EFA - Artists Helping Animals - Monthly Challenge Blog

January Treasury Challenge: Be Mine by YarnMiracle

2012-01-27T00:03:00.000-05:00

Hearts and flowers all the way, y'all!

And cats, of course.

handmade papier mache bird -... thoseparasolda... $14.00	For my beloved 13 x 19 Fine ... PoSHGallery $50.00
Red and white polka dots pup... davir $22.00	Poison Arrow Frog Cat Toy thefrogbag $5.00
ACEO My Beautiful Cats - Al... SharonFosterAr... $3.00	Lucite Cranberry Cluster Ear... chickadeejewel... $15.00
Red Stringed Heart, Fine Art... thebluewindmil... $15.00	bright cherry red embroidere... NecktieParty $26.00
Ruby - Red Kitty Cat Face La... BeadedTail $12.00	pet treats pouch thedoghouse $3.00
Name THIS Alley Cat Angel, F... elizabethruffi... $46.00	SALE - Heart Journal - Ecofr... thisisit $6.00
Vintage Floral No. 3 Glass T... happyshackdesi... $15.00	Kitten Catnip Toy Ball Cat l... CatInTheBoxCre... $6.60
May Flowers Fine Art Photo blindwolfspiri... $7.00	white cat collage chinese as... PetCollage $11.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

January Treasury Challenge: Be Mine by brizel4TheAnimals

2012-01-26T00:03:00.000-05:00

'Be Mine... I Heart Team EFA Volunteers' by brizel4TheAnimals

Here's my Treasury Challenge entry for the month of January... featuring Team EFA's most active members... our crew of volunteers !

A Little Case of Emo Love, A... scrappyrat $10.00	soft cable knit hat and fing... knitbyvalerie $45.00
Handmade Sassy Flapper blank... artchicnj $5.00	Flower Child Neck Warmer for... jessicalynnear... $10.00
Buttercup Doggy - Natural W... yarnmiracle $102.00	Vermillion Leaf Charm Platin... JewelryByScott... $10.00
custom pet valentines day do... PetCollage $25.00	Daisy 8x8 WoodsEdge $25.00
Grow Old Along With Me Valen... adorebynat $4.00	custom Pet Memory Box fur ke... brizel4TheAnim... $54.00
Nuno shawl, wool, silk, red,... BlindSquirrel $95.00	Two Hearts, Fine Art Photo thebluewindmil... $15.00
Petit Neck Scarf / Choker / ... susanneedlehan... $5.00	Celtic Valentine Heart Earri... LittleStudioJe... $28.00
Red Flannel Pants -Walkin th... DogBarks $29.00	Fire Plug Cat Toy thefrogbag $5.50

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

January Treasury Challenge: Be My... by Terikor

2012-01-25T00:09:00.000-05:00

Our hearts are out to animals in need. This Valentine themed treasury honors those who are members of Etsy for Animals and donate heartly a percentage of these Valentine items to an animal charity. These members donate with there heart and soul.

Daisy Cat toy for cat nip ca... CatInTheBoxCre... $12.00	Will you be my Valentine - 1... ThreeMuttsBake... $12.00
Greyhound valentines card thedoghouse $2.00	Laineys Valentine Bear Cooki... laineyspawtiqu... $20.50
Reversible Valentine Dog Ban... AstridNicoleEt... $9.00	plastic sewing buttons Valen... brizelsupplies $4.95
Geometric Enameled Heart Dan... amaniworks $22.00	tiny love and romance stamp ... pennycandyempo... $1.50
Hummingbird pendant TheRusticHome $9.00	Pink Heart Plush Kitty - Ste... catcalls $16.00
Heartbreaker - 1" Dog C... hollywoofstyle... $18.00	Red Flannel Plush Dog - Robe... DogBarks $28.00
Petals of Red Valentine Flo... ScootersShop $34.00	Glittered Birds, Set of 5 ca... scrappyrat $12.75
Copper Hearts with Pink and ... thebeadedhound $38.00	Pink Rhodonite Hearts and Cr... chickadeejewel... $20.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

January Treasury Challenge: Bee Mine by AlteredGirl

2012-01-24T00:03:00.000-05:00

All shops represented here are part of Team EFA (etsy for animals)!

Happy Valentine's Day, won't you bee mine?

Bee Power Animal Amulet - An... IndieWolf $36.00	Provence - 3/4" Marting... hollywoofstyle... $17.00
Blanket and Pillow set Barki... BarkingDogBlan... $43.00	CLEARANCE - Black, Yellow, L... cblandcompany $22.00
Black Leopard - Onyx and Leo... BeadedTail $12.00	Garden charm bracelet sdunderkoffler $15.00
Hufflepuff House Crest Penda... TheClayPony $35.00	Insect Coasters Natural Ston... QueenBe $17.50
Black Eyed Susans 5x5 WoodsEdge $15.00	GREAT OUTDOORS Organic Catni... veryvintage $8.50
White Flower Greeting Card P... ArtByMarilyn $2.00	3/4" dog collar Oh Hone... TheModDog $17.00
Akiko Open Edition Matted Pr... artbyakiko $25.00	Gold Locket - Black-Capped C... ADelicateWorld $19.95
Leopard Jasper in sterling s... ApacheMoon $22.50	Lucky Pups Reversible Bandan... AstridNicoleEt... $11.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

January Treasury Challenge: Be Mine by KneeDeepOriginals

2012-01-23T00:03:00.000-05:00

'Please Be Mine' by KneeDeepOriginals

For the Team EFA treasury challenge... all items are by members of the Etsy for Animals team, each of whom donate a portion of their sales to charities which benefit animals the world wide over.

personalized Airedale Terrie... AlexWijnen $33.00	Spellbound III ... Golden Sh... walkonthemoon $18.50
Quilted heart pin in gold an... louisiana1966 $5.00	Baltic Amber Ring - recycle... ApacheMoon $24.99
Crazy Lace Agate, Mother of ... happyshackdesi... $72.00	Knit Scarf / Blood Red Crims... susanneedlehan... $35.00
Squirrel Art Print 5 x 7 SavageArtworks $9.00	Kitty Paws - Photo Greeting ... JMcGuinness $4.00
Turning Leaf Candle or Votiv... NaturesStudio $29.00	Cottontail. Vintage Raw Bra... amaniworks $15.00
Vintage 1950s porcelain hors... localevintage $25.00	Nuno felt scarf in taupe, br... BlindSquirrel $82.00
Small BarkingDogBlanket Waik... BarkingDogBlan... $25.00	Redheart Oval Earrings DeerMountainWo... $15.00
Chocolate Labrador Retriever... ruffings $22.00	Black Leopard - Onyx and Leo... BeadedTail $12.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

January's Monthly Challenge Competition: Winter Whites and Icy Blues

2012-01-21T18:23:00.003-05:00

'Team EFA, January's Monthly Challenge Competition, Winter Whites and Icy Blues' by thebluewindmill

This treasury consists of the first 16 entries of our monthly challenge and will be posted on the challenge blog where each visitor will have a chance to vote for their favorite item!

Scroll Down to the bottom of this page to VOTE on your favorite item :)

light blue cable-knit finger... knitbyvalerie $17.50	Into the Night 8x10 WoodsEdge $25.00
Winter Snow and dog fine art... KneeDeepOrigin... $20.00	Navy Blue and White Paisley ... BarkingDogBlan... $25.00
Great Auk PAIR 10x20 origina... BirdsinHand $250.00	Snowy Owl - Original Snowy O... CorinaStMartin... $22.00
Knit Catnip Lab Mouse VivaLeChat $6.00	Blue Snowflake Dog Collar Ex... AstridNicoleEt... $11.00
Organic Dog Cinnamon Spice S... PETfection $6.95	Gold Filled chain necklace w... diggerbren $40.00
Cats in the Snow - 81/2 by 1... LolaLynn $15.00	Winter Wonderland Snow Quart... JewelryByScott... $20.00
Arctic Frolic Polar Bear Art... terikor $100.00	Ice flake quartz peace brace... sue8261 $24.00
Ravenwood Cashmere Bear - Cr... yarnmiracle $78.00	Lamb art, original watercolo... ThimbleSparrow $30.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

White Kimono Style Sweater by ekneverfeltbetter

2012-01-20T00:01:00.002-05:00

Wrap your precious baby girl in this elegant and sweet kimono style sweater by ekneverfeltbetter! It's chic pure white knit work it perfect for nippy January weather.

I am thrilled to have my favorite charity (Chicago English Bulldog Rescue) chosen as the January COTM and proud to be a sponsor of EFA.

Glass Boudica Celtic Sea Necklace by LittleStudioJewels

2012-01-19T00:01:00.003-05:00

This necklace by LittleStudioJewels is inspired by the Celtic seas, and is done in shades of blue, silver and crystal, fitting the January challenge color scheme well.

I am Team EFA's Yahoo Groups Moderator. Each month I donate 10% of the total sales (not just profits), before taxes and shipping to a different animal charity. This month's charity is Polar Bears International.

Kitty Cat Original Watercolor by catcalls

2012-01-18T00:01:00.003-05:00

The wall of this home may be icy blue, but the hearts that live within guarantee warmth and love that is given daily to their sweet kitty! This is an original painting by catcalls done with watercolor pencil and ink.

I am a cheerleader for Chriss of the Feral Cat Rescue in Oregon, trying to help with expenses for her rescue and to spread the word about adoptable kitties. I also tweet for EFA as @Etsy4Animals and encourage all who use twitter to follow and retweet all items tagged with #teamefa.

Snowy White and Early Nights Midcentury Style Pet Necklace by scrappyrat

2012-01-17T00:01:00.002-05:00

The Snowy White and Early Nights Necklace by scrappyrat was created in honor of the cold evenings when the sun sets by 5:00, but it would be gorgeous for any season!

I have many designated charity items with 100% of their sale going to the EFA COTM. I also foster pets for Carolina Pet Rescue, and look for any occasion to speak out on the protection of animals' rights.

Lamb Watercolor Painting by ThimbleSparrow

2012-01-16T00:01:00.004-05:00

This sweet watercolor of a wintry white lamb by ThimbleSparrow is dedicated to Carmen, a little lamb who was rescued by Animal Place - a farm animal rescue. Her leg was in very bad condition and had to be amputated leaving her with the need for a prosthetic leg. She is doing so well adjusting to her new life but because she is still growing she will need a new prosthetic leg periodically until she is fully grown.

20% of the proceeds for this painting will be going to Animal Place to help little Carmen in her recovery as well as all the animals at their sanctuary.

I donate regularly to my favorite animal charities and donate a percentage of the proceeds from all of my original paintings to animal charities as well. I also particiapte in the EFA Charity Of The Month program.

Ravenwood Cashmere Bear by yarnmiracle

2012-01-15T00:01:00.002-05:00

This Bear from yarnmiracle is beautiful and winter white. He is made from cashmere, the most hibernation-inducing fiber on the planet! That's not just any cashmere, it's sustainable cashmere grown in Washington state by the happy and well cared for goats of Ravenwood Farm. Visit Delia's blog when you visit her site for some wonderful stories about the goats and the amazing dogs who look after them.

Here at home, I measure the coldness of the nights by the number of cats in my bed in the morning. Last night was a three cat night. I suspect that is going to be the trend for the rest of the season.

Snuggle up!

Ice Flake Quartz Peace Bracelet by sue8261

2012-01-14T00:01:00.003-05:00

This bracelet from EFA newcomer sue8261 is both icy and winter white, and guaranteed to chase away the blues. The bracelet features sparkling nuggets of ice flake quartz, opalescent Swarovski crystals, a sterling silver squiggle and a sterling silver peace symbol. I hope this bracelet conveys a message of joy and peace for the new year. As is the case for all bracelets in my Etsy shop, 100% of the sales proceeds from this bracelet will benefit a wonderful organization called Animal Rescue Corps (ARC).

I have been helping animals most of my life through advocacy, adoption, monetary donations and volunteer work. As a jewelry artist, my goal is to help animals by donating a portion of my sales revenue to humane charities. Approximately half of the items in my Etsy shop are 100% charity donations (to our team’s charity of the month or ARC). In addition, I donate jewelry and my original nature photography note cards to humane organizations for sale in their gift shops and at fundraisers and charity raffles. I work especially closely in this regard with my local humane society, the Palo Alto Humane Societ y, but am always looking for new opportunities to partner with organizations that work to benefit animals.

Arctic Frolic Polar Bear Pastel Drawing by terikor

2012-01-13T00:01:00.003-05:00

There is no better animal that exemplifies a wintery white than the Polar Bear; therefore terikor chose the Arctic Frolic, a pastel drawing of a Polar Bear to be my challenge entry for the January Challenge “Winter Whites and Icy Blues”. There is something about the Polar Bear that draws people in especially some of their delightful antics. My drawing of the Polar Bear is created in a gestural manner. The head of the Polar Bear is defined but I use lines to indicate the body. With the assumption that less is more, I let your eye fill in the rest. In the case of Arctic Frolic the polar bear seems to be playing around with his hind in the air.

Unfortunately the polar bear is listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act because of Global Warming. By choosing the Polar Bear to represent Etsy for Animals January challenge theme, I am also letting people know that we need to assist in saving the Polar Bear from extinction. Consequently my choice of charity for Arctic Frolic my Polar Bear drawing is Polar Bear International since they are one of the most well known Charities assisting in research and helping the Polar Bear.

Winter Wonderland Necklace by JewelryByScotti

2012-01-12T00:01:00.002-05:00

This 18 inch necklace by JewelryByScotti sparkles and shines like a winter wonderland with its 29 x 15 inch oval snow quartz focal bead, pewter beads etched in a rose pattern, snow-white pearls, and opaque Ceylon white and clear crystal seed beads.

I donate to various animal organizations such as Defenders of Wildlife and the Humane Society of Central Illinois, which receives 25% of all proceeds from my jewelry sales.

Cats in the Snow Print by LolaLynn

2012-01-11T00:01:00.002-05:00

Sophia and Dubinsky are having so much fun in the snow! Truth be told, Dubinsky would be the only one having a great ole time in the snow, crazy cat that he is. Sophia would NEVER venture forth from her basket in front of the radiator to partake in such silliness.

This listing is for an 8 1/2 by 11 hand embellished print of an acrylic painting by the same name. Printed on acid free cardstock, the print by LolaLynn is enhanced with acrylic paints. Each embellished print is OOAK - no 2 being exactly alike.

10% of every item sold in our shop with the exception of the turtle paintings, is donated to EFA's Charity of the Month Program. 50% of our "Matthew and Me" turtle paintings go to turtle rescue and rehab.

Gold Necklace with Blue Lolite Stones by diggerbren

2012-01-10T00:01:00.002-05:00

This is a beautiful, delicate 14 karat gold filled chain necklace with 16 little deep blue iolite stones shows love for the stark blues of stormy days. Created by diggerbren, it is sure to bring a bit of beauty to your winter days.

I donate monthly to Defenders of Wildlife, Humane Society of the United States and Alley Cat Allies and our dogs Franklin and Eleanor are rescues from the Arizona Animal Welfare League. Our newest cat was living with his Arizona Humane Society foster mom (a customer at my real job), but all his sisters were called back up to the big leagues without him, so we got a free kitty! Technically, he isn't a shelter cat, since he never had to go down there, but I like to think he got lucky and skipped a step.

Organic Dog Cinnamon Spice Spray by PETfection

2012-01-09T00:01:00.002-05:00

This blue bottle from Petfection is filled with Winter Spice Spray, a limited edition organic body spray. This is a fun way to have your pet smell festive! :)

I regularly walk dogs and provide pet sits for a company in the area. Usually when I donate to a cause I like to find a local charity to support. This last year I was helping out with an animal adoption center in my town.

Blue Snowflake Dog Collar by AstridNicoleEtcetera

2012-01-08T00:01:00.002-05:00

With it's blue background and snowflakes, this collar by AstridNicoleEtcetera is surely 'icy blue'.

Ever since adopting Astrid in 2006, I've wanted to give back to the shelter. In 2008, I started our AstridNicoleEtcetera shop and have donated the net proceeds ever since.

Knit Catnip Lab Mouse by VivaLeChat

2012-01-07T00:01:00.002-05:00

This awesome catnip toy by VivaLeChat is a winter white mouse that will encourage your kitty's curiosity.

I donate a third of what I earn on Etsy to In Memory of Magic, an organization that fund raises for families with companion animals in need of emergency vet care that the families cannot afford. Currently, I have raised over $800 through catnip mouse sales for IMOM.

Snowy Owl Print by CorinaStMartinArt

2012-01-06T00:01:00.002-05:00

This print by CorinaStMartinArt features a snowy owl that is typically found in northern arctic regions. Perfect for this month's challenge, the owl is blue and white!

Part of the proceeds from items in my shop go to different charities including our local HELP the Animals, Inc.

Great Auk Original Canvas Paintings by BirdinHand

2012-01-05T00:01:00.003-05:00

These paintings by BirdinHand follow with the color scheme of the team's January challenge, and in addition, these birds lived in a very cold climate.

I primarily support bird-related and vegan non-profits. Some of my favorites are the American Bird Conservancy, Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, and Farm Sanctuary - where I will be volunteering soon.

Navy Blue and White Paisley and Flowers Blanket by BarkingDogBlanket

2012-01-04T00:01:00.003-05:00

Signature dog bone trim from BarkingDogBlanket outlines this one of a kind blanket that features classic navy blue and white patterns.

I donate to our COTM plus other groups that tug at the heart strings!

Primarily I volunteer for and donate to our local Hawaiian Humane Society, Oahu SPCA and BooBooZoo on Maui.

Winter Snow and Dog Art Photograph by KneeDeepOriginals

2012-01-03T00:01:00.002-05:00

This is my grandpuppy Empi, named for the maker of Volkswagen parts, who was with us during a snowfall last winter. For me, this photograph from KneeDeepOriginals clearly shows the connection between animals and earth, and hidden beneath that is my love of and respect for the animal world and the lessons that animals teach us. Here, the lesson is to celebrate being present in the moment (Be Here Now) and to take time for peaceful reflection. Both are so important in our lives.

Empi is often part of our animal pack as her person (my son) travels quite a bit for work. She was a pound puppy as is one of our dogs. The other two are rescues, as is our cat, Scout. One of our dogs is a visitor to our nearby community hospital, where she enjoys the folks there who give her pets and hugs, and where she brings a smile to many faces.

Into the Night Print by WoodseEdge

2012-01-02T00:01:00.005-05:00

This 8x10 print by WoodsEdge features a crisp white snow and an icy blue winter sky.

I donate a portion of my sales to EFA's COTM, write about animal welfare/rights and volunteer with a rescue. I also contribute to our main blog with the weekly Animal Petitions Corner.

Light Blue Cable-knit Fingerless Gloves by knitbyvalerie

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

These sky blue cable-knit gloves from knitbyvalerie remind me of the sharp blue sky of a sunny winter day. The yarn base is from a small batch dyer here in Maine!

I am the blog promoter for our team (you may have gotten an e-mail or two from me) and regularly support my local animal shelters through adoption, donations, and promoting adoptions whenever possible.

January Challenge Theme: Winter Whites and Icy Blues

2011-12-29T22:02:00.000-05:00

It’s almost 2012 !

January's Monthly Challenge Theme

We’ll be starting the New Year by celebrating on the Challenge Blog with Winter Whites and Icy Blues... That's right, January's Challenge theme is: Show us a wintery white or icy blue product !

Here are a few examples...

Antarctica

White Agate Necklace by RedChair

The Winter Ptarmigan

Bird Card by EthelandIris

Haiku

By Elaine Magliaro

After the blizzard

snowmen are sprouting up

like winter wildflowers

Sleet tap-dances

on my roof, clicks its icy heels

on my windowpane

Snowflakes fluttering

from a wintry sky…a flock

of white butterflies

With his frosty feet

little mouse prints a message

in the snow: Hello!

Like stars shaken from

The sky, snowflakes whirling down

In white galaxies

A snowman shadow

paints himself in blue upon

a cold white canvas

Winter Night in Portland

Print by AlexWijnen

So what are you waiting for… enter today!

Here's HOW TO ENTER:

If you are an EFA member & would like to submit an entry, please convo our Challenge Blog Leader, Jess ofjessicalynneart, 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: JANUARY CHALLENGE.

Two more important steps:

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

6. Renew your listing !

Remember, when we've received sixteen qualifying entries... these will be featured in a Treasury and in our Challenge Competition, where the winner will get a free etsy mini 1x1 advertising slot on EFA's Challenge blog the following month.

Challenge entries are also promoted on Etsy Teams, EFA's Yahoo Groups, Twitter and Facebook... so get your entries in asap...

Looking forward to seeing your wintery wares

Heather of TheBlueWindmill

Monthly Challenge Leader

2012 EFA Monthly Challenge Themes-at-a-glance

2011-12-27T00:01:00.002-05:00

EFA's Challenge Leader, Heather of the TheBlueWindmill, & I are happy to announce our Challenge Themes calendar for 2012. Thanks to our membership for their suggestions and after much exciting deliberation, we've come up with a list that will inspire any of our members to enter our Challenge month after month during the year. We look forward to seeing your entries throughout the calendar !

2012 EFA CHALLENGE
THEMES-at-a-GLANCE

January 2012
Winter Whites and Icy Blues...
... show us a wintery white or icy blue product
Tag your listing: teamefawinter

February 2012
I Love Animals...
... enter a product that depicts your love for animals or something with a heart
Tag your listing with: teamefalove

March 2012
House Pets...
... show us a house pet or something made for a pet
Tag your listing with: teamefapet

April 2012
The Green Earth...
... pay homage to our planet by depicting a landscape, something green or eco-friendly
Tag your listing with: teamefagreen

May 2012
All Things Garden...
... enter something that relates to gardens, plants, herbs, or insects
Tag your listing with: teamefagarden

June 2012
Summertime...
... enter anything that relates to summer, the ocean, the water element or creatures that live in it
Tag your listing with: teamefasummer

July 2012
Beautiful Sky...
... pay homage to all things sky, birds or the air element.
Tag your listing with: teamefasky

August 2012
Anything Goes...
... show us one of your favorite products
Tag your listing with: teamefaanything

September 2012
Autumn Colors...
... enter a product that celebrates autumnal colors or something relating to the element of fire
Tag your listing with: teamefafire

October 2012
Spooky Artsy Black or Orange...
... enter a product poetically or musically inspired; or a Halloween item in black and/or orange
Tag your listing with: teamefaspooky

November 2012
Creatures of the Earth...
... show us a creature that lives on the land; something earth tone or made with an earth element
Tag your listing with: teamefaearth

December 2012
Festive Holidays...
... enter a festive gift item in red, green, gold or silver
Tag your listing with: teamefafestive

Click HERE for directions on
HOW TO ENTER the MONTHLY CHALLENGE !

Organic Catnip Snakey Mouse Toy Set by catcalls

2011-12-16T00:01:00.003-05:00

Yummy yummy! Long snakey organic mice in my tummy! Every cat deserves a Snakey Mouse for Christmas. A treat by catcalls that will last for a looong time into next year. Filled with fresh, potent, organic catnip, it's sure to entertain both kitty AND you!

I am involved with EFA as the tweeter for @Etsy4Animals tweeting news of importance as well as tweeting listings that are shared on the forum. I also support The Feral Cat Rescue in Oregon whenever possible.

Retro Blanket by BarkingDogBlanket

2011-12-15T00:01:00.002-05:00

What a treat for your furry one to cozy up with this retro blanket all to themselves. They will love you for pampering them so with this treat from BarkingDogBlanket! I was gifted both of these fabrics and just fell in love with them. Could not wait to make a blanket for some lucky furry one.

My blankets are sold online on etsy and at several pet boutiques here on Oahu.

I donate 10% of all sales and then some to our local Hawaiian Humane Society and OahuSPCA plus every month I send a little love to our Team COTM. Every little bit helps!

I have lately been doing more behind the scenes help at our shelters in addition to the donations. I designed and made kennel covers for the off site adoption kennels and a wind block for the bunny hutch to keep the bunnies protected from the gusty wind. Recently a local high school student asked if she could mentor with me ; ) she is designing sustainable doggie toys and we plan on selling them at the shelter with 100% proceeds to our local OahuSPCA.

Coffee Fairy Birthday Card by FairyCardmaker

2011-12-14T00:01:00.002-05:00

This birthday card by FairyCardmaker is perfect for the coffee lover in your life or workplace. Who wouldn't want to treat themselves to a little extra cream? Especially on your birthday! 10% of this hand-coloured fairy birthday card will be donated to the Southern Ontario Animal Rescue (SOAR), which is a small Canadian dog rescue and foster care charity.

I teach cardmaking and paper crafting workshops as fundraisers for SOAR. In 2011, my workshops raised just over $100 for this little charity and my creative crew also donated their handmade holiday cards for SOAR to use this season.

Corduroy Dog Collar by davir

2011-12-13T00:01:00.000-05:00

This Wintertime corduroy collar and leash set by davir is perfect for the holidays. The softness of dark blue corduroy and the white hearts remind us of snowflakes and Christmas time.

I try to do my best in my home and participate in dog rescue programs. I especially support the Pumi Rescue Service, because I have two of this breed (Pocok and Juharka, a boy and a girl).

Creamy Caramel Dog Hat by jessicalynneart

2011-12-11T00:01:00.003-05:00

Treat your dog to a warm, toasty winter and yourself to a laugh or two with the Creamy Caramel Dog Hat by jessicalynneart. Our "cousin," Doodles the Shih Tzu models her own caramel hat and enjoys talking long walks in the snow as it keeps her ears away from the cold winds of New England.

I am the Challenge Blog volunteer for Team EFA and donate $1 from every order in my shop to the Pug Rescue of New England, the MSPCA, and other New England animal shelters. Last month I was ecstatic to be able to donate $100 to animal shelters and rescues thanks to all of my wonderful customers on Etsy.

Purr Word Balloon Cat Toy by thefrogbag

2011-12-10T00:01:00.005-05:00

Does your feline have an interest in comic books? If so, there's no better way to pamper her than by getting her very own word balloon by thefrogbag!

I give 20% of anything purchased in my shop to the Tapir Preservation Fund. Tapir conservation is rain forest conservation, after all. I am a Team EFA volunteer- I manage our Facebook Fan page.

White Christmas Pet Necklace by scrappyrat

2011-12-05T00:01:00.001-05:00

What dog wouldn't want to enhance their natural charm with a kitschy, fun, and just a little bit elegant necklace like this one by Scrappy Rat Designs ?

I always have charity items in my shop, with 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these items (before shipping) is donated to the EFA COTM. I also foster small animals (rodents, primarily) for Carolina Pet Rescue, and do all I can to advocate for animals' rights in general. I am also a volunteer for Team EFA serving as COTM Co-Leader.

Jourdan Springer Spaniel Dog Art Magnet by terikor

2011-12-04T00:01:00.002-05:00

Dogs and cats love treats and toys, but what are they to do when their human mom forgets to buy the goodies for them? To help them remember it is a great idea to have a refrigerator magnet all set and ready to hold your furry companions shopping list. Cori’s Pawtraits makes an assortment of magnets to choose from. This magnet is called Jourdan and features a lovely Springer Spaniel who looks like he is reminding or saying don’t forget my treats please. The magnet is accented with a luscious red.

The charity designated for this magnet is Old Dog Haven. They specialize in rescuing dogs of all ages especially those that are senior citizens. All dogs need a safe haven but seniors need it more then ever because they cannot always be re-homed.

Paw Print Turquoise Earrings by LolaLynn

2011-12-02T00:01:00.000-05:00

What does your pet want for Christmas? He/she wants you to show the world that you are a super animal lover by wearing a pair of Paw Print Earrings in the Team EFA colors!

Lynn, Sophia and Dubinsky of LolaLynn's etsy shop wish all creatures great and small a purrfect holiday loaded with love, peace and joy. LolaLynn's donates to EFA's Charity of the Month and other great animal charities through out the year.

Blessed Bunny Bundle of Organic Treats by brizel4TheAnimals

2011-12-01T00:01:00.003-05:00

Pruning season is about to begin here at Twilight... Hooray for the bunnies and this Blessed Bunny Bundle by brizel4TheAnimals is just the Nirvana ticket for those hares of yours...

Offering up an array of fresh organic treats sure to please those buns:

21 oz of gourmet apple wood chew sticks
03 oz freshly picked rosemary sprigs
plus
01 plastic bunny, which the human gets to keep.

The apple wood gnawers measure between 7-8" long and their thickness will vary between 1/8" to 7/8" (I hand cut & create an assortment of different sizes for each order!) The fresh rosemary sprigs will also measure approx 7-8" and you may even see some yummy tasting flowers attached to these green twigs since the rosemary bushes begin to bloom at this time of year ! and the plastic bunny will arrive in one of these variable colors: orange, pink, purple, yellow, green or blue !

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I own some 20 acres up in the mountains where I have planted orchards and floral gardens. Personal funds are put towards helping to sustain this habitat which attracts birds, butterflies, bees, bats, hummingbirds... and it is also a seasonal mating ground for dragonflies ! Twilight is part of a 2,000 acre ranch out in the chaparral wilderness where wild animals still roam.

I provide a home for my animal rescues, create & maintain habitat for wildlife to prosper, support animal welfare through petition & animal advocacy work, donate 10% of my Silk Tapestry Art Box sales to EFA's Charity of the Month, and promote & support Team EFA members through Etsy Treasuries & the EFA blog. I am also Team Captain, Membership & COTM Leader & Blog Editor for Team EFA !

EFA - Artists Helping Animals - Monthly Challenge Blog

January Treasury Challenge: Be Mine by YarnMiracle

'Be Mine!' by yarnmiracle

Hearts and flowers all the way, y'all!

And cats, of course.

January Treasury Challenge: Be Mine by brizel4TheAnimals

'Be Mine... I Heart Team EFA Volunteers' by brizel4TheAnimals

Here's my Treasury Challenge entry for the month of January... featuring Team EFA's most active members... our crew of volunteers !

January Treasury Challenge: Be My... by Terikor

'Be My ...' by terikor

Our hearts are out to animals in need. This Valentine themed treasury honors those who are members of Etsy for Animals and donate heartly a percentage of these Valentine items to an animal charity. These members donate with there heart and soul.

January Treasury Challenge: Bee Mine by AlteredGirl

'Bee Mine' by alteredgirl

All shops represented here are part of Team EFA (etsy for animals)!

Happy Valentine's Day, won't you bee mine?

January Treasury Challenge: Be Mine by KneeDeepOriginals

'Please Be Mine' by KneeDeepOriginals

For the Team EFA treasury challenge... all items are by members of the Etsy for Animals team, each of whom donate a portion of their sales to charities which benefit animals the world wide over.

January's Monthly Challenge Competition: Winter Whites and Icy Blues

'Team EFA, January's Monthly Challenge Competition, Winter Whites and Icy Blues' by thebluewindmill

This treasury consists of the first 16 entries of our monthly challenge and will be posted on the challenge blog where each visitor will have a chance to vote for their favorite item!

Scroll Down to the bottom of this page to VOTE on your favorite item :)

White Kimono Style Sweater by ekneverfeltbetter

Glass Boudica Celtic Sea Necklace by LittleStudioJewels

Kitty Cat Original Watercolor by catcalls

Snowy White and Early Nights Midcentury Style Pet Necklace by scrappyrat

Lamb Watercolor Painting by ThimbleSparrow

Ravenwood Cashmere Bear by yarnmiracle

Ice Flake Quartz Peace Bracelet by sue8261

Arctic Frolic Polar Bear Pastel Drawing by terikor

Winter Wonderland Necklace by JewelryByScotti

Cats in the Snow Print by LolaLynn

Gold Necklace with Blue Lolite Stones by diggerbren

Organic Dog Cinnamon Spice Spray by PETfection

Blue Snowflake Dog Collar by AstridNicoleEtcetera

Knit Catnip Lab Mouse by VivaLeChat

Snowy Owl Print by CorinaStMartinArt

Great Auk Original Canvas Paintings by BirdinHand

Navy Blue and White Paisley and Flowers Blanket by BarkingDogBlanket

Winter Snow and Dog Art Photograph by KneeDeepOriginals

Into the Night Print by WoodseEdge

Light Blue Cable-knit Fingerless Gloves by knitbyvalerie

January Challenge Theme: Winter Whites and Icy Blues

2012 EFA Monthly Challenge Themes-at-a-glance

Organic Catnip Snakey Mouse Toy Set by catcalls

Retro Blanket by BarkingDogBlanket

Coffee Fairy Birthday Card by FairyCardmaker

Corduroy Dog Collar by davir

Creamy Caramel Dog Hat by jessicalynneart

Purr Word Balloon Cat Toy by thefrogbag

White Christmas Pet Necklace by scrappyrat

Jourdan Springer Spaniel Dog Art Magnet by terikor

Paw Print Turquoise Earrings by LolaLynn

Blessed Bunny Bundle of Organic Treats by brizel4TheAnimals