Etsy Expats Alchemists

Sometimes the Etsy Expats vendors turn into shoppers. And sometimes these shoppers know exactly what they want, but don't have the time to look for it. We are all familiar with the alchemy feature on Etsy, where you can put a word out for whatever you need and sellers jumo forward with their offers. Since the Etsy Expats are a cordial team whose members like to support each other, they might want to give the first opportunity to fellow team members. And this is where this post comes in.

If you're searching for something specific, describe it in a comment to this post, don't forget to include your Etsy name and interested Etsy Expats sellers will contact you through the conversation feature on Etsy and offer you their assistance.

Etsy Expats Become Official

Etsy has finally released it's revamped site for Etsy teams. You can now register to become an official member of the Etsy Expats, by clicking on the link and asking to join.

Let's Celebrate Our November Challenge

After a short break, the first challenge of the month "Let's Celebrate" was unmistakenly won by our creative member moonandlion and her party banner.

Latest Team Challenge Sees TWO Winners

The Etsy Expats keep outdoing themselves. Our last team theme challenge "Miles to Go Before I sleep" was based on a poem by Robert Frost "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening". We had some fantastic entries, in fact all of them have been fantastic. So much that this week's vote turned out two very tactile winners: SamsShennanigans' pink Union Jack cushion and the lovely floral felted shawl by KarensLoom. We applaud you!

Team Theme Challenge: On the Road Again

And the winner is...(drum roll)...Loddelina's cute house key ring. Well done to the Paris-based bag lady (as in the lady who makes beautiful bags and purses that you will find in her shop). She swept away this week's team challenge "On the Road Again", as none of the other contenders came even close to her in the number of votes in favour. 

Next up, brace yourself for the next challenge "Miles to Go Before I Sleep".

Team Theme Challenge: What I Remember of Home

This topic fit the Etsy Expats like a glove. Or as the Slovene expression goes, "it's written on our skins". Who knows better what home means than those who left theirs. This week the Expats reflected on where they come from and where they're at. Out of several beautiful entries, tialys took the cake with her lavender sachets. But svitrolica with her tree, moonandlion with her journal and anakit in her mother's garden certainly gave tialys a run for her money.

Stay tuned for next week's challenge which has already been opened on the social site.

The Most Affordable Item in the Shop

Every shop has a price range that appeals to a wider audience. This is the opportunity to showcase your most affordable item. Send a convo to anakit with the link to your least expensive item and it will be featured in this blog. For ten days I will be adding new entries below:




Crochet Bracelet by Uniquenique for $12 (9 EUR)



Flying Heart Earrings by RussellJewelryDesign for $8 (6 EUR)



Gold Hammered Hoop and Briolette Pendant by anakit for $7.50 (5.50 EUR)

Feather Earrings by DearOhDeer for $11 (8 EUR)

Scarf necklace by AlaCreations for $15 (11 EUR)

Painted vintage plate at Vintagemaison for $7 (5 EUR)



Flirty retro skirt by JustOneLook for $29 (21 EUR)

Silk embellishments by sewsouk for $3 (2 EUR)

 


Crystal earrings by AlegriaDesigns for $19 (14 EUR)



WE COULD ALL USE SOME - Weekly Team Theme Challenge

Another week, another need. The Etsy Expats know exactly what we all need. The winner of this week's "We Could All Use Some" challenge was the charming little moustache man by LauraGourmel, a fresh face among the Expats. He simply swept us ladies off our feet. But the voting was tight till the end, almost as tight as on Australia's Next Top Model, as LKADesign fought for the top position with all her heart!

Ready, steady, go! Next week's topic has been announced: "What I Remember of Home". Who better than the expats to know the home is where the heart is.

Expat Recipes: Chestnut Velouté with Pancetta

by AlegriaDesigns

This is a delicious entrée or main dish for dinner on a cold winter day

1 can of chestnuts
2 onions
1 cube chicken broth, or 1L mml (4 cups +) chicken broth
1 litre (1 quart) of water only if cube broth is chosen
20 cl (3/4 cup ) cream
olive oil
Optional : pancettas

Sauté the minced onions, add the chestnuts and stir.

Add the chicken broth and the water if a cube is used.

Cook for a 1/4 of an hour.

Season to taste

Add the cream and puree everything in a blender.

Cook slices of Pancettas with olive oil.

Serve the soup with a slice of Pancetta in the plate

Enjoy :)

Results of Team Theme Challenge: YOU'RE A STAR

The star this week was definitely Tangentine's copper cuff. The elegant star constellation led the way for most votes. Moonandlion's Star of the Parade tagged behind in second place.

Who will be the star next week? What will the Etsy Expats come up with next? Stay tuned for the results of next week's challenge "WE COULD ALL USE SOME!".