Mission Treasury - Taking a break until August 1st!

The mission treasury is taking a little break until August 1st!

Feel free to post any treasuries you make between now and then below as a comment. Heck, you never know what we are going to feature around here!

MISSION TREASURY RESULTS! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

This week's treasury has some unique and beautiful glass items to be found on Etsy. The cool shades of green are lovely to gaze at on a hot Summer day.

'Unique, unexpected, unusual glass finds' by NancysBagsEtc

I love green and I love glass. Here is a collection of unique glass items in many shades of green.

Handcrafted green glass... glassminiature... $30.00	Mini Centerpiece, Tropi... ConfectionsInG... $18.00	Steampunk Goggles - Vin... edmdesigns $185.00	Olive green and gold gl... TopazTurtle $25.00
GREEN SLUMPED BOWL Uniq... RJKStudio $75.00	Awesome Handblown Green... Urbansea $95.00	Bumpy Peyote Bracelet i... MadeByKatarina $35.00	Green Delight,Russian a... flashtrackgems $59.00
Unique Green Leaves Bot... CanDezign $20.95	Soft Spring Green Glass... FortyfourOrang... $20.00	Avocado Green Diamond P... BootsNGus $60.00	Green Leaves Silver Ear... KUKLAstudio $69.00
Spring Green Latticino ... CrowbirdieBead... $20.00	Green Stained Glass Dra... MouhotDesigns $9.00	Glass Drawer Pulls or H... UneekGlassFusi... $24.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Mission Treasury! A night out!

Mission Treasury is all about getting you, our readers, in on the treasury making fun! We also hope that you will find a shop or two to introduce us to that is fun and exciting!

So, we will be posting a theme and 4 shops each Monday - and challenging you to create a treasury that fits the theme and contains at least one item from one of the 4 featured shops.

You will have one week to create your treasury, and come back to the blog post and leave your treasury as a comment.

The best treasury will be featured, and all treasuries submitted will be mentioned!



The results of this weeks Mission Treasury will be posted on July 20th 2011!

Mission: Create a treasury full of things that you would need for a night out in July!

Shops to choose from (you must include at least one item from one of these shops)

http://RobinsFlight.etsy.com

www.etsy.com/shop/sewsouk

http://jewelsbytrish.etsy.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KCowie

MISSION TREASURY RESULTS! GREAT HOST AND HOSTESS GIFTS

Thanks to all who submitted treasuries. This one has a great nautical/Summer theme.

'Gifts for the Hostess! ' by RitzeeRebel

With all the upcoming summer parties, be sure to give your host or hostess a great thank you gift!

Magnetic Pen, Pencil, o... MooreMagnets $5.00	Creme Brulee Flavored G... dasweetzpot $4.95	BEACH Whisperer SOAP in... RiverGirlsStud... $6.50	Traditional Anchor Tatt... theforks $10.00
Reusable Chic Chalboard... WestCoastChalk... $15.00	Blue Crab Spoon Rest brookepickerin... $26.00	Letterpress Cards Prett... alohaletterpre... $7.50	Reusable food bags - se... kootsac $10.50
3"x6" Eco Fr... GreenLeafCandl... $14.00	Stone Tile Coaster Set ... rbclarkson $25.00	Stoneware Heart Bowl wi... nealpottery $17.00	4x6 Recipe Cards - Set ... LittleLadyComp... $12.00
Blue and Silver Beaded ... DesiBoltz $18.00	Dainty Dragonfly Boomar... EleganceFarm $18.00	Sushi Candles craftycollegeg... $16.00	Melted Wine Bottle Chee... GibsonPottery $20.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

AN AFFINITY FOR ANIMALS

Practically all humans have an affinity for a certain animal. I refer not only to mammals, but reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects and any other non-human creatures. People adorn themselves with animal jewelry and images of animals on clothing. Houses are decorated with animal-themed objects and art. What is it that causes people to gravitate to a certain type of animal and attempt to make it part of their identity?

In ancient times, (and even in some cultures today), animals were revered for their special attributes. The Zuni Indians of North America, for example, have a rich cultural and spiritual tradition regarding animals. Their belief is that animals, according to their abilities, were appointed Guardians of the six Directions. Mountain Lion, because of his hunting ability and stout heart, was assigned as Guardian of the North. Badger, with his single-mindedness, became Guardian of the South. White Wolf became Guardian of the East, the origin of the new day; and Black Bear was appointed Guardian of the West. Bald Eagle, with his ability to fly, became Guardian of Above; and Mole, because of his skill at burrowing, was a natural for Guardian of Below. The Zuni carve fetishes or talismans in the forms of the Six Guardians and other animals. The fetishes express values and beliefs that are used to guide decisions in pursuit of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Some people might align themselves with a particular animal because it is their zodiac sign. The Western zodiac includes only some animals, whereas the Chinese and Japanese zodiac consists of twelve cycles, each marked by an animal. The animals are: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. As with the Western zodiac, people are believed to possess aspects of the characteristics of the animal in whose year they were born.

There are numerous ways in which animals resonate within the human mind. Animals can evoke awe, fear, hatred, and compassion. They possess traits and abilities we often wish were our own. Perhaps by identifying with a certain creature, humans empower themselves; and at the same time, hopefully gain some perspective on our own humanity.

Mission Treasury! Expect the unexpected!

Mission Treasury is all about getting you, our readers, in on the treasury making fun! We also hope that you will find a shop or two to introduce us to that is fun and exciting!

So, we will be posting a theme and 4 shops each Monday - and challenging you to create a treasury that fits the theme and contains at least one item from one of the 4 featured shops.

You will have one week to create your treasury, and come back to the blog post and leave your treasury as a comment.

The best treasury will be featured, and all treasuries submitted will be mentioned!



The results of this weeks Mission Treasury will be posted on July 13th 2011!

Mission: One of the best things about Etsy are the unexpected things that you find! So, highlight some of the unexpected finds on Etsy!

Shops to choose from (you must include at least one item from one of these shops)

http://etsy.com/shop/ConfectionsInGlass

http://etsy.com/shop/NancysBagsEtc

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HomeDecorating

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TopazTurtle