Welcome to December!

Welcome to December!
This is my first blog post as the new Etsyhookers Team leader, and I hope to keep our blog up to date with new items, sales, fun themes, hints and tips, so be sure to check back often!
Our Hookers have been busy crocheting all kinds of goodies, from hats and scarves to keep you warm, to toys to warm the heart...to gifts for mom and dad. Here are just a few items from Etsyhookers Team that would make great stocking stuffers! Please note, some items may be custom made (try to get *that* in a department store!) and will take more time to ship.
Clockwise from top left (links will take you to the item pictured):
Stitch markers for the crocheter on your list from RedberryCrochet.
Football Lover Striped Cozy for any football fan from lauraslefthook.
Felted Brooch, great for mom, aunt, grandma... from LeChatCrochet.
Tiny Sock Monkey that would look great peeping out of the top of any stocking from theselovinghands.
Crochet Earrings for the fashionista from StitchKouture.
Puffy Panda Amigurumi for the young and young at heart from wigglysee.

Challenge Winner! Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose EtsyHookers Challenge

Here is the winner of our 7th EtsyHookers Creative Challenge:





With 56 votes this Plarn Bag created by debs1967 is the winner! Gorgeous and cute at the same time, this bag fits the Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose theme perfectly. The "plarn" yarn is made from plastic grocery bags and "would make an excellent market tote or beach bag."

debs1967 also has a special section in her shop for Upcycled / Recycled Items. Stop in today and see what else this creative crocheter has to offer.

Congratulations debs1967!

A New EtsyHookers Creative Challenge - Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose!

Here it is - a new EtsyHookers Team Creative Challenge!

The theme of this Challenge is Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose. Members were asked to create items that are environmentally friendly. Items could be crocheted from eco friendly yarn, repurposed yarn (yarn made from plastic bags, fabric strips, or old garments, etc.) and also can include recycled items (such as CD's, plastic rings from can tops, etc.).

Thank you to Doris, SturmDM, the creator of this theme and winner of our previous Challenge.

The Voting Poll is Now Open

EtsyHookers Team

Memberships for the team are now CLOSED for this month. Thank you so much to our new members, and welcome to the team!



http://elde.etsy.com
http://lostsentiments.etsy.com
http://squishychocolate.etsy.com
http://thecrochetloft.etsy.com
http://annerose0.etsy.com
http://thecrochetqueenn.etsy.com
http://CraftyCrocheting.etsy.com
http://leahmichal.etsy.com
http://cavebaby.etsy.com
http://prettyspooky.etsy.com
http://deliarayne.etsy.com
http://davenevanxaviour.etsy.com
http://needlespell.etsy.com
http://zbelle.etsy.com
http://olliesboutique.etsy.com
http://knotworkshop.etsy.com
http://ohbabydotcom.etsy.com
http://samscrochet.etsy.com
http://bigalhats.etsy.com
http://CatsCrochetCorner.etsy.com
http://mamafamilias.etsy.com
http://hookedonhats.etsy.com
http://JaxyCrafts.etsy.com
http://tangledknots.etsy.com
http://LunabugHandmade.etsy.com
http://Bananagans.etsy.com
http://spange.etsy.com

EtsyHookers Membership Is Currently Open

Membership in the EtsyHookers Team is currently open. If you are interested in joining our team, please check out this:

Member Information, FAQ's and Site Help

Please check out a few of our newest members' shops below.


Bananagans


LunabugHandmade


spange

Christmas in July Sales Event - Going on NOW!

Our EtsyHookers 1st Annual Christmas in July Sales Event is going on now and runs through 12 midnight EST, July 15th only.

Click here to see the participating shops and sale info!


Please join us for this special sales event
Ho, ho, ho, Hookers!
Merry Christmas in July!

Another Sneak Peek! 3 Days until Christmas in July Sales Event!

3 Days Until
Christmas in July! Another sneak peek!

Shop early this year, and find some great deals on terrific gifts for everyone on your list!

On July 15th our EtsyHookers team will be holding it's 1st annual Christmas in July Sales Event. Starting at 6pm, participating shops will post their shop specials and sales. Here is another sneak peek of some fabulous items featuring our team members:

Click on each picture for item description and to be taken the sellers shop. But remember, this is only a sneak peek! Join us on July 15th for the sale event.
Merry Christmas in July!

Christmas in July Sales Event - Sneak Peek!

5 Days Until
Christmas in July!

Shop early this year, and find some great deals on terrific gifts for everyone on your list!

On July 15th our EtsyHookers team will be holding it's 1st annual Christmas in July Sales Event. Starting at 6pm, participating shops will post their shop specials and sales. But to give you a sneak peek, here are some fabulous items featuring our team members:

Click on each picture for item description and to be taken the sellers shop. But remember, this is only a sneak peek! Check back for more sneak peek postings, and join us on July 15th.
Merry Christmas in July!

EtsyHooker of the Week --- Bags And More By Pam

Queen Anne Lace Scarf

One of our most faithful and helpful team members is Pam of Bags and More by Pam. She was nominated by Nora, who had this to say:

Pam is always there to help with whatever needs to be done for our team. Not only does she have lovely items in her shop, she takes the time to create beautiful treasuries that include our hookers. Since we have been calling for volunteers, Pam has volunteered to do our weekly promo thread more times than any other member. What great team spirit. I am so proud she is a "Hooker".

Girls White Beanie
Pam's shop is filled with lots of lovely items for people and animals of all ages, including the red scarf and white beanie above.

Tiny Dog Sweater in Blues
You can also find some lovely items for warm weather in Pam's shop. She has some cute halter tops for young ones as well as several bags that would be perfect nearly any time of the year.

The Winner - Creative Challenge No. 6, A Walk on the Wild Side

Congratulations to SturmDM (Doris) for her winning entry in the "A Walk on the Wild Side" EtsyHookers Creative Challenge No. 6! Garnering 19% of the vote, her Rocky Raccoon was a clear favorite. As winner of this contest, Doris will get to choose the theme of our next Challenge.

Thank you very much to all the members who entered - you are all amazingly talented crocheters! And thank you also to everyone who took the time to vote - thank you for supporting our team!

EtsyHookers Creative Challenge No. 6 - A Walk on the Wild Side

This has been a fun Challenge for our team! Members were asked to create a crocheted item either for or about animals. As you can see, we have very creative crocheters in our group!

Thank you to spiffyspooner, the winner of our 5th Challenge, for choosing this very fun theme.

Voting begins June 8th at 12 noon EST and the poll will be open for one week, through June 15th until 12 noon EST.

*** Everyone is invited to vote for their favorite entry ***

Click on the item photo to be taken to the members shop for a complete description and purchasing details.

Thank you to our members who entered, you are all amazingly talented!
Good luck!

1. Alligator/Crocodile Hat with attached Scarf for tail	2. Peace Out Flower Child Baby Bear Beanie	3. Cat Goldfish Toy
4. Mel the Monkey Felted Amigurumi	5. Axolotl Amigurumi	6. Sydney Elephant Pincushion Desk Buddy
7. Felted Wool Infant Booties - Little Bunny FuFu	8. Pop Tab Pet Collar	9. Elmira Elephant
10. Dog Collar Bandana	11. Tiny Dog Pastel Spring into Summer Sweater	12. Kitty Clara - crocheted fairy cat plushie doll
13. Eyeball catnip toy	14. Chapstick Buddy - Elephant	15. Baby Fuzzy Bunny
16. Helen the Hippo Amigurumi	17. Rocky Raccoon, shelf sitter or paper weight	18. Baby Blob