Friday, December 30, 2011

Happy New Year!

Twas the day before New Year's Eve when all through the team...

Everyone was excited and ready to scream!

Listings and treasuries the members did create...

Reached goals and set records you know that is great!

Many changes on Etsy, Face book and Twitter too...

I hope that drives traffic and lots more interest in you!

Get social this year on the networking site of your choice...

Do not forget the "real" world needs to hear your voice!

Happy 2012 y'all and May it be merry...

From Texas Friends Etsy and that sales fairy!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

A New Game: The Big Introduction - Discussions - Texas Friends Team Etsy - Etsy Teams

A New Game: The Big Introduction - Discussions - Texas Friends Team Etsy - Etsy Teams:

Come join the fun and add your responses!

'via Blog this'

Possible Craft Show - Discussions - Texas Friends Team Etsy - Etsy Teams:

Caliandra from Caliandra says

Hey folks!

I'm looking to set up a Holiday Craft show in the Curious Soul Studio, which is right next to Just Be. Here's the address:
Just Be
32831 SH 249,
Pinehurst, TX 77362

The location is right in between Tomball and Magnolia, it's pretty simple to find, too. Just Be is a Purple house. If you're looking for it, you can't miss it.

The deal is, the owner of the studio requires a 2 hr minimum, at $25 an hour. If we rent the studio for 6 or more hours, the cost is lowered to $20 an hour. I would like to rent the studio for 6 or more hours on Nov. 26th, and have about 8-10 vendors. If you are interested please let me know! We would be advertising on Facebook (an event you can invite people to) and possibly doing an Ads campaign. I would have you send $5 through paypal to cover advertising through there. We pay via Paypal for Facebook ads. I'd probably do it for about 2 weeks before the show... we would have limited advertising, but I'd be able to keep track of it and focus on people in the area.
There isn't a TON of space, for big tables, so those of you with clothes will probably be situated towards the back. The studio is VERY open and there will be no issues with people not being able to see your items in the back. No worries! I watched the place be modified and built into the treasure it is, so I've got a good idea of how I want us to set up.
Let me know if you are interested. It would be my first time setting this kind of thing up, so any advice and help is very welcome!
We are asking that each person donate ONE item for people to enter to win. We are planning on making it so that you have to be at the show to enter, and you can enter to win each item you are interested in. This will be a Holiday based craft show, so if you feel like pulling out your best holiday items, it would probably be a good idea!
Please let me know if you can do this, and we will discuss it more! I already have 2 vendors (not including myself) interested. :) I need at least 8 to keep the cost down, so email as soon as you can about it! The sooner we get the money together, the sooner I can book that weekend and keep it from getting snatched up!
thebeadmuse at yahoo dot com

Thanks,
Cali

Team Spirit Award Nomination Form

Team Spirit Award Nomination Form:

Team Spirit Award Nomination Form

Throughout November and December of 2011 we will be granting specific Etsy Teams with a weekly Team Spirit Award to recognize hard work and exemplary accomplishments. What exactly IS team spirit, you ask? Well, we want you to tell us!  We believe that team spirit takes many forms — it can refer to the impact a team has on its community, the way members support one another, or the success of a collaborative project.   We want Etsy Teams to lead by example, and get recognition for the amazing work that they do all year round. Team Spirit Award recipients will be announced every Monday in the Teams Newsletter (sign up to receive that at etsy.com/mailinglist ), be featured in a Community Stories post on the Etsy Blog and receive a handmade trophy in the mail!  So, what does team spirit mean to you? Let us know by filling out the form 

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Welcome to November

Hello My Texas Friends. If you haven't checked in in a while (you know who you are)
Main Page for the Texas Friends Team on the Forums
http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends-team-etsy
We got lots of news...
New Chat thread http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends-team-etsy/discuss/9218885/
New Promotions Thread http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends-team-etsy/discuss/9225582/
New Check in Thread http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends-team-etsy/discuss/9223208/page/1/
New Members http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends-team-etsy/members
New TexasFriendsTeamEtsy Account http://www.etsy.com/people/texasfriendsteametsy

Monday, October 3, 2011

A Totally Awesome Game!

This game is so much fun, Members of the Texas Friends Team on Etsy are into the second round.
The rules are simple:

Check out the shop who posted above you.
Heart (favorite) an item OR the first item that catches your eye and your heart!
Post that item in the Game thread
http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends/discuss/9056853/page/1

This game earns big points for participation and friendship, promotion and it is FUN!
There are over 100 members on the Team, some are buyers only (whom we adore); the majority are shops filled with wonderful things to buy. Since Holiday Shopping Season is just around the corner, support your Texas Friends this Holiday Season and every season.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

A Participation Reminder

This is a reminder for those who have not participated in at least 3 months on any of the team threads.

Please post something on one of the threads in this list http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends/discuss/ ASAP.

If you choose to no longer be a member of this team, please remove all team tags and notify the captain immediately.

Thank you,

Texas Friends Team Leadership.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Keeping up Via Daily Digests

Those of us on Texas Friends and other teams on Etsy are finding it easier than ever to keep up with the many discussions that go on simultaneously on the forums by subscribing to the new feature, Etsy was so kind to give us.

I'm talking about Daily Digests. Go to the home page of any team you are on look on the side bar on the left and you will see a nifty blue link that says:

Subscribe to email digest

Once you subscribe you will get in your in box of your email a lovely recap of the previous day's list of threads and any new posts (until 11 pm ET). The links are live and its is all text, very few if any photos. You can unsubscribe at any time, but we hope you don't.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

A Reminder for Team Members

Attention Texas Friends Team Mates:

Requirements for membership and general rules:

Texas Friends is a moderated team with the following requirements:

Texas Friends is open globally to anyone who currently lives in Texas, has previously lived in Texas, plans to visit Texas or has heard of Texas.

Rules :
Promote Friendly, the Texas Way!
Introduce yourself when you join.
Check in on any of the Team Forum Threads no less than once every 3 months.

Members who do not follow these rules will be removed.

When you applied to become a member of this team you agreed to these requirements and rules. Yet, some of you have not complied with the barest minimum of 3 months participation. If you no longer wish to be part of this team, please contact the captain or one of the leaders, so we can remove you.

By not fulfilling what you promised to do, it is unfair to the rest of the members who actively participate and are willing to help support and promote your presence.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Help For Abused Children Charity Drive

Looking for donations for abused children.

I would like to offer the opportunity for some signage to my fellow Etsy friends. I am the Silent Auction Coordinator for a big fundraiser for my work and I am looking for donations.

First I would like to say a little bit about my work. I am employed at The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter for Youth, in Corpus Christi, Texas. What we do is provide a home for children who have been abused by their parents or family, while child protective services finds another home for the child, whether its a foster home or back with their parents after the judges approval. I have seen children, all ages, with broken bones, black eyes, bald spots, cigarette burns and other terrible things that have been done to them. These kids come right here from Corpus Christi and all the surrounding areas. I wrote an article on hubpages about these children that made it into the Hub Nuggets new letter.
zulemaann.hubpages.com/hub/I-eat-lunch-with-abused-children-every-week
From reading the comments on the article you can see that many were touched by reading this.

If you are interested in donating an item for our silent auction please contact me, Zulema Tomlinson, ztomlinson@ark4kids.com, 361-241-6566 M-Th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or Sister Milagros at the same number any time, day or night, she is always available. You can also mail in any items to 12960 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78410. Donations are tax exempt 501 (c)(3). Deadline is September 8th. Your item will be seen by atleast 500 people at The Ortiz Center on September 15, 2011. Handmade items are always a big hit at the auction. This year our keynote speaker is Dave Pelzer, Author of "A Child Called 'It'" a true story of his own experience with child abuse. He will be signing his book that night as well.

I hope you take the time to read my article and consider making a donation. I honestly love my job and I try my best to make this fundraiser a success. All the proceeds go to benefit the children directly, whether its for school clothes and supplies, hygiene items, food, and any other items that is needed to take care of a child. We also accept used clothes, toys and other miscellaneous items all year long, we also take volunteer applications if you would like to help in a more hands on way.

You can also like them on facebook www.facebook.com/theark4kids

Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing from you.
Zulema Tomlinson

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

93 members and counting!!

Welcome all new members to Texas Friends. Please make sure and introduce yourselves to the rest of the class.

We have many threads for you to check out:
http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends/discuss/

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Welcome New Members

On behalf of the team Leaders and the entire team of Texas Friends I would like to welcome all new members and encourage all members to check out the shops that can be found on our team.

I'm also encouraging all lurking members to check in on at least one of our team threads soon. Some of you are getting close to the 3 month minimum that you agreed to when you joined the team.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to everyone on the team who has celebrated a birthday this year and will be celebrating birthdays soon.

Exposure GAME - Please join us and see what team members are listing! - Discussions - Texas Friends - Etsy Teams

If you want to play, join us in this thread.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

July 2011 Edition of Texas Friends Meet & Greet!

This month our Meet and Greet is the entire Texas Friends Team on Etsy.

About this team

Texas Friends, started on Etsy in 2010, in the promotions forums. Texas Friends is not limited to current Texas residents. Past, present and future Texans are welcome and encouraged to join us. The only real rules of our group is to promote friendly, The Texas Way and be respectful to all who participate. If you are a Texan... Want to be one...or wish you were one; then you've come to the right place. 3 Cheers for the Lone Star State!

If you are on vacation, medical leave, or have other reasons you cannot participate once in a 3-month span, please let the Captain or one of the Leaders know.

Who can join?

Texas Friends is a moderated team with the following requirements:

Texas Friends is open globally to anyone who currently lives in Texas, has previously lived in Texas, plans to visit Texas or has heard of Texas.

Rules :
Promote Friendly, the Texas Way!
Introduce yourself when you join.
Check in on any of the Team Forum Threads no less than once every 3 months.

Members who do not follow these rules will be removed.

http://www.etsy.com/teams/7559/texas-friends/members

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