front page of Etsy like Bikes, Birds, Deer and Horses.<br /><br />Step 2 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tagging</span><br /><ul><li>Tags - I am not talking about treasury tags, I am talking about shop tags. If I have an item that fits into something I know is hot for treasury makers, I need to tag my item as such.</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Example:</span> If Deer keep showing up on the front page, that means treasury makers will search on the word "Deer", "Woodland", "Buck", "Horns", etc. I have a card in my shop with a Deer on it. Currently I don't have the word "Deer" as a tag. I should add it if I want treasury makers to find my card.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tips:</span><ul><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kw2fEffc7Ms/TcdXqJIdxdI/AAAAAAAABNA/NkziOrbwZaQ/s1600/search.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 106px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kw2fEffc7Ms/TcdXqJIdxdI/AAAAAAAABNA/NkziOrbwZaQ/s320/search.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604544642803418578" border="0" /></a>Treasury makers love making treasuries around holidays. If you have an item that isn't specifically Father's Day, but is masculine and would look great in a treasury be sure to tag it with words like "Father's Day", "Father Gift", "Masculine", "Dad", etc.</li><li>Treasury makers love to reciprocate when they are included in a treasury you make. The more treasuries you curate, the more treasuries your shop will be featured in.</li><li>Use craftcult (link <a href="http://www.craftcult.com/vault.php?userid=">HERE</a>) to see which etsy users have multiple front page treasuries. See if you can u<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NJ32CZu7EMs/TcdYmhFk4HI/AAAAAAAABNI/2PT71ZG-x6c/s1600/vault.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 114px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NJ32CZu7EMs/TcdYmhFk4HI/AAAAAAAABNI/2PT71ZG-x6c/s320/vault.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604545680025903218" border="0" /></a>se something from their shop in a treasury you create. They are more likely to reciprocate when they make their next treasury.</li></ul><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Take a look at your avatar. If you are commenting on lots of treasuries, your avatar should show a product from your shop. People looking at the treasury will be more curious if they see one of your products next to your name. There have been lots of times I have discovered a shop by reading someone's comment and seeing a cute product.</li></ul>Here is an example of some avatars that might get your shop noticed. They use a avatar that shows items from their shop or advertising a sale. I think that owl is super cute so even though this person isn't involved in the treasury other than commenting, I might check out the shop. If the avatar had been of the shop owner's face (I am sure you have a very lovely face), it might not have inspired me to check out the shop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z0s4YVA3p0c/TcdZrwvTX4I/AAAAAAAABNQ/fTKichVd_Qc/s1600/avatar.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 212px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z0s4YVA3p0c/TcdZrwvTX4I/AAAAAAAABNQ/fTKichVd_Qc/s320/avatar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604546869638422402" border="0" /></a>I would love to hear your tips on increasing shop sales using treasuries! Please comment and subscribe.Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-78582111545420698742011-04-27T20:17:00.000-07:002011-04-27T20:32:45.765-07:00Front Page Strategies from Natalya Part 3. Final installment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RVSrTfzp6c8/TbjfoQ50qcI/AAAAAAAABMw/3X7MIeplSvw/s1600/il_fullxfull.228425541.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 157px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RVSrTfzp6c8/TbjfoQ50qcI/AAAAAAAABMw/3X7MIeplSvw/s320/il_fullxfull.228425541.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600472019460467138" border="0" /></a>What great advice we have gotten from <a href="http://natalya1905.etsy.com/">Natalya1905</a>! This is our final installment of our discussion with Natalya. To see part 1 click <a href="http://etsytreasurypromotionteam.blogspot.com/2011/04/front-page-strategies-from-natalya.html">HERE</a>, to see part 2 click <a href="http://etsytreasurypromotionteam.blogspot.com/2011/04/front-page-strategies-from-natalya-part.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br />This is important with the way our team is expanding, we have lots of new folks. Here is Natalya's best advice for new treasury makers. (Seasoned treasury makers can benefit too).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">What is the best advice you can give to new treasury makers? </span></span><p> Check the list of recent Front Page Treasuries here: <a href="http://craftcult.com/vault.php">http://craftcult.com/vault.php</a> </p><p>Take a close look at those Treasuries. Pay attention to their color scheme, composition, items price range, items categories, etc. </p><p> </p><p>Try not to use items that are too bright or too large in the thumbnail photos (with little space around). Neutral colors make a Treasury look classier. Use bold colors and color combinations only if you are really good with color work. Less is more. </p><p> </p><p>Try not to mix color and black-and-white photos. It requires much time and skill to make a really beautiful Treasury with these two types of pictures. </p><p> </p><p>Take your time and practice. Use keyword search, Taste Test, your friends’ shops, Suggested Shops, or Merchandise Report. The more you learn, the better your Treasuries will become. </p><p> </p><p>And finally, never break the main TPT rule. ALWAYS comment on 15 Treasuries above yours. The sooner, the better. Treasuries gain and lose hotness really quickly, so let’s play fair. </p><p> </p><p>Thank you very much for reading this. </p><p>Happy sales and happy Treasury making to you all!<br /></p><p>Natalya @ Natalya’s Studio<br /></p><p><a href="http://natalya1905.etsy.com/">http://natalya1905.etsy.com </a></p>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-79211083797748325762011-04-24T19:38:00.000-07:002011-04-24T20:00:26.430-07:00Front Page Strategies from Natalya Part 2Thanks for stopping by! Here is more from our enlightening chat with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/natalya1905">Natalya1905</a>. To see <span style="font-weight: bold;">PART 1 of this post click</span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://etsytreasurypromotionteam.blogspot.com/2011/04/front-page-strategies-from-natalya.html">HERE</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ld-WEDtc2qA/TbThblxfRhI/AAAAAAAABMY/VrZkwulhxSU/s1600/il_fullxfull.195614868.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 117px; height: 94px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ld-WEDtc2qA/TbThblxfRhI/AAAAAAAABMY/VrZkwulhxSU/s320/il_fullxfull.195614868.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599348100840769042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Natalya not only gets her treasuries noticed by Etsy, she has treasuries that get a ton of comments and clicks. We picked her brain to find out the ways she promotes her treasuries and what makes a treasury "hot".<br /><br /> <style>@font-face { font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face { font-family: "Verdana"; }@font-face { font-family: "Verdana"; }@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }p.MsoNoSpacing, li.MsoNoSpacing, div.MsoNoSpacing { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }span.apple-style-span { }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }.MsoPapDefault { margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; }div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; }</style> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span">What do you </span><span class="apple-style-span">do to promote a treasury so it stays hot?</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style=""><span style="color:black;"> </span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">I am a member of several wonderful teams, including The Perfect Team – TPT. :) When the Treasury is ready, I always send convos to all the featured artists. Try this Shmetsy extension, it is a huge time saver: <a href="http://shmetsy.com/extensions.html?s=Send+Convos+to+artists+in+a+Treasury#">http://shmetsy.com/extensions.html?s=Send+Convos+to+artists+in+a+Treasury#</a></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Then I put the link to my new Treasury on my Facebook and Twitter, on the team Treasury thread (if it is a team Treasury), and on the TPT.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X_bpXD842bw/TbTh_0JBMII/AAAAAAAABMg/jTp-rbLWJ7s/s1600/fp_13651.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 130px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X_bpXD842bw/TbTh_0JBMII/AAAAAAAABMg/jTp-rbLWJ7s/s320/fp_13651.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599348723172847746" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <style>@font-face { font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face { font-family: "Verdana"; }@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }p.MsoNoSpacing, li.MsoNoSpacing, div.MsoNoSpacing { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }span.apple-style-span { }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }.MsoPapDefault { margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; }div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; }</style> </p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="">Do you think having a "hot" treasury is as important as making a treasury that appeals to Etsy's aesthetic?</b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style=""><span style="color:black;"> </span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;">I believe in be</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;">autiful Treasuries. Tasteless and messy BNR-like Treasuries will never get to the Front Page, no matt</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;">er how many views and comments they get. Besides, Etsy rarely picks hot Treasuries for the Front page. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;">Want your Treasury to get hot? Promote it as much as you can. Want your Treasury on the Front Page? Pick a trendy theme, make your collection as beautiful as you can, tag properly and get at least 50 views. That should be enough.<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;"><br /><span style=""> </span></span></span></p> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UotL1rd8vdE/TbTi502puVI/AAAAAAAABMo/6Ni5mynXIec/s1600/ssp_te.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 147px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UotL1rd8vdE/TbTi502puVI/AAAAAAAABMo/6Ni5mynXIec/s320/ssp_te.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599349719796660562" border="0" /></a> <style>@font-face { font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face { font-family: "Verdana"; }@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }p.MsoNoSpacing, li.MsoNoSpacing, div.MsoNoSpacing { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }span.apple-style-span { }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; }.MsoPapDefault { margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; }div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; }</style> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="">Do you think making treasuries helps with making sales in your own Etsy shop? If yes, how do you think it helps?</b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style=""><span style="color:black;"> </span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">I can’t say I have noticed increase in sales since I began making Treasuries. I do it mostly for fun (must be still missing my job as a magazine editor :)) and to promote my friends and teammates. </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p> <span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >When one of my items is featured on the Front Page, it is an amazing exposure, hundreds of views and hearts, several sales as a rule. When my Treasury is featured, I usually get people adding me to their circles, more people featuring my items in their Treasuries, but that is all. <span style=""> </span><br /> </span><br />Join us for the final part of this post and the advice Natalya has for new treasury makers!Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-36171175164750822182011-04-22T22:23:00.000-07:002011-04-24T20:02:46.958-07:00Front Page Strategies from NatalyaWhat a wonderful team we have created! We have over 11oo members now and more and more front pages.<br /><br />One me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FieoNA4u--I/TbJnP88xrII/AAAAAAAABMQ/A5qV4zwVP5c/s1600/il_fullxfull.194334180.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 86px; height: 71px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FieoNA4u--I/TbJnP88xrII/AAAAAAAABMQ/A5qV4zwVP5c/s320/il_fullxfull.194334180.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598650810531687554" border="0" /></a>mber we see on the front page over and over again is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/natalya1905">Natalya1905</a>. Her treasuries are always beautiful and consistent. We thought, who better to share Front Page strategies with our team than Natalya. She was very generous to share some great information with us. So much that this will probably be a multiple part post. To see examples of Natalya's Treasuries click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/natalya1905/treasury">HERE</a>. So here we go...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K9c1Lf7ofa8/TbJl_vVeFoI/AAAAAAAABL4/iGMGP-F-2J8/s1600/natalya%2Btreasury.jpg"><br /></a><br /><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">How do you get your ideas for your treasury themes?</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bmG926_JuVc/TbJmLQMkVzI/AAAAAAAABMA/hgpTa-XT9zM/s1600/natalya%2Btreasury2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 137px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bmG926_JuVc/TbJmLQMkVzI/AAAAAAAABMA/hgpTa-XT9zM/s320/natalya%2Btreasury2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598649630287222578" border="0" /></a> </p><p> </p><p>As a rule, themes come spontaneously. It can be some particular item that becomes my inspiration; color, event, date, or holiday - anything is good. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/from-etsys-merchandising-desk-may-planning-12555/">Etsy Merchandise Report</a> is another great source of themes. There are so many ideas and keywords in it, more than one could possibly use within a month.<br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What do you think is the most important thing you can do to make your treasury stand out for front page consideration? </p><p> </p><p>There are several very simple rules that help immensely: </p><p>- Use all 16 slots. </p><p>- Do not use your own items in your Treasuries. </p><p>- Do not use items from your other shop(s) in your Treasuries. </p><p>- Do not use more than one item from any shop. </p><p>- Do not use sold items. </p><p>- Pick items from different categories and in a wide price range. </p><p>- Check your recent (1-3 days old) Treasuries regularly and replace sold items. Treasuries with more than 2 sold items would not likely be picked for the Front Page. </p><p>- Use English words for Treasury titles, American English spelling is preferable. </p><p>- Do not use graphic symbols (flowers, hearts, etc.) in the title. </p><p>- Use tags. Try to include appropriate keywords from current Merchandise Report. </p><p>- Do not use Etsy admin shops in your Treasuries. </p><p>- Check title and tags spelling to avoid typos and mistakes. </p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What do you look for in photographs when selecting items for a treasury? </p><p> </p><p>Great photogra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qLFFY9WvORU/TbJmiBobruI/AAAAAAAABMI/vwS4YXvEbRw/s1600/natalya%2Btreasury.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 147px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qLFFY9WvORU/TbJmiBobruI/AAAAAAAABMI/vwS4YXvEbRw/s320/natalya%2Btreasury.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598650021514555106" border="0" /></a>phy is a key to a great Treasury. You can’t make a beautiful, Front Page worthy Treasury with low quality photos. I always look for crispy, focused and well lit photos presenting unique objects. I never use abusive or mature content items. </p><p> </p><p>Background is what makes a Treasury look “professional” (or ugly, BNR-like). Try to pick items with similar backgrounds. Plain white looks best and makes Treasury creating process faster and easier. Try not to mix different backgrounds, like white, black, bright, polished wood, barn wood, fabric, grass, concrete, solid, textured, etc. </p><br />Next time we will see Natalya's tips for promoting treasuries and advice for new treasury makers. <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >To See Part 2 of this post click </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://etsytreasurypromotionteam.blogspot.com/2011/04/front-page-strategies-from-natalya-part.html">HERE</a></span>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-79703750553405020592011-04-12T19:39:00.000-07:002011-04-12T20:30:27.006-07:00Must Try Treasury Theme - Indoor Garden<span style="font-size:130%;">One of Etsy's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/from-etsys-merchandising-desk-april-showers-12473/">April Merchandising Themes</a> is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Indoor Garden</span>. This theme translates into some gorgeous treasuries.<br /><br />Try a treasury using this theme and incorporate items like:<br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Terrariums</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - nothing says indoor garden like a terrarium. One note here is to make sure you tag your treasury with Terrarium spelled correctly. I misspell it 9 times out of 10.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TeQQ_CsoO58/TaUVMl_h0FI/AAAAAAAABLI/JyzZatAfABk/s1600/il_fullxfull.234449172.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 118px; height: 129px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TeQQ_CsoO58/TaUVMl_h0FI/AAAAAAAABLI/JyzZatAfABk/s320/il_fullxfull.234449172.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594901418178891858" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71791521/garden-in-a-jar-mosses-and-lichens">(image listing)</a></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Succulent Plants</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - There are some beautiful plants for sale on Etsy. They are architecturally interesting to include in treasuries too.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EgdarFFS_lk/TaUVzYWX0II/AAAAAAAABLQ/_eYOmChbqTM/s1600/il_fullxfull.233614720.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 103px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EgdarFFS_lk/TaUVzYWX0II/AAAAAAAABLQ/_eYOmChbqTM/s320/il_fullxfull.233614720.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594902084531507330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71591713/modern-herb-or-succulent-planter-box?ref=sr_list_5&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=succulent&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">(image lis</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71591713/modern-herb-or-succulent-planter-box?ref=sr_list_5&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=succulent&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">ting)</a></span><br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Garden/Herb Markers</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Sellers on Etsy are so clever when it comes to Garden Markers.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zUQIKlfJLEg/TaUWnXilv8I/AAAAAAAABLY/QW5MDwNPzps/s1600/il_fullxfull.195542001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 122px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zUQIKlfJLEg/TaUWnXilv8I/AAAAAAAABLY/QW5MDwNPzps/s320/il_fullxfull.195542001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594902977667514306" border="0" /></a></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62614422/vintage-silverware-garden-marker-spoon"><span style="font-size:85%;">(image listing)</span></a><br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Planters</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - There are some incredible pottery makers on Etsy and beautiful hand made planters.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MNffx06XKG0/TaUXIzXrloI/AAAAAAAABLg/_WaW2ra99so/s1600/il_fullxfull.102716223.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 151px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MNffx06XKG0/TaUXIzXrloI/AAAAAAAABLg/_WaW2ra99so/s320/il_fullxfull.102716223.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594903552073635458" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/34574563/planter-in-spring-green-with-carved"><span style="font-size:85%;">(image listing)</span></a><br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Rabbits</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> - Kill two birds with one stone. Incorporate the Easter theme with the indoor garden theme.</span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-et1mHDjBdiM/TaUXv7cfmaI/AAAAAAAABLo/66sNOsIpLkA/s1600/il_fullxfull.232927474.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 188px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-et1mHDjBdiM/TaUXv7cfmaI/AAAAAAAABLo/66sNOsIpLkA/s320/il_fullxfull.232927474.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594904224256203170" border="0" /></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71425057/beach-bunny-cast-iron-bunny-in-aqua">(image listing)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Now Go Try It Out!</span><br /></div></div>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-8745907546212816042011-04-10T19:13:00.000-07:002011-04-10T19:35:59.009-07:001000 Members and FP Treasuries!Our little team has expanded to over 1000 members! That is fantastic and we are seeing a lot more of our team mates on the Etsy Front page.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for doing such a great job supporting each other. Be sure to tag your treasuries tpt team, and post on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/7288/treasury-promotion-team/discuss/">discussion board</a> if your treasury shows up on the front page. This will make it easier for us to find you and feature you on our team blog.<br /><br />Here are a few of the latest FP treasuries.<br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d9cfbb926976d91fb772fbf&r=14818&t=s&m=0&u=12956686&"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d866a4714128eefd97819a7&r=14819&t=s&m=0&u=10043951&"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d9e1b8a128b6d9120c8b501&r=14820&t=s&m=0&u=6544449&"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d9a090611bb8eef6ca54e3c&r=14821&t=s&m=0&u=7463964&"></script>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-89396441140939789202011-04-03T15:17:00.000-07:002011-04-03T15:56:14.255-07:00Front Page TPT MembersOur team has expanded to over 900 members! If you look at page 1 of the treasury list, you start to recognize TPT team members. Great job supporting each other! <br /><br />Here are a few recent example of some beautiful front page treasuries by TPT members:<br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d95f5c6bb086d915a3af0a1&r=14024&t=s&m=0&u=10798070&'></script><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d95f610bb086d91a765f0a1&r=14025&t=s&m=0&u=10224419&'></script><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d95e6eebc6f8eef2c17fb5d&r=14026&t=s&m=0&u=7311107&'></script><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d95e94403c96d91ab74d74f&r=14028&t=s&m=0&u=6755269&'></script><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d90e09553186d91b37c1404&r=14029&t=s&m=0&u=7933472&'></script><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d93725f56796d9132cb83f6&r=14030&t=s&m=0&u=10743193&'></script><br /><br />Congrats to the curators and featured shops!Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-31473122002453977782011-03-28T14:27:00.000-07:002011-03-28T19:23:32.398-07:00Etsy April Trends for Front Page Strategies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xhKSF0jflMg/TZEC5cOb42I/AAAAAAAABKg/c9oMKLCNYr4/s1600/il_fullxfull.230474768.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 90px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xhKSF0jflMg/TZEC5cOb42I/AAAAAAAABKg/c9oMKLCNYr4/s320/il_fullxfull.230474768.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589251798396035938" border="0" /></a>Etsy has published it's April Merchandising blog post. Read it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/from-etsys-merchandising-desk-april-showers-12473/">HERE.</a> This is a monthly article that gives "clues" to what Etsy is looking for to feature on the front page. Keep in mind that these tips are to get noticed for "Front Page" consideration, not to increase "hotness".<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70837592/miniature-porcelain-sheep-sculpture?ref=sr_list_12&ga_search_query=easter+tpt&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">(image listing)</a></span></span><br /></div>Here are some highlights that pertain to treasuries:<strong><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></strong><ul><li><strong style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Little Red Riding Hood:</strong><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> With Catherine Hardwicke's movie rendition, this fairytale is becoming increasingly popular: forestry, red capes, wolves and werewolves, the moon (blood moon), young love, legends and dark fairytales</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-style: italic;"><strong><br /></strong></div>Along with woodland theme (which is still popular) the dark little red riding hood theme is something to think about.<br /><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-style: italic;">Our central merchandising topics this month will focus on spring, Easter and Mother's Day.</span></li></ul>I bet mother's day is huge on Etsy! Think of all the Mother's Day themes you could do. "Things my mother would like", "Things I would like cuz I'm a mom", etc. (ok you are probably better at coming up with clever titles than me!)<br /><ul><li><strong style="font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Geometry:</strong><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> Geometric shapes, patterns, triangles, chevrons.</span></li></ul>This is one I see on the Front Page all the time. The treasury is all about a certain pattern or shape.<br /><ul><li><strong style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">The Butcher:</strong><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> Cuts of meat, diagrams, butcher paper and knives, bacon, aprons.</span></li></ul>This one is just strange. "Here ya go mom, Mother's day wouldn't be complete without this diagram of a cow and some butcher paper." I know, I know... this doesn't have to be for mother's day. Just seems random.<br /><br />There is great stuff in this article for treasury makers and shop owners, so be sure to check it out. Now get to making those butcher themed treasuries~<br /><div style="text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;" ></span></div>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-13128122963585967442011-03-25T21:14:00.000-07:002011-03-26T14:02:03.169-07:00TPT Treasury Challange Winners!Our first TPT Challenge was so much fun. There were tons of great entries. Thanks to all that participated. We will be hosting another one soon.<br /><br />The theme was "Beware the Ides of March" and we received a wide range of interpretations. These our our winners!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >This treasury comes from </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sdjjewellery">SDJ Jewellery</a><br /></span><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d6d53f2cd806d9166a618f6&r=12968&t=s&m=0&u=11952260&'></script><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Check out more great treasuries from SDJ Jewellery <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/sdjjewellery/treasury">HERE.</a><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Check out this winner, </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OttolinesOddities">Ottolines Oddities</a></span><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d76cafcd4088eefe5d7d5aa&r=12970&t=s&m=0&u=9375037&'></script><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Check out more great treasuries from Ottolines Oddities <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/OttolinesOddities/treasury">HERE</a>.<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >And this great treasury from </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/finasma">finasma</a></span><br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d6cc3673c8a6d91799f8946&r=12985&t=s&m=0&u=8167760&'></script><br /> <p style="text-align: left;" class="username"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Check out more great treasuries from finasma <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/finasma/treasury">HERE.</a></span><br /> </p><p class="username"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sdjjewellery"><br /></a> </p>Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-46177175965551269282011-03-19T20:46:00.000-07:002011-03-21T20:49:40.824-07:00Look for great photos to get your treasury noticedGreat photos are what makes Etsy so special! That is the first thing that attracted me to Etsy, I was impressed by the quality of the photographs.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sb7LASWy8_Q/TYWFOzqbMoI/AAAAAAAABJU/rD6bD4YvX3o/s1600/il_fullxfull.158381243.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 117px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sb7LASWy8_Q/TYWFOzqbMoI/AAAAAAAABJU/rD6bD4YvX3o/s320/il_fullxfull.158381243.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586017402255782530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51518121/polaroid-automatic-100-land-camera">(image listing</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-style: italic;">)</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />As a shop owner, having nice photos can get you featured in many more treasuries.<br /></div>As a treasury maker, picking nice photos gets your treasury more comments and possibly front page.<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d84c8550aea6d9197ca5478/spring-romance">this treasury</a> from tpt member Zion Shore.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IaE8a3lQzFw/TYV-s_sfjJI/AAAAAAAABJE/Z3b20dfTmrc/s1600/spring%2Btreasury.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IaE8a3lQzFw/TYV-s_sfjJI/AAAAAAAABJE/Z3b20dfTmrc/s320/spring%2Btreasury.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586010224300362898" border="0" /></a><br />Notice the photography? The most interesting photos are the ones that are slightly off center, with a plain background. Think how uninteresting that bag would look if it was on your couch being photographed straight on.<br /><br />To summarize-<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">As a shop owner:</span><br /><ul><li>Make your first photo be the most interesting even if it doesn't show the entire product. You can show the detail in the rest of your supporting photographs. I usually click on listings in which the first photo makes me feel like I want to see more. Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51865633/topography-in-teal-set-of-4-handcut">HERE</a> for a great example of this. (This shop has been on the front page multiple times)<br /></li><li>Keep your backgrounds simple. A stripey couch or dotted bed spread might not be the best place to show off your product. The background should not be distracting.</li><li>Try to show your product "in use" in at least one photo. For example if you are selling a hair clip, have a friend wear it and take photos outside for plenty of natural light and an editorial feel. Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49885472/simple-pearl-and-silk-flower-hair">HERE</a> to see a good example of this.</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">As a Treasury Maker:</span><br /><ul><li>Look at previous front page treasuries and note what type of photos are most common.</li><li>When torn between 2 items, go for the one with the most simple, clean look.</li><li>pick photos with similar styles in one treasury, this gives the treasury a cohesive look. Take a look at this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d84efb7707d6d91fbd077fe/european-delights">TPT member's treasury</a> for a good example of this.</li><li>Be sure to put the most interesting photos in the top 4 spots of the treasury. These are the ones that are seen when browsing through treasuries. This will pull in more views.</li></ul>I would love to hear any photography tips you have to share! Happy photo taking!Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837164313049331389.post-21853535866293694052011-03-16T07:47:00.000-07:002011-03-16T14:29:05.318-07:00Etsy Blog offers "hints" to be Front Page ReadyFrom time to time Etsy posts on their blog about trends for the season or month. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/from-etsys-merchandising-desk-marching-into-spring-12119/">This is the link </a>for the March edition.<br /><br />This gives you insight into what would get your treasury noticed for front page consideration. Here are some quick highlights:<br /><ul style="font-style: italic;"><li><strong>"Tip:</strong> We're looking to introduce a wider variety of unisex, men-centric, and vintage niches into the more regular rotation. Make sure to tag lists appropriately for the best return."</li></ul>I am personally sick of men-centric treasuries but if you like making them, be sure to tag with the key words Etsy has suggested. I would use "men", "men-centric", "unisex", "male", etc.<br /><ul style="font-style: italic;"><li><strong>"April Fools:</strong> Practical jokes, gag gifts and emphasis on the sillier side of handmade and vintage."</li></ul>This one just sounds like a really fun treasury to make. I might try this myself. Be sure to use tags like "April fools", "gag gifts", "practical jokes", "fun", etc.<br /><br /><ul style="font-style: italic;"><li><strong>"Etsy's Euro Week:</strong> We'll be celebrating the 2nd annual Etsy Euro Week this month from Monday the 21st through Friday the 25th."</li></ul>I don't much about this, but it is something Etsy is promoting so there is a good chance they will be looking for "Euro Week" tags on treasuries for Front Page possibilities. Read more about it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/etsy-goes-euro-euro-week-2010-7319/">HERE</a>.<br /><ul style="font-style: italic;"><li><p>"For those of your who enjoy making Treasuries <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>, we'll be looking to highlight lists that interpret these themes in a creative and cohesive way throughout the site. Please tag your Treasuries accordingly. "</p></li></ul>This is more confirmation that Etsy uses tag search to find front page candidates.<br /><br />One more thing to keep in mind. Lots of treasury makers follow the suggestions of Etsy on front page themes. If you are a seller that sells some of these items, be sure your are tagging the items in your shop so they can be found by treasury makers. For example if you sell a handmade whoppie cushion (not sure how one would hand make a whoppie cushion, but bare with me), be sure to tag it with "april fools", "gag gift", "practical jokes", etc.Magshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189322996013603378noreply@blogger.com3