The April Challenge

There are lots of great entries for the April Challenge, "Hop into Spring." The start date for publishing them will be delayed until April 2.

Lambie the lamb, the little plushie by recupefashion

This is Lambie the lamb. He is all alone and looking for a home to be loved and cuddled.

I made this cute little crochet friend for a project and am selling it so 100 percent of the profits will go to (EFA) Etsy for Animal's charity of the month. So, now is a good time to do a good deed for the animals. My little friend measures 3.75 inches high and is so soft. Lambie is made with repurposed yarn.

kawaii little pink lion blank note card by kittyanydots

Send some cuteness into someone's life with a note from this little pink lion.

4x6 professionally printed image on 5x7 blank white card. The card is made of acid-free cardstock, labeled on the back; it comes with an envelope and encased in a clear cello. The second and third images on the right show a sample of a packaged and labeled card.

***10% of purchase of cards goes to animal charity!

Akiko LImited Edition Print ACEO of Lion Eyes Painting (Set of 2 ACEOs) by artbyakiko

Title: Through the Eyes of a Lion
Support: Archival matte paperSize:
3.5" x 2.5" inches each
Giclee Print


This is a limited edition giclee print of my original painting titled "Through the Eyes of a Lion." The edition is limited to 25. This item is for a set of two ACEOs (left and right).


On the back, each card is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered.

Golden Lion Art Mini Bookmark Fantasy Cat Cute by Starrydance

Title: Golden Lion Mini BookmarkSize: Approx. 2 7/8" x 3 3/4"Media: Luster/Satin Print with 8 Color Printing, Acid Free Soft Vinyl Bookmark Holder, Tassel

I just love to read! Its my favorite past time - other than art of course! And what does every reader need? More Bookmarks! (Ok, and more books - but more bookmarks to go with those books too!)

These bookmarks are truly like mini prints - printed on the same beautiful Luster / Satin 68 lb acid free paper and then printed with 8 color printing! Truly beautiful! I then carefully put them in their little sleeves, and choose a color coordinated chainette tassel!

I donate to the local McKinney, TX SPCA and Operation Kindness.

A Lion in Winter by 9LivesPhotography

This handsome long haired boy is available for adoption at Felines Inc., a cat shelter located in Chicago (http://www.felinesinc.org/)

4X6 photo printed on Kodak Professional Endura luster paper and mounted to a 5x7 blank white acid-free Strathmore notecard. Includes matching envelope. Packaged in cello sleeve with pretty ribbon. Please convo me if you prefer a black note card & envelope.

Also available as a note card set, magnet or print (various sizes and finishes)

100% of sale (minus Etsy and PayPal fees) will be donated to Felines Inc.(www.felinesinc.org)

Skeep by TheModDog

This adorable 1" buckle collar features a silvery white and black sheep pattern on black webbing. It also has a strong plastic buckle and a d-ring for attaching tags. All collars are fully adjustable and triple stitched at stress points to prevent breaking and prolong durability.

Size: Medium-XLarge (please provide neck measurement)

This design can also be made into a 1" martingale collar, a 3/4" buckle or martingale collar, a key fob or a matching leash upon request. Discounts available if you purchase the collar and leash set. Please e-mail me at kyra@themoddog.com if you are interested in any of these.

I contribute 10% of every sale to local Georgia rescues, mainly the Atlanta Weimaraner Club Rescue (www.altantalovesweims.org).

Lion's Head Notecard by LolaLynn

This golden lion's head is actually a brass doorbell on a colorfully painted house on the island of Burano. Venice, whose patron saint is St. Mark, the writer of the 1st Gospel and symbolized by a lion, is only a ferry ride away .

The description is for one 4X6 photograph attached to a folded 5 x 7 pale green card that comes with a matching envelope. This will easily slip into a 5 by 7 inch frame.

10% of LolaLynn's sales support EFA 's charity of the month - this month Muttville - unless otherwise designated for AWBAR, Etsy for Charity or another chatitable organization.

3 Cow Angel Cards by mvegan5

3 5x7" blank inside, cream colored and signed greeting cards. Cover features a print of my collage painting, "Cow Angel." A border is left around the image, envelopes included.

The original art piece combines photography, painting, beads, and buttons. Individual card available for $3, and 8.5x 11" prints available for $12. 10% goes to the charity of the month.

Team EFA March Theme Mouse In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb by VivaLeChat

Here's my March EFA theme item. I made this mouse to look like a little lion (to fit the theme). As always, a third of the profit from every one of my mice goes to imom.org, an organization that fundraises for needy families who cannot afford needed emergency vet expenses.

(Congratulations to VivaLeChat. This item sold before being published in the blog. Check her shop for more of her mousies.)

Lion Cub Greeting Card by ArtbyMarilyn

I love animals. A friend of mine took me to an animal preserve in Wisconsin to get my mind of the State of Wisconsin problem.

This little guy was sitting in the heat with flies covering him and being teased by some children. I told them not to do that and to bring him some water. They did and I showed them how to use a piece of cloth to rub him down to cool off and to shew the flies away. He really touched me. I was told this is my worst work but it is one dear to my heart. The little guy was so vulnerable.

So Sweet Lamb- Single Handmade Greeting Card - 15 Percent to Charity by EnsorcelledMinds

Simple. Clean. Clear. Enchanted Whispers are cards that deliver your message in style. When you send handmade, you stand out.

This little lamb by Quickutz is quite adorable. I've decided to try it out with flocking, which are little fuzzy fibers adhered to the image. It creates a very soft lamb for the March challenge!

I teach beginner card-making workshops for a local dog rescue, Souther Ontario Animal Rescue. This organization is very small and struggling with animal overflow. Some other items in my shop also have proceeds going to this cause.

I discovered EFA in the forums and love that it spreads the help around various deserving charities. I can only help in small ways myself, but MANY people doing something small can make a BIG difference!

Themes-at-a-Glance

December 2010 - Out with the old - use up some old supplies to make your challenge. Tag in your shop: teamefaold

January 2011 - "Winter Wonderland" - depict snowbunnies or other white winterland animals. Tag in your shop: teamefawinter

February - "Companions Corner" - pay homage to your non-human companions and family. Tag: teamefacompanion

March - "Sweet Shelter/Cozy Comforts" - depict homes or make things for the home. Tag: teamefashelter

April - "Raining Cats and Dogs" - Tag: teamefaraining

May - "Flora and Fauna" - Tag: teamefaflora

June - "Off to the Beach" - Tag: teamefabeach

July - "Under the Deep Blue" - Tag: teamefadeepblue

August - "Reptiles Rock!" - Tag: teamefareptiles

September - "Fuzzie Wuzzie" - feature a fuzzy creature or create an item from fuzzy material. Tag: teamefafuzzy

October - "Things that go Bump in the Night" - Tag: teamefanight

November - "Thanks for the Smiles" - Tag: teamefasmiles

December - "Treats and Toys" - Tag: teamefatreats

ModJess---Scrabble Tile Pendant---FLYING PIGGY-Blue

This happy little piggy is flying through the air, dodging clouds and having fun.

Scrabble tile pendants are fun, affordable gifts for yourself or someone you love.

These pendants are made on natural wood color Scrabble tiles (approx. 3/4" rectangular shape), adhered with non-toxic adhesive and finished with a glassy, multi-coated glaze. The bail is silver-plated and will accommodate 3mm or less chains.

I am actively involved in animal welfare/rescue here in New Mexico, and a portion of my annual profits will be donated to one or more animal charities at the end of the year. However, throughout the year, I donate art work to benefit auctions and shows, and will look forward to donating my jewelry as well.

Themes-at-a-glance

How about helping to create a "Themes-at-a-Glance" list for the monthly challenge? Just copy the list of the months, May to December, write a suggested theme next to each month and convo it to me: LolaLynn.etsy.com.

Can't think of something for every month? Got more than one for another? That's OK. Don't worry about it. Send me what you have. It would be great if they could be back to me by February 21.

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

After the themes are chosen, they will be posted on the blog with the due dates and tags for easy reference.

Thanks,
LolaLynn"

The VickiDiane "EFA Artists of Etsy Exposed" Treasury

Thank you VickiDiane. And thank Peylu for bringing EFA to Vicki's attention. We were the "hottest" treasury on Friday, February 13th.

St. Francis - the animal lover - photo notecard - 50 percent to benefit AWBAR by LolaLynn

Anyone who selflessly loves and cares for animals is a saint in my book. So, 50% of the purchase of this card will be doanted to AWBAR: Abandoned Wildlife Babies Animal Rescue.

The description is for one photograph attached to a folded 5 x 7 pale lavender card that comes with a matching envelope. This will easily slip into a 5 by 7 inch frame.

A great way to recycle: let this photo notecard become an amazing work of art! Why not use the card to accompany a gift of a matching frame.

SPIN DEL Skein (tm) Handspun romney coopworth english longwool leicester WOOL by theknottysheep

♥5% of The Knotty Sheep's sales are donated to animal charities! My current charity of choice: PittieLove Rescue! ♥

~~ AND .... this skein is my EFA (etsy for Animals) February Challenge entry - "Love is in the Air" .... 20% of the sale of this skein will be donated to the EFA Monthly Charity:The Rainbow Connection Animal Foundation http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/OH273.html


~~May I introduce: "Melon Balls"! This 2 ply skein is an approximate 2.8 oz (as weighed on my postal scale.)It is a gorgeous skein with different shadings of pinks, oranges, yellows, creams - it has an approximate 95 yards & a 9 wpi.

Chatting Ducks Card by mvegan5

1 5x7" cream colored, blank inside, recycled paper greeting card. Cover features reproduction of two two ducks having a little chat! (Maybe he's quacking sweet nothings in her ear.) Border left around image, cards are signed, and envelopes included. So cute...

Multiple cards available for $2 each, and 8.5x11" print available for $12, combined shipping discounts

10% goes to the EFA Charity of the Month.

I Love Whoo by shesbattydesigns

The "I Love Whoo" card fits the team because it's all about love! It features a cute little owl surrounded flowing hearts which lets us all know that "Love is in the Air".


I've worked for the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) for the past 4 years and love being apart of an organization that helps to give animals a second chance! It doesn't feel like work at all! .. I actually work way more than the hours I'm allowed so I'm actually volunteering almost as much as I'm working!


I also have 3 rescued dogs and 1 rescued turtle! I'm consistently promoting the animals at the shelter so they can get adopted in to loving homes. My current position at the shelter is the "Volunteer and Humane Education Coordinator" so I do a lot of work with school and community groups to teach the next generations how to be humane citizens.