Etsy For Charity

The EFC April Challenge theme is April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Please submit your entries to EFC Store (via EtsyForCharity) now! Just send us your item listing URL or convo us your item info and photos!

Please note that all submitted entries need to be donated to EFC Store where the sale proceeds will be donated to EFC Charity of the Month.

Submission deadline : 15 April 2009

The poll for voting the winning entry will be from 16 Apr – 25 Apr 2009.

The winner of the EFC April Challenge will win the following prizes kindly sponsored by the EFC members :

1. A Peace, Love and Flower Power Bracelet  by MPaperArts

Peace, Love and Flower Power bracelet

2. $10 Gift Certificate by UniqueGrabs 

3. $10 Gift Certificate by ValeriesGallery 

4. $10 Gift Certificate by JoniKay52

5. $5 Gift Certificate by CiaoHound

6. Free Pet Sampler Box by PetsJubilee

7. $10 Gift Certificate by HandmadeByPam

If you are interested in contributing a prize for EFC April Challenge, please convo UniqueGrabs and provide him your prize details.

Come on and have some fun! Take part in the coming EFC April Challenge!

One 5 Ounce Lime Bath Bomb

Congrats to Layla (Layla) for winning the EFC March Challenge with her lovely entry, One 5 Ounce Lime Bath Bomb.

She has won for herself the following prizes kindly sponsored by the EFC members :

1. A 3 Silver Strands Bracelet by MPaperArts

2. $10 Gift Certificate by UniqueGrabs

3. $10 Gift Certificate by ValeriesGallery

4. $5 Gift Certificate by CiaoHound

5. Free Pet Sampler Box by PetsJubilee

6. Original 5 x 7 Fine Art Photograph of Your Choice by AllieArt4Children

7. $10 Gift Certificate by JoniKay52

If you are interested in contributing a prize for EFC April Challenge, please convo UniqueGrabs and provide him your prize details.

Come on and have some fun! Take part in the coming EFC April Challenge!

Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org

At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.

Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

Autism Speaks. It’s time to listen.

EFC Team donated $380.00 to Autism Speaks in April.

In April, EFC individual members donated
$ 17.20 to Feed The Children

$200 to Woods Chapel United Methodist Church

Euro $ 23 to Croce Rossa Italiana (Italy Earthquake)

The poll will end on 25 Mar 2009.

The poll will end on 25 Mar 2009.

Six Pack Paper or Plastic No Thank You by zJayne is featured on Etsy Treasury today!

Thanks to ThreePeats for featuring us in her treasury!

The poll will end on 25 Mar 2009.

Rusted Roses Whirly Necklace

Notes from the Artist:
I began working with sterling silver wire a couple summers ago after being inspired by the work of a silversmith in Savannah, GA. This particular pendant reminds me of the meandering path we tend to take in life, particularly as we navigate various relationships. And the romantic-ish colors of the beads — roses, pinks, coppers — leapt out at me when visiting a favorite bead shop in Baraboo, WI over the winter holidays. Put it all together and it’s all about how our hearts lead us all over the place in unexpected (but hopefully lovely) ways.

Green Kimono Japanese Girl Happy Birthday Handmade Card

This card is designed and made in collaboration with marialunate. Please check out her shop at http://marialunate.etsy.com .

This card is blank inside, comes with a matching colour envelope, measures 6″ by 4″, and comes wrapped in a cellophane bag.
100% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Etsy for Charity (EFC) Charity of the Month.

Fairies in the Garden Anklet (Ankle Bracelet)

 This sweet anklet consists of genuine Swarovski crystals in Peridot and Swarovski pearls in White with translucent green glass seed beads. The ornate antiqued silver spacers and detailed fairy charm are FINE silver-plated lead-free pewter. The anklet is finished off with a silver-plated lobster claw clasp and findings.

This whimsical piece is the perfect accent for spring and summertime wear and is sure to bring compliments and smiles from those around you.

The anklet measures 10 1/2″ (26.7cm) in length.

I love to wear my anklets with sandals and lightweight sneakers. They look especially cute over a lightweight pair of socks.

100% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Etsy for Charity (EFC) Charity of the Month.

Park Postcard Packet - Our Heads in the Clouds

 Get ready to travel far and wide with the assortment of parks featured in this PACKET of 4 ready-to-write-and-mail
(domestic postcard postage is included) scenic postcards.

This set of cards is a tribute to the amazing shows the clouds put on for us in the already-beautiful settings encompassed by the following parks:
1. Rocky Mountain National Park (CA)
2. Yosemite National Park (CO)
3. Crystal Cove State Park (CA)
4. Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park (CA)

These postcards are ultra user-friendly, each pre-stamped with USPS postage and the 4 unstitched postcards are printed with inviting photo-image blocks designating your message and address areas on the reverse side of the postcard. Writing pointers are included.

Details: This Park Postcard Packet contains a set of 4 different scenic postcards with scenes taken at four different parks (Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park (in Orange County, CA), Rocky Mountain National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Crystal Cove State Park (also in Orange County, CA) printed smooth-and-silkily on 10 mil matte photo stock and hand cut to 4″x6″ size along with 1 bonus machine-sewn picturesque park 4″x6″ photo printed on either matte or glossy photo stock that is stitched in red, green, blue, or white thread to index card stock, for a perfectly paired postcard.

Each postcard is pre-stamped with 27¢ U.S. postage (Note: Accuracy of postage for delivery is not guaranteed. You must verify current United States National postage rates, and rules for standard size postcards before sending, to ensure delivery within the United States. International postage is not included).
Postcards are packaged with a vintage feel in a translucent white vellum envelope with label bands of recycled paper.

100% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Etsy for Charity (EFC) Charity of the Month.

Small mod abstract green and tan painting with retro elements

 Untitled (brown green small)
12×12inches
Artist: Ed Larson
2008

This painting is acrylic on black illustration board and is sold unframed.

This painting can be viewed at 3-138 Golden Belt, where I am the resident artist for 2008-2009. http://www.goldenbeltarts.com/documents/DAGAwardsResidencyPressRelease.pdf

100% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Etsy for Charity (EFC) Charity of the Month.

Sweet Orange Sea Salt Soak

Notes from the Artist:
A blend of New Zealand Sea Salt, Epsom Salt (to relax muscles) and   Sweet Orange Essential Oil.

The suggested uses and properties of Sweet Orange Essential Oil are to relieve anxiety, muscular spasm, and depression. Want to relax, lift your mood and sooth your muscles – then this salt soak may just do the trick!

This is a 6 oz jar and comes with a wooden scoop. A great gift idea too!

Pretty Pink Flowers Thank You Handmade Card

Notes from the Artist:
This card is blank inside, comes with a matching colour envelope, measures 6″ by 4″, and comes wrapped in a cellophane bag.

Collect art and give books to children. Cephalopod - original pen and ink drawing. A Donation of 5 Books.

Notes from the Artist:
“Cephalopod”

… an original drawing.

This is not a print; it is one of a kind.

~ 5 x 7 inches horizontal
~ Black waterproof permanent archival pigment
~ 200gsm cold-pressed Moleskine watercolor paper

The second image with the black background shows the full 5 x 7 page. All other images are details.

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Cloudery’s Art for Books effort:

When you purchase this drawing,
a donation will be made to First Book:
“First Book is a nonprofit organization with a single mission: to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. We provide an ongoing supply of new books to children participating in community-based mentoring, tutoring, and family literacy programs” (www.firstbook.org).

— Your donation will purchase *5* brand new books for these children.

— Confirmation of your donation will be sent together with your drawing.

PetsJubilee March Pet Sampler Box for Pets and Pet Lovers

This collection of pet-themed handcrafted items is perfect for anyone with a little four-legged friend at home. You never know what treasures you’ll find inside. Items will be an assortment of/may include: dog treats, cat treats, guinea pig & rabbit treats, pet themed greeting cards and postcards, buttons, magnets, bookmarks, pet soap, toys, gift certificates and coupons.

Candy Wrap Bracelet II

Notes from the Artist:
7.5 inch gold wire wrapped blue rondelle beads and 5mm gold plate beads with a gold filled clasp.

Will increase length if you prefer just give length in the “message to seller” at checkout.

Heart Like A Leaf, Green digital photo art card 5x7 with envelope

 Original digital image and poem. Printed on 5×7 card (or on photo paper mounted on card) with deckle edge and matching envelope.

100% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Etsy for Charity (EFC) Charity of the Month.

Dancing Jubilee Earrings

 On a swinging sterling silver chain, a jade colored semi-precious stone and a diamond silver swarovski crystal dance the Waltz atop a light topaz swarovski crystal. total length is 1.5″ (including hook).
100% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Etsy for Charity (EFC) Charity of the Month.

Teal Flower Ribbon Necklace

 This piece has three areas where I have fused glass into stoneware clay to make a flower plantish design.

The glass areas are sparkly teal and crisp green colors
The pendant measures around 1 1/4 inches 3cm tall

The piece comes with A Gorgeous Olive Green multi-strand ribbon and twine necklace that is 17″ adjustable to 19″ long

Yes that is paint on my hands! I took a break between the primer and paint to list this necklace. Now which color will I decide on? Del Coronado Amber or Safari Sun

All of my pieces are kiln fired twice and made in all the same methods as functional pottery.

This item will be shipped first class mail via the USPS with delivery confirmation; Priority Mail and/or Insurance is available as an upgrade. Please contact me before you pay and I will email you an updated invoice. International orders ship via USPS First-Class International.

100% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Etsy for Charity (EFC) Charity of the Month.