C is for "City Kitty" by LolaLynn

The first painting I ever sold was in high school. It was a city scape. At the time I lived in New Jersey and my bedroom window faced the New York City skyline. I loved looking out upon its ever changing appearance. I'm still spellbound when I view it - whether going over a bridge or on the glide path into the airport.

City Kitty captures a glimpse of the New York City skyline. Not necessarily a realistic view but front and center is the Empire State Building and off to the left, more to the background is the Citicorp Building. The black building behind the kitty is the U.N.. All these buildings are on the Eastside in Midtown. While we lived in Manhattan I saw the landmarks on a regular basis. How very fortunate I feel to have had the chance to live in such a fabulous place.

City Kitty is a print of my original acrylic ACEO painting. Printed on card stock, each card is hand embellished with acrylic paint to give it that personal touch. The 2.5 x 3.5 inch art card will come signed on the front and back and is marked "hand embellished print" and comes in a clear plastic protective card sleeve.

10% will be donated to EFA's charity of the month.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13789953

C is for Catnip Cats by recycledideas

Feline fanatics, these gift tags are not your ordinary ones - they have been made from recycled, handmade paper that can be recycled itself in a unique way — by planting it!

The kitty lover who receives this fancy feline gets a double gift: Plant her, and she grows CATNIP.


Catnip is a perennial herb from the mint family.

Besides driving little lions crazy with ecstasy, it can be used to make tea. The flowering plant produces purple blossoms and will come up again in the spring year after year. It also self-seeds, giving you lots of baby plants to share with friends as the years go by.


** Truly a gift that keeps on giving **


6 tags in set
Cats measure 3.5 tall x 1.25 inches wide
.. and are strung on hemp thread.

Each tag comes with germination instructions so recipients can't go wrong. The paper I make really does grow, you can see the sprouts coming out of the paper on my blog:
http://newfoundlandnews.blogspot.com/2008/03/my-paper-really-can-be-grown-to-make.html


*** ALWAYS RECYCLED ***


Please note: These cool cats are non-partisan; they lean to the left *and* right ;=)

C is for Canine Coat by SturmDM

C stands for canine (or doggy) coat.

This brightly colored doggy sweater will keep your pet not only warm, but safe. It will make him/her easy to see. I like the fiery colors that will also look good for autumn, but in any case, it could be worn year-round to fend off a chill.

I crocheted this little sweater/coat using red, yellow, orange and brown acrylic worsted weight yarn, then added two matching yellow buttons on either side for closure and for a little bit of style - and luck - I sewed on a pretty ladybug.
This coat is for small dogs as seen on the picture. It fits a little snug on my Pekingese, Gizzy, because he has a lot of hair, but it fits my neighbor's little Shih Tzu perfectly and she was such a patient little model. Thank you, Mitzi! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12691093


Once I begin to get sales, I plan on donating 10% to Penn State University for Honey Bee Research. The website I use is http://www.helpthehoneybees.com/ . I like that website because it's very informative and very userfriendly and colorful, a great site for the whole family to visit and learn from.

C is for Sea Cow by bluecicada

The title for my piece is "Gentle Giants." Sea cows, or manatees, are truly wonderful creatures; here in Florida we are treated with their gentle presence when they gather in the warm water of the natural springs during the winter months. "Gentle Giants" was created and carved on a linoleum block and hand printed on paper. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13749425

20% of this sale will go to my favorite charity: http://www.careforcows.org/

C is for... Copper

These Forest Animal Figurines are my entry in the August Challenge "C is for...", Mine is "C is for Copper". They can be found in my shop: TheClayPony. You can view this listing here.

I absolutely loooove copper, so of course I had to use copper leaf on my resin animal figurines for this challenge. They are covered with a clear gloss glaze for protection.
Their measurements are:
Reindeer, 2" high and is just over 1/4" thick
Fox, 1 1/16" high and is 5/16" thick
Squirrel, just over 1/2" high and is 1/4" thick


10% of the sale of these copper animals will be donated to the EFA Charity of the Month: Pittie Love Rescue
http://pittieloverescue.com/

Cool Cat Cafe by Merlinsbarkproducts

C" is for this Cool Cat Cafe (not just one "c" but three!)since it will be perfect for the feline in your life. With three bowls to choice from, your kitty can enjoy dry food, wet food, and water at the same time. Your kitty will also be happy to get their paws (and claws) on this beautiful antique green elevated/raised cat bowl holder. Built out of pine, and measuring 3 1/4" in height, it will be perfect fit for the kitty in your life. Constructed out of recycled oak table legs and pine, the look is completed with two 1-pint stainless steel bowls. The stainless steel bowls are dishwasher safe so they will be easy to keep shiny and sparkly clean. This elevated/raised cat bowl holder is sure to look great on any kitchen floor. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13861733



Did you know that elevated feeders are a great thing for a pup (or kitty) to have. Not only do they look nicer than just a plain old bowl setting on the floor, but elevated feeders are very beneficial for pets too. Veterinarians recommend elevated feeders because they help ease digestion problems, and are easier for pets that have problems with arthritis, neck or back problems to eat out of. Also, using raised feeding bowls help provide pet owners with a more hygienic and cleaner house. How great is that!

If this item is sold during the month of August $10 will be donated to the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania.

Celebrate

Über Duper Creations is an etsy shop that loves animals. And in keeping with August's challenge we want to feature two items.

C is for Container! We have hand painted treat jars to hold those delicious biscuits for your best friend. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=13499572 . Of course you'll need a lil' something something to fill that jar. . .which brings us to. . .

C is for Crunchy! Beastie Biscuits are on sale through the end of August. Wholesome & ORGANIC!! Made out of real ingredients. People Tested and Dog Approved :0)
Please use your code words "I am a Beast Friend" to get in on this great promotional sale. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13535019

10% if all profits go to help various organizations helping animals in need. The August/September Charity is Mill Dog Rescue Network ( http://www.milldogrescue.org/ ); A wonderful non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes retired mill dogs and educates the general public about the realities of the commercial dog breeding industry.


Best of all, C is for Celebrate! Celebrate Life! Celebrate Community! Celebrate Nature! Celebrate the amazing Creatures that share this earth.

Be well friends!

C is for Cat Chokers with Chinese knots - 15-20% charity donation on all sold by Sept 1st

Of course, with a shop called PurrPrints, C would have to be for Cats--but that's always the case, so I decided there needed to be some extra C goodness: and out popped the Cat Chokers with Chinese knots (and some added Cs for it being on a satin Cord, super Cute, and eCo friendly bamboo? or maybe I'm just pushing it now...).

Anyway, I'm in the midst of making more, but right now there are a couple different versions of these cat chokers in my shop--and I'm donating 15% of the profits to EFA's August animal charity on ANY choker that sells by September 1st, no matter how many that turns out to be. Plus, if you mention that you found the chokers through the team then I'll bump it up to a 20% donation.

If you like your necklaces longer than 16" I have those too--like this orange cat on the right--and as a special secret to efa-ers I'll turn those into 15% donation items as well if you mention this blog post in the notes to seller.

C is for .... Crystal by Rainbowmom

Rainbowmom's C is for Crystal

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13781209

This photograph was taken last weekend in Tsawwassen, BC during a Crystal Healing workshop I attended. :)

I donate 5% of my profit to a local animal charity. I love to create jewelry with all natural crystals and stones and I love to go out and spend hours in nature, trying to capture all of Mother Earth's beautiful bounty in timelessness. :)

C is for Corgis by InaBit

Corgi's are noted for their PROFUSE SHEDDING. This collage print celebrates our desire to make changes in our lives. Whether its our surroundings, job, personality or physical appearance. So ... "If You're Happy and You Know It, SHED YOUR COAT!" Enjoy the SUMMER!

This PRINT of my ORIGINAL 10" x 12" COLLAGE measures 7.5" x 9.5" with a white border for framing. All on a 9” x 12” slightly ‘linen-canvas textured’, soft sheen paper. Prints are signed and dated at the bottom. They are wrapped in tissue, placed in a cellophane sleeve with foam core, then shipped in a mailer.


Take a look at this item: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14390227


InaBit's support goes to: Waldo County Humane Society located in Belfast, Maine. It is a 'no kill' facility which helps animals and individuals meet the costs of caring for their pet. It is a sponsor of regular adoption programs bringing rescued animals together with wanting owners. Waldo County Humane Society continues to make strides in the general education of the need to spay and neuter animals. They also sponsor free rabies shots twice a year.

C is for Cockadoodledoo

This rooster is in the memory of my mom Selma (Johnson) Meier who just loved animals, flowers and people. She was well loved by all and she left a good example of what gentle love without question is by giving and never having anyone feel left out. Dad was the same way. The world would be a better place if people lived by, "The Golden Rule", by example as she was.

I love you mom.

This image is also available in 18 x 24, 11 x 17 and 8 1/2 x 11 print sizes.

Marilyn is an avid animal lover and has many beautiful animal cards and prints in her shop http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5042539

Cotton Canvas Bag by TheKnottySheep

Something new from The Knotty Sheep™ - Handpainted OOAK Canvas Tote Bags!! It isn't a question of paper or plastic at the grocery store or farmer's market ... it is all about doing the right thing with style. Carrying an individual work of art is STYLE!Each one of a kind bag is hand painted with fabric dyes (by ME - and yes ... it IS signed!) - for best results - spot clean.This cotton canvas bag is approx 12" h x 13" w. There is a 3" bottom gusset to pack those veggies in!! Woo-WHOO!!

AND - speaking of veggies ... this bag is my entry for EFA's (Etsy for Animals) August theme challenge ... "C is for..." In this case, "C is for .... collard greens, cherries, cantaloupe, cabbage & carrots!"YuMMy!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13596099

♥ 5% of The Knotty Sheep's sales are donated to animal charities! My current charity of choice: PittieLove Rescue! http://www.pittieloverescue.com/ ♥

C is For Chums - AnnRan's "C is For . . ." Entry

Pug Haiku:
Tired Fawn and Tired Black
Sleep Together as Good Friends
Wake Up Later and Play














The item I'm listing for the August Challenge is a framed & matted, digital photo print of a pair of chummy, napping pugs.

I'll donate $4 from the sale of this photo to PugSavers Pug Rescue.

Find lots of fun critter art and photos in my shop: annran.etsy.com

C is for Cats Cuddling - by EndlessWhimsy

This is a note card with a matte photo of Stoli, my Russian Blue and Luxor, my Egyptian Mau - hugging! This photo was featured on the UK blog Daily Pets and our own Etsy Storque. The photo is printed on professional photo paper and is permanently attached with photo safe craft glue. The photo is signed and dated by moi with black pigment ink that is photo safe, acid free, archival, lightfast and waterproof; in other words - never-gonna-go-away ink!

You may be asking yourself, "why would I want a photo of someone else's cat?" Well, first of all - you must like cats if you are looking at this listing, and if you like cats you gotta realize that getting a shot like this is a 'once in a lifetime shot'. It's hanging on my wall - they had just had a rough-and-tumble then kicked back for some winks.

The photo is attached to a white blank note card (4" by 5 3/8"), made out of premium quality paper that is acid free. Note card comes with a matching white envelope.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13492139

We donate 10% of all cat themed purchases to a local feline rescue shelter, HART. The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) is a shelter and adoption center for cats that has operated in Cumberland, Maine since 1997. They provide refuge, comfort, and medical attention to cats and kittens that have been surrendered, abandoned, injured, or abused, and find loving homes to adopt them.

C is for "Cherished Bloom Cards" by EnsorcelledMinds

Most of my shop items are C's - CARDS! I made this one with a "C" sentiment for the August Team Challenge. Summer is a popular time for weddings and romance because people are getting out. It's a feel-good, happy time that just makes people want to "C"onnect with each other. I made this set with that in mind.

You can view the item in my Etsy store at:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13430197

50% of the proceeds from the sale of this card will go to the the Canadian Wildlife Federation - the EFA International Charity for August: http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/

Ensorcelled Minds Inc. is a handmade greeting card and paper art company *from scraps to smiles*.

I support a local animal rescue called S.O.A.R. - Southern Ontario Animal Rescue (SOAR) is a charity run by a small group of volunteers that rescues all breeds of dogs. There is a small section in my shop from which a portion of the sales will go to SOAR. In addition, I have started running small beginner card making workshops to benefit the charity.

My true passion is fabric because of the endless variety textures and prints but I am hopeless with it! So I turned to paper which, I find, often takes its colour and print clues from the fashion industry. Plus, for something that is 2D, you can get a surprising variety of texture from it! I have been a paper addict from childhoold and a scrapbooker for eight years. Card-making is are a great outlet for me when my scrapbooking projects start to feel too daunting!

C is for.....Carp

I make resin jewellery, and use inclusions such as polymer clay fruit, dollshouse miniatures and recycled fabrics. My entry is a miniature pink spotty fish (don't know if it's a trout or a carp, or what particular type of fish it is!) in a circle of clear resin with iridescent beads for bubbles! It comes boxed and on white organza ribbon with clasp to fasten it around your neck.

$2 will be donated to the Retired Greyhound Trust for each item, but if EFA is mentioned with payment, I will donate $4.


I support the Retired Greyhound Trust as they provided a lot of free medical treatment for my adopted greyhound last year before we officially took her in. It is their way of encouraging people to adopt dogs that would otherwise be overlooked at rehoming centres due to the level of veterinary care needed in some cases. She is now happy and healthy, and this is my way of repaying them.

View this item at pennydogaccessories: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12390916

C is for Corduroy Cat pillow

This is my August challenge entry. I decided C is for a "corduroy cat" pillow. We just adopted a kitty from our local animal shelter so I've been doing all type's of kitty crafts.

This pillow measures 7"x 7" and is lightly stuffed with poly-fiberfill. The kitty on the front is a denim applique pattern that I painted with acrylic paint. It's hand sewn onto the corduroy and has seed bead detail around the body for a little added sparkle.

50% of the purchase price will be donated to the Efa charity of the month. http://www.hazelhoney.etsy.com/

This little pillow would make a nice accessory for a child's room or the living room sofa.

C is for......... August Challenge

C is for COW! it was difficult to decide on one C, but I think all the posts about moos swayed me, and Voila! here is my entry. A beautiful Cow on a coin purse.

20% of the price of this item will be donated to the etsy for Animals charity of the month.

The link to the item is: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13363328

My shop is: http://midnightrabbits.etsy.com/

C is for . . . Cheshire Cat Cookies

I had so many ideas for this month's challenge, but I figured I better stick with what my store is known for, play food. So, I chose my Cheshire Cat cookies set (how's that for embracing the C theme).

Each handmade cookie is approx. 2" in diameter and crafted from acrylic felt and polyfil.

You can view the Cheshire Cat Cookies at the listing, http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9801957.

Ten percent of the profits from this item will go to help shelter cats at Safe Haven for Cats.

To see more of my items, please visit Craftsbyalice.etsy.com.