C is for Calming by DeerMountainWoodArt

My son asked me a while back to make him a Zen Garden. I wasn't sure how to go about it, but I knew it had to be small enough to fit on his desk, yet easy to put away when he was done 'relaxing'. This little gem is the culmination of his desire and my passion for creating, and the first thing he packed in his moving boxes on his way to college!


Instead of drinking with your friends at college to relax, how about a Zen Experience!?!

"Zen to Go!: Tranquility" measures 8.5" x 6.5" and is 1.5" deep, and displays the desired symbol on the sliding lid - which in this case is "Tranquility".

Makes a great GIFT!!

Alone, this character has a broad span of possible meanings. These meanings include relaxed, quiet, rested, contented, calm, still, to pacify, peaceful, at peace, soothing or soothed.. It really works and now we ALL have one! Not as lavish as this one, with it's handcrafted lacquered 'rake' and case, but they're all pretty nice! =D

"Zen-to-Go!: Tranquility" is crafted from a recycled wooden pencil box with the Asian symbol carved in 1/4" Santos Mahogany. It comes complete with a red lacquered, hand-threaded 'rake', micro-burl 'temple'/mountain, 2 "Apache Tears" for good karma, and the finest 'sand' that you ever touched a rake or hand to!

After you're done with your 'meditating' you can place everything back in the case and close it up for later. Truly a uniquely relaxing experience, WHEREVER you are! =D

DeerMountainWood Art (Freida) donates 10% of the monthly sales to the Charity of the Month(EFA). She also helps the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, http://www.rmef.org (they help preserve the health and habitat for the elk and other wildlife) with annual item donations. Freida also works with her local Humane Society, www.canoncityhumanesociety.org/, helping with food drives and charity events. She's very happy to be able to help wherever she can and says, "Animals cannot speak for themselves, so we need to 'speak' on their behalf and use our resources and talents to ensure that they live a long, happy, peaceful, and healthy life!"

C is for Connectedness

When making a mobius, each new jump ring goes through *all* the other rings that have gone before. To me, this was a perfect illustration of the August EFA Challenge, "C is For..." My piece shows how "C is for Connectedness." Just as all the jump rings in the mobius are interconnected, so are all the creatures on the planet, and they all deserve our compassion and consideration (more Cs!).

This necklace is made entirely of sterling silver and is just over 16 inches long. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13859820

My shop, Aimee Dars Designs, donates 10% of all sales to animal organizations. My shop profile will specify the charity designated for the month.

C is for Carousel Unicorn by FrumsGlassMenagerie

Esty for Animals August Challenge: C is for Carousel Unicorn.

Handpainted with glass enamels on a fused glass pendant, is a carousel horse. The painting is a permanent part of the glass between a grey layer and a clear layer of glass.This pendant measures approximately 1 1/4 inches wide by 1 7/8 inches high, excluding the bail. A drilled hole and a 14/20 gold filled wire forms a bail, allowing it to hang from a 18 inch 2mm black leather cord necklace. Ask about the availability of custom necklace lengths. I also have 100% acrylic faux suede for vegans. The metal necklace shown is not included. Leather and flat faux suede options are shown in one photo

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13778192

20% of the proceeds of this item go to The Windchill Legacy, Ltd. Take a moment to visit their website at: http://www.thewindchilllegacy.org/

August Challenge by dogonwear

Cat Leash Holder

"C" is for my friend the "cat"

My friend Sam from across the street tells me it’s OK living with a cat. So he doesn’t mind his Mom having something on the wall with cats on it. Just so long as it doesn’t have a leash hanging from it. He draws the line at sharing his leash. This Wall Hanger is 5 inches in diameter. It’s a natural wood finish with a VERY LARGE and HAPPY GRAY CAT on top and a very small gray cat on the bottom. Just for a little color variation, there’s a brown cat on the side. It has 2 hangers on the back. 50% of this item will go to the EFA charity of the month.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11168686


C" is for Clown- for the Happy clowin around kind of Dog!

This Medium Collar has a 12" elastic necking. Loosely measure your dogs neck to determine what size is best for your Dog. Jester Collars can be made in any size. This adorable collar has multi-colored circles, accented with Sharovski Crystals and a bell on each point.
50% of this item will go towards the EFA Charity of the month.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10299312

Dogonwear makes Doggie Fashions and specializes in Saddlepacks. Come and see our store at
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5665474

C is for..............Clay Critter by Claynfiber

What is 'C' for? Clay Critter! Stoneware clay finished with iron oxide and I've placed my stamp on his belly side. He measures 3 1/4" long and stands just under 2" at his ears. The full sale price will be donated to animal charity.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13569711

C is for Cows, Kissing Cows

3 Blank inside, 5x7" signed, recycled card stock, cream colored greeting cards. Cover features a reproduction of my painting "Kissing Cows," 2000, with a border around the image. Envelopes included. tp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11039292

Individual cards available for $3. Any amount can be ordered for $2 each. 8.5 x 11" print available for $12. Combined orders recieve shipping discount! 10% goes to the animal charity of the month.

On the border of the original Kissing Cows painting is a frame of text explaining how the cow farming industry is destroying the environment. The painting was created for an Earth Day exhibition at my art school, The Rhode Island School of Design.

* According to a 2006 United Nations report, raising animals for food emits 40 percent more global warming gases than all the cars, trucks, SUVs, Hummers, planes, and ships in the world combined.

* A recent study by the University of Chicago found that going vegan is 50 percent more effective at fighting global warming than switching from a standard car to a hybrid.

* Animal agriculture is a leading source of carbon dioxide emissions and the biggest source of methane and nitrous oxide emissions.

C.....is for Cats....handbag!

This brown and white Herringbone Handbag has been adorned with some cool Cats....all just in time for the EFA August Challenge C is for....CATS!!

It's no secret that I adore cats, my favorite charity is Town Cats of Ocean City Md that run a no kill shelter and provide help to feral cats or cats that have been left behind in the resort town of Ocean City Md.

These cats are just so cute! They are sitting back to back amongst trees and flowers on an orange and green background.


This like new cool bag is also adorned with a hand felted flower...in the same colors of oranges, yellows, and teal. Just matches the cool cats patch!!


Tackyhandmade's shop reflects their love for the new and the vintage and bringing them together in a project. Altering, embellishing new and vintage journals, eyeglass cases, handbags, wallets, etc. Plus Crocheted items from my very talented Mom, in her 70s, as well as a few mosaic projects.

Tackyhandmade

August Challenge from Nightshadesart

This little calf magnet fits the theme "C is for..." because C is for calf!
He's available in my etsy store here

50% of the proceeds of this magnet will go to the EFA charity of the month at the time of sale!

My favorite charity that I support is Care for the Horses. They are a local charity that rescue horses, I currently have a foster horse in my care from their facility.

C is for Cards

C is for comically-entertaining cleverly-amusing charmingly-witty cards!!!!

Inspired by EveryDogsDelight's humor, the Pearls of Wisdom for a Happy Marriage card reads:

Front: "Here are three pearls of wisdom for a happy marriage..."

Inside: "1) Communication, 2) Dedication, and 3) Fornication !!!"

This particular card comes in hues of tangerine, light blue, purple, and yellow. If you are interested in a custom card - contact me.

As always, 15% of all purchases at Elephant Dance are donated to my Help the Puppies Campaign. I am also co-leader of EFA: Etsy For Animals and try my best to help animals by helping other artists help animals.

EFA C is for.... by SassyandDapper

C is for your CANINE'S COLLAR!
This one of a kind frame is perfect for a 4 x 6 picture of your CANINE!
Frame is matted with a raised bone pattern and embellished with a red
COLLAR and gold buckle.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13022982

Sassy and Dapper will gladly donate 100% of the item price ($18) to EFA's Aug charity.

I am a stay at home mom to a dapper little boy named Niko and a sassy, but beautiful, baby girl named Sophia. I love creating greeting cards, home decor, necklaces and much more. Each product is designed and hand crafted by me, Tracey, in New York, USA.

Visit my store at www.sassyanddapper.etsy.com

Favorite local animal charity... http://www.littleshelter.com/