Etsy For Charity

Practically Perfect Etiquette Book Clutch

Notes from the Artist:

One of a kind clutch upcycled from vintage book from local library. Cherry red book with gold writing “The Amy Vanderbilt COMPLETE BOOK OF ETIQUETTE”

Clutch is lined with soft cotton fabric. Large burgundy vintage button is secured tightly on book for enclosure.

Book has some wear, otherwise in great condition.

5.5″ height
8.5″ width

Vegan White Chocolate Vintage Leafy Owl Pin

Notes from the Artist:

Adorable, unique pin made with vintage plastic findings, measures about 2″ high. Second photo is an example of the pin backing.

10% goes to the EFA animal charity of the month, see my intro for more information and visit http://efaartistshelpinganimals.org

People of the Book

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• More than 30 tutors meet with over 70 students each week throughout the school year.
• We give 3000 books directly to students each year, and also donate many books to classrooms and school libraries.  We provide weekly magazine subscriptions to every student at two schools, and donate magazines to a third school’s library.
• Library volunteers help by processing and shelving donated books. (We have stocked four school libraries with attractive, quality books.)
• Teen volunteers provide academic help and companionship at an after-school homework center at Lazear School.
• Over the years, our volunteers have visited classes to read stories as well as to provide art and music enrichment. We have donated supplies for schoolwork, sports, and art projects.
• With our congregation’s generous cash donations we have bought microscopes for a science class; arranged author assemblies and school-wide magazine subscriptions; purchased books, reading incentives like bookmarks and classroom materials; and have donated carpeting, posters, and beanbag chairs for libraries.
• In cooperation with other groups, we also have provided much needed social services: arranging delivery of 150 bags of food a week to one school, conducting a holiday Adopt-a-Family project as well as a food drive for the winter break, and making school-site improvements as part of the Temple’s annual Mitzvah Day project.

Hand-Painted Love Goddess Pendant Brooch Keychain benefits Family Violence Prevention Fund

Notes from the Artist:

“Lo! where the rosy-bosomed Hours,
Fair Venus’ train, appear,
Disclose the long-expecting flowers,
And wake the purple year!”
-Thomas Gray, “Ode on the Spring”

This heart-shaped pendant protects a hand-painted miniature of a Aphrodite/Venus nestled among the decorative roses. She is the ancient Greek and Roman goddess of love and beauty; her emblems include the rose and the dove. Antiqued, silver-tone setting, 2” x 2”, can be attached to a keychain, Silver-toned vintage necklace chain or can have a pin back attached—just let me know which you would prefer.

***50% of the purchase price of this miniature will be donated to the Family Violence Prevention Fund. Share the love with those who need it. Learn more at www.endabuse.org.***

Items are sent via USPS First Class Mail. Each jewelry piece includes a fabric gift bag made from recycled tulle, velvet or recycled tie silk.

The poll will end on 25 Nov 2009.

The poll will end on 25 Nov 2009.

Adorn yourself with the Spirit of Thanksgiving Necklace ~ made with a sterling silver “Thanks” center bead, 4mm Smoky Quartz, 4mm sterling silver and 24kt white gold spacers. It measures 16″ in length and closes easily and securely with a sterling silver hook clasp.

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

3 Thanksgiving Baby Turkey Cards

3 Blank 5″x 6.5″ cream colored, recycled card stock cards. Cover features a print of close up view of an oil pastel mural I did in RI.

Individual card available for $3, any amount of 2 or more can be requested for $2 each and may also be mixed and matched with the other images in my shop. 8″5 x 11″ print available for $12.

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

French Country Inspired Burlap and Toile Christmas Stocking

Imagine this eco-chic and French Country-inspired Christmas stocking hung from your mantel or bedpost! This darling stocking is handmade of burlap with a cuff and lining pocket in an adorable “toile” fabric with a children’s circus scene and a light blue ball fringe. The stocking measures 17″ long by 5.5″ across. As an added detail, this stocking has a mother-of-pearl button to make it even more special.

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

I wish I had thought of this earlier! Fall/Thanksgiving color building block crayons for any Lego lover. Wouldn’t these be fun for doodling at Thanksgiving dinner? Everyone would want to sit at the kids table!

Made of recycled non-toxic crayons each crayon measures approximately 1.75″ x .75″ and is .5″ thick.

Set includes one: brown/red, red/orange, orange/yellow, yellow/green and green/brown. Colors will be as close to what is shown as possible. Some slight variations may occur in the melting process.

Please convo me with any questions or special requests. I can make an order of just one color or style if you would like (great party favors!). This set contains some small pieces which can be choking hazards.

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

Dainty Freshwater Pearls with Swarovski Crystal Rondell Necklace

Get ready for the Holidays with this sweet little necklace, perfect for party going. Freshwater pearls (white and light pink), Swarovski crystal rondells with sterling silver lobster clasp. Measures 15 inches.

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

Plumeria and Hibiscus Baby Bib

Hawaii is known for its flowers!

Adorable bib is perfect for a baby girl. Measures approx. 7″ W x 9″ L and features absorbent purple terrycloth backing and a snap. Pattern placement may vary.

Matching Gift Set Available.

All fabrics preshrunk. All items topstitched for durability. Recommended machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry low.

Handmade with Aloha in a non-smoking home.

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

Deep Blue Sea Turtle Earrings

Sapphire blue swarovski bicones gently swing from iridescent blue-iris czech glass turtles. Suspended from sterling silver kidney earwires, these earrings measure approximately 1.75″ (5 cm) long.

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

This pendant was made from 8 gauge sterling silver wire, hammered square and soldered together. The entire piece was hammered for ultimate glimmer and texture. The resulting thickness is about 10 gauge, still very heavy. The cross measures approximately 1 7/8 inches by 1 3/8 inches. The bale is made of 16 gauge sterling silver wire, soldered on, and flattened oval, with a minimal opening of 3 mm, plenty of room for a fairly thick chain or leather strip.

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

Copper Spiral Chain Bracelet

Notes from the Artist:

Copper links spiral round and round forming a handsome bracelet. A copper awareness charm finishes off the extension chain. Made by a cancer survivor for survivors of all kinds. About eight inches long.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

http://www.unicef.org

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality.  That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.

We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress.  UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.  We believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.

We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future.

We promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum – because it benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children.

We act so that all children are immunized against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished, because it is wrong for a child to suffer or die from a preventable illness.

We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to keep them from harm and enable them to protect others. We help children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.

We involve everyone in creating protective environments for children. We are present to relieve suffering during emergencies, and wherever children are threatened, because no child should be exposed to violence, abuse or exploitation.

UNICEF upholds the Convention on the Rights of the Child.  We work to assure equality for those who are discriminated against, girls and women in particular. We work for the Millennium Development Goals and for the progress promised in the United Nations Charter. We strive for peace and security. We work to hold everyone accountable to the promises made for children.

We are part of the Global Movement for Children – a broad coalition dedicated to improving the life of every child.  Through this movement, and events such as the United Nations Special Session on Children, we encourage young people to speak out and participate in the decisions that affect their lives. 

We work in 190 countries through country programmes and National Committees. We are UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.

The poll will end on 25 Oct 2009.

The poll will end on 25 Oct 2009.