The Pacific Postcards Team Winter Treasury Challenge

While the 90+ degree weather sometimes makes it hard to picture snow, it is that time for all of us that own shops to start thinking winter.  The holidays are just around the corner and for some of you there has been sprinklings of snow already.  So let's kick off our winter sales with a great new Treasury Challenge!

The winner will receive 1 month of free advertising on this blog, my pinterest account, google+, tweeting and Face book posting which is outlined in my page http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com/p/advertising-spotlight.html (a $15.00 Value) This add will be run from November 23rd - December 22nd so that you will be able catch all those Christmas and Holiday Shoppers!

I will also give a second prize for a weekly feature in the Spotlight a ($5.00 Value) You pick the week in November or December.

These giveaways are open to anyone in the US or international and best of all the exposure you gain for your shop is priceless. This opportunity is available to you just for curating a treasury; What fun!

Please note that this is open to anyone but all must follow the same guidelines.
Now how to participate:
1) Create a Treasury (has to be new) with Winter or Snow as the primary theme. At least one of these will have to be in the tags.

2) Four (4) of the spots must feature postcards or items from Pacific Postcards Team member's shops (this rule applies to non-member treasuries also.)

3) Twelve (12) out of the sixteen items must be either ephemera, postcards (handmade or vintage and the medium doesn't matter just so it is a postcard,) digital art from vintage postcards, paper goods, collage using postcards/images from postcards; essentially anything related to postcards since we are a team about collecting and selling them.

4) Tag your treasury PPT and PPT Treasury Challenge. Also include Pacific Postcards Team Treasury Challenge inside the Description.

5) Only completed entries will be included in the final judging, so please check your treasury often to make sure all the spot remain filled. As items are sold they often disappear from our treasuries. I would hate to have someone not qualify just because an item sold. Simply replace the item with a similar one.

6) Judging will be based on a combination of creativity, colors, number of comments and views, and following the guidelines. I will be the judge (unless I all of the sudden get a volunteer to be a team leader and then they will help me) and I will probably drag my artist husband into the judging ring just so I have another set of eyes.

7) Last but not least the Challenge ends November 16th and the winners will be chosen and announced November 18th. The winners along with some of the runner ups will be featured in this blog on November 18th.

Additional Rules:
You cannot include your own item, each item must be from a different shop, must have 16 items, can't win twice, and basically all the general guidelines on how to build a treasury that Etsy has applies. AND no mature content!

As bonus I am offering an additional Weekly Spotlight feature to the person that gets the most participants to join us. Post the shop name of who you invited in the comments on the Treasury Challenge Thread at the Pacific Postcards Team site. Each shop you invite that builds a treasury will count as 1 towards winning the bonus feature.

Now here are some wonderful snow themed items from the shops in the Pacific Postcards Team!

'The Pacific Postcards Team Celebrates The Up Coming Snow - Burrrr!' by postcardsintheattic

Original Hand Painted Waterc... HannahMorag $2.95	Peak 2 Peak Whistler Gondola... DivinaImages $30.00	Exit Glacier 8 x 10 print DewwdropImages $15.00	Christmas, Chickadee with Ho... joyart $5.00
ice berries digital print ajlemayimages $15.00	Modern natural decor snow ve... brandMOJOimage... $35.00	Meda & Peg Play in the Snow,... RetroGraphique $3.95	Brundage 1912 Christmas Card... CharmedCollect... $10.00
Winter Skiing Vacation postc... thecedarchest $3.50	Christmas Bluebirds in Snow ... VrVGraphics $4.49	Printable Deer Pictures Stat... printableproje... $5.00	Tea Cup Aquatint Etching Bla... printerkitty $6.00
Linen Kitchen Towel with Spr... printworthy $18.00	Christmas Postcard Girls wit... TableauBotaniq... $8.00	Female Cardinal 5 x 7 AngiesImages $8.00	Evening Shadows on Mt. Raini... NakedEye17Imag... $25.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

'The Pacific Postcards Team Celebrates Making Snowmen!' by postcardsintheattic

NEW/ORIGINAL Watercolor Illu... ephemerafriend... $80.00	Christmas Quilted Appliqued... postquilts $5.00	Christmas 8x10 fine art prin... SamanthaPaigeI... $25.00	Mittens. Baby its Cold Outsi... WingedImages $1.00
Primitive Year of Seasons St... FantasyGraphic... $7.95	chrc19 digital collage sheet... magisplace $3.75	Resolution Be Happy and Posi... artisticdrama $6.99	Snowy Background stamp visibleimage $5.99
Vintage Winter Fun with the ... TheFlyingBroom $4.50	Aged Christmas Holiday Vinta... LandofEnchantm... $3.49	Quilted Fabric Postcard - Ar... SewUpscale $10.00	Vintage Snowman Round Gift T... VintageParisMa... $5.00
Vintage Christmas Postcard C... TheOldBarnDoor $4.00	Winter Trees - set of 2 fine... artbymagic $85.00	Who does not like Christmas,... hipposdream $3.25	Vintage snow man Christmas p... bullseyecollec... $16.50

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

'The Pacific Postcard Team Celebrates The Upcoming Winter Wonderland' by postcardsintheattic

Lone Tree Winter Landscape 8... NoviImages $22.00	Digital Collage Sheet(58) - ... VintageLithoAr... $4.25	Natural Handmade Rustic Pine... WestViewImages $50.00	Silver Birch Trees PrintsByMaggie... $11.00
Cevasse- Mt. Rainier, WA- 8&... RogueImages $35.00	Sending you a Smile Photo Gr... AtlanticCoastI... $2.00	Just a Dusting... Images2Di4 $15.00	Winter Landscapes 1 x 3 inch... PassionFruitsI... $3.25
BOGO SALE Winterspell 7.5 x ... GingerKellyStu... $12.50	Winter At Log Blanket Shop N... imagesofthepas... $10.75	Gathering Wood-A set of five... KushtiBok $3.00	Fine Art Postcard Photograph... StaticOnTheRad... $15.00
Mother Winter and Her Snow L... pastelanna $3900.00	Postcard French hand tinted CartesPostales $3.85	Set of 5 Vintage-Inspired Pi... vintagepaperbo... $7.99	Antique Postcard Niagara Fal... leopatti1121 $7.99

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Friday Twitter Tree

The Twitter Tree© will is hosted by a different shop each business day.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com

The Rules to participate:

You must tweet ALL the other posts here.

(It is not fair to those of us who tweet your items, when you don't reciprocate)

Only two (2) hashtags

Check back during the day to tweet any new posts.

Post only two (2) items.

No google+ stuff. This is the Twitter Tree©

Add your Twitter ID to your post (mine is @butterflysattic)

No "mature" items.

My Items:

 

 

Vintage Children's #Book The Mystery of the Myrmidon's by ButterflyInTheAttic http://etsy.me/zkuilG via @Etsy @butterflysattic #retwt

 

 

 

 

Adorable #Vintage Shirt Tales Beaver Hallmark Toy by ButterflyInTheAttic http://etsy.me/KVm3l2 via @Etsy @butterflysattic #etsybot2 #retwt

Funny Freaky Friday - My Yankees are in the Playoffs!

It isn't freaky but it sure is fun - The Yankees made it to the playoffs!  I was able to catch the game on Tuesday and all though we had a great lead to start with, I held my breath to the end.  I never count my chickens before they hatch and I've seen some crazy things this season, so I was very relieved with the last out on Boston and we won 14 to 2!  I love the tradition of the Yankees and their rich history makes them fun to collect.

So here is some great Yankees Memorabilia I found on Etsy:



New York Yankees Seats 8x12 Photography Print found in TheBQE at http://ow.ly/efau6

The Mighty Macs Baseball Book 1972 from FromMaineWithLove at http://ow.ly/efa5f

Vintage Topps Baseball posters from 1970 from PicksFromThePast at http://ow.ly/ef9O7

1952 New York Yankees Photo's found in 573rp82 at http://ow.ly/ef9qR

Vintage New York Yankees Promo Cup found in DomesticPlatypus at http://ow.ly/ef9eg

Derek Jeter Rookie Cards! found in Etsy Shop TFSloan at http://ow.ly/ef8SE

1955 World Series Game 7 - Vintage Radio Recording -- Brooklyn Dodgers vs. New York Yankees found in Etsy Shop TheKnotWholeGang at http://ow.ly/ef8Iy

The Blu Print: On the Second Day of Christmas….

The Blu Print: On the Second Day of Christmas….: My true love gave to me Two turtle doves   Turtle Wash Mitt Crochet Pattern ChristieCottage Gerry's Silver Tone Bird Brooch Pin...

Created By Laurie: Shop Reopening Giveaway! - Created By Laurie

Here is a great giveaway!

Created By Laurie: Shop Reopening Giveaway! - Created By Laurie: Hi everyone, I hope you have all had a great weekend! I am happy to say we are all settled in now (with the exception of that handful of...

Upcycled and Recycled on Etsy - Welcome October

Welcome October - Celebrating Mother Nature and her beautiful October garb by purchasing Upcycled and Recycled art and collectibles from shops on Etsy.

A beautiful Upcycled tote bag found in Etsy shop KarenLukacs at http://ow.ly/ebhGl

This wonderful Upcycled  Bohemian dress found in Etsy shop Emmevielle at http://ow.ly/ebhrd

Cute Upcycled black cat pillow from NortherLodge at http://ow.ly/ebhf1

These Cute Upcycled earrings can be found in Etsy shop at OriginalNoell http://ow.ly/ebgBI

A wonderful Upcycled Jacket found in Etsy shop KateBlossom at http://ow.ly/ebg6g

A Beautiful Upcycled Pendant found in Etsy shop LunasVintageDesign at http://ow.ly/ebfqd

Cool Blackboard Owls from Etsy Shop NashPop at http://ow.ly/ebeMe

Upcycled Stuffed Owl Toys from Etsy shop EternallyGreen at http://ow.ly/ebf13








Monday Meet and Greet the Members of the Pacific Postcards Team - Nuts About Maui

http://www.etsy.com/shop/NutsAboutMaui

Today's Pacific Postcards Team member has quite an unusual set of postcards for sale.  At Nuts About Maui you can find (believe it or not) Coconut Postcards.  This one of a kind medium is a perfect souvenir of the island. Or better yet! would be an absolutely fabulous gift for that person who always has Hawaii on their mind.  Here are a couple of my favorites:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/104033463/whale-coconut-postcard-birthday-gift

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78213243/tropical-parrot-coconut-postcard

From Nuts About Maui's Shop Announcement:
"Custom coconut postcards from Maui delivered right to your mailbox with no extra packaging required - what a surprise for yourself or as a gift for your friends and family! The most unique, personalized card or gift for that special person :) "
~Nuts About Maui


http://www.etsy.com/listing/90659953/vintage-dashboard-hula-girl-coconut

From Nuts About Maui's Profile:
"Aloha! I am excited to share a little bit of Maui with you through my coconut postcards. As a young girl, I fell in love with the exotic stories of the most beautiful tropical paradise that I heard about from my grandmother from her visits to Hawaii. She told stories of the aloha she received when she visited the islands - being greeted by the beautiful women and presented with a flower lei as she got off the plane, going to luaus, and enjoying the relaxing pace of island life and the friendly people.

As an adult, I got to make my own journey to Hawaii for a vacation and fell in love with the concept of the coconut postcards that I first saw. Of course, I had to send some back home to all my family and friends. It was such a cool way to send a piece of Hawaiiana to everyone and the most unique gift they ever received.

Through lifes' twists and turns, I eventually got to live out my dream and move to Maui and make it my home. When a friend of mine made the tough decision to move her family back to the mainland, I was fortunate to be able to buy her coconut postcard business and make it my own. I have been creating coconut postcards now for 5 years and love the creative outlet it provides me and the fun stories I get to hear from people when they open their mailboxes to find a coconut inside.

I hope that I can work with you to give you a little of that feeling too with your own coconut postcard and piece of Hawaii!"
~Nuts About Maui

'Meet the Pacific Postcards Team Member ~ Nuts About Maui' by postcardsintheattic

Bubble Tropical Fish Coconut... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Tiki Drink Coconut Postcard,... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Vintage Dashboard Hula Girl ... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Vintage Hawaiian Posters, Cl... NutsAboutMaui $14.80
Tropical Flower Coconut Post... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Whale Coconut Postcard, Birt... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Tropical Flip-Flop Slippers ... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Tropical Hula Girl Coconut P... NutsAboutMaui $14.80
Surf Town North Shore Coconu... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Hawaiian Vintage Tiki Coconu... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Dolphin & Tropical Fish Coco... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Tropical Parrot Coconut Post... NutsAboutMaui $14.80
Striped Tropical Fish Coconu... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Surf Dog Coconut Postcard, B... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Polynesian Tribal Tattoo-Ins... NutsAboutMaui $14.80	Just Maui'd Coconut Post... NutsAboutMaui $14.80

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

 

 

If you are interested on becoming a member of the Pacific Postcards Team please go to this link http://www.etsy.com/teams/9158/pacific-postcards-team?ref=pr_teams and click "Apply."

We have 2 different memberships: one is a general membership, for those who love postcards and collecting postcards and the other is designed for shops with at least 25% of their

items listed are postcards.

The only difference in the memberships is that the latter will be included in shop

interviews, BNRs and postcard related activities. We also plan on having activities for

the general memberships. Hope to see you there soon.