Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Team SC's December Creative Challenge- "Let It Snow"


This month's Creative Challenge is, "Let It Snow". Knowing that we don't get much of the white stuff here in the south, let's have some fun and think, "Snow" for once!

Here are the rules for the Challenge:

1. You must be a Team SC member to participate

2. You can only have 1 entry per person

3. Item must be created and listed between December 2nd through December 24th and fit the "Let It Snow" theme. Any type of materials used to make your item will be allowed and it is up to you to interpret the "Let it Snow" theme any way you please.

4. Entries must be in by midnight December 24th to be included in the voting process. December challenge items must be tagged: "scteamchallenge12". By tagging your items with this special tag, we will be able to locate and promote challenge items for treasuries and voting. Please note that if your item sells before December 24th, it will not show up in the search category of "scteamchallenge12". To insure that your item will be included in the voting, please let us know of you entry in the December Creative Challenge thread on the team message board and feel free to post a picture for all of us to see!

5. Voting will begin on submitted entries on Saturday, December 26th, and will run for approximately one week. The last day to vote is midnight, December 31st. Voting will take place on the SC Team Blog. During the week of voting, a special promotions thread will be started on Etsy to promote voting.

6. The winner of the December Creative Challenge will have a special place on the team blog for a month and will be interviewed for the team blog.

With all that being said, lets try to get enough entries to create lots of Team SC treasuries and help get each other's shops out there and recognized!

We have a winner in Team SC's Sample Box Giveaway!

Congratulations to Aik, as her blog comment from this post was randomly chosen as the winner of Team SC's Sample Box giveaway!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

I'ts Time to Vote For Your Favorite November Creative Challenge Item!

(Please click on photo for enlarged view)


This month we had 4 items entered into Team SC's November Creative Challenge: Celebrating the Holidays!

The above photo just does not do these items justice so please click on over to the links to these items below to see them all!

1. Cookies for Santa by Playswithmud
2. Christmas Present Crochet Scarf by Willieru
3. Santa Quilt by Nascarnana
4. Emerald Retro Earrings by Citydetails

Voting begins today and will continue until the end of the day on Monday, November 30th. Voting is easy! Just choose your favorite from the list at the bottom of this post and click the circle beside your favorite.


What is your Favorite Team SC "Celebrating The Holidays" Item?
1. Cookies For Santa by Playswithmud
2. Christmas Present Crochet Scarf by Willieru
3. Santa Quilt by Nascarnana
4. Emerald Retro Earrings by Citydetails
  
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Scenes from The TeamSC Holiday Bazaar on November 22nd

Team SC held a holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 22, at the home of Sandy from BeadDazzled/Morganalexadesigns. Everyone had a great time, some sales were made, and we all enjoyed getting to put faces with names!

From top left to right: Sandy (Morganalexadesigns/BeadDazzled), Norma (BannerCelebrations), Hazel (Nascarnana), Rosemary (MinnieMaes)
Bottom Row- Left to right: Jennifer (Abbellire), Catalina (StageBunny)


Hazel brought her hand quilted pillows and quilts, decorative baskets, and other assorted home goods.




Sandy had a nice display of her beaded jewelry, bookmarks, and key chains.


Jennifer (Norma's daughter by the way) had this beautiful display of her jewelery pieces.


Norma brought a beautiful assortment of her handcrafted ornaments and a few of her banners and cards.


Catalina displayed her crochet hats, earrings, and yoga mat carrier.


Rosemary brought her plush animals, gift bags, and wallets.

Sara from TheNativitylady couldn't make it but she sent this beautiful mask ornament, which was added to the door prize basket.



Norma's Christmas tree, all decorated with her lovely ornaments

Some of Sandy's necklaces


Rosemary's box of bears


Some of Jennifer's jewelry


Hazel's beautiful hand made quilt


Catalina's handmade origami earrings


This is a photo of the door prize that one lucky fellow won

....and of course there were goodies to eat

Last, but certainly not least, was Sandy's dog that waited ever- so- patiently for someone to drop something from the goody table.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Team SC Holiday Bazaar Taking Place in the Upstate November 21st


Local SC artisans are hosting an in-home Holiday Bazaar for your Holiday shopping needs. Handmade items will be on display for viewing and purchase. So get in the spirit of the holidays, support local artisans and give gifts that carry the special love that comes from being handmade.

Bring your friends, neighbors, and family. All attendees will receive one chance to win our door prize, a Holiday Gift Basket of handmade items provided by the artisans. You don’t have to be present for the drawing at 4:00pm. Refreshments will be provided.

Date: Saturday, November 21st
Time: 1:00pm until 4:oopm
Place: 140 Fairway Estates Road, Greer, SC 29651

TeamSC members that are interested in participating and displaying your items for sale, please contact Sandy from MorganAlexa Designs. You can find her contact info on the Holiday Bazaar flier that can be found here.

Any team members that are too far logistically, to come, please feel free to send Sandy (at the event address listed above), your business cards to be given out at this event.

Monday, November 2, 2009

The Enchanted Owl's Treasures...

Magical Creatures Holiday Owl Christmas Ornament

Welcome to one of Team SC's newest members; The Enchanted Owl, who can be found at
enoreelapo on Etsy

The Enchanted Owl makes whimsical ornaments and collegiate trinkets of all sorts. Enoreelapo takes custom orders and will personalize upon request.

With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, what better time to click on over and see some more of The Enchanted Owl's treasures today!






Mr. Toad Magical Creature Holiday Christmas Ornament

Team SC's November Creative Challenge- Celebrating the Holidays


It's that time again for another Creative Challenge. This month's theme will be "Celebrating The Holidays".

This time of the year, we are all thinking of our favorite holiday things and getting ready for the upcoming busy shopping season. Why not slow down and create something that brings to mind the holidays? This theme is open to not only Christmas themed items, but also; Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. So, with that said, get your thinking caps on and rev up that creativity!


Here are the rules for the challenge:

1. You must be a Team SC member to participate

2. You can only have 1 entry per person

3. Item must be created and listed between November 1st through November 23rd and fit the "Celebrating the Holidays" theme. Any type of materials used to make your item will be allowed and it is up to you to interpret the Holiday theme any way you please.

4. Entries must be in by midnight November 23rd to be included in the voting process. November challenge items must be tagged: "scteamchallenge11". By tagging your items with this special tag, we will be able to locate and promote challenge items for treasuries and voting. Please note that if your item sells before November 23rd, it will not show up in the search category of "scteamchallenge11". To insure that your item will be included in the voting, please let us know of you entry in the November Creative Challenge forum thread on the team message board. We would love to see pictures of what you create so feel free to post them in the message board thread!

5. Voting will begin on submitted entries on Tuesday, November 24th, and will run for approximately one week. The last day to vote is midnight, November 30th. Voting will take place on the SC Team Blog. During the week of voting, a special promotions thread will be started on Etsy to promote voting.

6. The winner of the November Creative Challenge will have a special place on the team blog for a month and will be interviewed for the team blog.

With all that being said, lets try to get enough entries to create lots of Team SC treasuries and help get each other's shops out there and recognized!