The Queer Etsy Street team has been featured in Curve Magazine's 20th anniversary issue! There's a great section in the mag about eco-queers and several team members are in an article about the Queer Craft movement called "Crafty Queers"! A sweet read for a Summer afternoon. The Article starts on Page 34.

http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=39981

Team Challenge: Orange!!

Continuing with our new team activity, monthly design challenges, we are proud to present June's theme: the color Orange!

First up is this bright Orange Glass Seed Bead Wrap Around Bracelet, submitted by ellesbeads. An accessory like this one is sure to liven up any summer outfit.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50297745/orange-glass-seed-bead-wrap-around

EnlightenedArtisan looks into the eye of a flame-orange sunflower in this Sun and Moon in a Sunflower Handpainted Stone.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50708598/sun-and-moon-in-a-sunflower-handpainted

GalleriaDiGiani has created a beautiful and versatile Orange and White Agate with Carnelian Necklace and Earring Set. According to Giani, the wonderful shades in these stones bring to mind orange creamsicles, and have a "fun, flirty and sassy" appeal to them.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50482640/orange-and-white-agate-with-carnelian

Make a bold yet beautiful statement at work with Gilliauna's Beaded Badge Lanyard - Orange Crush. Oranges, golds and black come together in this lovely accessory.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50429314/beaded-badge-lanyard-orange-crush

Make your hair happy by wearing this lovely Orange Hemp Headband by HempHelpers.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50476859/orange-hemp-headband

You can complete your hemp ensemble with MikesHempBracelets' White Hemp Bracelet with Orange Beads.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50479844/white-hemp-bracelet-with-orange-beads

Paper and wire come together beautifully in this YuzuCocktail Washi Paper and Wire Circles Necklace.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50228686/yuzucocktail-washi-paper-and-wire

From RamshackleStudio we see the deeper, darker side of orange in this Handmade Wood Pendant with Metal Accents (Silver Moon).

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50531644/handmade-wood-pendant-with-metal-accents

You can have your oranges and wear them too with Sbdesign's Bowl of Gold - Orange Pendant.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50565348/bowl-of-gold-orange-pendant

"Summerize" your seating with these Pillows - Orange and White Floral - Set of 2 - 16-inch by ThomasSaylorDesigns.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50472090/pillows-set-of-2-orange-and-white-floral

Once you put on Bunnykissd's Afro Disco Chick Necklace you're sure to be ready to hit the town and boogie down!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49991294/afro-disco-chick-necklace