November Monthly Challenge Theme: Thanks for the Smiles

November Monthly Challenge Theme:

Thanks for the Smiles

I hope everyone has a Happy November full of smiles because this month’s theme is “Thanks for the Smiles”!

Feature an item that has humor and makes one smile! Now would be the perfect time to honor that furry loved one who always made you smile or that lil furry who currently makes you smile; feature a yummy treat that makes your beloved “smile”; or just enter something that makes anyone smile!

Here are some fun examples...

Cat in a Bowl

Original ACEO Watercolor by CatCalls

The Dog House writes, “Much as I felt sorry for my dog, I did find it hard to keep a straight face when she returned from the vets wearing a satellite dish...”

Funny Greyhound

Greyhound Greeting Card by TheDogHouse

Cheshire Smile

Recycled Circuit Board Brooch

by DebbyAremDesigns

Smile

by Cheryl Greear

SMILING is infectious, You catch it like the flu

When someone SMILED at me today,

I started SMILING too

I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin

When he SMILED, I realized I'd passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile, then realized its worth,

A single SMILE just like mine

could travel 'round the earth.

So if you feel a SMILE begin, don't leave it undetected.

LET'S START AN EPIDEMIC QUICK AND GET THE WORLD INFECTED!

So what are you waiting for… enter today! To participate in this wonderful challenge, simply tag your entries “teamefasmiles” without the quotation marks and convo jessicalynneart.

Remember, when we've received sixteen qualifying entries they will be entered in our Challenge Competition where the winner will get a free one month advertising slot on either the EFA website or the Challenge blog, winner’s choice, for the following month!

Here are the specifics on how to enter a monthly challenge:

If you are an EFA member & would like to submit an entry, please convo our Challenge Volunteer, Jess of jessicalynneart, with the following information:

1. PROViDE the link to an item in your shop that fits the theme or has been created for the theme.

2. EXPLAiN how you think the item fits the monthly Challenge theme

3. TELL US a bit about your work/donations/volunteer work with animals or animal charities

4. TiTLE your convo with the name of the MONTH and the word CHALLENGE, for example: NOVEMBER CHALLENGE.

One more important step:

5. TAG your Etsy listing with the monthly Challenge theme tag (this month = teamefasmiles) (see the Themes-at-a-glance list here for other tags). Be sure to ALSO keep your regular team tag in place, either 'team efa' or 'team efa cotm'

When we've received sixteen qualifying entries they will be entered in our Challenge Competition where the winner will get a free one month advertising slot on either EFA's Challenge Blog for the following month.

Thanks !

Heather of TheBlueWindmill

Monthly Challenge Leader

October Treasury Challenge: Trick or Treat by JewelryByScotti

'Trick or Treat - Let's Make a Costume!' by scotticohn

My entry in October's Treasury Challenge!

Each of these items, all crafted by members of the Etsy for Animals team, could be used in the creation of a fabulous Halloween costume. Use your imagination - and help animal charities all over the world!

Red Moon Cuff Links - Silver... ADelicateWorld $17.95	Minky Animal Security Blanke... bewhiskered $45.00
X and O polymer clay earring... CoutureClay $10.00	Over the Rainbow Flannel Ba... faeriegood $99.00
Wicked Wtch - Glass image pe... haberheartwork $7.50	Yard Sale... Fall Homespun V... Gheegles $8.00
Pirate Jewelry Skull & Cross... KSKJewelryDesi... $56.00	VINTAGE 1960s ECHO silk blac... KikimosHideawa... $10.00
Steampunk Necklace Vintage N... QueenBe $28.00	Bright Rainbow Scarf - Wide ... NightengaleNee... $20.00
Bat Cameo Pendant and Neckla... TheClayPony $15.00	Scarf / Black Panther / Shag... susanneedlehan... $45.00
Destash-Bright Baby Lace ravensreposito... $1.25	FIRE BREATHING DRAGON Green ... veryvintage $5.00
Pop Tab Earrings with Blue a... UpcycledStuff $10.00	1 yard - Bright Paisley - Bl... pippichick $8.50

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

October Treasury Challenge: Trick or Treat by kneedeeporiginals

'Trick or Treat... Not Just for Halloween!' by KneeDeepOriginals

Wonderful goodies from the Etsy for Animals team... benefitting animals charities the world over... these would make lovely holiday gifts, don't you think?

Dog Hat - Fantastic Little F... jessicalynnear... $20.00	1980's two-tone Italian-... NecktieParty $44.00
Caramel Orange Gemstone Neck... RedChair $48.00	Tomato Garden Soap for Norm ... UniqueGarden $7.00
Vintage Orange Fiestaware Cu... knwarren65 $10.00	Fox Earrings - "Rusty&q... ADelicateWorld $17.95
Sunset Shadows Fine Art Pri... PhotosbyKymm $35.00	40 percent off - Miniature F... DogBarks $7.50
Copper Seedhead Matte Photog... diggerbren $5.00	Brown Wolf Pin - Southwester... purpleandlime $15.00
bead necklace, silver, fall ... LonesomeRoadSt... $75.00	Wolf Power Animal Amulet - A... IndieWolf $36.00
Satchel Extraordinaire by Ne... ekneverfeltbet... $375.00	Gold and Sapphire Starfish, ... NaturesStudio $10.00
One 3.5 Ounce Pumpkin Spice ... layla $3.50	Tropical Flower Painting on ... DistinctiveMod... $45.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.