Winner of October 2007 Challenge – HELP!
October 21, 2007
Congrats to sparkfactory for emerging the winner of EFC October Challenge – HELP! (refer poll results HERE)
Her entry is a pair of red funky earrings which she says : “POW! Very red and loaded with attitude, these funky earrings are like two little explosions hanging off your ears. Recall the sound effects found in super hero comics – POW! ZAP! BIFF! Designed for this month’s theme of the EFC challenge, ‘Help’, these earrings would befit the ears of any female (or male!) Superhero!”
A superb description and great photos taken of this beautiful pair of earrings. What’s more to add for being the winner of this challenge is that this pair of earrings has been SOLD!
She won for herself a $10 shopping spree at UniqueGrabs with Free Shipping! It is a small token to thank her for her participation and support for EFC October Challenge!
Do you want to join in the fun and also help to contribute to the community with your crafts?
If the answer is Yes, then join EFC Team at http://etsyforcharity.ning.com !
November 2007 Charity of the Month
October 20, 2007
Amnesty International – Working to Protect Human Rights Worldwide
http://www.amnesty.org
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for human rights. Their work is based on careful research and on the standards agreed by the international community. They are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion.
Amnesty International mobilizes volunteer activists — people who give freely of their time and energy in solidarity with those whose rights have been abused. At the latest count, there were more than 2.2 million members, supporters and subscribers in over 150 countries and territories in every region of the world. They come from all walks of life, with widely different political and religious views, united by our determination to work for a world where everyone enjoys human rights.
EFC members donated $10.00 to this charity in November.
These earrings go with everything! Dress up or dress down! Fine hilltribe silver open hearts dangle beneath a deep red freshwater pearl on sterling silver earwires. Wires can be changed to posts or leverbacks at no extra charge.
Earrings measure 1-1/2 inches from top of earwire to bottom of heart.
Free shipping in the U.S.
“Have A Heart”: Charity through Art & Design : 20% of the sales from these earrings will be donated to the Happy Hearts Fund (“HHF”). HHF is a US charitable organization founded in 2005 by the model Petra Nemcova, after her survival from the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. HHF’s mission is to aid children who have suffered loss or hardship as a result of natural, economic, or health-related disasters. My heart jewelry is made from pure silver that was handcrafted by the hill tribes in northern Thailand. To learn more about the charity at http://www.happyheartsfund.org.
October 2007 Challenge Entry – Princess Poncho by SallieBear
October 13, 2007
Absolutely precious hand crocheted poncho for that special little princess. Made in red acrylic and trimmed in white polyester eyelash yarn, this poncho includes a matching hat.
Sized approximately for a 6 month old baby, the poncho measures 8″ from neckline to each point. Hat measures approximately 16″. Perfect for the holidays.
30% of the purchase price of this item will be donated to Etsy for Charity’s current month’s charity, Kiva (www.kiva.org).
October 2007 Challenge Entry – POW! by sparkfactory
October 10, 2007
POW! Very red and loaded with attitude, these funky earrings are like two little explosions hanging off your ears. Recall the sound effects found in super hero comics – POW! ZAP! BIFF! Designed for this month’s theme of the EFC challenge, ‘Help’, these earrings would befit the ears of any female (or male!) Superhero!
Aside from the visual wow factor, these earrings are also extremely tactile and have lots of movement in them. The coral chips are strung onto delicate silver wire and move around freely, so they are in a constant state of flux… fiddle with them for a moment and the form changes – great if you are someone who likes to fidget, or has just given up smoking and needs something to do with your fingers!
These earrings look their best worn with black, white and red… dress them up for a zinger of a night out or add a little fizz to an otherwise sedate work outfit… you’ll be surprised how very versatile they are.
POW! comes packaged in a beautiful chocolate brown presentation box and will be shipped to you insured, for total peace of mind (this is included in the cost of shipping).
Details:
Red coral (dyed) – chips
Sterling Silver – 2mm round
Earwires & all findings – sterling silver
Length – 40mm (from top of earwire)
50% of profit is donated to The World Food Program and Share The World’s Resources, two organisations working to bring an end to global hunger and inequality (see my Profile for more information).
October 2007 Challenge Entry – Aqua Leaf Drop Necklace by mvegan5
October 10, 2007
October 2007 Challenge – "HELP!"
October 2, 2007
“Help! Help!”, the charities are “Crying for Help!”. They need the help from the public!
So, create something relating to this theme and start the title of your listing with “EFC October Challenge – …” and tag it with “help“.
Submission deadline : 15 Oct 2007
For more details, please read HERE.
October 2007 Charity of the Month
October 1, 2007
KIVA – Loan that Change Lives
http://www.kiva.org
Kiva.org is a non-profit that is revolutionizing the fight against poverty by enabling people to connect with and make personal loans – of as little as $25 – to low-income entrepreneurs in the developing world. Most of the poor in developing countries are self-employed entrepreneurs and a small loan to purchase business- related items such as sewing machines or livestock can empower them to earn their way out of poverty.
EFC members donated $20.00 to this charity in October.
