Beagle It

Annie, of Cody's Closet and AnnieKClothing was lucky and patient enough to grab a treasury and feature the beagle team. Thanks Annie.
This blue collection is just a sampling of all that the Beagle Team has to offer.
Featured:
Reversible dog coat by HowlinHounds
Silver cloud keychain by Kookyhandbags
Collection in blue necklace by MsAnomaly
Turquoise shades polymer mokume gane bracelet by Debrlee
Blue heart cell phone charm by pineapplesugar
Blue origami butterflies by dogsrule
Birds hemp dog collar by Arooodog
Greyhound glass necklace by FrumsGlassmenagerie
Sea of turquoise necklace by cthings
Fused glass necklace by Stustustudio
Not your mother's tote bag by AnnieKClothing
At the water's edge earrings by Walkonthemoon

Final Entries for Warm Winter Wishes Team Challenge

Here are the final entries in the Beagle Team's Warm Winter Wishes challenge:

MsAnomaly, Angle Beagle Ornament:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16998337

Debrlee, Kitten Mitten:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17076815

FrumsGlassMenagerie, Snow Kitties:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17482012

arooodog, Holiday collar:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17505492

kookyhandbags, Holiday patchwork stocking:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_13&listing_id=17512590

GertieGearStore, Rudolph Characters Cover:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17215706

CiaoHound, Oatmeal Cookies - Allergen Free:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16804105

dogsrule, Dog Blanket...Quilt...Pillow...Crate Pad:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18159860

pineapplesugar, Tropical Yuletide Earrings:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18915018

Great work, team! I hope everyone enjoyed the winter challenge! I know I did! Four of our entries sold on Etsy, which is very encouraging! Happy Holidays/Howlidays to all our team members, both human and canine!

Warm Winter Wishes Team Challenge Update

Here is our current list of the Etsy Beagle street Team's winter challenge entries:

MsAnomaly, Angle Beagle Ornament:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16998337

Debrlee, Kitten Mitten:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17076815

FrumsGlassMenagerie, Snow Kitties:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17482012

arooodog, Holiday collar:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17505492

kookyhandbags, Holiday patchwork stocking:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_13&listing_id=17512590

GertieGearStore, Rudolph Characters Cover:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17215706

CiaoHound, Oatmeal Cookies - Allergen Free:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16804105

dogsrule, Dog Blanket...Quilt...Pillow...Crate Pad:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18159860

Great work, team! Can't wait to see more entries! Remember, the challenge ends on Dec. 20th, so don't do what Flash is doing! ;0)

"Gear Up" for Holiday Traffic to Your Etsy Site

I've recently made a few adjustments to my Etsy site to help (Gertie) "Gear" Up for the holiday shoppers on Etsy. I don't have solid data but have definitely noticed an immediate positive difference... additional sales, inquiries and just plain old nice comments.

Maybe some of these ideas will work for you too! Aroooo!:

• Change the header's appearance -- make it a "holiday shop".
• Add some kind of promotion/discount for the holiday. I reduced my shipping by half. Shipping cost is a big deal to buyers, on Etsy and other retail sites. It's part economy and part psychology (as much of marketing/advertising is). If you ship for less, it saves the buyer dollars but there's the added element of trust. Consumers see stores that charge higher shipping as "gougers".
• Minimize the text of your intro. If you go to your store home page and can't see some of the products WITHOUT scrolling down, it's time to cut text. If there's something you feel buyers must know -- reference it in the intro and direct them to your store profile. People shy away from long blocks of text.
• Also, use bullets and paragraph returns to make text more digestible.
• Showcase a holiday item or two. People are in "shop" mode instead of "browse" mode right now, and it will intensify over the next few weeks. Take advantage of it.
• "RENEW a few" ... Regularly. The only way to stay on top of the listing pages is to post often. If you don't have more product, or if you don't want to double up listing the same thing, RENEW 3-5 items at least every other day. It's only 20 cents each -- a minimal investment for ROI of increased views and traffic.
• BE SOCIAL! On Facebook, MySpace, etc.? Post something about your store, about something you just finish making for your store, about something cool you read on this Blog. Anything to drive interest -- and include a link to your store. Once again, people NEED to start shopping to get it all done in time. Handmade items are fantastic when buying for the person who "has everything."
• Socialize! Tell everyone you know that you make and sell on Etsy. Tell them more than once too -- you'd be surprised how much people forget. Don't be annoying about it, but when people ask, "what's new?", tell them.
  
• BLOG Comment on blogs you follow, or better yet, create your own.
  I did -- http://gertiegear.blogspot.com
  Then, reference it and add links to your Facebook/MySpace pages. Send an email with a link directly to people that may have interest in a specific topic on your Blog.
  
• Finally, if you can, create an "email blast" and send it to friends, family, neighbors, etc. If you have a good, relaxed relationship with your accountant, financial adviser, dentist, people at work... send it to them too! Make it less text and more graphics* -- "advertise" your special offer for the holidays and/or new stuff. Ask those people to send it to their networks. If they have purchased something from YOU, ask if they can add a personal "testimonial" note in your support.
• Email blast format: include only a few key statements (less, in quantity -- is more, in quality). Use Bold, Italic, Underline styles to accent text. If adding color to text, choose one or two. Do NOT make a rainbow or use 10 different fonts -- it creates confusion and a big ole mess.
  

*IMPORTANT: make sure the graphic you email is small in file size and proper format that shows in the mail browser window. A jpeg will always work. The file should be NO larger than 500k -- ideally less than 200k. ALSO CRUCIAL, that the email blast contains a LINK directly to your store.

TIP: If you have Photoshop, make the jpeg by using the "Save for Web" tool instead of just "Save As" -- jpeg format. This will make the size smaller and you can preview the image quality and adjust as needed. If you have PS and don't know what I'm talking about, feel free to contact me for help.

This is the first email blast I sent out. The original file is a jpeg, only 192kb in size.
Click this image to see it actual size.

Best of luck to all for a happy and prosperous holiday season!

www.gertiegear.com

Another Wonderful Winter Challenge Entry!

This is an updated list of our team challenge entries. The last entry shows one of our "senior beagles," the adorable gertie, and also shows the awesome work of another of our talented team members! Don't forget to click all the entry links; they are as individually unique as our dogs! :0)
Warm Winter Wishes Etsy Beagle Street Team winter challenge:
MsAnomaly, Angle Beagle Ornament:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16998337
Debrlee, Kitten Mitten:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17076815
FrumsGlassMenagerie, Snow Kitties:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17482012
arooodog, Holiday collar:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17505492
kookyhandbags, Holiday patchwork stocking:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_13&listing_id=17512590
GertieGearStore, Rudolph Characters Cover:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17215706

Dashing Through The Snow!

Wow! We have had a great response to our team's winter challenge so far! This challenge has really snowballed! ;) Here are the first 5 entries to the "Warm Winter Wishes" Beagles team challenge:
MsAnomaly, Angle Beagle Ornament:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16998337
Debrlee, Kitten Mitten:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17076815
FrumsGlassMenagerie, Snow Kitties:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17482012
arooodog, Holiday collar:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17505492
kookyhandbags, Holiday patchwork stocking:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_13&listing_id=17512590

Just Checkin' In!

Greetings! The Etsy Beagle Street Team has started our third team challenge! The winter challenge theme is "Warm Winter Wishes." As our team members post their entries, I will list them here. I usually like to list the entries 3-at-a-time, so the first entry post should be up soon! :0) We have had a great time with our past two team challenges, and have big plans for this one! Flash has big plans, too, as seen in the picture! "A long winter's nap" applies year-round to this little guy!

Etsy Beagles Street Team Fall Challenge Pics

FrumsGlassMenagerie made this picture strip of our team's Fall Challenge entries! Thank-you Sue! This is such a nice "entries at a glance" picture! Arrrooooo!

New Entry for Team Challenge!

You have to see this new entry from mygreydog! It is totally too beagle-cute! So is Maggie, the model. My, we have quite a good-looking pack here, if I do say so myself! :0)

MsAnomaly: Bronze Beagle Pendant Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15149760

pineapplesugar: Tropical Harvest Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15593591

kookyhandbags: Chrissy bag
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15991266

Cthings: SD Paw Print Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15773901

frumsglassmenagerie: Harvest Hounds Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15904735

CiaoHound: Pumpkin Bread (for Hounds :)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15761039

mygreydog: pretend to be a Beagle coat
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16188343

Tail-Wagging Team Challenge Update!

Here is the new list for the Etsy Beagle Street Team's autumn challenge! The theme is "Hounds and Harvest." We invite you to see the creative work of our talented team members!

MsAnomaly: Bronze Beagle Pendant Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15149760

pineapplesugar: Tropical Harvest Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15593591

kookyhandbags: Chrissy bag

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15991266

Cthings: SD Paw Print Earrings

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15773901

frumsglassmenagerie: Harvest Hounds Earrings

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15904735

CiaoHound: Pumpkin Bread (for Hounds :)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15761039

Louise the Hawaiian Hula Girl

Layfayette, Lousiana Animal Aid held their annual "Bark in the Park" fund raiser event on October 6th, 2008. Etsy Beagles Team member, Howlin Hounds attended, entering her Basset girl Louise in the costume contest.

With all the grace of a professional, smell loving model, Lousie made everyone smile in her Howlin Hound original costume; a hawaiian hula girl outfit. They won a ribbon for all their hard work, plus helped animals in need. Check out the fun photos:

http://howlinhounds.blogspot.com/2008/10/our-day-at-bark-in-park.html

Brando the midnight Male model.

Brando /\


Here's a long overdue update from the great white north. I've been busy with the new competition, aka Arial, who's my 5th precious granddaughter. She lives a few blocks away, so she is primary in our household. Brando has had his nose out of joint for quite a while now.


Like, he knows he's not officially allowed on the leather furniture. He's pretty good about scampering off just before we enter the room, but lately, he's been bold enough to jump up there when one of us is sitting there, and looks surprised to see us. He'll look around and try to figure out how he accidentally could have possibly gotten on top of the cushions, and if you don't react, he'll just rest his head while he ponders how this could have happened. One eyebrow will raise, then lowers, the the other eyebrow , repeat. His head will finally come to rest on his masters knee, and he will look at me with the most pathetic "See, at least HE loves me" look you can imagine!


This has been going on for as long as we've had our little bundle of joy, Arial. But you can't begin to understand the shock I felt when I found out that Brando has been moon-lighting! I mean, I know the economy sucks, and we all do what we have to to survive, but being a male model for refrigerator magnets? I'm telling you, I about fell through the floor when I found this large magnet for sale. I have no idea how he was able to sneak out and travel to a big city and get these made, and Brando denies ever having done this, as he sits arrogantly sits atop our furniture, leaving ME with nothing to say but arrrooooohhhh!!








Cheers,
Cher

Hounds and Harvest Team Challenge Update

Arrrooooo! We now have 3 entries for our Beagle team's autumn challenge, Hounds and Harvest!

By kookyhandbags: Kooky Kollar (RESERVED LISTING for Lulu aka the pooch on the porch!): http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15626531
By pineapplesugar: Tropical Harvest Flower Necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15593591
By MsAnomaly: Bronze Beagle Pendant Necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15149760

We are looking forward to more creations from our brilliant beagles team members!
The Etsy Beagles Street Team would also like to extend our blessings to our team member goldie2675, and her furbaby beagle Penny, who has been very ill recently. Get Well
S-arrrooooo-n, Penny! :0)

scenes from a pooch on a porch

Since we got a wicker loveseat for our porch, Lulu has found a great spot to enjoy the last days of summer and watch dogs with their people walk by. Steve likes the porch too for studying.

For some unexplainable reason Lulu looks awfully sad here!! Must be the basset in her!!

Team Autumn Challenge! Hounds and Harvest

Starting Sept. 12th, our Etsy Beagle Street Team is having our 2nd team challenge! The title is "Hounds and Harvest," in keeping with the fall season. We are looking forward to seeing our members' challenge entries! I have mine finished, but I had a head start! :) Hope you like it!
MsAnomaly: Bronze Beagle Pendant Necklace http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15149760

August Challenge Entries - Dog Days of Summer

An Etsy Photo Sketch of the Beagle Team's first challenge.


Details of these challenge entries can be found here:


http://etsybeagles.blogspot.com/2008/09/dog-days-of-summer-team-challenge-final.html

YAY! We've Got Authors!

I'm so happy that the invitations got to everyone! If anyone is not on the Contributors list, please send me your e-mail address so I can send you an invite to be an author on this blog! The August challenge was great fun, and we will be starting our next one, "Hounds and Harvest." It will be the team's Autumn Challenge, and will run Sept. 12 - Oct 19. You can make a fall-themed item or a halloween-themed item. I decided to end the Autumn challenge on Oct. 19th, so there will still be time for sellers/members to ship their items before Halloween. I will post the challenge thread in the Etsy Teams Forum, also. Sadly, I am linked to the Beagles Flickr page through my personal Flickr account, so I can't set up a collection or set for our challenges there. :( You are still welcome to post your challenge pics on our Flickr group page! The tags for the Hounds and Harvest challenge will be posted in the Etsy Forum thread on Sept. 12th.
I'd also like to ask that everyone on the team keep HowlinHounds, her family, and her furbabies Jingle and Louise in their prayers. Deb (howlin) lives in Louisiana, where hurricane Gustav hit, and with 2 more hurricanes on the way, that area is still very much on alert! Love ya, Deb! Please stay safe! Hugs to you and nose-kisses to those beautiful Bassett babies! :0)

ARRRROOOOOOO!

Hi, This is Tricia from kookyhandbags and talkofthe town on Etsy. Just thought I would show the latest photos of Miss Lulu Belle. This month of September will mark the one year anniversary that we adopted Lulu. She has been with us now for nearly a whole year, and we love her dearly! She is the best doggie...so cute and cuddly, friendly and funny, and a joy to have with us! Three cheers for Lulu!!!

Hi Etsy Beaglers!

I'm a new contributor here so I wanted to stop in and say HI, before I dash off for a few days on a semi-vacation.

I'll be taking my new granddaughter downstate to meet her old great-grandma for an intro. I have to leave my big beag and darling hubby here (the lucky guys!). But when I get back, I promise to tell you all about my moonlighting beagle.

Happy September days, I'll be bark!

Dog Days of Summer Team Challenge Final List!

Etsy Beagle Street Team "Dog Days of Summer" team challenge entries:

By StuStuStudio: Doggy Style Candle silhouette luminaryhttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14006322

By pineapplesugar: Sunshine on a Dog Day, Digital Art Printhttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14280990

By cutiepiecompany: daydreaming, original gocco screenprinthttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13032633

By FrumsGlassMenagerie: Dog Days of Summer Beagle Necklacehttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6443491

By MsAnomaly: Victorian Summer Necklacehttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14569650

By howlinhounds: Dog Days of Summer Sea Shells - Visor and Bandana Set - Size Mediumhttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14655306

By AnnieKDesigns - A Dog's Day at the Beach http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14789834

Dog Days of Summer Team Challenge

Arrrooooo! We have another entry in our "Dog Days of Summer" Etsy Beagle Street team challenge. Check out this seaside bandana and visor ensemble by howlinhounds!
By howlinhounds: Dog Days of Summer Sea Shells - Visor and Bandana Set - Size Mediumhttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14655306

Update on Team Challenge! 5 Entries!

Two more team members have completed the "Dog Days of Summer" challenge! Here is an updated list of the 5 current entries!

By StuStuStudio: Doggy Style Candle silhouette luminary
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14006322
By pineapplesugar: Sunshine on a Dog Day, Digital Art Print
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14280990
By cutiepiecompany: daydreaming, original gocco screenprint
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13032633
By FrumsGlassMenagerie: Dog Days of Summer Beagle Necklacehttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6443491
By MsAnomaly: Victorian Summer Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14569650

Team Challenge, First Three Entries!

ARRROOOOO! Here are the first three entries for the Beagle Team's "Dog Days of Summer" challenge! Keep checking this blog for upcoming entries! :0)

By StuStuStudio: Doggy Style Candle silhouette luminary
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14006322

By pineapplesugar: Sunshine on a Dog Day, Digital Art Print
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14280990

By cutiepiecompany: daydreaming, original gocco screenprint
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13032633

Etsy Beagle Street Team Challenge! Dog Days of Summer!

Hello, team! We have decided to try our first team challenge. The theme is "Dog Days of Summer." Our tem member, AnnieKDesigns/Cody's Closet will be setting up the challenge. You can read details about it in our current Etsy Teams Forum thread: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5743740&page=2

There will also be a section on our Flickr page to post your entries. IF you have not yet joined the Etsy Beagles Flickr group, please convo me (MsAnomaly) or Sue (FrumsGlassMenagerie) with your e-mail address. We need this to send you an invitation to join from Flickr.

For the challenge, anything you want to make is fine, but try to keep it related to the challenge theme! Deadline for entries is August 31st. We are looking forward to some great items from our talented team members! Arrrooooo!

Jewelry Made By Millie Dog Designs!

MillieDogDesigns makes jewelry! Original lanyards, necklaces, bracelts, and earrings are featured in this shop. Right now, MillieDogDesigns is also having a bead destash sale! Hurry to this shop to check out the sale and the artisan's pretty jewelry. MillieDogDesigns is the proud owner of a cute beagle mix named Millie Jane. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5259535

Crafts from the Heart Clothing for Kids

Wow, can this lady sew! If you have children, you need to take a peek at Craft's colorful handmade clothing creations! Look at those cool t-shirts for boys, adorable little girls' skirts, and cute baby totes! Craftsfromthe Heart is having a clearance sale on many of her high-end children's clothing items. She also has beautiful handcrafted "cushy' pillows and other gifts. Craftsfrom the Heart is the proud owner of a beagle named Bingo. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=100569&order=&section_id=&page=2

Let's Go Exploring in Anandi's Laboratory!

Anandi's Laboratory is a great place to explore , especially if you are looking for unique handmade jewelry and gift items. Take a look at her fun magnets and pretty jewelry, including her special earrings for every month! Anandi is the proud owner of a beagle named Spike. Good chemistry all around! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5174609

Etsy Beagle Street Team team tag update

This is just a tidbit of information for both our team members and guests who visit our blog. When doing a search on Etsy, our official team tag is: beagles team. If you type this into the search bar, you will get items listed for sale by our team members. Clicking on individual items in the search result list will link you directly to that particular shop. Please remember, the search will show items from Beagle Team members' shops. Some items are beagle/dog related, others are not. All are wonderful, and made by members of our beagle team! We would love to have you visit! Arrrooooo!

Time for a Walk on the Moon!

Walkonthemoon is a great Etsy experience! This shop features artisan jewelry with nature as it's inspiration. Walkonthemoon is famous for her aluminum rose earrings, proceeds of which go to a very special organization, B.O.N.E.S. (Beagles of New England States) Rescue League. Walkonthemoon has 2 rescued beagle-babies, Brady and Bruce. Say: "beagle-babies Brady and Bruce " three times fast before you take your walkonthemoon! ;) http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=50050

Supermomma's Stained Glass Arcadia!

Stained glass lovers, this shop is super! The beautiful stained glass suncatchers and business card holders are created by this talented artist, our team's supermomma45! Supermomma is running a Christmas in July sale right now. She is the proud owner of a beagle mix named Oreo! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5337520

Duffy Designs Does Metal Jewelry!

You've got to take a look at the wonderful handcrafted jewelry of Duffy Designs! This talented artist fabricates metal jewelry and incorporates the texture and colors of nature. Duffy Designs is the proud owner of a beagle named Maisy. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5530458&order=&section_id=&page=2

Colorful and Kooky!

If you like unique handbags/totes, you'll love kookyhandbags! Kooky's bags are handmade from vintage and imported fabrics with decorative accents. Kookyhandbags is the proud owner of a beagle named Lulu Belle. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110179
This team member also has another Etsy shop, talkofthe town, with wonderful lavender filled pillows and fun jewelry! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5276948

Let's See StuStuStudio!

StuStuStudio is a husband and wife Etsy shop. Cher makes beautiful fused glass jewelry and photography note cards, and her husband creates original fine art paintings. This talented twosome have a beagle named Brando. Stop into StuStuStudio before taking your beagle for a walk or joining him/her for a nap! Arrrooooo! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5316323

HowlinHounds has Snoods!

If your dog is a "flop-ears," you've got to visit HowlinHounds! Howlin is the proud owner of the sweetest basset hounds, Jingle and Louise. Her shop specializes in snoods, the fashion must-have to keep those long ears warm and clean. HowlinHounds also has other great doggie accessories, so put your nose to the ground and sniff out something wonderful for your favorite furbaby(ies)! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=98875

Let's Visit FrumsGlassMenagerie!

If you love animals and beautiful glass earrings and pendants, please visit the Etsy shop FrumsGlassMenagerie! I have the pleasure of owning a beagle pendant made by this talented artisan, and I get compliments on it every time I wear it (which is quite often). It is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry! :) FrumsGlassMenagerie's jewelry showcases many other animals and dog breeds, not just beagles. The shop owner shares her home with Italian Greyhound rescue dogs. Sounds great, right? So, C'mon, let's go! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=17830

Take a Look at Cody's Closet!

I'd like to introduce you to one of our fabulous shops, Cody's Closet! Cody's Closet features great doggie goodies, like dog collars and bone-shaped placemats. I bought a placemat to put under Flash's water bowl, and it really helps keep the floor from getting wet when my beagle has a big sloppy drink! It is machine-washable and can be put in the dryer, too. Besides, it looks SO CUTE! Check out Cody's Closet for wonderful gifts for your pampered pooch, or your Mom's pampered pooch, your friend's pampered pooch, your sig. other's pampered pooch, your aunt's pampered pooch, heck, any pampered pooch! Arrroooooo! :0) http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5940715
This team member also has another Etsy shop, AnnieKDesigns, featuring handcrafted table runners and placemats. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5297426

I'm on a space kick!

It's my son's fault! I am getting ready to have a garage sale, and I asked my sons to go through all their old "stuff" that was stashed in the family room closet. My youngest son was quite into "aliens" and outer space at one time, and decided to part with a great bunch of little space-themed figures. They won't make it into the sale! ;) They had "pendants" written all over them (albeit in some planetary language only my son and I can understand). Anyway, this is my first, because he is SO CUTE! I named him Rocky Planet, and he is the biggest alien superstar/rock star ever! I had these fantastic vintage beads that I call glitter-beads, for lack of a better or known name. They are like sugar-beads, but have a smooth surface with tiny flecks of metallic gold. The swirled finish looked very planet-like to me, and I matched the colors of the beads to Rocky, his guitar, and his beautiful big green eyes. There are some vintage faceted purple lucite beads, and just for fun, some new plastic blue star beads, since Rocky is a star from beyond the stars! I've got more necklaces done, but have to wrangle with my biggest jewelry-marketing dilemma - pictures (shudder, shudder; excuse the pun)! Once I get some decent pics, more outer space jewelry will appear in my store: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5149442

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I hope you enjoy the Etsy Beagle Street team blog! The Beagle Team is a group of artisans who sell their work on Etsy, the place for all things handmade. This is a new blog, which will be "under construction" for a while - not too long; just until I can get everything here, mainly all our members' shops! We currently have over 70 team members, which I refer to as "the pack!" If you are hunting for unique handcrafted items, we have quite a wonderful variety! It's all good, and we hope you give our Etsy shops a big "paws up!" Let us know your favorites, and share your beagle-tales! We strive to keep our blog posts as friendly, warm, and cuddly as our dogs. Profanity, unwarrented links, and just plain snarling will not be tolerated! Beagles follow the rules of the pack. This blog is family-friendly, just like the American Beagle! Bringing a doggie treat when you visit is always appreciated. Beagles are fabulous chow-hounds! Arrrooooo! ;)