EtsyChai's Glass and Clay Artists

For a full list of all our shops offering promotions during our Miracles of Hanukkah sale, go here!

Some of the most fabulous artwork in Judaica is of clay and glass and the creations from EtsyChai's glass and clay artists are truly fabulous and unique.

Check out this incredible Koprivnica Synagogue Tzedaka Box by Agru. A beautiful way to give to charity.



















Havdallah Set in Turquoise and White By CeramicsbyMarcelle is a gorgeous way to end the Sabbath and welcome in the new week. I just love the colors.
















Red Hanukkah Ceramic Menorah Happy Holiday by Ooty
The menorah's organic shape and color is fun and playful.














Jewish Holiday Plate by ThreeSistersPlates would be perfect for the Hanukkah spread or a hostess gift.
















Yafitglass' Play the sax menorah I love this menorah. Playful and elegant. I can almost hear Kenny G. sigh.






Blog post by GoofingOff. Goofing off, it's what I do best.

Miracles of Hanukkah Sale

Welcome to the Etsychai Miracles of Hanukkah Sale! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring etsychai shops with a peek at what they have to offer. The sale runs from November 1st – 22nd, 2010.
Listed below are shops participating in the sale by offering discounts, free shipping, free gifts, or any combination. You can receive their special offer by typing the word “CANDLES” in the Notes to Seller when you make your purchase.
LIST OF PARTICIPATING SHOPS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:

KippahMitzvah                             Http://kippahmitzvah.etsy.com/shop   Free shipping.
(Fiber)

Tammy Gross                               Http://tamdoll.etsy.com                      Save 10% off non-ribbon purchases.
(Fiber)

MishMish Market                         Http://mishmishmarket.etsy.com         20% off purchases over $20.
(Art/Paper Goods)

Charmed Design                           Http://charmeddesign1012.etsy.com   10% off whole store.
(Jewelry)

Susan Knits                                  Http://susaneknits.etsy.com                 10% off purchase.
(Fiber)

Swirsky Designs                           Http://swirskydesigns.etsy.com            10% off anything, plus a free
(Jewelry)                                                                                                 gift with purchase over $30.

Tracey Lipman                             http://www.traceylipman.etsy.com       10% off purchases over $10.

(Polymer Clay)

Lindab142 (Eclectic)	Http://lindab132.etsy.com	15% off purchases totaling $15 or more (excludes destash & shipping). Refund will be made via Paypal or you may wait until I adjust the invoice.
Down to Earth Creations (Jewelry)	Http://downtoearthcreations.etsy.com	All items in my shop 10% off.
Poemweave (Eclectic)	Http://poemweave.etsy.com	Free shipping with purchase of three or more Scrabble tiles.
ClayBeadsAndMore (Eclectic)	Http://claybeadsandmore.etsy.com	Free international shipping on two or more items that total over $35, PLUS 10% off the least expensive item if you purchase 3 or more. Please mention “etsychai” in the Notes to Seller to be eligible.
A Cache of Jewels (Fiber)	Http://acacheofjewels.etsy.com	Free gift with every purchase
Blazingneedles (Fiber)	Http://blazingneedles.etsy.com	20% off all Judaica items during sale period.
Anothercreation (Paper Goods/Art)	Http://anothercreation.etsy.com	Buy one print for $20 and get second print for $10. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Ceramics by Marcelle (Pottery)	Http://ceramicsbymarcelle.etsy.com	18% off one item in shop.
GoofingOff (Vintage and Supplies)	Http://goofingOff.etsy.com	10% off everything in the shop.
Anjali Creations (Jewelry)	Http://anjalicreations.etsy.com	Free shipping with any purchase of $20 or more.
Lbolter (Art/Paper Goods)	Http://lbolter.etsy.com	20% off entire purchase.
AgruArts (Pottery)	Http://agru.etsy.com	18% off any single item in shop.
Three Sisters Plates (Decorative Platters)	Http://threesistersplates.etsy.com	Free gift with purchase.
MeredithBead (Jewelry)	Http://meredithbead.etsy.com	Free worldwide shipping during sale.
Bbesigns (Paper Arts)	Http://bbesigns.etsy.com	Free shipping during sale.
Visart (Jewelry/Supplies)	Http://visart.etsy.com	10% off purchases of $30 or more in any of my shops.
Beads of Paradise (Jewelry)	Http://Beadsofparadiseshop.etsy.com	15% off any item over $15.
TraceyLipman(Polymer/Paverpol)	Http://traceylipman.etsy.com	10% off all purchases over $10 (excluding postage).
Ooty (Pottery)	Http://ooty.etsy.com	10% off all items over $10.
Yafit’s First Glass (Glass)	Http://yafitglass.etsy.com	Free gift ($15 value).
Creative Art Center (Eclectic)	Http://creativeartcenter.etsy.com	10% off all purchases.
Sew Stacey (Fiber)	http://sewstacy.etsy.com	Free shipping on all purchases of two items or more.

A Cache of Jewels

Sandy, the creative force known as A Cache of Jewels, is a self-employed artist and craftwoman who loves to create things that are unique and beautiful. Sandy designs and creates a line of knitting patterns with a Jewish theme. Her illusion patterns are incredible and look like holograms. Everytime I see them I wonder how she does it. Very unique.
In addition Sandy creates useful, fun items for show dogs. You can see her dogs when they model for her. Her dog snoods not only keep their ears clean but warm, too. She also sells bamboo knitting needles in her shop that she describes as the best needles she's every used. Check them out. Could be part of a knitter's gift basket.

Growing up in the bridal industry, Sandy developed a sense of style that was later developed at the Fashion Institute Of Technology, NYC, and led her to a career of costume design with well-known clientele such as the Village People. Her sense of fashion shows in every creation.




Illusion Knitted Chanukah Miracle Blanket/Wall Hanging Knitting Pattern











Custom Knitted Dog Snood














24 Inch Circular Knitting Needle Bamboo Size 1.5












Go to http://acacheofjewels.etsy.com to see more of Sandi's work. You will be amazed like me.

Don't forget the Miracles of Hanukkah Sale going on now and the secret password.

Psst...It's Candles...that is unless you are from Jewish Woman Magazine, then it's JW Mag.

Blog post written by GoofingOff. Goofing Off, it's what I do best.

Sweet Deals for a Sweet Year

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, begins this year on Wednesday evening September 8.

While every Jewish holiday throughout the year has its traditional, symbolic and/or ritual food, Rosh Hashana's special flavor is sweetness. Traditionally we celebrate the sweetness of the New Year by dipping challah and apples in honey.

In order to wish you a Sweet New Year, from August 1 - 8 the Etsychai team is offering a collection of wonderful promotions in our members’ shops.

Then, over the next few weeks we’ll be featuring items from members’ shops reflecting the upcoming New Year holidays.

IMPORTANT: In order to receive your promotion, you must put the word ETSYCHAI in the “notes to seller”.
 
http://acacheofjewels.etsy.com free gift with order

http://agru.etsy.com  20% off any Judaica

http://anjalicreations.etsy.com  free shipping

http://anothercreation.etsy.com 10% off purchase

http://bbesigns.etsy.com free shipping on all items in my Judaica Section. and a free chanukah gift tag

http://beadsofparadiseshop.etsy.com  free gift of sterling silver/gemstone earrings with a combined purchase of at least $15

http://blazingneedles.etsy.com   20% discount in my Judaica section

http://claybeadsandmore.etsy.com  free worldwide shipping if purchase total is over $25, plus 10% off on purchases over $50

http://downtoearthcreations.etsy.com  15% discount on Judaica items in my shop

http://goofingoff.etsy.com 10% off all Judaica

http://GratitudeJewelry.etsy.com buy three scrabble tile pendants, get the fourth one free

http://kapara.etsy.com 20% off any 50$ purchase

http://lbolter.etsy.com 18% off any purchase

http://leslietsy.etsy.com  free shipping on a third item

http://lindab142.etsy.com  10% off purchases of $10 in entire shop

http://markaplan.etsy.com free shipping

http://meredithbead.etsy.com  free worldwide shipping

http://mishmishmarket.etsy.com  free domestic shipping

http://phonyart.etsy.com 10% off anything in my shop

http://poemweave.etsy.com  buy three scrabble tile pendants, get the fourth one free

http://norunningwithscissor.etsy.com  free gift with any purchase over $50

http://sewstacy.etsy.com free shipping

http://siragwatkins.etsy.com free shipping on a second item

http://tamdoll.etsy.com  18% off non-ribbon items

http://terrbear37.etsy.com  10% off purchases of $10 or more

http://threesistersplates.etsy.com free gift with purchase

http://traceylipman.etsy.com  10% discount with purchases over $50 and selected items free worldwide postage

http://visart.etsy.com  20% off any $50 purchase

http://vikuka.etsy.com 20% off any 50$ purchase

http://yafitglass.etsy.com free gift with any purchase

Passover Freedom Event – Holiday Prep & Participants

Participating shops will be listed in this post this week and  you can search on Etsy with the keywords: "pesach" or "etsychai".  Please remember to use the word "Passover" in Notes to Seller when shopping with EtsyChai members this week!

 Passover Preparation = Spring Cleaning

Last weekend I started the first step of my Passover preparation or Spring cleaning. It involves washing walls and I start on the 2nd floor where our bedrooms are located. For me, Spring cleaning is not only cleaning, it’s getting rid of the hametz, or traces of bread or items that are not Kosher for Passover. During Passover, we only eat unleavened bread, matzah or anything that does NOT rise.

  Passover Judaica Wine Charms - Introductory Price

“At the stroke of midnight of Nissan 15 of the year 2448 from creation (1313 BCE), G d visited the last of the ten plagues on the Egyptians, killing all their firstborn

. While doing so, G d spared the Children of Israel, "passing over" their homes—hence the name of the holiday. Pharaoh's resistance was broken, and he virtually chased his former slaves out of the land. The Israelites left in such a hurry, in fact, that the bread they baked as provisions for the way did not have time to rise.”  from Chabad.org

  Passover Matza Cover in Blue Batiks

When I lived at home with my parents, my chores were to climb on top of the kitchen counter to get the Passover dishes out of the cabinet and to change the kitchen curtains. I also helped clean the fridge, which is why I hate doing it so much to this day.

  Passover Greetings Cards - Pack of 3

Now I know what it’s like to change everything over in our home, and it’s quite a job. I learned to allow myself enough time and I’ve already purchased a new tablecloth and shower curtain for this year.

  Judaic Greeting Card - Stained Glass Series

Passover is one of my favorite holidays because of the happy memories it brings. I still have one bowl from my parent’s home that was, and still is, used for scrambled eggs.

 Kiddish Cup with Tallit

Thank G-d for bringing the Israelites our of Egypt to celebrate freedom.
Happy Passover.
Linda Blatchford of lindab142.etsy.com

Participating EtsyChai Members:

Be sure to read announcements and details about each seller’s promotions at their shop links.   Please remember to use the word "Passover" in Notes to Seller when shopping with EtsyChai members during the event.  You can always see all of the team listed in the left-hand sidebar of this blog.

Agru - 10% off any purchase:

Anjali Creations:

AnotherCreation – free shipping:

Beadsofparadiseshop - 15% off:

CeramicsbyMarcelle

Downtoearthcreations:

Handmadeinisrael:

lbolter 10% off:

lindab142 – intro price on selected item:

Goofingoff – 10% off purchase:

markaplan – 10% off:

mishmishmarket:

TamarHammer:

TraceyLipman:

Terrbear37:

yafitglass - 5% off:

Please remember to use the word "Passover" in Notes to Seller when shopping with EtsyChai members during this event.

Go Green with EtsyChai – Promotions & Specials for You!

We have EtsyChai Team members buying trees in honor of this TuB’Shvat, we have team members recycling and sharing their eco tips with you in posts later this month… Today’s feature is about promotions, specials and sales.  Read on and check comments, too!

Be sure to read all seller’s Shop Announcements and contact individuals if you have any questions. 

Barb of BlazingNeedles is offering 10% off all cacti in her shop:

(I like these, they won’t hurt your hand! – Tamdoll)

 

During this month’s promotion, mention GOGREEN in the notes to seller at the Doodlage shop and you’ll receive snippets of handmade Japanese papers - perfect for crafts, scrapbooking and more.

(Paper scraps will be chosen by the seller, picture just shows a sample.)

 

Leslietsy will include FREE, with purchase, any item in her Ripe for Recycling section that is labeled half price sale or something similar. Be sure to CONVO Leslietsy to remove it—”if you put it in your cart it has to be paid for!”

 

LindaB’s GoGreen Sale is 15% off purchases totaling $15 (some items are excluded, along with shipping and tax). At Linda B’s Beaded Jewelry shop, be sure to use GOGREEN in Notes to Seller. Please CONVO Linda for a price change before you complete checking out.

Remember, be sure to read all seller’s Shop Announcements and contact individuals if you have any questions. 

Come back all through January 2010 to see who’s donating trees, who uses recycled materials in their business and what kind of environmental tips you can learn from EtsyChai teammates around the world.

EtsyChai and Etsy Israel Hanukkah Sale Continues

The members of the EtsyChai and Etsy Israel teams chose to continue our Hanukkah sale. Each participating shop has different offers. To get these great offers, use the word "Candles" in the Notes to Seller when you order.

These are just a few of the listings. See prior posts on our blog for more participating shops.

Menorah

Hanukkah Scarf

Hanukkah Cards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper Wire Beaded Kippah

From Israel

Dreidel Menorah 

View our prior posts or look at the left sidebar to see more offers. And please use the word candles when you order to get the discounts.

The Hunt Continues….

Today you can hunt for Miracles of Hanukkah Menorahs for a chance to win prizes; and you can shop all the promotions and sales offered in EtsyChai & Etsy Israel participating shops.  There’s still time to take advantage of all the specials … today. 

Team Work Across the Globe

How did the current EtsyChai & Etsy Israel joint Miracles of Hanukkah Contest and Sale promotion come to be?  Curious minds want to know!

“During an EtsyChai team meeting we talked about have a joint promotion with the Etsy Israel team because a few of us had seen and liked some of the handmade products in the Israeli shops. I contacted the team leader (at the time) about the possibility and she was open to it. A few of us attended an Etsy Israel team meeting to talk about it further and I went back to the EtsyChai team and talked about it. And, the union was born and the shop owners got as excited about it as I am.

Team EtsyChai is pleased to have some of these participants from Israel:

http://Ooty.etsy.com
http://Yafitglass.etsy.com
http://visart.etsy.com
http://StudioDanale.etsy.com
http://FleurDeIrk.etsy.com
http://PhonyArt.etsy.com
On the Etsy Israel team, but not participating in Hanukkah sale this time: http://Inbarbareket.etsy.com; http://handmadeinisrael.etsycom.

I am pleased that they are taking an active role in EtsyChai and promoting Judaica and chesed, loving-kindness.”                  -Linda Blatchford http://lindab142.etsy.com

How can you participate?  You can take advantage of special discounts and offers and shop all the unique, handmade, artisan and Judaic items available from the participating shops below.

For a chance to win a prize, find the most “Miracles of Hanukkah” Menorah images hidden in participating shops.  (For more info and pictures of what to look for, see this previous post.)  When you find an image, send an email to teametsychai@yahoo.com, with the name/description of the image, where you found it {shop name, item listing, &/or URL} your email address, and shop name if you have one. 

Participating Shops offering Discounts &/or Prizes.  When you purchase an item, please put the word "Candles" in Notes to Seller for your discount :

Visart 20% off entire order	Debbaworks *prize*	Yafit's First Glass *prize*
Sieberdesigns Free US shipping	Mark Kaplan 20% off one item in shop	A Cache of Jewels *prize*
Very Vintage Designs 20% off all items in shop	Linda B’s Beaded Jewelry 20% off one item in shop & a *prize*	Ooty 20% off & Free pair of earrings with any purchase & a *prize*
Leslieetsy 10% off on all lion items & a *prize*	oakGeorgia 20% off any one item in shop	Tamar Hammer’s Art with each purchase from Judaica section get a Happy Holidays Card! & a *prize*
Anjali Creations *prize*	HauteFelt *prize*	GoofingOff *prize*
MissEileen 20% off items in the shop	Doodlage free gift w/purchase & 20% anything in shop	Clay Beads and More buy 3 items- get 10% off least expensive items & free shipping on 2 or more items
Down to Earth Creations *prize*	Cards & Moore by Terri 20% off any one item in shop	SILVER Mountain Originals /tamdoll *prize*
TraceyLipman *prize*	AgruArts 20% off any one item in shop	BlazingNeedles 20% off all items in Judaica section & a *prize*
PhonyArt free pearl studs with purchase over $36	Beads of Paradise 20% off one item in shop & a *prize*	Poemweave Designs Buy one get one free Scrabble tile pendant & a *prize*
Mishmish Studio Market 20% off any one item in shop	Haley Studio 20% off one item in shop	RuthFiber Judaica 25% discount & a *prize*
Ceramics by Marcelle 20% off one item in shop	Studio618 20% off any Judaica item	siragwatkins / The Creative Block 10% off on all lion items & a *prize*
StudioDanale 20% all items in shop	KippahMitzvah free shipping during Hanukkah & a *prize*	Another Creation Buy 1 for print for $20.00, get 2nd for $10.00 & a *prize*
	Silver Dot Jewelry Designs 25% off items in shop & a *prize*

For full details, or if you need more information, read this post.

Remember that to win a prize; your goal is to find the most hidden images.  Keep watching this blog for more details because new hidden images will be in shops everyday, come back to hunt through the participating shops often.  Good Luck!