May Treasury Challenge: Home Sweet Home by terikor

'Home Sweet Home' by terikor

Everyone's home is special whether it's a castle, cabin or a special haven. For a child it is their room. For a dog it's the bed they love to sleep in. This treasury honors Team EFA's May Treasury Theme of Home Sweet Home.

Country Winter Fine Art Phot... blindwolfspiri... $17.00	Window Box with Pansies Pans... ruffings $22.00
House in the woods, 5x7 orig... alteredgirl $5.00	Original Vintage Mixed Media... QueenBe $32.00
Photo Print 11 x 14 A Castle... JenniferLynnPr... $25.00	Puppy Wooden Plaque for Chil... SavageArtworks $24.00
Cat and girl drawing print -... thoseparasolda... $8.00	Green Landscape watercolor s... KneeDeepOrigin... $58.00
Nest with Robin and Eggs 8x1... BirdsinHand $50.00	The MAN CAVE - Large 30 x 35... rendachs $85.00
custom collage dog cat sampl... PetCollage $30.00	Cat ACEO - Kitties in Love -... LolaLynn $5.00
Blue and Copper Owl in nest ... TheRusticHome $10.00	All Season Welcome Picture-P... EllaQuaint $5.00
Housewarming Card - LARGE bl... FairyCardmaker $6.50	Tuscan Rustic Sunflower Bird... TuscanStyle $30.00

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June’s Monthly Challenge Theme is…

June’s Monthly Challenge Theme is…

Summertime

Ready for some fun, sunshine, and cool water ?

... enter anything that relates to 

summer, 

the ocean, 

the water element or 

creatures that live in it!

Here are some summerific examples to inspire you:

Sailing the Sound Fine Art Photo by BlindWolfSpirit

Skirting The Pool - cat oil painting reproduction by thoseparasoldays  

Crocheted Knit Turquoise, Green and Purple Cotton Blend 

Spring Summer Capelet by NevadaWoodsWearables

Green and Silver Curvy Earrings by ChickadeeJewelry

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: JUNE CHALLENGE.

Two more important steps:

5. TAG your Etsy listing with the monthly Challenge theme tag (this month = teamefasummer) 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 Summertime entries !

Heather of thebluewindmill

Mo Challenge Leader

Monthly Challenge Competition for May: All Things Garden

'Team EFA's Monthly Challenge Competition for May: All Things Garden ' 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! 

TO CAST YOUR VOTE- CLICK HERE !

Three Cats in a Golden Poppy... LolaLynn $15.00	Purple Simplicity Flower Art... terikor $109.00
Bluebird Garden painting fin... KneeDeepOrigin... $100.00	Colorful Hummingbird - Origi... CorinaStMartin... $15.00
Love Blooms - Two Tulips - R... kellywarrenpho... $20.00	Upcycled Sweater Sachet tiniestmonkey $5.00
Cats in the Garden Aline Ski... catcalls $30.00	Gold, Cream Butterfly Charm ... JewelryByScott... $10.00
Silver butterfly chrysalis n... envydesignsjew... $270.00	Small Dog Cat or Bunny Blank... BarkingDogBlan... $25.00
Watercolor flower painting, ... ThimbleSparrow $21.00	Dog Collar - Tweet, Tweet FourPawsJewelr... $15.00
Medium Adjustable Dog Collar... ShortcakeDesig... $16.00	Green Fingers Green Thumb ch... LuniqueUK $12.00
Photo Print All My Friends 1... JenniferLynnPr... $25.00	May Flowers Iris Framed Phot... blindwolfspiri... $15.00

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Monthly Challenge Competition: Vote Here!

Want to refresh your memory before voting? Take a moment to peruse the The May Challenge Treasury.

Vintage 1970s or 1960s NOS Invitations from anything70s

These vintage invitations from anything70s embody the lovely flower power of the 60s and 70s and complement the garden theme.

All proceeds from my shop support my Kittyville Charity for feral & special needs kittys.

Bug Collection - Paintings by AshleyDietrich

This set of three insect paintings by AshleyDietrich features some of the prettiest bugs that you will ever see in your garden. I have a lot of these in MY garden, at least, which suits my 2 rescued chickens just fine.

10% of profits from my primary etsy shop, Birds in Hand, is donated to bird-related causes

Sunflower Painting by sunnypines

What could be more perfect for the garden than a beautiful, bright sunflower, such as the one in this painting by sunnypines?

10% of my proceeds go to a rescue or charity. Most of my sales from my wildlife pictures go to the World Wildlife Fund.

Daisy Daisy Acrylic Necklace by beckybutton

In my garden there is an abundance of daisies, just like the ones that appear on this cute necklace by beckybutton!

Several of the items in my shop give a percentage to an animal charity, including this one (to the UK's Wildlife Trusts).

Baby Leather Ladybug Moks by scandeez

I see ladybugs in my garden often, which makes these moks by scandeez a nice addition to the garden challenge.

I donate 10% of my sales to a local Feral Cat group. 100% of sales from all of my paw moks go to SNIPSA, another local organization that believes in spay/neuter of dogs and then adopting them to good homes. Very wonderful group of vets and volunteers that save dogs from the streets, helps heal them and adopt them out.

Garden of Music - Hand Engraved Guitar Pick by ApacheMoon

This one of a kind guitar pick by ApacheMoon is fitting because it has a garden of flowers engraved on it.

We shelter 41 special needs animals here and also contribute to the local shelter, SPCA, and to WSPA regularly.

Daisy Bobby Pins by EllaQuaint

These daisy hair pins by EllaQuaint are a perfect pick for this month's garden challenge.

A popular flower in many a garden, their blooms signal the warm summer months and evoke nostalgic memories.

I volunteer at pet adoption fairs, as well as care for a feral cat colony.

I donate to animal rescue groups when I can.

Gazania flower: 5 x 7 photograph by sue8261

This entry by sue8261 is a photograph of a brilliant Gazania that bloomed in my garden last Spring.

My work for animals includes advocacy, adoption, donations and fund-raising. About half the items in my Esty shop are humane charity donations for Animal Rescue Corps or our team's charity of the month.

Herb Garden Boho Knit Scarf by susanneedlehands

This is the most garden-y item in my shop. The different shades of green in this scarf by susanneedlehands range from sage, rosemary and mustard, to lemon balm, reminding me of the plants I would like to grow in an herb garden someday when I have a yard!
 
I participate in Team EFA's COTM program.

May Flowers Iris Framed Photo by blindwolfspirit

This is an altered photo of an iris from my own garden.

10% of all sales from blindwolfspirit are donated to Best Friends Animal Society.

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.

Violet and Red Flowers on Beige Dog Collar by ShortcakeDesigns

This collar by ShortcakeDesigns is especially unique as it is made from a reclaimed women's dress shirt. You can even find some of the original beige stitching left over from the original shirt! The wonderful flower and vine pattern of this fabric remind me of harvest time in the garden. I just love this collar because while you give your furry friend a new look you also recycle, reuse and help provide for homeless animals!

All profits from the sale of this collar will be given to Team EFA charity of the month. 10% of sales from all other items in my store are donated to local and or national animal rescue organizations, such as the Iowa City Animal Center and the National Mill Dog Rescue.

Tweet Tweet Dog Collar by FourPawsJewelry

This cute collar by FourPawsJewelry is made from bright aqua cotton fabric embellished with large fanciful pink and white birds. Flowers separate each bird and add to the fanciful theme that complements May's garden challenge.

I help my favorite local charity Cat Adoption Team (CAT) which finds forever homes for unwanted or abandoned cats and kittens by donating a portion of my sales to them.

Poppy Watercolor Painting by ThimbleSparrow

Poppies are such lovely little flowers. This sweet painting by ThimbleSparrow would give a touch of charm to your home or would be a wonderful gift for a dear friend.

I donate regularly to my favorite animal charities as well as donate a portion of the sales I make from all of my original paintings. I also participate in the COTM program.

Waikiki Lime Pet Blanket by BarkingDogBlanket

Little sleeping kitty covering his eyes on his flower garden blanket "Waikiki Lime" by BarkingDogBlanket.

My main focus of volunteer work is for the Hawaiian Humane Society, off site adoptions and donations to HHS and many other groups for fundraising. Hoping to find the time to enlist my rescue dog Mana as a HHS therapy dog, like her predecessor my late Rockie.

Silver Butterfly Crysalis Necklace by envydesignsjewelry

A butterfly flits about the garden on this necklace by envydesignsjewelry.

I give monthly to Defenders of Qildlife, and also give 5% of my monthly shop sales to other charities, including Feral Cat Coalition, ASPCA and Animal Legal Defense Fund, among others. I have donated to animal charities since I was in high school.

Gold, Cream Butterfly Charm Bracelet by JewelryByScotti

We recently had several lantana bushes planted in our yard. These lovely shrubs are known as "butterfly bushes" because they attract butterflies. I decided to enter this Butterfly Charm Bracelet by JewelryByScotti in the monthly challenge for that reason.

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). I also travel to elementary schools to share what I know about wolves and big cats, based on the two children's books I wrote on those subjects.

Cats in the Garden Aline Skirt by catcalls

What cat wouldn't want to be in a garden in May! Lots of fun critters hang out there to entertain a kitty! I love the fabric of this skirt by catcalls because of all the cute kitties and wish all cats had a fun garden like this to play in.

I am the team tweetie bird! I tweet all listings posted on the promo thread as well as other news and treasuries. I support the Feral Cat Rescue Project as well as contribute to the COTM picks.

Upcycled Sweater Sachet by tiniestmonkey

This sachet by tiniestmonkey is filled with organic lavender, which. grows in lovely gardens.

I donate all of the money from my sales to Philadelphia-area animal rescue, mostly to Temple Cats which is a small organization that is working to rescue stray cats on an inner city university campus.

Love Blooms Photograph by kellywarrenphotoart

This photograph of tulips was taken by kellywarrenphotoart in a lovely garden in Fairfax, VA.

My animal related volunteer work: I donate 10% of the proceeds of my sales to the Jacksonville Humane Society and I am a volunteer photographer for the City of Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services. I am one of a team of 6 volunteer photographers who photographers AC&PS animals for their adoption website.

Hummingbird 8x10 Print by CorinaStMartinArt

Hummingbirds and gardens are like peanut butter and jelly, except we don't eat them!  This print by CorinaStMartinArt is a lovely example of the animal life found in spring gardens.

My donations lately have been going to medical emergencies for dogs in severe need. Various shelters receive funds.

Bluebird Garden Painting by KneeDeepOriginals

Bluebird Garden by KneeDeepOriginals features one of the many birds who visit my yard and garden. We have a bluebird house on a corner post in our garden which is inhabited by a nesting pair this year. They fly in and out, sit watch in the pear tree or on a nearby post, as the chickens wander below, throughout the garden. I'm an avid bird watcher, as is quite noticeable when you visit my shop, and I make sure to feed them and provide water for them year-round, and especially throughout the winter. 

Five percent of the sale of this item will be donated to my local Humane Society... a very active and important organization for animals in our rural county.

Purple Simplicity by terikor

I love working in my garden especially in the spring when the flowers are just beginning to bloom. One of my favorite colors is purple and the flower depicted in Purple Simplicity is one of the purple daisies that adorn my front yard. You will find various shades of purple in both the front of my home and in the back yard. There are purple roses, flowering vines and ground cover with tiny buds of purple flowers.

Purple Simplicity is a Monotype by terikor that depicts the simplicity and beauty of this single flower. This hand pulled print is framed and double matted with a hint of green border.

The charity I choose as the beneficiary of a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this flower monotype is the Etsy for Animals Charity of the Month, Ratbone Rescue.

Lil Bunny Amongst The Carrots Print by thebluewindmill

This 5x7 fine art print by thebluewindmill features a rabbit in a vegetable garden, so it fits nicely with this month's theme.

I serve as the 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.

Technicolor Ladybug Silk Tapestry Box by brizel4TheAnimals

Technicolor Ladybug is a wondrous soft fiber arts container by brizel4TheAnimals featuring reclaimed silk sari threads spun into an upcycled yarn... one strand is white with black & red, the other a bright medley of rainbow colors. It has a lid of its own which is embellished with a big clay ladybug.

Ms Ladybug has been snoozing amidst the multicolored fauna. Its been a long day of munching on aphids and she's done her garden duty for today. She'll soon have earned another spot on her wings for it too.

This garden loving Silk Tapestry Art Box measures approx: 3 1/8" in diameter x 2 1/2" high with an inside box of 1 7/8" in diameter x 1 7/8" high. Its raw silk weight is roughly 1.7 oz (48 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 !

Three Cats in a Gold Poppy Field Print by LolaLynn

Don't you just love it when your kitty plays peek-boo? 10% of the profits from this print by LolaLynn will be donated to EFA's charity of the month program.

LolaLynn's is now donating a portion of the purchase price of original cat paintings to Courageous Cats in Malverne, NY.