The winner of the challenge and the new theme!

Congrats Biberta! She won the challenge "In Wonderland" with this beautiful Moleskine and she choose the new theme: Let it snow!

Complimenti Biberta! Bi ha vinto il challenge "Nel paese delle meraviglie" con questa bellissima Moleskine e ha scelto il nuovo tema: Let it snow!

The new theme: Let it snow!

As you know, we have changed the rules of the game and now it's more fun! You can win a feature on this blog and you'll be included in the post " We find for you " that will be published on thursday following the announcement of the winner!

We also have a new: THE WINNER WILL CHOOSE THE NEW THEME!
So Biberta choosed the new theme: Let it snow! 
So, what are you waiting for? Let's play the game!!
The new rules:

-you have to be a member of Etsy Italia Team;

-you have to create a new item inspired by the theme of the challenge, and you have to list it in your Etsy shop;

-you have to list your new item on 12th of November;

-the game starts now and will end at 22.00 of November12th;

- convo me your entry (the link of your list on Etsy) at   I bijoux dello Stregatto on Etsy;

- from 14th November to 20th November you can vote your favorite item;

-  on the 22th of November we'll announce the winner.

Enjoy!!

Abbiamo cambiato le regole del gioco e adesso partecipare sarà più divertente! Potete vincere una feature su questo blog e sarete inclusi nel post "We find for you" che sarà pubblicato il giovedì successivo alla proclamazione del vincitore!Abbiamo anche un'altra novità: IL VINCITORE SCEGLIERA' IL NUOVO TEMA! Biberta  ha scelto, e il nuovo tema è: Let it snow! Cosa aspettate? Partecipate al gioco!! Le nuove regole:
-devi essere un membro dell' Etsy Italia Team;

-devi creare un nuovo oggetto ispirato al tema e metterlo in vendita nel tuo negozio Etsy;

-devi mettere in vendita il tuo oggetto il 12 Novembre;

-il gioco inizia ora e treminerà il 12 Novembre alle 22.00;

-mandami una convo su Etsy con il link alla tua creazione a : I bijoux dello Stregatto;

-dal 14 al 20 Novembre puoi votare il tuo oggetto preferito;

-il 22 Novembre proclameremo il vincitore.

Buon divertimento

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Etsy at Abilmente, the Vicenza creativity fair

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[Italian Version]

From the 20th to the 23rd of October 2011 some Etsy crafters and I (madamaRobè) were protagonists at the Etsy Atelier at “Abilmente” in Vicenza (Italy) the most important Italian fair about creativity that twice each year has about 47.000 visitors each time. For the first time Etsy was there and the main aim of the Etsy Atelier was to promote Etsy, to explain how it works, the philosophy behind it and furthermore to show what it means being an active member on Etsy.

We showed our creations and we proposed several courses but above all we explained to hundrends of people what Etsy is and how to use it, trying to communicate our enthusiasm and love for Etsy. We explained that Etsy is a special place plenty of exceptional people and amazing creations and, with the help of the joyful look of the atelier and our mood, we think we succeeded to spread the love for Etsy, creativity and the handmade’s world.

To give to our Atelier the peculiar Etsy touch was definitely the wonderful mounting suggested by the organizational staff of the Vicenza’s fair: all was orange and white as the Etsy logo.
The Atelier became soon a creativity lab where ideas bloomed and developed (you’ll see the results soon in our shops!). It was easy to recreate the Etsy atmosphere in our Atelier, it came naturally and it was like we’ve known each other for a long time, this was possible thanks to the main value of Etsy: bringing heart to commerce and making the world more fair, more sustainable and more fun.
Furthermore thanks to many of our Etsy friends that visited us the Etsy vibe was amazing. Here some of their comments:

Manuel of Art in Venice:
“The Atelier was really artistic, full of sources of inspiration, really energetic, plenty of interested people! Above all the atmosphere was cheerful and it was wonderful to meet people I usually meet in the Etsy website, it was like we’ve known each other for a long time!”

Lucia of Callmemimì:

“The Atelier was a feast for the eyes! The quantity of the handicraft and crowds of  people gave the idea of joy and creativity! I felt the real spirit of Etsy at the Atelier and I felt I was in a special place.”

Federica of Federicaknits:
“Dazzled by vibrations of the orange Etsy flags I approached the Atelier and it was like entering in a magic world. The stand was beautifully adorned and the atmosphere was really warm, joyful, creative and professional. Congratulations you really did a good job!”

Vera of VeraCreations:
“The Etsy Atelier was the most beautiful of the fair! You could recognize it immediately by the orange Etsy flags. The exposure of the items was perfect and really original! Many people were interested in Etsy and I could meet my Etsy friends!”

Elisa of RelyDesign: “I recognized it from afar: I saw the orange Etsy flags! When I was near I saw my Etsy friends and the atmosphere was joyful and playful. Embraces, laughs, chats created a special harmony between people. There was the chance to know Etsy, to try new techniques and to buy beautiful items.”

Daniela of HandmadeinItaly:
“Beautiful Atelier: colourful, welcoming, in perfect Etsy style!”
Alice of Alice’s Closet:
“I was really curious to discover the Etsy Atelier and when I saw it I realized it was better than I imagined! It communicated what Etsy is: creativity and joy!”

We have to say a big thank you to Etsy and to the organizational staff of the Vicenza’s Fair that permitted us to live this beautiful experience and now some more pictures:

This article has also been published by Etsy German blog.
Here's the link: German Version

Written by: madamaRobe
Published by: oOLaPiOo

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Etsy Italia Team Live @ Abilmente

Fabric Rose - by Shower Flower

Divas Bangle - by MySisterBijoux

Geisha Brooch - by Ireneagh

Freedom Necklace - by MadamaRobe

Flower Ring - by EtherealFlowers

Purse Hanger Hook - by MadAboutPink

Collage by CloudNumberNine

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Halloween

[English version]

"[...]Halloween o Hallowe'en è il nome di una festa popolare di origine pre-cristiana, ora tipicamente statunitense e canadese, che si celebra la sera del 31 ottobre. Tuttavia, le sue origini antichissime affondano nel più remoto passato delle tradizioni europee: viene fatta risalire a quando le popolazioni tribali usavano dividere l'anno in due parti in base alla transumanza del bestiame. Nel periodo fra ottobre e novembre, preparandosi la terra all'inverno, era necessario ricoverare il bestiame in luogo chiuso per garantirgli la sopravvivenza alla stagione fredda: è questo il periodo di Halloween.[...]"

Fonte: Wikipedia

Halloween è una tradizione popolare particolarmente diffusa nei paesi anglosassoni. Il fascino e la magia di questa festa colpisce anche la popolazione italiana, nonostante si tratti di una ricorrenza non appartenente alla nostra cultura.

Zucche, ragnatele e ragni, insetti, scheletri e mostri: sono queste le figure che popolano la notte del 31 ottobre di ogni anno.

I bambini si divertono ad andare di casa in casa, dopo il tramonto ed abbigliati con costumi tipici di Halloween, pronunciando l'ormai celebre frase “Dolcetto o scherzetto?”; è consigliato rispondere “Dolcetto!” dando ai piccoli qualche caramella... o i padroni di casa saranno vittime di qualche simpatico scherzo!

In occasione della notte di Halloween, possiamo decorare la nostra casa con ghirlande, ragnatele finte o la famosa zucca svuotata e poi illuminata grazie ad una candela al suo interno.

Vicki Shields mette a disposizione un semplice tutorial per realizzare delle ghirlande a forma di zucca: semplici e divertenti, potrete coinvolgere anche i vostri figli in questo progetto!

...anche i membri dell'EtsyItaliaTeam hanno reso omaggio a questa festa!

Beaded bead - CloudNine

Bouquet origami - Signoraluna

Cuff bracelet - oOLaPiOo

E voi? Avete realizzato qualche oggetto per quest'occasione?

Scritto da lefolliedimarzia

Tradotto da PetiteFraise

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Challenge: In Wonderland!

MelimebabyBeeShop was the winner of the last challenge and so she choose the theme of the new one: In Wonderland!
A beautiful and inspiring theme. We have six beautiful entries, you can vote for your favorite one until October 21th at 10.00 PM.

MelimeBabyBeeShop ha vinto l'ultimo challenge mensile e così ha scelto il tema per quello nuovo: Nel paese delle meraviglie!
Abbiamo sei bellissime creazioni , potete votare la vostra preferita fino al 21 Ottobre alle 22.00.

 1 - CloudNumberNine  - Cheshire cat pendant

 2 - Kosmika - Copper Hollow Glass Necklace Optical Swirls

 3 - PetiteFraise - Fairytale unicorn bracelet

 4 - NanoFactory -Garland brooch - it's too late - Alice in wonderland inspiration

 5 - Biberta - Hand drawn Moleskine - Pocket Moleskine - Alice in Wonderland - Eat me

6 - ElenasLoom - Plush ghost - Lucky Monster Ghost plush in his zipper purse



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EIT for Charity: Five Lands' Flood

[versione italiana]

In the second half of October, Italy was struck by a frightening wave of storms that caused damage
everywhere, the places most affected are the Liguria and Tuscany, two of our most beautiful regions.
Those of you who do not know the Cinque Terre?

Monterosso, Five Lands, Italy

Vernazza, Five Lands, Italy

Five wonders of nature, a Mediterranean area, which is one of the most pristine of Liguria, and the Tyrrhenian coast. Five miles of rocky coastline enclosed by two headlands, five small towns castled up on spurs of stone into tiny coves, wonderful trails, wild natural environment.
Of which is now no trace remains.

Two of the five small towns have been destroyed, along with other Italian cities that have suffered serious damage. Ten victims, missing, wounded, broken families, people who have lost their homes, their shop, loved places, all overwhelmed by a terrible flood of water that has crumpled cars, uprooted trees and brought it all away.

Monterosso during the flood

Monterosso's damage

Vernazza during the flood

Vernazza's damage

And many others, are the cities we'd like to speak to you, we would like you saw how large and small villages were isolated, and the witness the terror of the inhabitants. And the flood is going on, today is arrived in Genova.

In Monterosso, just a month ago was inaugurated elementary and middle school "Enrico Fermi", which hosts a hundreds of children and which had been renovated and made safe with seismic retrofitting.
Now it is closed again and is severely damaged by the river of mud that has overwhelmed.

Etsy Team Italy has decided to make a donation to help the school to reopen and allow many children to go back to school thanks to the fundraising sponsored by La Repubblica and Sky Italy.
To help the school must make a donation to the account, and indicate how dedicated beneficiary "Alluvione, un aiuto per ricostruire." For more information you can read on the website of La Repubblica, or on that of Sky.
From November 4th to December 4th you can buy the beautiful objects (themed or not) on our charity shop. At the end of the campaign will donate all proceeds to the school children of Monterosso.

www.EtsyItaliaTeam.etsy.com

Written by CloudNumberNine
English version by InFire

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Weekly Finds!

 Vintage Orange and cream radio - by AnnaLouVintage

Pink Orange and Brown Shoe-clips - by LunaBluandCo

Vintage Skirt with Flounce - by Fairymimi

The Photographer Bear Miniature - by Teconlene

Collage created by Kosmika

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