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This is a wonderful selection of stuff from gingercatpress - whose covetable ACEO set is often featured in Treasuries (see top left of the picture!!)
There is a whole range of new stuff coming online at the EFA store, quicker than we can blog it here. This is, in a strange way, good news as it means sellers are opening their hearts faster than we can type - but the stuff is going up FAST and selling for, for November's Charity of the Month this is great news!
This treasury gives you a small idea of the kidn fo things the EFA store has ready and waiting for the Holiday season AND for passing trade during the EFA Treasure Hunt on 17th and 18th November.
That's right THIS WEEK-END!!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Which Animal are You??
Cyn has put uf a fascinating Treasury here. It shows all the animals of the Chinese zodiac and includes this vibrant and lively Jack Russell Terrier Reproduction Print by tagscats. tagscats has a selection of images in the etsyforanimals store as well as on her own Etsy page.
Thank you Cynmb for your consistent support of Etsy for Animals and its sellers!
Second call for sellers - Treasure Hunt
From WHKSR and Tantalizingstiches:
EFA is recruiting sellers to take part in a Treasure Hunt before the Christmas Holidays. This will consist of a simple clue left in each store to be found by
visiting 'hunters'. If any sellers want to take part but have not let El and Marjorie know - get in touch as soon as you can and we will fit you on to the list.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Black And Blue All Over
What's black and blue all over?
These great items have been donated to the etsyforanimals shop by various artists.
The first item is a Beautiful Blackened Necklace by Evod.
Evod has used This necklace is approximately 30.0" long (15.0" drop excluding the pendant). Materials including blackened metal chains and findings, Swarovski pearls, 14K goldplated ring and blackened wood pendant.
Here is a little about the artist:
About EVOD -----Mandy designs and makes all her pieces, using unconventional materials such as timepieces and fabric centerpieces. She loves to expose herself to different forms of arts and designs to gain inspiration for her pieces.
Next we have Morning Dew Coffee Cup Cozie by naisascrochet. A cheerful and bright blue, this cup coozie is great for warm and cold drinks and better yet, say goodbye to those disposable coffee cup sleeves. No more waste! Reusable is better than recycled! This cozie is made with a multicolored cotton yarn.It's a blend of soft blues.
Naidascrochet sells unique crocheted items and gifts, including custom orders.The next item is this adorable Puffy Whale Fridge Magnet by lulubean. Lulubean has created this hand-stitched teal felt with an embroidered eye and smile. He's got water (light blue felt) coming out of his blow hole. Stuffed with fiberfill to make him puffy, he's got a nice strong magnet glued onto his back. He needs a home!!
Retro Black is Back - Bracelet and Earrings Set by toeachhisown
This sleek bracelet and earring set is perfect for all of those holiday parties that are coming up. Made up of black, glass beads and silver spacer beads, the earrings are about 2 cm long and the bracelet is 21 cm (8 in) with the extention. It's 6 1/2 inches long without the extention (about 17 cm long).
Toeachhisown has a number of jewelry pieces to meet anyone's style. Every piece of jewelry is shipped out in a pillow box with a pink ribbon tied around it. So if it's a gift, it's ready to give.. Or if it's for you, it'll make your day.
And finally here are Splashing Dolphin Earrings by corgicreations. These playful earrings are about 2" long with beautiful glass dolphin leverback earrings with swarovski crystals. Simply adorable!
Corgicreations owner, Nicole, says "I began making jewelry because I was spending far too much money in my friends' etsy shops purchasing their jewelry. I have always loved color and have always loved to design."
Be sure to stop and shop at the etsyforanimals store and while you are there, be sure to add us as a favorite!!
Moo Baa Oink Tweet Quack Bzz 2!!
Susmitha of artbysusmitha does it again!! This lady is really running at top speed!
A beautiful Treasury featuring EFA!
There is a wonderful selection in this Main Treasury including some lovely EFA hard working sellers. It's great to see EFA featured and so many opporunities for people to view our sellers wares.
Thank you very much Susmitha!
NB the image will be replaced by a full screen shot soon
Treasury - Give a little - midnightrabbits.jpg
This is a lovely treasury from midnightrabbits (one of the participants in the EFA Treauser Hunt this coming week-end).
She has a lovely selection of animal stuff - take a look
She has a lovely selection of animal stuff - take a look
Santa has Dogs not Reindeer - by Knottysheep
Knottysheep has done brilliantly getting us a Treasury - thank you!
Several items are included from the etsyforanimals store : Little Pixie Hand-Embroidered Onesie by melysbaby, Black Lab Pillow by mybonnie, Jack Russell Terrier Reproduction Print by tagscats, Golden Leaf Crochet Lariat Scarf by annieswearableart, and sweet stitch markers by Beadmarkers who recently got us a nice Treasury herself!
A heartfelt thank you to all our sellers for their wonderful pieces, they will raise a heap of cash for the animals in California this month!
Turkey Cards
My November Challenge Entry are my Turkey Cards. Listing is for 3 5x7" cream colored greeting cards with a print on photo paper on the cover of my painting "Friend or Food: Turkey Dinner." A border is left around the image. 100% of this listing will go to the November Etsy for Animals Charity of the Month, helping animals effected by the Southern California fire.
Cards and Jewelry by Michele
10% of all of my shop sales always go to animal charities.
I have animal and nature inspired Cards, Prints, Paintings, and Vintage Component Jewelry, stop by for a look! ;) Michele
Moo Baa Oink Tewwt Quack Bzz by Susmitha
Congratulations and thank you to Susmitha of artbysusmitha (who makes the most beautiful stuff) for bagging a Treasury that not only has a thoughtful, vegan, and delightful selection but one that must be in the running for top prize for the most fun-filled title of 2007!
A full picture of this colourful and thought-provoking Treasury will be uploaded tomorrow when Mishkat takes a full screen shot for EFA.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifPurple, Purple and more purple!
VickiDiannedesigns has included etsyforanimals shop in her Treasury West. This talented and colourful designer gets a vote of thanks from EFA for including the Ceramic Clip on Earrings by slavko in her treasury. Check out all the new stuff in the EFA shop and the November Challenge too.
Etsy for Animals Treasure Hunt - Sellers Notice
From WHKSR and Tantalizingstiches:
Etsy for Animals is planning a Special Promotion and we need the
help of our EFA Sellers to make it a big success.
What:
EFA is recruiting sellers to take part in a Treasure
Hunt to encourage sales before the Christmas Holidays. This will
consist of a simple clue left in each store to be found by
visiting 'hunters'. First one to find a set number wins the goody
basket with spot prizes for the unusual names that will be hidden,
and found, first.
Seller's Response:
We need your agreement to take part - and
brief item donation details- Only by Monday, November 12 midnight
Etsy Time(i.e. the time in New York City) - we will try to
accomodate late comers. It's important we get an idea for seller
numbers to administer the treasure hunt.
When:
The treasure hunt will be on the 17/18th of November,
the weekend before Thanksgiving.
How:
Particpating stores donate an item and become part of
the Treasure Hunt. Each store will be given a short text clue to
hide either in their store front page or the text of one of their
store's 'Featured Items', let's not make this too easy! Buyers will
be encouraged to collect a number of names from the stores and the
winner will be the first person to collect a given number of names.
What do I do now?:
If you what to take part email us at
efapromo@gmail.com with TREASURE HUNT in the subject line. We will
be in touch very soon with further announcements and details,
including where to send the donated prizes.
Thanks,
Majorie (WHSKR) and El (Tantalizing Stitches)
*Anyone who wants to run EFA promotions is welcome, just let me know first*
Saturday, November 10, 2007
This Stuff Is For The Birds.......
WOW...Take a look at this line up...
Our first creation is the biggest star of November. This set of 3 Turkey Cards by mvegan5 (our very own star!) has vibrant, autumn colors featuring a photo of a painting by mvegan5.
The cards are 5"x7" are cream colored and blank inside signed by the artist. Mvegan5's Cards, Paintings, Prints, and Vintage Component Jewelry are inspired by nature and animals.
Next we have a small framed watercolor titled, "Chiquito" by thecitylover.
An adorable little yellow chick on blue, with a white border, is under glass in a brass colored frame. It measures 2.5" x 3", Circa 1983 - 1985 by Rocio PindterSan Miguel De Allendeof Guanajuato Mexico.THECITYLOVER's Etsy Shop is also known as the city. At the city you will find an eclectic mix of vintage and on occasion, my humble art.
Explore the city, you never know what you'll find!
Next we have a charming necklace, Kissing Swallow Birds by pulpsushi.
So pretty in pink.....This necklace features a vintage fuschia lucite swallow birds hanging from an 18 inch silver finish ball chain. Birds measure 2.5 inches in width.
Pulpsushi says:
I started in June 2006 after being inspired by my creative friends to get off my toosh and bring my ideas to life. It started with marble magnets, notebooks, jewelry, and hair accessories. Through some inspiration, I found new and fun ways to express myself and at the same time, provide some kitschy cuteness to others. I'm always looking for funky charms and beads for necklaces and earrings to make so there is plenty to go around!
And our final feathered friend is this stunning work of art, titled Great Egret by art2artcolorado. The painting is 11" x 14" created with Acrylic on Paper-Collaged Premium Canvas. Art2artcolorado has captured the beauty and grace of the great egret in bright colors and pastel tones. This portrait is ready to frame.
A bit about art2artcolorado: Art2ArtColorado has a variety of progressive artwork ranging from digital painting & collage, mixed media work, paintings on canvas and 3D aceo's.
Be sure to stop in at the etsyforanimals shop and see all of the items, pick something up and know that you are helping DART, a mobile command post and emergency response team for disaster situations, such as fires or earthquakes. In response to the devastating fires in Malibu and throughout Southern California, spcaLA's Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) has leapt into action!
Cyn does us proud again!
EFA are featured in another Treasury. All this is good news as it raises our profile in the run up to our Treasure Hunt on the 17th and 18th of November.
Don't forget, if you are a seller who has already sent something for the EFA goody bag promotion, this can be utilised as part of the EFA prize draw.
We have got some good responses so far from our Street Team, don't forget you have until midnight Monday Etsy Time to get yourself involved by emailing us at efapromo@gmail.com !!
Thursday, November 08, 2007
EFA Treasure Hunt - Notice to EFA Street Team Sellers
Etsy for Animals is planning a Special Promotion and we need the
help of our EFA Sellers to make it a big success.
WHAT : EFA is recruiting sellers to take part in a Treasure
Hunt to encourage sales before the Christmas Holidays. This will
consist of a simple clue left in each store to be found by
visiting 'hunters'. First one to find a set number wins the goody
basket with spot prizes for the unusual names that will be hidden,
and found, first.
SELLERS RESPONSE: We need your agreement to take part - and
brief item donation details- ONLY by Monday, November 12 midnight
Etsy Time (i.e. the time in New York City) - we will try to
accomodate late comers. It's important we get an idea for seller
numbers to administer the treasure hunt.
WHEN: The treasure hunt will be on the 17/18th of November,
the week-end before Thanksgiving.
HOW: Particpating stores donate an item and become part of
the Treasure Hunt. Each store will be given a short text clue to
hide either in their store front page or the text of one of their
store's 'Featured Items', let's not make this too easy! Buyers will
be encouraged to collect a number of names from the stores and the
winner will be the first person to collect a given number of names.
WHAT DO I DO NOW? If you what to take part email us at
efapromo [!at] gmail.com with TREASURE HUNT in the subject line. We will
be in touch very soon with further announcements and details,
including where to send the donated prizes.
Thanks,
Majorie and El
Treasuries
The details for these tresuries will be added in a couple of hours when I get back from work! In the meantime take a look at the wonderful work included in them via the images!
Go EFA - a cheer for our Treasure'd people!
We have four treasuries to upload and a heatfelt Thank You MUST to go everyone who thought of us, included us, and has shown their support. Most recently (apart from me!) these are cyn, mishkat and beadmarkers.
My own Treasury features a grey theme with small splashes of colour. Featured are AWBAR, etsyforanimals, and nanjodogz,
Coloraudia: store spotlight
Coloraudia has recently donated a cute little red cat magnet, which recently sold.
A little tidbit about Coloraudia from the artist:
I make all kinds of crafts and like to work with different materials - polymer clay, crochet, papier mache, paper, paintings, etc. I make many cat related things - my most popular items are my polymer clay cats - and cats is what the money is for... All the money I make from my crafts is destined to spay and neuter street and abandoned cats!
You can see our work (me and some friends rescuing group) in this blog - http://bichanosdoporto.blogspot.com/ (in portuguese)
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
On my way out the door at the run but...
had to let you know about some more Treasuries currently up and running. One from theknottysheep, one from Mishkat and one from Me!
I will write more when I can on these but please go and look. I also want to thank Mishkat for coming on-board with EFA as Screencap Supervisor. Welcome Mishkat!!
Treasury Tsunami!!! How many do you want!!
Wow! We have some big thank you's to make to Etsians who have put EFA sellers in the spotlight. Firstly knottysheep has a Treasury that features two EFA sellers. Our Cinnamon Sticky Buns donated by veganhoney, and mvegan5's thoughtful artwork 3 Questions
Secondly, Dash Kitten from New Zealand selected a Treasury featuring Etsians who support EFA.
Featured items include Vang the Vampire Cat by midnightrabbits
Flower Clay Puppy by nakedtile
3 Zeke Cards - by mvegan5
Siamese Cat Pendant Necklace- We are Siamese if You Please by enca and as Dash wanted to be fair to dog lovers he included the Dog Lover Pendant by glasscat. For his fellow felines LIMITED EDITION - hand knit mice for kitty - HOLIDAY SERIES from natorious.
Dash is very fond of his recent purchase from Nakita aka bluedogrose so two of her lovely items are included: Rico- ACEO original painting and Curious Rex - Original Painting, Sale Helps Rabbit Haven then, before he got carried away, I asked for a couple of items to be included that I like, and was rewarded with Collectors First Edition Angel Cat ACEO Set by gingercatpress and the Custom Banner and Avatar for your store-start from scratch by simplydesign ready and waiting for an Estian's store re-vamp!
Recent Arrivals - Paper Themed
Welcome to our EFA paper selection for today's RA Roundup. We have a great selection of works on paper at the EFA store, this means everything from small cards to painting and prints - so check out the full selection here.
Blank Friendship Note Cards by grafikexpression. These sweet cards are printed on matte photo supreme paper and measure 5.5 ins by 4.5 (14 cm x 11.5cm) and include plain white envelopes. They are packaged in sets of 12 and are placed in a sheer organza drawstring bag, perfect for gift giving.
Two lovely sets by glittergirlgalleries. Firstly, a Postcard Sampler. This fun set includes the following :- Ostap and Pig: Myrka: a Ukrainian village cat sitting on the edge of a bench. Romchyk: B&W photograph of a young Ukrainian boy with a flower wreath. Solonkan chicken. There are always times when we need a useful set of cards like this.
and secondly a 5 Greeting Card Sampler. These are colour photographs on blank greeting card with envelope enclosed in a clear cellophane wrapper. You get to choose a selection of five from the 10 (yes 10!) cards on offer!
Collectors First Edition Angel Cat ACEO Set by gingercatpress. For those passionate collectors of ACEO's ( 3.5 by 2.5 miniature works of art) this is a fun set - and its cat themed! gingercatpress says "This little square wooden craft box has been painted navy blue with stars and snow on the outside. A lovely metallic gold acrylic paint is on the inside and a clear varnish coats the exterior and interior of the box for added durability. This little chest will keep all of these little angel cat aceos safe and there is room to spare for future art cards."
dangerousmezzo: Store Spotlight
Canadian artist Nina Scott-Stoddart sells her original collage artwork at Etsy under the name dangerousmezzo. Trained in both the visual arts and music, Nina's principal career has been in opera as a performer, director and producer, but art is a pretty close second! Nina has been an animal lover all her life, having shared that life with cats, dogs, horses, birds and fish, exemplars of which creep into her art. She is a volunteer at her local animal shelter, and she is happy to be part of the important work of EFA.
Nina has recently donated this ACEO entitled "Nelly Bly" - its a reproduction of a small, yellow bird has been combined with antique and modern papers and music and text from a mid-twentieth-century children's songbook.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
EFA features again!
cynmb has put of a lovely Pink Treasury for everyone who loves the colour, to enjoy. It includes some lovely efa stuff like this Pony Print by stillkidz.
Recent Arrivals Roundup - update
A couple more little things currently on sale at the EFA store. Both are wearables, both are fun, and one must be to your taste!
Fistly, "Sock Monkey Pin Back button My Very First Handmade Sock Monkey" by notjustartsandcrafts who is Joshua a fifth grader keen to make a difference, and get his art out into the world.
Second, a funky Design Painted Pendant by moonikins.
Recent Arrivals Roundup
We are getting a steady stream of merchandise from Street Team members donated to the etsyforanimals shop. Last month we raised $600+++ for our charity of the month and with help now needed in California it's great to see so many of the Street Team fighting our corner for November.
I would like to feature a small handful below. Click through each link for full details of the item donated.
This Ladybug Necklace from nancyrose is a great stocking filler or thank you gift for a friend, it's fun and pretty, or how about these "I Got Butterflies" earrings by reindeergirl with Swarovski crystals in gorgeous colours. Again, another present that won't break the bank but so nice and delicate!
This next one is a real favourite for the handbag girls, the versatile Randolph Pouch by crankheartpony. It's made of a chocolatey brown vintage look fabric with pink, yellow, cream, orange, and hot pink flowers. It has a tab on the side that you can loop a bracelet, keyring, or chain, through.
Thanks everyone you guys just rock!!!
Monday, November 05, 2007
Treasury from cynmb
One of Etsy for Animals sterling supporters, is cynmb who has put together a fun Treasury about shoes (OK how many of us girls just adore shoes!!!) so go on over and take a look!
Animals once Again!
Hot on the heels of midnightrabbits recent Treasury full of good stuff, I have bagged another animal themed Treasury with a lot of etsyforanimals donated goods in it as well as a mix of other animal things meant to allow for Christmas shopping further afield in Etsy.
My thanks go to turquoisecat, etsyforanimals, and my personal favourite BohemianCats for their lovely handmade pieces.
The treasury will last for two days from now.
EFA November Charity Supports S. California Fire Victims
Don't forget all the animals that are now homeless due to the Southern California fire. For that reason, EFA has decided to forgo the usual random drawing of the Charity of the Month and opted to choose one from Southern California.
After much investigation, the SPCA DART (Disaster Animal Response Team) was chosen.
DART is spcaLA’s mobile command post and emergency response team for disaster situations, such as fires or earthquakes. In response to the devastating fires in Malibu and throughout Southern California, spcaLA's Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) has leapt into action! The DART program consists of an equipped mobile command center, portable kenneling, horse trailers, field rescue vehicles and trained staff and volunteers. All spcaLA programs are made possible by donations.
So take a look at EFA members by doing a tag search for "EFA". Also, check out the EFA store where all items have been generously donated by animal supporters and all proceeds less transaction expenses for the month of November will be donated to the SPCA DART.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
October EFA Store Roundup
During the month of October, the EFA store received 162 donations. In addition, 78 items sold. From these sales, the EFA store received $809.34. After subtracting shipping costs, etsy fees, and paypal fees, the Town Cats of Ocean City, the EFA October Charity of the Month, will be receiving $663.97.
The following etsy stores have generously donated one or more items to the EFA store during the month of October:
adorebynat
adesignerhandbag
aktie9
angelq
angiesjewelry
annieswearableart
arfarfmeowmeow
art2artcolorado
artchiz
auntiedis
backroomtreasures
beadserroneous
benconservato
bigblueeyes
bmuses
bradli
brandilane
browningtonforest
bunny
cade
castlegifts
catzmeeeow
chambers
christiescottage
crankheartpony
cthings
ciaralovesyou
corgiocreations
coyotecreekartisans
curlymonkey
dangerousmezzo
dazeychic
dbourdre
deermountainwoodart
designbylevert
earthdream
enca
endlesswhimsy
EveryDogsDelight
FooberryIncense
gingercatpress
glittergirlgalleries
goldie675
grafikexpressions
hoperenewed
jlyndesigns
jmtglass
Juniejocards
kerrihale
keytothedustypages
knotsntangles
kraftykateskreations
lace
lapinnoir
LolyLynn
luchi
luckylibra
makeamemory
midnightrabbits
mishkat
MoonbeadsGlassArt
moonikins
mvegan5
mybonnie
naidascrochet
nakedtile
nancyrose
nanjodogz
naturesstudio
nitelily3
notjustartsandcrafts
oceloteyes
pattihaskins
pinkflamingo61
primrosefields
pulpsushi
reindeergirl
sarahinflorida
scribblenation
sharonfosterart
slavko
snowdropsense
snugtugs
soandsewcrafty
StarsDreamsandJewels
steelcitybakery
stillkidz
sugareedesigns
susanclare
tackybackintime
tangocatgems
terbearco
temjtc
thecitylover
thisisit
Tiggerbonn
toewees
veryvintage
vzphoto
whskr
wonting
zelineuh
Friday, November 02, 2007
I did it again!
I am currently in the process of helping to organise the EFA pre-Christmas promotion but, while i was browsing I accidentally managed to get myself another Treasury in Jared's hot house flower "Treasury West" I have made it a Christmas one and included some etsyforanimals sellers :- beaderroneous fabulous Crystal bracelet and the lovely set of gingercat ACEO's. It's a nice selection and comments are welcome!
Request from CozyCats
The following appeal by cozycats has appeared in the forums at Etsy and I wondered if any pet owner has experience of this or knows anyone who has. I will let cozycats speak for herself :-
"I'm a freelance writer in my "day" job. My current assignment is an ebook about pet separation anxiety. I need to include some experiences that real pet owners have had with PSA. So, if you have experienced PSA with a pet please tell me your story! I don't guaranty that I'll use every one, and of course I'll change the names or you can use whatever names you want when you tell the story to protect your privacy. You can convo me if you want to share a story or email me through my blog:http://www.cozycatscarves.squarespace.com "
thisisit: store spotlight
This Is It! Creations has donated a couple items to the EFA store such as this Dog Ecofriendly Journal and this Cat Journal. Both sold!
This Is It! Creations makes and sells unique handmade gifts, including jewelry and environmentally friendly photo albums, journals, sketchbooks, and greeting cards.
A little tidbit about This Is It! Creations from the artist:
Our motto, “freedom from the ordinary ~ freedom for the animals,” applies to our creations and to our lives. To make a difference while doing something we love, we currently donate 5% of profits to animal welfare groups. As our business grows, the percentage will also grow. Thank you for helping us help animals!
We are so happy to be a part of Etsy for Animals! Please got to their site to see more about the great way that artists can join together to help animals! (www.etsyforanimals.com). The charities that we currently support are: Best Friends Animal Society, Humane Farming Association, The Jane Goodall Institute, and The Anti-Vivisection Society.
kraftykateskreations: store spotlight
Kraftykateskreations has recently donated this Adorable Crocheted Organic Catnip Spider Toy to the EFA store, which was quickly snatched up.
A little bit about kraftykateskreations from the artist:
My daughter and I love to make cute, fun toys for animals. Our pets are our inspiration. We specialize in crocheted items, especially organic catnip toys, and macrame friendship bracelets.
TIGGERBONN BON-BARS: Store Spotlight
TIGGERBONN, also known as Bon-Bars, has donated several chocolate soaps to the EFA store. In fact, they have been such a great hit that they sell almost instantaneously.
A little bit about BON-BARS from the artist:
I started making soap in 8/01 as a project with my God-daughter, became obsessed, started selling and the rest is history. The glycerin soaps contain no animal ingredients -no animal testing either. I make soaps for several different interests and a lot for kid's. My nieces and nephews love them and they are my official "kid testers" for fragrances ! My shop is also family friendly, so feel free to visit with your child (or pet) on your lap !
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