Friday, November 15, 2013

Friday Finds! Gearing up for the Holidays...

It is that time of year again.  The air has turned crisp, and the scent of apple cider and pumpkin spice seem to just follow you around every where you go.  This week, I have finds to help you gear up for all of the (hopefully) fun and memorable (hopefully pleasant) gatherings this season.


Digital Collage Sheet from Beth's Melange





There are so many different projects that you could used these prints of vintage postcards from Beth's Melange for.  From DIY greeting cards, to place cards at your Thanksgiving dinner, these are really neat.












Pumpkin and Acorn Wreath from DyJo Designs




Not your average wreath!  This pumpkin and acorn wreath from DyJo Designs takes the traditional wreath to another level.  It also happens to be on sale right now at an unbelievable price.










Soy Firestarter from Soap For Your Soul



A fire going in the fire place is always a festive touch.  However, getting that fire started can sometimes be a challenge.  This soy firestarter from Soap For Your Soul eliminates the challenge, and adds a pumpkin spice scent all in one attractive little package.








Dried Apple Door Hanger from Really Homemade




You will want to keep this dried apple door hanger from Really Homemade up year round.  It is scented with their own special blend called "Home Spice", or you can opt to use your own scent.












The holiday fun doesn't stop here.  Currently, Ingenuity Team has a Thanksgiving Treasury Challenge going on.  You can join in on the fun here.  In addition to this, we have a lot of posts, games, and treasuries planned to help you stay inspired and in the holiday spirit.  Check back on Tuesday for Jennifer's Treasury Spotlight to see the best of the past week's treasuries.

See you next week!

Jessica - Feath & Kee

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Treasury Spotlight

Hello and welcome to the Ingenuity team blog!  Did you know that we have several different treasury challenges running right now on Etsy?  I thought today I'd share a few of the treasuries that have been created for these challenges.  If you enjoy making treasuries perhaps you'll be inspired to join in the fun!

Team leader Diane has been running a weekly "inspiration" challenge.  One of our team mate's shop items is chosen as the weekly inspiration, then it's up to our treasury makers to create a treasury featuring this item as well as at least 5 other items from the Ingenuity team.  The remaining items can be chosen from anywhere on Etsy.  The shop owner for this week's inspiration then chooses a winner from the treasuries posted and the winner gets to pick which item from their shop will be the inspiration for the next week's challenge.  It's a really fun challenge and helps promote our shops!  

Here's Jessica's entry for this week's inspiration challenge, featuring TaraMacJewellery's cool geometric laser cut wooden necklace:


'Squared Naturally' by FeathandKee

Ingenuity Team - Inspiration Treasury Challenge featuring:taramacjewelryCome join the fun at: www.etsy.com/teams/15883/ingenuity?ref=pr_teams


Wooden Necklace GeometricTro...
$26

FREE SHIPPING Jasmine Tea Ba...
$20

Handcrafted Bottle Stopper
$18

Purity of Nature - 4x6 inche...
$12

Large Dream Catcher - White ...
$45

Crochet Puff Green with lea...
$26.99

SALE PRICE ... czech glass -...
$1.95

Brass Plated Square Style An...
$3.99

Set of three pieces, consist...
$85

Driftwood ring, square shape...
$14

Vintage Mid Century Interloc...
$25

Fresh Square Magnolia Wreath
$69

gold necklace, tiny gold nec...
$24

Square wooden walnut wall ha...
$34

Square polymer clay studs, m...
$9

Natural Wood. SQUARE BANGLE ...
$3

I think Jessica just proved it can be very cool to be square!!

Valerie's entry for this challenge shows how creative and different these treasuries can be:

'Chocolate and mint and pink...oh my' by valerierobichaud

A color combination anyone could love. Enjoy!Ingenuity Team - Inspiration Treasury Challenge featuring:taramacjewelryCome join the fun at: www.etsy.com/teams/15883/ingenuity?ref=pr_teams


Snowmen Sugar Bowl Filler E-...
$9

Mint Green and Pink Beaded D...
$4.25

Wooden Necklace GeometricTro...
$26

Sage and Mint Green Wool and...
$32

women Fingerless Gloves ,pin...
$25

HELLEBORE IN CHOCOLATE - han...
$25

Mint Chocolate Chip Candle C...
$18

Shabby Pink Apple Green. 3D ...
$30

Pair of Small Pastel Vintage...
$29

Size 4 1/2 Charles Jourdan 1...
$50

Call Me Definitely Necklace ...
$10

Chevron Pillow Cover Decorat...
$15

FREE SHIPPING Jasmine Tea Ba...
$20

1950s Pottery Coffee Pot, Mi...
$23

Triple Threat Death By Choco...
$9

Blue Leaf and Emerald neckla...
$29

Isn't that a pretty color combo?  I love how different these treasuries are yet they both feature Tara's necklace!

Another fun challenge we have running now is Team leader Jessica's ongoing Jane and Kate story. Jessica is telling a story about Jane and Kate, two recent college grads and every week they have a new adventure.  This week, Jane's manager has invited her to a dinner party.  The treasury challenge is to help Jane pick out the perfect hostess gift.  Eight items in the treasury have to be from Ingenuity team shops and the rest can come from anywhere on Etsy.

Let's take a peek at one of the creative submissions for this challenge!  Here's Diane's "Delightful Hostess Gifts":

'Delightful Hostess Gifts' by muddywaterscc

This treasury is part of the jane and kate story for Ingenuity TeamCome join the funhttps://www.etsy.com/teams/15883/ingenuity/discuss/13308297/page/1


Original Wearables - Tree of...
$38

Monaco blue jar - Kitchen in...
$11

Heat Embossed Flowers 3D Whi...
$4.25

Tartan Bow Scented Garlands ...
$12

Blueberry Cobbler Soy Candle
$5

Dolphin beach ornament with ...
$13.99

Bottle Stopper and Cork Remo...
$18

MONOGRAM KEYCHAINS by Logan ...
$40

Snowflake Wine Charm Set, Wi...
$18

SALE, Blue, Silver, Memory W...
$25.2

Mosaic Raised Display Tray/ ...
$35

Blue Hand Painted Floral Gla...
$29

Gift Flask Royal Blue Sparkl...
$22

lavender sachet - set of thr...
$14

Blue Ceramic and Recycled Gl...
$8

Big Buns - JACK FROST - Cinn...
$7.5

What beautiful gift ideas!  Doesn't that make you want to be a hostess?  

Here's Dana Marie's "The Perfect Hostess Gift":

'The Perfect Hostess Gift' by danamarieart

"This treasury is part of the jane and kate story for Ingenuity Team"Join in on the Fun! https://www.etsy.com/teams/15883/ingenuity/discuss/13308297/


Snails Shell Candle Handmade...
$10

Antique Copper Filigree Neo ...
$7.75

Necklace yellow/ yellow neck...
$12

Dawn's blush bracelet pa...
$46

Home Label Desk Organizer Pa...
$29.8

Green Leaf Luminary- hand th...
$25

Vintage Italian ceramic bowl...
$38

Rustic Ceramic House, Miniat...
$38.95

Vintage Pottery Bowl
$18

Pallet Wood Wall Clock...Rec...
$45

Lotus Flower. Ceramic candle...
$40

Geometric Air Plant Cube Pla...
$24

Sky and Earth Tones 3D Butte...
$40

Love Birds Tying the Knot- s...
$40

Statement polymer clay neckl...
$20

Blue Gray and White Ceramic ...
$46

Now everyone has some great hostess gift ideas fresh from Ingenuity team.  Stay tuned to the adventures of Jane and Kate to see what challenge these girls put us up to next!

Yesterday was Veterans Day here in the US and I'd like to end today's Treasury Spotlight with Marilyn's fitting tribute, "Thank you Veterans!"

'Thank you Veterans!' by beachseacrafts

Tribute to all those who protect and those who sacrificed for us. Thank you Veterans!


Quote Embroidery, Reach what...
$19.5

Vintage Avor Candy Lantern
$10

Blue Paper Banner, Arrow Bun...
$12

REAL Starfish Specimen - Dye...
$40

Military USA Button Art Tree...
$15

large monkey's fist rope...
$18

Bergantin Siglo XVIII From t...
$24.99

Beach Necklace, Glass Pendan...
$14

Nautical Striped Navy & Whit...
$20

Leather Backpack, Light Blue...
$245

Keepsake Box, Military, Memo...
$54.95

Gift Flask Royal Blue Sparkl...
$22

Navy Long Coat Winter Coat ...
$65

Blue Anchor Card - Anchor L...
$12

Whale Tail Nautical Bracelet...
$129.95

Vintage Red and Black Croppe...
$27


That's a lovely tribute Marilyn.

Thank you to all our treasury makers for sharing these wonderful treasuries with us and thank you for stopping by to show your support here on our team blog!

Don't forget to come back by on Friday to see what Jessica has to share in her Friday Finds!  

Until next time,

Jennifer