The September Challenge Week 4

(c) Mishele of IndyAndCleo

How does your shop look? Are you stocked up?

For the month of September, I'm challenging you to work on filling your shops. And what about those items that have been sitting and not selling for ages? Perhaps it's time to refresh those listings so buyers see them with new eyes.

Another thing you can do to show team spirit is to help promote your fellow CCCOEers. Do you have a large Twitter following? Do you have a blog that needs content? Stuck for things to add to your Facebook timeline? This is a chance to share the spotlight with others who may have items your followers might enjoy.

Don't have the time or energy to come up with things to share on your own? Check out #CCCOEchallenge on your favorite social media platform and reshare or retweet. Even a "like" helps with visibility.

These are the main components of the Challenge. When you complete any, post them in the comments thread of the "September Challenge Entry Post". I'll tally the points weekly. Winner(s) have the option of being featured in a future blog post.

Each week there will be a Special Challenge. As this is the last week of the September Challenge, it's time to look forward to October. October's going to be less of a "challenge" and more of a promote-a-thon. And, of course, the blog is going to need a graphic to go along with this.

For this week's Special Challenge, I'm asking for you to submit a graphic for the October Promote-a-Thon. It'll be featured at the top of each Promote-a-Thon post for the month. Winner will be determined by popular vote. Get your graphic to me by Tuesday, September 27th so that there's time to vote before October. I look forward to seeing what you all come up with.

Points Possible:

• New listings: 15 points
• Revamped listings: 10 points
• Sharing on Facebook (use #CCCOEchallenge): 7 points
• Sharing in a blog post: 7 points
• Sharing on Twitter or Instagram (use #CCCOEchallenge): 5 points
• Resharing from Facebook, retweeting from Twitter, or resharing from Instagram: 2 points
• Liking #CCCOEchallenge posts: 1 point 
• This week's Special Challenge: 10 points for entering, 10 more points to the winner

Make sure to leave all entries the comments thread of the "September Challenge Entry Post". We'd love it if you'd join us.

September Challenge Entry Post Week 4

(c) Mishele of IndyAndCleo

All entries for the September Challenge for the first week (September 22nd - 30th) need to be added to the comments for this post only. (Entries not submitted here have a very good chance of getting missed.)

For a new listing in your shop...

NEW LISTING: [with the link; e.g.] https://www.etsy.com/listing/469635321/petersite-sterling-silver-swarovkis

For a revamped listing...

REVAMPED LISTING: [again with link; e.g.] https://www.etsy.com/listing/470004457/green-malachite-lavendar-lampwork-copper

For a social media posting... 

SHARED: [with the link; e.g.] https://twitter.com/IndyAndCleo/status/771059450773811202

(Note: you can copy the link to a tweet by clicking on "..." at the bottom of the tweet, then "copy link to tweet". For Facebook, click on the down arrow in the upper right hand corner, select "embed", and copy that link. For Instagram: click on "..." at the bottom of the post, select "embed", and copy that link.)

For reshares or likes... 

RESHARED: [with number of posts; e.g.] 5
LIKED: [with number of posts; e.g.] 10

For this week's special challenge: Convo me directly so you can send me the image.

MEET KIM OWNER OF NORTH PINE VINYL

Kim Owner of North Pine Vinyl

Est. April 21, 2014

Located in Macdoel, California 

I am a single, stay at home Mom that has been crafting and sewing all of my life. I began crafting as a teen with my mom and sisters and have continued to develop my creativity throughout the years. I enjoy the process of designing a keychain, a wipes container, or the transformation of a baby bib into a unique, keepsake very exciting. I am very involved with 4-H and my love of animals shows through in many of my designs. I offer a wide variety of quality items at affordable prices as well as exceptional customer service. 

Your happiness with shopping at North Pine Vinyl is the primary goal. My shop is unique in the items I offer as well as the personal detail that goes into each order. The details start with the designs and follow all the way through to the pretty packaging that your order arrives in. I hope you enjoy your time in my shop and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Baby Girl Outfit-Newborn Girl Shower Gift Set-Baby Girl Coming Home Outfit-Baby Girl Embroidered Outfit w/ Bib w/ Burp Cloth-Bow Bodysuit $30.00

September Challenge Second Week Tallies

(c) Mishele of IndyAndCleo

There's still another week and a half to go on the September Challenge. Join us. There's still time.

Go to the Challenge Post to learn what to do to enter. Make sure to post your entries in the Entry Post (so I can find them). If you entered but don't see your points here, make sure your entry was posted as a comment in the Entry Post.

Points (earned through Sunday the 18th):

• AnnieKDesigns: 82 points
• Deep Blue Notion: 10 points
• IndyAndCleo: 49 points
• ohmay: 100 points
• Stitches2Stones: 191 points

Monster showing by Stitches2Stones:

Green Turquoise Cairn Necklace by Stitches2Stones

And some of our other entries this week: 

Handknit Lace Shawl by ohmay

Dog Travel Laundry Bag by AnnieKDesigns

Hello May! She loves to #knit freehand without patterns... https://t.co/iSeStpdDzv #CCCOEchallenge #knittingaddict pic.twitter.com/3TPhboz2Mr

— IndyAndCleo (@IndyAndCleo) September 15, 2016

And remember, liking and resharing earns points, too. (Make sure to post this in the comments of the Entry Post.)

The September Challenge Week 3

(c) Mishele of IndyAndCleo

How does your shop look? Are you stocked up?

For the month of September, I'm challenging you to work on filling your shops. And what about those items that have been sitting and not selling for ages? Perhaps it's time to refresh those listings so buyers see them with new eyes.

Another thing you can do to show team spirit is to help promote your fellow CCCOEers. Do you have a large Twitter following? Do you have a blog that needs content? Stuck for things to add to your Facebook timeline? This is a chance to share the spotlight with others who may have items your followers might enjoy.

Don't have the time or energy to come up with things to share on your own? Check out #CCCOEchallenge on your favorite social media platform and reshare or retweet. Even a "like" helps with visibility.

These are the main components of the Challenge. When you complete any, post them in the comments thread of the "September Challenge Entry Post". I'll tally the points weekly. Winner(s) have the option of being featured in a future blog post.

Each week there will be a Special Challenge. This week I'd like to see your workspace. A picture of your workshop, photography setup, or anything to do with the products you have in your shop. (For a knitter like me, that's my comfortable spot in front of the TV.) Share it on any of your social media outlets (or on your shop update) for 3 extra points added onto the usual "share" points.

Points Possible:

• New listings: 15 points
• Revamped listings: 10 points
• Sharing on Facebook (use #CCCOEchallenge): 7 points
• Sharing in a blog post: 7 points
• Sharing on Twitter or Instagram (use #CCCOEchallenge): 5 points
• Resharing from Facebook, retweeting from Twitter, or resharing from Instagram: 2 points
• Liking #CCCOEchallenge posts: 1 point 
• This week's Special Challenge: +3 points

Make sure to leave all entries the comments thread of the "September Challenge Entry Post". We'd love it if you'd join us.

September Challenge Entry Post Week 3

(c) Mishele of IndyAndCleo

All entries for the September Challenge for the first week (September 15th - 21st) need to be added to the comments for this post only. (Entries not submitted here have a very good chance of getting missed.)

For a new listing in your shop...

NEW LISTING: [with the link; e.g.] https://www.etsy.com/listing/469635321/petersite-sterling-silver-swarovkis

For a revamped listing...

REVAMPED LISTING: [again with link; e.g.] https://www.etsy.com/listing/470004457/green-malachite-lavendar-lampwork-copper

For a social media posting... 

SHARED: [with the link; e.g.] https://twitter.com/IndyAndCleo/status/771059450773811202

(Note: you can copy the link to a tweet by clicking on "..." at the bottom of the tweet, then "copy link to tweet". For Facebook, click on the down arrow in the upper right hand corner, select "embed", and copy that link. For Instagram: click on "..." at the bottom of the post, select "embed", and copy that link.)

For reshares or likes... 

RESHARED: [with number of posts; e.g.] 5
LIKED: [with number of posts; e.g.] 10

For this week's special challenge:

SHARED WORKSPACE: [insert link here]

MEET MAY OH OWNER OF OHMAY

May Oh Owner of OhMay

Est. July 1, 2007

Located in San Francisco, California

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(¸.•´ (¸.•´ ♥ My passion is knitting and my creations are beautiful, fun and functional. I have been knitting for decades and I love to knit "freehand" and without using patterns. My designs are originated from two needles, some yarn and a passing thought. I love to design as I knit and see it warp into something fabulous. Eventually, it becomes more "planned" and into a written pattern.
I have a 2nd shop where I am selling my overstock of supplies. You can get some knitting and sewing supplies at a great price. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohmayzee
I have moved some of my patterns to a 3rd shop, If you are a knitter and want to make one of my designs for your own, check out OhmayDIY.... http://www.etsy.com/shop/OhmayDIY

September Challenge First Week Tallies

(c) Mishele of IndyAndCleo

Have you joined the September Challenge? No worries if you haven't. There's still time.

Go to the Challenge Post to learn what to do to enter. Make sure to post your entries in the Entry Post (so I can find them). If you entered but don't see your points here, make sure your entry was posted as a comment in the Entry Post.

Points (earned through Sunday the 11th):

• Deep Blue Notion: 10 points
• IndyAndCleo: 32 points
• Stitches2Stones: 62 points

Some of the entries thus far... 

Greek Copper Seashell Dangles by Stitches2Stones

Have you heard? Sept Challenge is ON! Are you in? https://t.co/2uI4PYJESI @CCCOE #CCCOEchallenge #handmade #etsy pic.twitter.com/1ozSKARuIz

— IndyAndCleo (@IndyAndCleo) September 8, 2016 

The September Challenge Week 2

(c) Mishele of IndyAndCleo

We have a new image. Special thanks to Erica of DeepBlueNotion and Mishele of IndyAndCleo for entering the special challenge for the first week of September. It was a tough call as both made excellent graphics. But the winner is Mishele (as you can see by our new graphic above). 

For the month of September, I'm challenging you to work on filling your shops. What about those items that have been sitting and not selling for ages? Perhaps it's time to refresh those listings so buyers see them with new eyes.

Another thing you can do to show team spirit is to help promote your fellow CCCOEers. Do you have a large Twitter following? Do you have a blog that needs content? Stuck for things to add to your Facebook timeline? This is a chance to share the spotlight with others who may have items your followers might enjoy.

Don't have the time or energy to come up with things to share on your own? Check out #CCCOEchallenge on your favorite social media platform and reshare or retweet. Even a "like" helps with visibility.

These are the main components of the Challenge. When you complete any, post them in the comments thread of the "September Challenge Entry Post". I'll tally the points weekly. Winner(s) have the option of being featured in a future blog post.

Each week there will be a Special Challenge. This week we're going to pull in Pinterest. Create a board of your fellow CCCOEers. Share it to social media. Follow teammates boards. A good way to start is to check out the team page or the "Show Your Handmade Creations" thread.

Points Possible:

• New listings: 15 points
• Revamped listings: 10 points
• Sharing on Facebook (use #CCCOEchallenge): 7 points
• Sharing in a blog post: 7 points
• Sharing on Twitter or Instagram (use #CCCOEchallenge): 5 points
• Resharing from Facebook, retweeting from Twitter, or resharing from Instagram: 2 points
• Liking #CCCOEchallenge posts: 1 point 
• This week's Special Challenge: 
• Create Pinterest board: 7 points
• Sharing board on social media: same points as "sharing" above
• Follow teammates boards: 1 point

Make sure to leave all entries the comments thread of the "September Challenge Entry Post". We'd love it if you'd join us.

September Challenge Entry Post Week 2

(c) Mishele of IndyAndCleo

All entries for the September Challenge for the second week (September 8th - 14th) need to be added to the comments for this post only. (Entries not submitted here have a very good chance of getting missed.)

For a new listing in your shop...

NEW LISTING: [with the link; e.g.] https://www.etsy.com/listing/469635321/petersite-sterling-silver-swarovkis

For a revamped listing...

REVAMPED LISTING: [again with link; e.g.] https://www.etsy.com/listing/470004457/green-malachite-lavendar-lampwork-copper

For a social media posting... 

SHARED: [with the link; e.g.] https://twitter.com/IndyAndCleo/status/771059450773811202

(Note: you can copy the link to a tweet by clicking on "..." at the bottom of the tweet, then "copy link to tweet". For Facebook, click on the down arrow in the upper right hand corner, select "embed", and copy that link. For Instagram: click on "..." at the bottom of the post, select "embed", and copy that link.)

For reshares or likes... 

RESHARED: [with number of posts; e.g.] 5
LIKED: [with number of posts; e.g.] 10

For this week's special challenge:

PINTEREST BOARD: [with link (so we all can find it); e.g.] https://www.pinterest.com/zizirhodesigns/cccoe-finds-2016/
SHARED: [with the link, as above]
FOLLOWED: [with number of boards followed; e.g.] 7

August Challenge Final Tallies

As promised, the final tallies for August...

1. AnnieKDesigns: 150 points
2. BeadFashionDesigns: 145 points
3. IndyAndCleo: 140 points
4. Tie: OceanAvenueSilks & NansGlam: 100 points
5. cserpentDesigns: 50 points 

Only IndyAndCleo added a couple promo tweets in those last couple weeks: 

Hey Kathleen! She's been #sewing all her life... https://t.co/2uI4PYJESI #CCCOEchallenge #vintage #etsyhandmade pic.twitter.com/mQQC7uXfqA

— IndyAndCleo (@IndyAndCleo) August 31, 2016

(If I've missed anyone, let me know.)

This closes out the challenge for August. AnnieKDesigns is the winner with 150 points.

Missed out? Make sure to join our September Challenge. 

The September Challenge

August is now over as is the August Challenge. How did you do? Did you have a chance to join in? (A post with the final tallies for August will appear in the next week or so.)

Now it's September, and it's time to really buckle down and get our shops ready for the holidays. How does your shop look? Are you stocked up?

For the month of September, I'm challenging you to work on filling your shops. And what about those items that have been sitting and not selling for ages? Perhaps it's time to refresh those listings so buyers see them with new eyes.

The other thing you can do to show team spirit is to help promote your fellow CCCOEers. Do you have a large Twitter following? Do you have a blog that needs content? Stuck for things to add to your Facebook timeline? This is a chance to share the spotlight with others who may have items your followers might enjoy.

Don't have the time or energy to come up with things to share on your own? Check out #CCCOEchallenge on your favorite social media platform and reshare or retweet. Even a "like" helps with visibility.

These are the main components of the Challenge. When you complete any, post them in the comments thread of the "September Challenge Entry Post". I'll tally the points weekly. Winner(s) have the option of being featured in a future blog post.

Each week there will be a Special Challenge. For this week, it's the graphic for the Challenge. As you can see, the current graphic is just a rehash of August's graphic. We need something a lot snazzier.

Come up with a better graphic. Please. Everyone who submits will receive points, with the final winner (determined by me) getting a bonus as well as the joy of seeing their design adorning the remaining September Challenge posts.

Points Possible:

• New listings: 15 points
• Revamped listings: 10 points
• Sharing on Facebook (use #CCCOEchallenge): 7 points
• Sharing in a blog post: 7 points
• Sharing on Twitter or Instagram (use #CCCOEchallenge): 5 points
• Resharing from Facebook, retweeting from Twitter, or resharing from Instagram: 2 points
• Liking #CCCOEchallenge posts: 1 point 
• This week's Special Challenge: 10 points for entering, 10 more points to the winner

Make sure to leave all entries the comments thread of the "September Challenge Entry Post". We'd love it if you'd join us.

September Challenge Entry Post

All entries for the September Challenge for the first week (September 1st - 7th) need to be added to the comments for this post only. (Entries not submitted here have a very good chance of getting missed.)

For a new listing in your shop...

NEW LISTING: [with the link; e.g.] https://www.etsy.com/listing/469635321/petersite-sterling-silver-swarovkis

For a revamped listing...

REVAMPED LISTING: [again with link; e.g.] https://www.etsy.com/listing/470004457/green-malachite-lavendar-lampwork-copper

For a social media posting... 

SHARED: [with the link; e.g.] https://twitter.com/IndyAndCleo/status/771059450773811202

(Note: you can copy the link to a tweet by clicking on "..." at the bottom of the tweet, then "copy link to tweet". For Facebook, click on the down arrow in the upper right hand corner, select "embed", and copy that link. For Instagram: click on "..." at the bottom of the post, select "embed", and copy that link.)

For reshares or likes... 

RESHARED: [with number of posts; e.g.] 5
LIKED: [with number of posts; e.g.] 10

For this week's special challenge: Convo me directly so you can send me the image.