All My Friends 11 x 14 Photo Print by JenniferLynnProducts

Hands raised and faces turned up toward the sun in celebration. Friends together, sharing a summer afternoon's joy. The mix of flowers and their happy colors in this photo by JenniferLynnProducts reminds her of a party!

Jennifer Moore is a dedicated animal advocate. Though she no longer takes animals into her home, she does what she can to help them. Chiefly, she donates her art to animal- and environment-related fundraisers and donates a portion of her proceeds to animal-and environment-related causes. Jennifer has pledged specifically to donate a portion of her proceeds to the Team EFA Charity of the Month in any month in which she is able.

Green Fingers Green Thumb charm bracelet by LuniqueUK

This is a real garden-themed bracelet by LuniqueUK, inspired by the green-fingered or green-thumbed amongst us!

I donate 10% off all Etsy sales to the Born Free Foundation and also support local animal charities with donations whenever I can.

Unfurling, Agapanthus: 5 x 7 photograph by sue8261

A photo of a flower unfurling in early spring by sue8261 makes a wonderful contribution to the "green earth" theme. It's literally green and just one small example of the diverse beauty that surrounds us.

I support animal charities through sales on Etsy, advocacy, monetary donations, volunteer work, and donations of jewelry and photographs to humane organization gift shops and fund raising events.

Original Woodpecker Oil Painting by KneeDeepOriginals

This original painting by KneeDeepOriginals is green, it's earthy, and it features a wonderful bird in the woodland, promoting animal interest too.

Five percent of the listing price will be donated to the charity of the month for Etsy for Animals. 

Up the Road Print by JenniferLynnProducts

This gorgeous image by JenniferLynnProducts relates to honoring the Earth, both because it is a landscape photo and because, in depicting farming, it demonstrates the ways in which humanity and the Earth cooperate and sustain one another.

I currently donate a portion of JenniferLynn Productions, LLC's profits to the Charity of the Month. A minimum of 10% of my sales each month is donated directly to an EFA approved animal organization.

Spring Green Cat Applique Skirt by catcalls

Celebrate the green earth than by wearing a green skirt with kitties playing in a garden! This cute item by catcalls is all cotton and an original design for all you cat lovers out there!

I am the tweeter for Team EFA, participate in forums, and donate to T he Feral Cat Rescue Project in Oregon. A portion of my sales always goes to the COTM.

Lemongrass Dog Collar by caninedesign

This springtime collar by caninedesign is a perfect accessory for walking the dog, despite your allergies. :)

For the next two months, I'm donating a DOLLAR a COLLAR to Happy Whiskers Animal Assistance Inc. in West Virginia. Happy Whiskers takes in animals in need, provides vet care, foster homes, and love. 

Ferns and Leaves Digital Paper Pack by DOGonmylapDESIGN

This listing of Ferns and Leaves Digital Paper by DOGonmylapDESIGN represents the Earth because I created these papers by scanning REAL leaves and ferns, which gives them a real earthy texture as well as many different shades of green.

I'm excited about Humane Lobby Day, where I'm going to learn and practice lobbying for animal protection laws at the state level. I'm going to be meeting with my state legislators face to face to ask for animal-friendly votes. Wish me luck!

Embellished Ladybug Print by LolaLynn

These beautiful sunflowers in this hand embellished print exude brightness, warmth and energy. Plus they provide a haven for a tiny, lovely little ladybug. Remember that planting trees, shrubs and flowering plants helps the environment by providing shelter for insects, birds and small mammals that are vital to our eco systems.

10% of LolaLynn's sales go to support EFA's Charity of the Month Program.

Retro Chair Coffee Cozy by Shortcake Designs

Love that morning cup of coffee? Why not make a statement and help preserve the environment all while enjoying your favorite beverage with this reusable coffee cozy by Shortcake Designs? This cozy is not only green, lime green to be precise, but its oh so eco-friendly.

Shortcake Designs’ handcrafted coffee cozies are extra wide to protect your fingers from hot beverages while also providing extra insulation keeping your hot drink hot OR your COLD drink cold. The velcro fastener makes each cozy fully reversible! Fits most sizes of disposable coffee cups, including those from popular chains (e.g. Starbucks and Caribou).

All profits from the sale of this cozy or any pet item from Shortcake Designs’ etsy store are donated to our local animal center, the EFA charity of the month, or the National Mill Dog Rescue. It’s our way of saying thanks for all the unconditional love pets give us!

Little Dear in the Forest Original Painting by thebluewindmill

This painting by thebluewindmill pays homage to the earth with a depiction of a lush green forest and a delicate little fawn.

I serve as EFA challenge leader, perform service work for animals through petitions, house my own rescue, and help feed the stray animals and wild birds in the neighborhood.

White Cloud Panda Bear Note Cards by terikor

When I think of eco-friendly or green the first thing that comes to mind is our forests and those animals that depend on it for their habitat and survival. I chose the Panda as the fauna because it is one of many animals dependent on our green flora to live and the panda is one animal everyone is intrigued by as there is something very enchanting about them. The green background represents the forest that the Panda lives in. So much of our wildlife depends on our maintaining the balance of our forests.

The panda depicted in these note cards by terikor is Bai Yun, which means White Cloud. Bai Yun is the female panda at the San Diego Zoo.

This pastel drawing was created by applying water with a brush to the soft pastels. After I reapplied the soft pastels for texture.

The charity I have chosen to benefit from the sale of these note cards is California Wildlife Center as they rescue and save wildlife in Los Angeles County and the California coastline.

Forest Treasure Necklace by JewelryByScotti

The Forest Treasure Jasper Serpentine necklace is one of several pieces in the Earth Tones collection by JewelryByScotti  that fits the April theme of "The Green Earth." It was designed to bring to mind the cool, deep mystery of the forest.

My work for animal charities consists largely of regular donations to the Humane Society of Central Illinois (where I used to volunteer), Wolf Park (Battle Ground, Indiana), Big Cat Rescue (Florida), the Snow Leopard Trust, Defenders of Wildlife, and The Elephant Sanctuary (Tennessee).

Wipe Your Paws Cloth Set by AstridNicoleEtcetera

This set of 3 cloths by AstridNicoleEtcetera celebrates the 'Green Earth' theme because each cloth is green in color and green in the sense that it reduces waste by being reusable.

We donate the net amount of everything we sell to Astrid's former shelter...Santa Cruz Humane Society in Nogales, AZ. We have no idea how long Astrid was a guest of the shelter, coming to live with us in her forever home in 2004 at about the age of two. Since, she has earned an AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate and also is a registered therapy dog. We visit three different living centers and Alzheimer's centers each month.

Honey Bee in Flight Silk Tapestry Box by brizel4TheAnimals

Honey Bee in Flight, a unique handmade round Silk Tapestry Art Box by brizel4TheAnimals, made of vegan banana silk yarn is a sweet gentle fiber arts container featuring eco-friendly silk yarn made from banana fibers.

In variegated tones of greens & yellows, Honey Bee in Flight has a lid of its own which is embellished with a wood marquetry bee button.

Bee has been happily working all day... she's a busy body doing what she loves to do best... buzzing from one flower to the next sipping on delicious nectar and collecting clumps of pollen. There's no doubt about it... she gets an A+ for bee-ing so industrious !

This nature loving mini Silk Tapestry Art Box measures approx: 2 7/8" in diameter x 2 1/4" high with an interior of 2" in diameter x 1 1/2" high. Its raw banana silk weight is roughly 1.3 oz (38 g).

ANiMAL CHARiTY DONATiON
10% of all SILK TAPESTRY BOX sales will be donated to animal charities, notably Team EFA's CHARiTY OF THE MONTH which differs each month. Please visit our team's website to read about this month's charity: efaartistshelpinganimals.org/charities.htm

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. My supply shop: BrizelSupplies is a sponsor for EFA's COTM program. I am also Team Captain, Membership & COTM Leader & Blog Editor for Team EFA !

April Monthly Challenge Theme: The Green Earth

Spring has sprung early this year

and now it’s time to rejoice with...

April’s monthly challenge theme…

The Green Earth!

… pay homage to our planet

by depicting a landscape,

something green or eco-friendly.

Here are a few examples...

Earth First!

Lion Cub blank notecard by FeaturingAnimals

One Ounce Patchouli

Essential Oil by Layla

Green Jade

Yoga Bracelet by MissBreezysBox

Show us YOUR Green Earth entry 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 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: APRIL CHALLENGE.

Two more important steps:

5. TAG your Etsy listing with the monthly Challenge theme tag (this month = teamefagreen) 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 Green wares

Heather of TheBlueWindmill

Monthly Challenge Leader