This blog is dedicated to promoting and

fund driving for Team EFA members'

chosen animal charities.


Etsy for Animals (EFA) aka Artists Helping Animals,

is a team of independent artists, craftspeople,

vintage sellers and craft suppliers on Etsy.com

who are dedicated to providing charitable relief to animals

by donating a portion of the profits from their shops

to an animal charity of their choosing,

and/or to EFA's featured Charity of the Month.

Showing posts with label november 2011 challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label november 2011 challenge. Show all posts

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Blue, Brown and Smiles Eyeglass Leash by UpcycledStuff


This fun leash for your eyeglasses by UpcycledStuff will have you all smiles! The paper beads were rolled from the page of a magazine that once had a beach scene on it. And if that isn't enough to make you smile, I've also added a few metal smiley faces to the leash.

I donate 10% of all shop sales to the Jane Goodall Institute and other animal charities.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Crescent Moon SilkTapestry Box by brizel4TheAnimals


New Moon has risen and her crescent self gazes out dreamingly at the stars. She smiles at them... perhaps its something they said ? Makes me wonder and so i smile as well when i look at her.

Crescent Moon Dreams
is a divine soft fiber arts container by brizel4TheAnimals featuring silk sari yarns... a rich variegated electric turquoise blue paired with a lunar white with magenta & black highlights. It has a lid of its own which is embellished with a pewter metal crescent moon button.

This lunar Silk Tapestry Art Box measures approx: 3" in diameter x 2" high with an interior of 2" in diameter x 1 3/4" high. Its raw silk weight is roughly 1.4 oz (40 g).


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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 !

Friday, November 18, 2011

Cocktail Wine Bottle Tags by adorebynat


These lovely tags by adorebynat are perfect for the holiday season and are sure to make you and your gift receivers smile or laugh a little bit.

I donate a portion of my sales to a local animal shelter and/ or monthly charities we have.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Kissing Children Vintage Photo from EllaQuaint


This reprint from EllaQuaint is so funny. I chuckle every time I see it.
Heck...I smile when I think of it!
Can you imagine how the photographer felt when he saw it? It's hilarious.
Worth a 100 words at least.

I am doing craft shows for the Holiday season, with a portion going to animal charities.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Welsh Corgi Tile Coaster by terikor


With a theme like “Thanks for the Smiles”, who could resist not picking the Corgi? This dog breed is known for their smiles especially the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. terikor has a series of art products, gift tags, note cards, magnets, mouse pads and tile coasters that depict the smiling corgi as if to say thank you. I chose this tile coaster called “All Smiles” as my representation of the theme. This Corgi is very happy and would cheer up any kitchen.

One of the many charities I donate to is Old Dog Haven and is the charity I elected for this tile coaster because they specialize in the older dog. It is so important that senior canine have a safe haven and that is exactly what Old Dog Haven does for all dogs especially the older ones who are not always re-homed.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Bringing a Smile Watercolor by thebluewindmill



This little bear by thebluewindmill is bringing a colorful fish balloon to a birthday party where it is sure to meet lots of smiles!

I volunteer for team efa as challenge leader, promote and sign petitions for animal rights, and have donated items to animal charities.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Christmas Puppy Bottle Cap Digital Image Sheets by pinkpoodles


This cute little guy in these bottle cap images by pinkpoodles is what most parents would like to see under their Christmas tree for a smile this year! My darling Elphaba Rose is now 1 1/2 years old and is the smartest dog we have ever had the pleasure to live with us - but with that "pleasure" comes some things we have to accept. Such as her constant helpfulness in pruning the yard of all the beautiful flowering shrubs or helping herself to the comfiest spot in the house when no one is looking (and let's not forget chewing). So for those of you who would like a quieter puppy in the house, here is a cute little puppy all ready for Christmas.

This is a 100% charity donation listing for Shepherd's Hope.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Skunk Ruggle by bewhiskered



Sleeping with a skunk is bound to strike the silly bone of anyone! Now you can, with this adorable ruggle by bewhiskered.

I donate 10% of Bewhiskered's annual profits to an animal charity. For 2011 that charity is Pit Bull Rescue Central .

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Bad Disguise Cat ACEO by catcalls


A silly attempt at catching fish..but this cat is determined! ! I think he's in trouble! This little ACEO by catcalls is done in watercolor and acrylic and is sure to bring a smile to those who have cats and wonder at the strange things they do at times!

I am the happy owner of five guinea pigs that were either adopted or saved from a pet store. I donate items to shelters and fundraisers as well as contribute to the charity of the month as often as possible. And I tweet for the team as @Etsy4Animals! If you are on twitter, please follow and retweet!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Itty Bitty Turkey Knitting Pattern by yarnmiracle

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"Itty Bitty Turkey" by yarnmiracle wants to remind everyone that, although he is high in fiber and potentially organic (depending on your yarn choice for the pattern), he is meant to be decorative and there are plenty of other options for a holiday feast.

As for us, we haven't had a foster in a while, but operation Provide Lady Bird with a Warm Lap is going well this fall. I have only to sit down for a minute before she appears. This makes using a laptop computer awkward, but the purring makes up for it.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Baby Elephant Bookmark by oceloteyes


Cute baby elephants can make anyone smile! This little baby adorning a bookmark by oceloteyes was busy playing in the dust with his friend - when his mother walked a few meters away, and the baby ellie suddenly noticed she wasn't next to him. He ran over to her, trunk trumpeting, tail waving, "Mommy wait for meeee!" He only had to run 10 meters or so but he made such a show of it! :) I have literally thousands of elephant photographs from my trip to Etosha National Park in Namibia last year, but if I had to choose a favorite shot, this is it.

As a member of Team EFA I donate a percentage to the animal charities of the month. I'm also a member of QLD Wildlife Artists Society here in Australia, I exhibit paintings regularly with them to raise awareness of conservation and appreciation of our wonderful wildlife. Recently I participated in Creating For Conservation, an art exhibition in South Australia - I donated one of my paintings, which sold and raised over $300 for Painted Dog Conservation Inc.

My elephant images are very special, though: 10% from sales of elephant images (or $1 from my bookmarks featuring elephants) goes to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya. They are an amazing, dedicated organization of people that rescue baby elephants and rhinos who are orphaned - usually through human/elephant conflict or poaching. They then hand-raise them and return them to the wild, where previous orphans who have been rehabilitated teach the young ones how to be wild elephants!

My images of elephants are all happy wild elephants with families, living free in a protected area in Namibia - so I use my images to help elephants who have lost their families, and found a human family to take care of them. My family's foster elephants at the DSWT are baby Sities, Suguta, and Sabachi.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Paperclip Necklace by JewelryByScotti


The entire purpose of JewelryByScotti in creating this necklace was to coax a smile from co-workers and colleagues. You never know when you're going to need a paperclip, so why not keep them handy?

I donate regularly to a number of animal causes, including Wolf Park, Defenders of Wildlife, Big Cat Rescue, and local animal shelters. In particular, I donate a percentage of the royalties from my children's picture books to Wolf Park and the Snow Leopard Trust. I also frequently donate my handmade jewelry to auctions that benefit animal charities.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Determination Watercolour Reproduction by thoseparisoldays


For all the trouble they give us, it's impossible to stay mad at someone who, just by doing so, makes you laugh! This watercolour reproduction by thoseparisoldays shows that you've got to have a bit of determination in you or you'll get nowhere!

I, along with a group of ladies (and a couple of gentlemen!) feed, play with, pay visits to the vet and, once in a while, manage to place one of the too many kittens here on the Spanish Mediterranean coast!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Stitch Marker Box by TheQuirkySquirrel


This stitch marker box by TheQuirkySquirrel makes it pretty hard not to smile when you see a dog in a knitted party hat, right? This dog's name is Cashmere. The box is aimed at knitters to keep their stitch markers and odds and ends organized, but would make a good treasure box for anyone.

My name is Terri, and this item comes from my new (second) shop. My other shop is BlindSquirrel. I am the webmaster for the EFA website, and donate monthly to the ASPCA from the DVD sales of my movie "The Rainbow Bridge."

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Hard to Swallow Ostrich Print by AlexWijnen


When I stand behind my table at local art & craft shows, I always know exactly which print passersby are looking at when they burst out in laughter: my silly ostrich.

The illustration by AlexWijnen was inspired by a childhood memory where a couple free-range ostriches at an animal park in Australia kept swooping down their long necks to steal our petit-fours. And while I was an avid animal lover, even at the tender age of 5, all I wanted was for those darn ostriches to stop!

All grown up now, I'm a graphic designer and help out the Oregon Humane Society by designing their quarterly magazine. They're my favorite charity and the alma mater of Tucker, our golden retriever, who shares the spotlight with Pogo, our black lab mix. Coco the calico and Pluisje the mini coon cat round out our little fur family. Hubby Todd and I share our home in Portland with these four wonderful creatures whom we love so dearly.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Happy Day, Happy Dog Art Card by LolaLynn


Its about time we represented a dog. Maybe that's why he's smiling in this art card by LolaLynn.

This old mutt, a lovable, cuddly and scruffy pooch would be just the one I'd bring home if Dubinsky and Sophia would let me. Lolalynn, Dubi, and Sophia donate to many animal charities. We adore cats but try to be helpful to everyone.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Give Thanks Dog Collar by caninedesign

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This collar by caninedesign is sure to bring smiles for Thanksgiving.

10% of all purchases benefit Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in the Washington, DC area. Lucky Dogs come from high-kill shelters in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The rescue works with shelter partners in low-income and rural areas where hundreds of highly-adoptable dogs are euthanized each month due to overpopulation problems, lack of spay/neuter education and inadequate funding.

Lucky Dog does not have a shelter facility. All dogs stay with foster homes with volunteers.