Happy New Year! Jan. 2011 Hound in the Header

The Etsy Beagles Team would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Our hound in the header, celebrating the birth of 2011, is Daisy Mae. Daisy belongs to team member Daisy Mae Designs. The photo was actually taken at Daisy's birthday party, but Daisy looks ready to ring in the new year, too! Everyone is invited to check out our Etsy Beagles flickr group page to see more photos of our team's pups! The link is in the sidebar. The Beagles Team wants to thank all our followers, and we hope everyone has a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2011!

We Have A Winner!

First of all, I want to apologize for not showing Flash (my beagle) using the "beagle does a nose-dive for a snausage treat in a bowl with voters names on slips of paper" method of choosing the winner. It was 4Pm when I tried, and I think it was one of the darkest winter days in Ohio history! None of the photos of Flash came out, but I did manage to get a dreary photo of the winning slip! Congratulations beadsoul! You are the winner of a Whimsy Tree of your choice from my MsAnomaly Etsy shop! Please contact me through an Etsy convo via my shop, so I can get your mailing address and learn which tree you chose! I'd like to thank all who voted in the Happy Howlidays team challenge. Please check our blog for our next team challenge (end of Jan./beginning of Feb.) MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagles

December Hound in the Header!

Dashing through the snow is our Etsy Beagles team's Turtle Bean! Turtle belongs to team member bluedogrose, a very talented artist and author! Turtle Bean is leaping for joy to extend happy holiday wishes to everyone, and he wants to remind our blog readers to post your vote in our upcoming (Wow - starts tomorrow, in fact!) Happy Howlidays Beagles team challenge/blog giveaway!

Etsy Beagles Happy Howlidays Blog Giveaway!

The Etsy Beagles team would like to wish everyone a “Happy Howlidays!” Please check out our team challenge entries from our team members. The proceeds from most of our team challenge items include a partial or full donation to each team member’s favorite animal org./charity. We want the animals in the organizations we sponsor to have a Happy Howlidays, too!

Etsy Beagles Happy Howlidays team challenge:

CamargoCreations: Cotton Tote Bag,Dogs,Beagle Applique
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51015218/cotton-tote-bagdogsbeagle-applique

MsAnomaly: Holly Berry Beagle with Beaded Dress Ornament/Pendant
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63187092/holly-berry-beagle-with-beaded-dress

DeannePace: Canine Coat of Arms Necklace in Sterling
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63497306/canine-coat-of-arms-necklace-in-sterling

BeagleBeads: Celtic Snowflake - Beadwoven Ornament
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63388560/celtic-snowflake-beadwoven-ornament

SensoryFelteds: Cats at Play Felted Art Collectible
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63418226/cats-at-play-felted-art-collectible

CodysCloset: 12 Dog Days of Christmas Wall Hanging
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50323899/twelve-dog-days-of-christmas-wall

FrumsGlassMenagerie: Snowman Snowball Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63689287/snowman-happy-howlidays-challenge

HappyHoundCreative: Itty Bitty Cards - Christmas Candy Series - Set of 12
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63248689/itty-bitty-cards-christmas-candy-series


Here's how to enter:

First, visit the entries from the shops linked above for a close-up view of our Happy Howlidays team challenge entries. Then, come back here and post to tell us your favorite challenge item and/or shop (the item doesn't have to be from your favorite shop and vice versa). And that's it! You're entered.

*One entry per person. Sorry, only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Contest begins Wed., Dec. 8, and ends on Sat., Dec. 11th at 11:59 PM, PST.

Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, Dec. 12th. We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize! The winner will receive one Whimsy Tree of his/her choice from MsAnomaly's Etsy shop. If you're the winner, contact Linda (MsAnomaly) through her shop. *Winner will have until Wed., Dec. 15th to contact Linda to claim their prize. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Sun., Dec. 19th to claim their prize. Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest. Thanks for checking out our latest team challenge! MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagle Street Team

Happy Thanksgiving from the Hounds in the Header!

This month's Hounds in the Header are Lucy (beagle) and Stella (lab mix). These two know what dreams are made of, especially with Thanksgiving right around the corner! Lucy and Stella will be sharing their turkey dinner with their owner Christie, of pineapplesugar and moxiegrace.

On behalf of the whole pack, the Etsy Beagles Team would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! We will be showcasing our items for our "Happy Howlidays" team challenge/blog giveaway from Wed., Dec. 8-Sat., Dec. 11. Please visit our blog to vote in our giveaway, and see all of our team's holiday...er, howliday team challenge entries!

Halloween Treats blog giveaway WINNER!

The Etsy Beagles team gives a big Paws Up to the voters in our Halloween Treats team challenge/blog giveaway! The lucky winner is My Menu! Here is a photo set from my Flickr showing the judging process in action: http://www.flickr.com/photos/17124653@N03/sets/72157625184006466/

Flash was obviously excited about choosing the winner (um...or maybe just excited about getting the dog treat from the bottom of the bowl)!

MyMenu, please contact Kerrie at her Etsy shop, Cody's Creations so she can get your mailing address and ship your collar. Don't forget, the prize is a collar of your choice from her shop, so you may want to copy paste the link for the listing when you contact Kerrie.

The Etsy Beagles Team will be holding our next team challenge and blog giveaway in early December, so please check our blog again. I know we will have another great prize to offer!

Etsy Beagles "Halloween Treats" Team Challenge!

The Etsy Beagles team presents our fall challenge! All treats; no tricks! Check out the following Halloween Treats made by our team members. There’s sure to be something you would love to treat yourself to! The proceeds from most of our team challenge items include a partial or full donation to each team member’s favorite animal org./charity. We know the animals in the organizations we sponsor could use some treats, too!

Etsy Beagles Halloween Treats:

Frums Glass Menagerie: Howling Coyote Beaded Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58531422/howlin-coyote-black-orange-glass

MsAnomaly: Your Guardian; Carved Jasper Owl Pendant On Stone Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/57288574/your-guardian-carved-jasper-owl-pendant

AnnieKDesigns: Trick or Treat Halloween Runner - Fabric by Alexander Henry

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58540935

Codyscreations: Midnight Rider Collar

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53515769/midnight-rider-dog-collar-small-to-xl

RockyMountainGiftCo: Large Halloween Trick or Treat Bag

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56440070/large-halloween-trick-or-treat-bag-etsy

Little Paper Boutique: Orange Thank You - Set of 8 Greeting Cards

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55046707/orange-thank-you-set-of-8-greeting-cards

CiaoHound: Carrot and Oats Homemade Dog Treats

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58581896/carrot-and-oats-homemade-dog-treats

Kookyhandbags: Boo Halloween tote

http://www.etsy.com/listing/31920274/boo-halloween-small-tote-bag

Here's how to enter: First, visit the entries from the shops linked above for a close-up view of our challenge entries. Then, come back here and post to tell us your favorite challenge item and/or shop (the item doesn't have to be from your favorite shop and vice versa). And that's it! You're entered. Contest begins Wed., Oct. 13th, and ends on Sat., Oct.16th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, October 17th.

We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize, one dog collar of your choice from team member Cody'sCreations!
If you're the winner, contact Kerrie with your mailing address, via her Etsy shop. Winner will have until Wednesday, October 20th to contact Cody'sCreations to claim their prize. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Sunday, August 1st to claim their prize.

*One entry per person. Only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest. Thanks for looking at our entries! MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagles Team

News Flash (heh-heh) on fall team challenge!

Flash would like to spread the news that the Etsy Beagles Team will be holding our Fall team challenge soon! There will be a thread running in the Etsy teams and Events Forum from Wed., Oct. 6th - Sat., Oct. 9th, which is where team members can post their challenge entry listing. The theme for this fall's challenge is "Halloween Treats." Anything halloween-related is fine, even using Halloween colors (black and orange). Hoping to see lots of great entries in the challenge thread! The blog giveaway will be here, on the Etsy Beagles blog, Oct. 13th-16th. Please check back to see all our "Halloween Treats" challenge entries!

Goodbye, Summer

This month I wanted to do a special Hounds in the Header to pay tribute to dear Lily and her beagle brother Wilson. Sadly, Lily was struck by a car and has left us to be at peace over the rainbow bridge. Wilson, we know you miss your sweet sister and best friend, as does the whole Etsy Beagles team. Summer is drawing to an end, but Lily will always be romping in the green grass and resting in the warm sun. I extend sympathies from the whole team to our dear team member Amanda of Beagle Beads, who I know misses Lily very much. I love this photo of Lily and Wilson, side by side in the beautiful green grass. Their peaceful reflective pose reminds us that seasons come and go, but our precious dogs will be always by our sides, and forever in our memories and our hearts.

It's Back To School Time! Meet Franklin, Our Studious Hound in the Header

Where did Summer go? Whether sending kids off to school again, sending our furbabies to obedience school, or both, it's back to school time! Our Hound in the Header this month is Franklin. He is quite prepared to study hard and go to the head of the class! Hmm, could he actually be a professor rather than a pupil? He certainly looks wise in his glasses! Franklin shares his home (and no doubt his vast knowledge) with our Beagles Team member PoshRe-Creations. Posh's Etsy shop has lovely OOAK reclaimed/repurposed furniture and home decor. Wow! Posh and Franklin are both so clever; first lesson is to check out this great shop! Extra credit is given to those who click on all our shop links! It's the best way to see the talents of the members of the Etsy Beagles Team! ;D

We Have A Winner!

Here is a link to the video and photo of the winner of the Etsy Beagles Team's Lazy Days of Summer blog giveaway!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17124653@N03/sets/72157624456828703/

The video should be viewed first, so click on the thumbnails in the flickr set! Congratulations to fromMarz, the winner of CiaoHound's Ultimate Doggie Brownies! Please contact Shari through her Etsy Shop before Wednesday, july 28th, so she can get your mailing address and send your prize! Paws Up to all our voters!

Lazy Days of Summer Team Challenge/Giveaway!

Welcome to the Etsy Beagles Team's summer challenge and blog giveaway! The theme of our team challenge is "Lazy Days of Summer," but our team members haven't been lazy. The challenge entries are pictured above, and the links below are in the order of the pictures, left-to-right and top-to bottom. Here are our entries:

CamargoCreations - Cotton Tote Bag
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51719570/cotton-tote-bagdogsbeagle-basset-beach

LilyLynnDesigns1 - Purple Orchid Hair Clip
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51418731/purple-orchid-hair-clip

kookyhandbags - Lulu Belle Small Tote
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51503160/lulu-belle-small-tote

CiaoHound - Peanut Butter and Banana Cookie Bites for Dogs - Lazy Days of Summer
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51735037/peanut-butter-and-banana-cookie-bites

HappyHoundCreative – Little Blank Cards - Catch a Rainbow
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45435199/little-blank-cards-catch-a-rainbow-etsy

MsAnomaly – Time To Play Ball Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51488439/time-to-play-ball-etsy-beagles-team

FrumsGlassMenagerie - Lazy Dog Days Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51508778/lazy-dog-days-of-summer-glass-necklace

CodysCloset - Set of 2 Dog Potholders or Trivets
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50341408/set-of-2-dog-potholders-or-trivets

Here's how to enter: First, visit the entries from the shops linked above for a close-up view of our challenge entries. Then, come back here and post to tell us your favorite challenge item and/or shop (the item doesn't have to be from your favorite shop and vice versa). And that's it! You're entered. Contest begins Wed., July 21, and ends on Sat., July 24 at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, July 25th. We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize, a delicious batch of Ultimate Doggie Brownies from team member CiaoHound (pictured below)!

If you're the winner, contact Shari with your mailing address, via her Etsy shop. Winner will have until Wednesday, July28th to contact CiaoHound to claim their prize. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Sunday, August 1st to claim their prize.

*One entry per person. Only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest. Thanks for looking at our entries! MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagles Team

Meet Daphne, Our New Hound in the Header!

We wish we all could be California Dogs! ;) Since summer is the right time for being at the beach, we had our two California Boys last month. For our July/August hound in the header, we had to have a California Girl, and beautiful Daphne was the perfect choice! Daphne belongs to team member Sean, who owns CamargoCreations. This Etsy shop features handmade dresses, vests, collars and accessories for dogs and the people who love them. CamargoCreations is taking part in Etsy's "Christmas in July" sale, so visit his shop to see more great items (and more pictures of Daphne and her siblings)! Sean also has a wonderful entry in our summer team challenge, and Wow, our next team challenge/blog giveaway starts this Wednesday, July 21st! I will post all the entries and the giveaway rules at that time, so come back and check out all the "Lazy Days of Summer" Beagles Team challenge items! Daphne will be happy to see you again! MsA

New Team Challenge Soon!

The Etsy Beagles Team will be starting our summer team challenge very soon! The theme is "Lazy Days of Summer," and anything with a summertime design is eligible to enter! This is a team challenge, so only team members can post their entries. Remember, Beagles Team members, we ask that you participate in at least ONE team challenge per year to maintain your "pack member" status! Details about the challenge can be found in the Etsy Teams and Events forum, in the Beagles team chat thread. We plan on posting our challenge entries in the Etsy forums July 14 - 17. We will be holding our blog giveaway the week after that. I hope we can have a lot of entries this time, and see the creativity of our team members shine like the summer sun! MsA

Meet Copper, June's Hound in the Header!

The adorable Springer Spaniel in our header is named Copper. He belongs to teammate AnnieK of AnnieKDesigns, AnnieKClothing, and CodysCloset. Cody is Copper's big brother, and he's shown in the photo in this post. Cody is part weimarainer and part black lab. We call him our team's "big black beagle!" Copper is all springer, and he looks so dapper in his lovely fleece dog coat made by his mom. I thought Copper (and Cody)were a great choice for June, because Father's Day is right around the corner, and hey, they're male dogs, and handsome ones and that!

Also right around the corner is our next team challenge! The theme is "Lazy Days of Summer" and the thread to post your challenge entry in will be in the Etsy Teams and Events Forum starting July 14th. Please check the Etsy Forums for our team's current chat thread. The details about the team challenge are there. Looking forward to many entries from our talented team! MsA

Etsy Beagles New Hounds on the Header!

You may be thinking, "Hey, those aren't beagles!" No, but the Etsy Beagles team is for all dog owners...or, all people who are owned by their dogs! ;) The much-loved 4 Italian Greyhounds we call the "Fab Four" (shown left to right in the header photo) are Sweet Pea, Pepie, Farfie, and Gemma, who belong to our team member Sue of Frums Glass Menagerie. These four svelt canines have a marvelous sense of fashion! Their beautiful Spring sweaters are perfect wear for a Mother's Day gathering!
Sue had a beagle, PeeWee Buddy, when she was a child. She loves all dogs, but Italian Greyhounds captured her heart (no wonder - just look at those sweet faces)! Sue is very active on the Etsy Beagles Team, and she has been and is currently involved with IG rescue organizations. Her blog, can give you info. about her IG rescue organization involvment, plus, you can see more cute pictures of the Fab Four - each of them has their own blog! The Etsy Beagles Team truly enjoys having Sue and her beautiful little dogs as team members.

We Have A Winner!

The Etsy Beagles team would like to announce the winner of our "Dog Tired of Winter" team challenge blog giveaway. Congratulations Art and Sew Forth! Please contact Janice, through her Etsy shop, DogsRule with your mailing address. Please contact Janice before Wed., March 31st, or an alternate winner will be chosen!

Dog Tired of Winter blog giveaway!

It's time for Spring, and time for the Etsy Beagles "Dog Tired of Winter" team challenge/blog giveaway! Springtime really blossoms with color in this challenge! The entries pictured above are listed in the order they are pictured, starting with the upper left corner and going across, then down (just like reading)! Have fun checking out the entries for this Beagles Team challenge.

CiaoHound, Homemade Carrot Cookies for Dogs - Celebrating Spring
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42215655

OldHound, Signs of Spring
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43112858

AnnieKDesigns - Springtime Reversible Placemats - Set of 4
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23034514

dogsrule, Holiday Spring Dog Blanket...Soft pastels
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21742731

MsAnomaly, Spring Flowers Lampwork Bead Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42690187

Cody's Creations - The Pocket Treat and Training Pouch
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43150006

SavorTheFlavor, Spring Scarf in Sherbet
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42987928

creativecomforts07, Teli's Pawty slippers
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43087895

Duffy Designs, Spring Colors Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42937897

BeagleBeads, Wildflower Garden
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42420161

2RavenChicks, Puppies in the Garden Charm Bracelet
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42959175

FrumsGlassMenagerie, Dog Tired of Winter Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43240215


*Here's how to enter: First, visit the entries from the shops linked above for a close-up view of our challenge entries. Then, come back here and post to tell us your favorite challenge item and/or shop (the item doesn't have to be from your favorite shop and vice versa). And that's it! You're entered. Contest begins Wed., 3/24, and ends on Sat., 3/27 at 11:59 PM, EST. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, 3/28. We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize! The lucky winner will receive a beautiful gift card set from team member Janice of Dogs Rule!

The small photo above shows the card set you will receive. If you're the winner, contact Janice, with your mailing address, via her Etsy shop. Winner will have until Wednesday, March 31st to contact DogsRule to claim their prize. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Saturday, April 3rd to claim their prize.

*One entry per person. Only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest. Thanks for looking at our entries! MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagles Team

Surprise, Cathy! It's a Baby Shower for You!

Dear Cathy, on behalf of the Etsy Beagles Team, this lovely collection of gifts will soon be on its way to you! We hope you enjoy the handmade gifts. Our team members jointly purchased (from Etsy, of course) the blanket and bib, and the other gifts were handmade with love by some of your Beagles Team sisters. We send our joy and best wishes along with these gifts to you and baby Cora Ann! With All Our Love,
The Etsy Beagles Team's "Doggie Dozen" lol!
Amanda, AnnieK, Christie, Duffy, Janice, Kerrie, Kristy, Linda, Lorraine, Shari, Sue, and Tricia

All our furbabies send their love, too and say Paws Up! They'd also like to ask Francisco and Buckley to please not keep the baby slippers for themselves! ;0)
We couldn't find a blanket with hounds on it, but a Scottie Dog won best of Show at Westminster this year, and we thought the Scottie receiving blanket was appropriate!
Please check back here for greetings your team members will be leaving for you!

New Hounds in the Header!

Who are those two adorable hounds in the header? They are a basset named Francisco and his beagle brother Buckley! Francisco and Buckley belong to team member Fatbasset. Fatbasset is expecting her first child on April 22nd, so Francisco and Buckley have been given our blog's place of honor to welcome their new baby sister as well as spring! They are too (two?) cute!

MsAnomaly note: Be sure to check this blog on Wednesday, March 24th - Saturday, March 27th for our "Dog Tired of Winter" team challenge blog giveaway! Thank-Arrrooooo!

Who's the Hound in the Header? It's Maisy!

The Etsy Beagles blog is wearin' the green for St. Patrick's Day! And the adorable beagle standin' in the green (grass, that is) is DuffyDesigns' darlin' Maisy! Maisy is ready for Spring, and so is the Beagles Team! We are gettin' ready for our next team challenge, which will start on March 17th! No blarney! ;) Check the blog for our next team challenge giveaway from March 24th- March 27th. We will have our April Hound in the Header featured then, too!

Team Members: Keep Current/New Rules

As you can see from our list of Etsy shops, the beagles team has grown quite a lot in the past 2 years! Because sending multiple convos through Etsy is very time-consuming, and with the threat of being muted by the spambot, I'd like to post some news (or, as we call it, "beagle business") on the blog.

We just finished our first team challenge for 2010, and had great results, with more entries than ever before! I know many team members don't frequent the Etsy forums, and may be missing out on the team challenges. We have decided to send a link to this blog post so everyone knows about the next team challenge, and a few changes to team membership.

First, the next team challenge is scheduled for March 17th-20th. We will have a thread in the Etsy Teams and Events forum running at this time, to post your challenge entry in. Directions will be in the OP post of the thread. The blog giveaway will be running after we all post our entries, from March 24th-27th. The theme for the upcoming challenge is "Dog Tired of Winter." Think spring colors, and about anything goes -Easter, flowers, bunnies, whatever. Main focus is on color after the long winter we've had! We want this challenge to be full of cheery "promise of spring" entries! :D

Second, We have an official team tag that will help your items show up on the Etsy search. It is EtsyBeagles (one word).

Third, We are a large team, and really need more active participation from our members! Remember, beagles follow the rule of the pack! We request that all team members take part in at least one team challenge per year. We ususally have 4-5 challenges every year, so taking part in one is all we ask! Besides, it's a great way to promote your shop, and help the animal charity/org. of your choice. We ask that a percentage of the sale of your challenge entry item be donated to your favorite animal group/charity/organization. The amount is entirely up to you, as is the group to receive the donation. This is a very laid-back team; no dues, no demands. Asking each team member to participate in one challenge per year seems fair to all team members.

Fourth, If for any reason, you are unable to continue being part of the team, please contact me/Linda/MsAnomaly through an Etsy convo and ask to be removed from the team member's list. It takes a great deal of time to keep the lists updated, and I've found many members have closed their Etsy shop (this does not include those on vacation mode). Since I am in charge of updating both the blog list, and the team profile list on Etsy, it really would be helpful to know if anyone is not interested in staying on the team, or no longer has an active Etsy shop.

Finally, The best way to keep up-to-date on the team is to check the Etsy Teams and Events forum. We have a chat thread running there constantly, and even if you pop in once a month to say "Hi" we would love hearing from you! Here is the link to the current chat thread in the Etsy Teams and Events forum: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6424010&page=22

The last post on this page of the thread will explain how the team challenge works. We also welcome our members to post in the thread. We are also running a team roster list in the thread, and would appreciate if your name could be added. Thank-you, and

PAWS UP to the Beagles Team! :)

Giveaway Winner for Hearts and Hounds challenge!

We have a winner! Here is the link to the video(s) on my flickr, of Flash choosing the winner for the Hearts and Hounds team challenge Blog Giveaway! http://www.flickr.com/photos/17124653@N03/sets/72157623372012978/

Use the thumbnails to see the videos in order; I had to pause between them, but all 3 are short.

Congratulations Furr Baby Love! Please contact Tricia at her Etsy shop, Kookyhandbags, to claim your prize. As mentioned, Tricia is on vacation now, but she will be ready to mail your lovely pouch on Feb. 16th!

Thank-you and Paws Up to all who entered our giveaway. We do this 4 times a year, and our next team challenge and giveaway cotest is planned for mid-March. We will post in the Etsy forums, and you can check back here, too! Sharing the love with all our animal and human friends! MsAnomaly and the Beagles Team

Etsy Beagles Hearts and Hounds Team Challenge Giveaway

Welcome to the Etsy Beagles "Hearts and Hounds" team challenge/blog giveaway! Lots of handmade love in this challenge! The entries pictured above are listed in the order they are pictured, starting with the upper left corner and going across, then down (just like reading)! Have fun checking out the entries for the Beagles Team "Hearts and Hounds" challenge.

MsAnomaly - Rhinestone and Vintage Clear Faceted GlassBracelet
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=24631805

mustlovehomedecor – kitchen dish towel – beagle dog embroidery
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39252452

Fatbasset - "Bountiful Basset Love" Original Drawing
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39450779

BeagleBeads - Hearts and Hounds Beaded Bracelet Bangle
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39848893

CodysCloset - Hearts Abound Placemat & Poo Pack Holder
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39660345

CiaoHound - Heart Shaped Mini Muffins for your Valentine dog
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39674570

FrumsGlassMenagerie - Pink Deco Hound Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31632348

2RavenChicks - Hearts & Hounds Valentine's Bracelet
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39306479

kookyhandbags - 'puffy heart pouch' *A similar pouch is the prize for this giveaway!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39507824

CamargoCreations - Dog Tote Bag - Beagle Lover
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38673305

CutiepieCompany - Puppy Love Valentine's Day Card
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39280912

DogsRule - Hearts Hearts Hearts...Purple and Lavender...Card
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39623225

Cody's Creations - The Pocket
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38318146

RockyMountainGiftCo - "Puppy Love" framed art

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39414707

Here's how to enter: First, visit the entries from the shops linked above for a close-up view of our challenge entries. Then, come back here and post to tell us your favorite challenge item and/or shop (the item doesn't have to be from your favorite shop and vice versa). And that's it! You're entered. Contest begins Wed., 2/03, and ends on Sat., 2/06 at 11:59 PM, EST. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, 2/07. We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize! The lucky winner will receive a beautiful pouch (much like the one she entered here), from kookyhandbags. If you're the winner, contact Tricia, with your mailing address, at kookyhandbags via her Etsy shop. Notice: Tricia will be on vacation until Feb. 13th, but she will mail the prize to the winner on Feb. 16th. Winner will have until Sunday, Feb. 14th to contact Tricia to claim their prize. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Wed., Feb. 17th to claim their prize.

*One entry per person. Only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest. Thanks for looking at our entries! MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagles Team

Pets Jubilee team is Helping Haiti

During bad times, we all need a little help from our friends!

If anyone is interested in making a donation to the earthquake relief effort in Haiti, please check out the petsjubilee blog : http://www.petsjubileebox.blogspot.com/

Thank-you!

Canine Cuties (Who's on our header?)

The beagles team would like to introduce...Miss Lulu Belle! Lulu shares her home with Beagles team member Kookyhandbags. Lulu is quite the fashion diva, and this beagle girl knows how to shop! She also realizes how exhausting that can be, and makes sure to get her beauty rest! Lulu Belle will be gracing our blog header through the month of February! Arrrooooo!

Look for a featured canine member of our Beagles team on our blog header every month. Flash is quite happy to share the blog with his teammates! Don't be surprised if a dog of another breed appears on the Beagles blog header, because our team welcomes all pups to the pack! We have nothing but absolutely adorable pooches on this team, and would like to be sure each one has his/her moment in the spotlight!

HAPPY ARRROOOOO YEAR!

To all our team members and friends, Wishing you a Happy Arrrooooo (that's beagle for New) Year! May 2010 be a healthy, happy, prosperous year for all of us!