Team Happenings 11/21/08

All the little FDL team elves are getting busy for the holidays!!! Watch for news next week of all of the holiday sales going on in the team's shops.

Nuvonova was featured so many times for her great Advent Calender Pouches. PoppyTalk, MightyGoods, TheRedThread, FancyPicnic, and MyFantasyHouse. WooHoo! Great press for nuvonova!

Capitolagirl had her Silicon Gallies featured on Geek Mom Mashup. Susan's necklaces have been receiving quite a bit of press, also. They were recently featured on the coveted Storque at Etsy. You go girl!

Formfireglassworks, kristensteinfineart and Amysfunkyfibers were all featured on the Front Page of Etsy this week! You all looked fabulous there!
Delightworthyn was featured on Capitola Girl's jewelry blog feature, The Devil Wears Etsy. Her featured hat was immediately sold! Hats off to you both! Sorry, I could not pass that pun up.

Be sure to check out two new blogs from our members: Barbara Lou's Blog and Third Floor Design's Blog.

Wishing all the American team members a wonderful Thanksgiving! I wish all members good health, the love of family and friends, and a moment to remember that for which we are most thankful.

Till next week,

Beth

Third Floor

A Pair of Aces

Here is our newest feature! "A Pair of Aces" allows team members to showcase a listing in their shop - maybe a new one or an old favorite - and pair it with another item on Etsy that coordinates! Watch over the next few weeks as we pair up some wonderful items that work well as holiday gift ideas! Ode to Leann Earrings

I made these lovely earrings in honor of Leann's win on Project Runway. I loved her color scheme - soft and feminine, and such a stand out!

Leann Capelet

If I were to wear these earrings, I would definitely match them up with this capelet from Happiknits! Again, the colors are soft and feminine. Becca from Happiknits has managed to create a totally unique piece, with angles and ruffles, soft and funky. Perfect for the bleakness of winter ahead!
Check out these items and others from the Fashion, Design and Lifestyle team on Etsy searching on the tag "fdlteam".

Beth
Third Floor

Team Happenings 11/14/08

Here's a collection of two weeks worth of great Happenings on the team!
Aly of Daintycrochetbyaly was featured on the Be a Peacock blog. Peacocks are all the rage and the peacock creations made by Aly, along with fellow FDL member Nora of Norakaren, are getting so much press. They were also featured on the front page! You go, girls! What a team you are!One of our newest members, Colleen from uvlightstudios had a great feature in JN3 Woodworks' blog. We are all just loving her fabulous creations, especially those QuantumLytes! Glad to have you on the team, Colleen!HappiKnits was featured in the Etsy Storque last weekend. Her shop was in the weekend deals post that is written each week - then her fabulous Incognito Cowl became the face of the Storque article! WooHoo, Becca!!!We had so much FP activity this week it was hard to keep track. In addition to the creation from Aly and Nora, GildaPearl had a spot. And Amy, of amysfunkyfibers, appeared twice this week!! Etsy is loving this team!Have a great weekend!

Beth
Third Floor

FDL Paper Dolls: Third Edition (the big reveal!)

FDL Paper Dolls: Third Edition
(The Big Reveal!)

The suggestions for the Third Edition of the Paper Dolls are in...and with so many fab finds suggested...deciding on this week's choices was tough!! But, we did make a decision. So, without further ado, here's our third virtual fashion outfit a la FDL's Paper Dolls (and its hot!).

It started out with a vintage Inspiration Piece from theabomb shop:

Beautiful Black Velvet Vintage Puffed Sleeve Cachet Dress

from theabomb.etsy.com
(suggested by capitolagirl)

And is fabulously finished off with these accessories from Etsy shops:

This fanciful and feathery Jolee Fascinator
from boringsidney.etsy.com
(suggested by Becca at happiknits.etsy.com)

These dangling delights Very Unique 80's Crystal, Pearl, Gold and Ice Dangling Earrings
from theabomb.etsy.com
(suggested by FDL blog reader, alex)

This exceptionally elegant Faux Fur Victorian Cape
from ellita.etsy.com
(suggested by Beth at thirdfloor.etsy.com)

This sassy statement Vintage Kremetz Seahorse Rhinestone Pin Brooch
from vintageday.etsy.com
(suggested by FDL blog reader, Kelly at kellyww.blogspot.com)

This classic clutch (complete with cameo) Dayna Black Ostrich Clutch
from traceyvanderbeck.etsy.com
(suggested by silverdotjewelry.etsy.com)

And...these perfectly patent 1960s Gorgeous Patent Leather Shoes sz 7.5
from pantastic.etsy.com

(suggested by blog reader, alex)

About Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls is a new virtual fashion game being hosted by the FDL Street Team blog. In each edition of Paper Dolls, an FDL Team member picks a fashionable inspiration piece and writes a blog post seeking coordinating item suggestions by readers. Reader suggestions can be from ANY seller's shop on Etsy, and are left in the Comments area of the blog post along with links to matching items. Then, when the author has a completed outfit (based on the inspiration piece and the author's picks from the comments), the author writes a follow-up blog post to reveal whole outfit.

Come join the FDL Team again, the Fourth Edition of Paper Dolls is coming soon!

Paper Dolls (3rd Edition-Vintage): Do You Play?

Welcome to Paper Dolls (Third Edition)

Do You Play?

I'm a big fan of Vintage clothing, so for the Third Edition of the FDL Street Team's Paper Dolls game, I looked to the Vintage sellers on Etsy for virtual outfit inspiration. So, this edition's Paper Dolls inspiration piece is this beautiful Black Velvet Vintage Puffed Sleeve Dress (shown below) from theabomb shop at the online marketplace, Etsy.

Now... its your turn readers! Put your most fabulous fashionista hat on and help me create a memorable outfit fit for a diva!

Do You Want to Play? If so, here's how the Paper Dolls game works:

1. Take a good long look at this week's inspiration piece.


2. Browse ANY shop on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com) and hunt for haute coordinates--I'm looking for suggestions for the whole ensemble--hats, jewelry, belts, scarves, shawls, purses, bags, shoes, hair accessories (and any other item(s) that you think would complete the look inspired by this outfit!).

3. Once you've found your items, come back and leave a comment and be sure to leave a link to your recommendations by including the item URL from Etsy.

4. (Optional) If you like this game and want to help the FDL Street Team pass the word on, click the "Stumble It!" link below so other can stumble across our new game too:

Stumble It!

I will be selecting items for the completed outfit soon -- so be sure to visit the FDL Team Blog next week for the big reveal! And, in the meantime, tell your friends about Paper Dolls and let them know they are invited to come play too.

This edition written by FDL Street Team Member Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog.

Team Happenings 10/31/08

What a great week for the team!

Susan from Capitolagirl was blogged about by Star of the East.  Love the computer jewelry and really love Susan's necklace!

Aly of Daintycrochetbyaly was blogged about on mischiefmydear.  What a wonderful piece about Aly's beautiful and unique creations!

My tulip earrings were a surprise feature on the Liesl Made blog.  Her photographs are awesome and I so appreciated being chosen by her!

Amy of amysfunkyfibers had a feature on Wind Rose's blog.  She featured one of Amy's fabulous nuno felted scarves.  Gorgeous!!!

We tip our hat to Kristen of kristensteinfineart who was featured on the Front Page of Esty.com!  Kristen has been seeing a lot of treasury and FP activity!!  You go girl!

And, we can not have a week go by without our FP Goddess being featured.  Congrats to Becca of Happiknits  who was featured no less than three times this week!

Such a talented and creative team.  I am so happy to see so many of you being recognized by the community at large!

Beth

Third Floor Designs

Second loan to Kiva!

We just made our second loan to a small business on Kiva!  Anees Fatima M. Shabir lives in Pakistan and buys clothing for her husband's business.  This loan will help her and others in her group to expand their businesses, creating stable sources of income for women.

Our group, the Fashion, Design and Lifestyle Team on Etsy, has decided to donate 10% of the sales price of select items in their individual shops and the team shop to helping other businesses throughout the world through Kiva.org.  If you want to help us out, please search Etsy.com for items tagged "fdlkiva".  Know that you are purchasing beautiful, quality handmade items ... and helping others trying to build their businesses around the world!

Yay team!!!  You are the best!

Beth

Paper Dolls second edition, a basic with a ruffled touch.

We started with this pair of lovely shoes By Alexander Mc Queen

I had chosen this little black dress, that can take you anywhere

and you will look just great without thinking too much, what to wear.

To find this beautiful dress and more, please visit. Clairelafaye

To complete a classy look let's add this clutch by Daphne

Thanks for the entries. Have a great day.

Team Happenings 10/24/2008

Congratulations to one of our newest members, kristensteinfineart who was featured in her first treasury ... and it made it to the front page of Etsy!  What a thrill for a new seller!  

We had two other members hit the Front Page this week.  Our FP goddess, Becca of Happiknits, was featured there this week.  Rarely does a week go by without Becca's fabulous knits being chosen and featured on that coveted place on Etsy.  This is one of my new favorites from her shop.  Luscious color!  

Thirdfloor (blush, blush, that's my shop!) made it to the FP, too!  I was dancing madly as it is only the second time that I was featured there.  Many thanks to Morelle for including me in her lovely treasury!  Her shop is beautiful.

Celestecraft has a wonderful giveaway on A Tad Bit Prudish blog.  This gorgeous silk shawl can be yours just by commenting on the blog.  Go here to find all the details and win yourself this fab shawl!  

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Beth

Third Floor Designs 

Team Happenings 10/18/08

Here's all the fabulous team happenings from last week!

Rebeccasartcloset was featured in a fabulous selection of Fall finds on FookaDesigns.  Love the beautiful selections!  Congrats to Rebecca for being included!

Susan of Capitolagirl was listed by Girlfriendology as one of the top Etsy stores you would  recommend to a girlfriend!  

She was also featured on Women-prenuer Galore!  Yay Susan!  You go girl!

CelesteCraft was the featured artist on this week's Etsy Artist Lounge!  This is such a cool idea and a great feature!  Congrats to Celeste!

The ever cute items from Margarida at eikumpel were featured on the Paper Girls blog.  We always love getting to know our artists from this international team!  You rank so high on the cuteability scale, Margarida!!

And, of course, we bow to our FP goddess, Becca of Happiknits, as she made it to a Front Page treasury on Etsy once again!

We also want to welcome new members, including BelleCheri, KristenSteinFineArt and Veena, who has two shops, knittingguru and burrybabies.  Welcome to the team!

Thanks to all the artists for making this such a wonderful team!  Please check out all of these great shops (in red) and the blog posts (in blue).

Beth

Third Floor Designs

Link of the Week!

Hello my lovelies! 

Today I want to share a site that I it's among my favourites. Zen Habits it's a great blog, with lots of interesting content. According to Leo, the owner: 

"Zen Habits is one of the top blogs on the Internet, and covers: achieving goals, productivity, being organized, GTD, motivation, eliminating debt, saving, getting a flat stomach, eating healthy, simplifying, living frugal, parenting, happiness, and successfully implementing good habits."

Enjoy!

xx margarida

Ei! Kumpel

Papers Doll 2nd edition, let your imagination Fly!

This season the charm of the ruffled are seen from clothes to accesories, I am really in love with the girly look of them, so for the second edition, I am bringing you something just for her!....

Check out these pair of shoes, if you are not the type of girl who could wear high heels, at least once you were a child and dreamed about wearing some like those!

The color is a basic!, so you have plenty of options, let your mimagination go wild...

Here is the link for the fab shoes.

http://blog.kaboodle.com/kaboodleblog/2008/07/fab-finds-alexa.html

Paper Dolls, 1st Edition, Final Copy

Wow!!  Everyone help me create a gorgeous outfit for my button skirt!  Check out all these creative handmade items from Etsy ...

This is the fabulous side button skirt from leTrainBleu that I started with:

DaintycrochetbyAly started me off with this gorgeous blouse from Mirthquakeclothing:

Perfect for the high waist on my skirt!  Check out all the details here.

Formglassfireworks added this necklace from BeadsintheBelfry.

Just love it!!  I think this would look fantastic with so many things!  Check it out here.

Capitolagirl added this to-die-for clutch from UrbanHeirlooms.

Oh, their leather goods are just perfect!  Check out this item's listing here.

PrettyLittleThings will have me wearing some bling from FireFallStudios.

Oh, yes, some sparkle and shine!  Check it out here.

And lastly, Happiknits will have me wrapped up in this aptly named Ethereal Wrap from bonzie.

Oh, yes, the perfect topper!  You must check this one out here!

Watch for our second edition of Paper Dolls coming soon!  Meanwhile, I am off to shop for these fabulous items.  Check out all the stores (links in blue) and these GORGEOUS items (links in red).  Thank you to all the readers who helped pick the perfect outfit to match my skirt.  Thank you to all these wonderful artisans for making the world a more beautiful place!

Beth

Third Floor Designs

Team Happenings 101008

A busy week on the fashion front at Etsy!

One of our newest members, sewnagain, was featured on the Etsy Alberta Team blog.  Welcome to Alison!  We loved hearing more about you and your craft!

Another one of our new members, formfireglassworks,  was featured on the CGGE (Creative Glass Guild of Etsy) blog.  Great interview!  Read it here! So excited to have a glass artist on the team.  Welcome!

Our Front Page goddess, Becca of Happiknits, was featured twice this week.  Her items are so chic - we know why everyone loves them for the FP!  For more of her lovelies, please check out her shop here.

We welcomed a record number of new members this week, from fashion designers and beauty products, to knitters and illustrators.  Please check out the shops of these incredibly talented new members:  cherrycrushshop, gabbeyxxx, design7, sewnagain, formfireglassworks,  delightworthyn, celestecraft, and soulfulstyle.  Please click on their names to see all of their great creations.  We look forward to seeing more of their work and hearing their creative voices on the team!

Watch for more news on our next team challenge - the Fashion, Design and Lifestyle Team takes on Project Runway!

Have a great weekend!

Beth

Third Floor Designs 

We Have Another Winner!

Congratulations to Wendy of nandahandcrafted on Etsy!!!  She won these beautiful earrings from capitolagirl in our September contest!

Time is running out ... the deadline is October 15th to win the final prize!  For more details, check out the September Contest post here for how to enter.

Beth

Third Floor Designs

Paper Dolls - First Edition

Here's the first edition of the new feature from the Fashion, Design and Lifestyle Team on Etsy.  Named Paper Dolls, this feature starts with a member choosing a fashion item that they have found that they love.  Like the childhood game of paper dolls, we will add items from Etsy that we think will look smashing with that first item.  Let's build a complete outfit for our virtual paper doll!  Just post a comment with the link to the item from Etsy that you think will look great on this paper doll!

Our first item .... 

I have fallen in love with this side button skirt!  It's up to all of you to help me find the perfect look using this skirt!  I can't post the actual picture of my fabulous fashion item, but you can find it here!

I will post next week with my complete outfit that I have chosen from your suggestions!

Beth

Third Floor Designs

Link of the Week! VI

Hi there! Today I bring you a fabulous link: burdastyle. It's heaven for the ones that sew and also for the ones that dream to sew (me!!). The site works as a community, so you can find tones of patterns, forums to discuss all your questions and even a sewpedia!

I want to learn how to sew... I'm having urges to make my own clothes (or at least some of it!).

Enjoy the link and have a lovely week!

xx margarida

Ei! Kumpel

Our First winner!

We have our first winner in the September challenge contest!  Laura from California guessed the song title correctly and won this beautiful necklace from daintycrochetbyaly.  Congrats to Laura!!!

For those of you still pondering the name of the song, here's a little hint:  with a nod to our winner, this is something you might sip.

For all the contest details, check out our blog post here.

Good luck!

Beth

Third Floor Designs

  

Link of the Week! V

Today lets check out this fashion link: The Sartorialist. It's probably the most successful fashion blog and I can see why: so much style, good taste and sophistication, but also simplicity and mostly great street fashion (something that I personally adore!).

Enjoy!

xx margarida

Ei! Kumpel