Etsy Beagles "Autumn Splendor" Blog Giveaway!

Welcome to the Etsy Beagles fall team challenge/blog giveaway! The theme of our challenge is "Autumn Splendor," and the entries are pictured above. If you click on the image, it will be larger. From top-to-bottom, left-to-right, click on the names of the entries below to view each item in our Etsy shops:

Anniekdesigns: Fall Leaves Fingerless Gloves

Kookyhandbags: Taupe Shantung Silk Pillow With Pink Shell Buttons

2RavenChicks: Autumn Splendor Charm Bracelet

MsAnomaly: Brass and Glass Necklace

AntiqueShopGirl: Gorgeous Handmade Pillow/Quilted Rag Style/Lilac and Violet Floral

FrumsGlassMenagerie: Puli Glass Jewelry

Here’s How to Enter our BLOG GIVEAWAY:

First, visit the entries from the shops listed 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.

One entry per person. Sorry, only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Contest begins Wed., Oct. 3rd, and ends on Sat., Oct. 6th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, Oct. 7th.

We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize! The winner will receive, absolutely free, a beautiful handmade Japanese Maple fabric table runner from team member AnnieKDesigns < (click the shop name to view the prize).

Winner will have until Wed., Oct. 10th to contact Annie to claim your prize. Go to her Etsy shop and use the CONTACT link on the sidebar. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Sun., Oct. 14th to claim their prize.

Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest.

Blog Giveaway Winner!

First of all, the Etsy Beagles Team would like to thank everyone for entering our team challenge/blog giveaway! Using random.org, the winner of the rose key necklace is...
jhitomi! Congratulations! Please contact MsAnomaly via her Etsy shop (use the Contact link on my profile or shop home page) before Wed., May 2nd. I will need to get your shipping address.

Beagles & Blooms Blog Giveaway!

Welcome to the Etsy Beagles Team's blog giveaway, featuring the entries from our "Beagles and Blooms" spring team challenge. The challenge entries shown above include (L to R; top to bottom):

MsAnomaly, Nostalgia Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97680920/large-vintaj-natural-brass-pendant-w?listing_id=97680920&listing_slug=large-vintaj-natural-brass-pendant-w

CamargoCreations, Cotton Tote Bag, Dogs, Beagles
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51016046/cotton-tote-bagdogsbeagles

AnnieKDesigns, Floral Shoe Bag
http://www.etsy.com/listing/92832749/shoe-bag-floral-flowers-red-aqua-polka

Kookyhandbags, Floral Mini Lavender Pillow
http://www.etsy.com/listing/90632097/floral-mini-lavender-pilow?listing_id=90632097&listing_slug=floral-mini-lavender-pilow

2RavenChicks, Puppies and Posies Vintage Dog Charm Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/listing/98111422/puppies-and-posies-vintage-dog-charm

Silver Fox Gems, The Zahra Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/97632723/large-pink-kunzite-necklace-with

JamJam216, Devon Jewelry Set
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72519209/devon-jewelry-set?ref=fp_recently_viewed_0

Here’s How to Enter our Team Challenge blog giveaway:

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.

One entry per person. Sorry, only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Contest begins Wed., April 25th, and ends on Sat., April 28th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, April 29th.

We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize! The winner will receive, absolutely free, a RoseKey necklace from team member MsAnomaly. < (click my shop name to view the prize necklace).

Winner will have until Wed., May 2nd to contact MsAnomaly to claim your prize. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Sun., May 6th to claim their prize.

Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest.

MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagles Team



                         



April Hound in the Header!

Cody is sure happy to see Spring! He is enjoying being outside, and is perhaps hunting for Easter eggs. Cody is a Weimaraner who lives with his Springer Spaniel brother, Copper, and his Mom Annie of AnnieKDesigns. Annie is fantastic at sewing, and her shop has beautiful table linens for people. And, Cody has his own Etsy shop, Cody's Closet, with lots of great things for pets! Cody was nick-named the Etsy Beagles Team's "big black beagle," and we are happy to have our big doggie brother on our team!

Beagle Business: We will soon be having our Spring team challenge and blog giveaway. It's been a while since we've done this, but we always enjoyed the blog giveaways, and want to do them again. Check back to cast your vote from April 25 - 28. Our team challenge theme is "Beagles and Blooms," and there will be great items for Mother's Day! Please don't forget to vote in the giveaway for a chance to win a great prize! Happy Passover/Easter to all our friends! MsA

Etsy Beagles Blog Giveaway!

Spring Into Summer! Etsy Beagles Team Challenge/Blog Giveaway

Welcome to the Etsy Beagles Team's blog giveaway! We have some wonderful entries in our Spring into Summer team challenge (pictured top to bottom, left to right).

CodysCloset - Summertime Picnic Dog Bone Placemat
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50331448/summertime-picnic-dog-bone-placemat

DeannePace - Seafoam Flourite and Sterling Silver Hoops
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73119396/seafoam-fluorite-and-sterling-silver

jamjam216 - Devon Jewelry Set
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72519209/devon-jewelry-set

kookyhandbags - Floral Patchwork Spring Summer Tote
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74500125/floral-patchwork-spring-summer-tote

MsAnomaly - Love Birds Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74409801/love-birds-necklace-w-ceramic-nest

BeagleBeads - Spring into Summer Bracelet
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73965426/spring-into-summer-beaded-bracelet

SpirrelMonkey - Spring into Summer Coin Purse
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74443051/spring-into-summer-coin-purse

Sun Sugar Studio - Evie Artisan Lampwork Bracelet
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74540075/evie-artisan-lampwork-bracelet

Here’s How to Enter our Team Challenge blog giveaway:
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.

One entry per person. Sorry, only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Contest begins Wed., May 25th, and ends on Sat., May 28th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, May 29th.

We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize! The winner will receive a "Garden Gate" necklace from team member 2RavenChicks.


If you're the winner, contact Lorraine of 2RavenChicks via her Etsy shop. NOTE: the necklace pictured sold, but you will receive one very similar to this necklace! Winner will have until Wed., June 1st to contact Lorraine to claim your prize. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Sun., June 5th to claim their prize.

Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest.

MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagles Team

Kiss Me...I'm Beaglish! Team Challenge/Blog Giveaway

Welcome to the Etsy Beagles "Kiss Me...I'm Beaglish!" team challenge Blog Giveaway. Our team members have created some great items to honor the Wearin O' the Green! Our entries are pictured above, and include, top-to-bottom, left-to-right:

DeannePace: Hammered Sterling Diamonds with Irish Green Peridot Rondelles
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68937131/hammered-sterling-diamonds-with-irish

2RavenChicks: Luck 'O the Irish Charm Bracelet
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68509443/luck-o-the-irish-charm-bracelet

FrumsGlassMenagerie: St. Patrick's Great Dane
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68984585/great-dane-dog-beaded-necklace-green

MsAnomaly: Shamrock and Wishbone Beaded Pendant Necklace http://www.etsy.com/listing/68495991/shamrock-and-wishbone-beaded-pendant

CodysCreations: Shamrock Stripe Collar
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66453333/1-inch-wide-dog-collar-adjustable-with

ourfrontyard: St. Patrick's Day Green Tree of Life Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68872386/st-patricks-day-green-tree-of-life

SensoryFelteds: Wearin 'O the Green Dimensional Brooch

www.etsy.com/listing/63248348/the-wearin-o-the-green

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.

One entry per person. Sorry, only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Contest begins Wed., 3/02, and ends on Sat., 3/05 at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on Sunday, 3/06.

We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize! The winner will receive a lovely set of green fabric-covered magnets from HuntersHideaway.

If you're the winner, contact Milly via her Etsy shop, HuntersHideaway. Winner will have until Wed., March 9th to contact Milly to claim your prize. If winner doesn't claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until Sun., March 13th to claim their prize.

*Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest.

MsAnomaly and the Etsy Beagles Team

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

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

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

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

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

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