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. 

Challenge Thir...er Fourth Week Tallies

We still have a little over a week to go in August. There's still time to join the challenge:

1. A new listing in your shop (50 points)
2. Revamp an old listing in your shop (25 points)
3. Promote others in the challenge on one or more social media platforms (10 points) 

Tag your new or revamped listings on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using #CCCOEchallenge. Tag your promotion of others as well. Or post your new listings as a comment on this post. And next week I'll have updated point totals for everyone.

Only one new entry, a promotion post to Twitter:

Hey Carol! @quirkynberkeley SO much #cuteness, teeny tiny #envelopes https://t.co/nWqpyfN7k4 #CCCOEchallenge #etsy pic.twitter.com/1Sju6irAPl

— IndyAndCleo (@IndyAndCleo) August 17, 2016

The point totals as of now:

• AnnieKDesigns: 150 points
• IndyAndCleo: 110 points
• OceanAvenueSilks: 100 points
• NansGlam: 100 points
• BeadFashionDesigns: 145 points
• cserpentDesigns: 50 points 

There's still time to participate. Come on and join us.

Challenge Second Week Tallies, Continued

Who's been participating in the August Challenge? There's still time to join. The tallies for last week and the rules are here. This post is to show off all the newbies...

Petersite Statement Choker Necklace by Bead Fashion Designs

Labradorite Silver Earrings by Bead Fashion Designs

Green malachite lavender lampwork copper earrings by cserpent Designs

Quilted Rescue Dog Zippered Pouch by anniekdesigns

Quilted Rescue/Adopt Dog Zippered Pouch by anniekdesigns

Teal Sea Foam Sterling Earrings by NansGlam

Bluebird of Happiness Scrabble Pendant by IndyAndCleo

Challenge Second Week Tallies

The August Challenge seems to be ramping up...

If you want to join in, there's still time. A reminder of the challenge:

1. A new listing in your shop (50 points)
2. Revamp an old listing in your shop (25 points)
3. Promote others in the challenge on one or more social media platforms (10 points) 

Tag your new or revamped listings on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using #CCCOEchallenge. Tag your promotion of others as well. Or post your new listings as a comment on this post. And next week I'll have updated point totals for everyone.

The point totals so far:

• AnnieKDesigns: 150 points
• IndyAndCleo: 100 points
• OceanAvenueSilks: 100 points
• NansGlam: 100 points
• BeadFashionDesigns: 145 points
• cserpentDesigns: 50 points 

If I missed you, let me know.  

Want to see all the newbies posted this past week? They're in this post. 

Challenge First Week Tallies

Have you joined the August Challenge? 

A few who undertook the challenge last week...

Winston the Sock Monkey by IndyAndCleo

Magenta and Orchid Floral Silk Scarf by OceanHandDyed

Hand Painted Silk Scarf in Turquoise and Burgundy by OceanAvenueSilks

Beaded Cuff by NansGlam

Friday vibes. #sockmonkey #photoshoot. Meet Winston. https://t.co/02B3WLewoU #etsy #handmade #smile #CCCOEchallenge pic.twitter.com/rHch3ZuxE6

— IndyAndCleo (@IndyAndCleo) July 30, 2016

So, current tallies:

• AnnieKDesigns: 50 points
• (shown in last week's post)
• IndyAndCleo: 50 points
• OceanAvenueSilks: 100 points
• NansGlam: 50 points

Are you participating and not represented in the tallies? Let us know you're playing. Post your link in the comments. Or tag your new item or your promotion of fellow teammies with #CCCOEchallenge.

The August Challenge

Kudos to everyone who joined the first week of the Summer Challenge. Come back tomorrow to see everyone that participated. But today, we're talking about...

Just a little something to keep us on our toes this month.

This is prime time for us to start getting our shops up to speed. We need to be adding inventory. Increasing visibility. Christmas is just around the corner, so now is the time to ramp up and get ready.

For the first week of August, your task is to complete one or more of the following...

1. A new listing in your shop (50 points)
2. Revamp an old listing in your shop (25 points)
3. Promote others in the challenge on one or more social media platforms (10 points)

Tag your new or revamped listings on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using #CCCOEchallenge. Tag your promotion of others as well. Or post your new listings as a comment on this post. And next week I'll have updated point totals for everyone. 

Happy challenging.

The Summer Challenge Accepted?

Who's taken up the CCCOE Summer Challenge?

Quilted Golf Purse by anniekdesigns

Anyone else? 

You've still got two days to join us. Post a new item by Friday, July 29th. Comment here or the previous post. Add it to our Facebook page. Or shout it out on social media with #CCCOEchallenge. 

Come on! You can do it!

The Summer Challenge

Is it the heat? The political climate? The doldrums before the Christmas rush?

Several members of the team have complained of a lack of motivation. We know there are things we should do for our shops, but we're just not very proactive in getting them done.

So, let's give ourselves a collective kick in the rear end.

I propose a challenge. From now through the end of August, I'll challenge everyone with a goal every couple of days. And you let us know if you've completed it.

First up, our shops. Several shop owners have expressed a desire to get more items listed in their shops. So, that's this week's challenge.

Post a new item in your shop by Friday, July 29th. (Or revamp an old item--new pictures, description, keywords, or whatever else it needs to feel fresh.) 

When you've listed your new item, let us know. Comment with a link to the item here, post it to the CCCOE Team's Facebook page, or post it on Instagram or Twitter with #CCCOEchallenge.