August 2008 Challenge Entry - Life Is Good When You Are As Happy As A Dog by NadineAndKathleen

EFC August Challenge Theme - Dog Days of Summer

4x6 original photo on a 5/7 card, blank, with envelope.
Also included, tag
that says, "Life is good when you are as happy as a dog"

This is Elizabeth and Benjamin, grandpuppies who live up Coos River in the little community of Allegany. They are brother and sister and the best of friends.

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

August 2008 Challenge Entry - Soy Candle Handcrafted Ceramic - Key Lime Scent by MadHattersPottery

EFC August Challenge Theme - Hot, Hot, Hot

This pot is glazed in a fun splash of oranges, golden-yellows and lime green on a background of speckled sand. It is filled with Key Lime fragrance, an energizing balance of zesty, tart, and sweet notes that are true to its name. Measures 2 inches high by 5 inches wide at its widest points.

All my pottery is handmade of earthenware clay, thrown on the wheel or hand built and embellished or textured, glazed and fired in my studio. All pieces are totally unique and one of a kind.

My artisan quality, highly scented candles are made from 100% soy wax and hand poured, one at a time. Candles made from soy wax are a sustainable alternative to paraffin candles (paraffin being a petroleum-based product.) A cleaner burn, a cleaner world. Little by little, one light at a time.

Gift wrapping is available. Please inquire.

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

August 2008 Challenge Entry - Petite Somme Greeting Card by ArtEnzie

EFC August Challenge Theme - Hot, Hot, Hot

This Greeting Card features the image of "Petite Somme" which I originally painted in oil.

The card measures approx 5.5 x 4 inches and folds at the side. The inside is solid white and left blank for your own personalization. It comes with a matching white envelope and is packaged securely.

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to order a custom portrait painted in oil.

Thanks for looking!

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

August 2008 Challenge Entry - 3 Bolivian Dog Cards by Mvegan5

EFC August Challenge Theme - Dog Days of Summer

3 Blank inside, cream colored 5 x 6.5" recycled card stock, signed greeting cards. Covers feature a reproduction of a digitally altered image of a dog photographed in Bolivia with a border going around the image.

Individual cards are $3. 8.5 x 11" prints are available for $12.

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

August 2008 Challenge - Hot, Hot, Hot, Back to School & Dog Days of Summer!

We have a tie for EFC August Challenge!

The selected themes are "Hot, Hot, Hot", "Back to School" and "Dogs Days of Summer"!

Please submit your entries to EFC Store (via EtsyForCharity) now!

Please take 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 : 10 August 2008

The poll for voting the winning entry will be from 11 Aug - 17 Aug2008.

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

1) $10 Gift Certificate by UniqueGrabs
2) $15 Gift Certificate by ClaireAndJanae
3) A Set of Felted Bangles by ValeriesGallery
4) $10 Gift Certificate by SherryRenee / SherryReneeW

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

Come on and join in this great challenge!

Winner of July 2008 Challenge - Brighten Up!

We have received a total of 69 votes and the winner of EFC July Challenge is ClaireAndJanae with her winning entry, Shelly Burp Set.

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

1) $10 Gift Certificate by UniqueGrabs
2) $15 Gift Certificate by ClaireAndJanae
3) $10 Gift Certificate by SherryRenee / SherryReneeW

Watch out and take part in the upcoming EFC August Challenge!

EFC July Challenge Entries - Brighten Up!

Pick a Winner for EFC July Challenge - Brighten Up!

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July 2008 Challenge Entry - Brighten Up Your Shopping Day Tote Bag by SherryReneeW

I made a tote bag to Brighten Up your shopping day! I am trying to "Go Green" and I thought making and using tote bags instead of plastic could be my small way of contributing to the enviroment.

I'm throwing in FOR FREE a bag that I made out of recycled plastic bags. Check out this link on plastic and it may make you think about the use of plastic too! http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/MULTIMEDIA02/80505016


I made the plastic bag by fusing together plastic bags and then sewing the strips together to make a stronger and resuseable tote bag.

The bright fabric on the tote bag is machine quilted to a piece of white flannel and then is lined with a piece of black fabric. All seams are tripled stitched except for the handle which is stitched a ton of times for extra security. I have put a piece of elastic at the top of the bag and sewn a button on in case you want to close it up.

All items come from a smoke and pet free home!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

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

July 2008 Challenge Entry - Dragonfly Address Book by CreationsByNik

This 3x4 inch address book is bound with aqua. The covers feature a hand-made cream paper with a brown and black dragonfly design.

This address book is the perfect size for a purse!

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

July 2008 Challenge Entry - You Are My Sunshine - Hand Embellished ACEO by LolaLynn

You Are My Sunshine is a print of my original acrylic ACEO painting.

My beautiful kitty, Sophia, serves as my inspiration as she brightens my days.

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.

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

July 2008 Challenge Entry - Lazy Afternoon Fine Art Photograph by ElinOpusPhotography

Lazy Afternoon, Fine Art Photograph
Tacoma, WA

-Professionally printed
-Choice of 8x10 (cropped) or 8x12 print (20x25cm or 20x30cm)
-Choice of Matte, Lustre, or Glossy finish
-Other sizes are available in the Custom Sizes section of the shop

If no choices are specified, your print will arrive as an 8x12 with Matte finish. Please allow up to 2 weeks for shipment.

-Due to monitor calibration and function, colors may appear slightly different on the print you receive. All prints are inspected prior to shipping to ensure that colors and quality appear as they are intended.

© All images displayed on Etsy have been resized in both dimension and resolution in order to protect the works. The print you will receive will be created using the original high resolution version of the photo. Purchase of a print in no way entitles the buyer to unauthorized use or reproduction of the work. All rights are retained by the photographers.

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

July 2008 Challenge Entry - Have a Sweet and Lovely Birthday Handmade Card by UniqueGrabs

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.

July 2008 Challenge Entry - Cobalt Blue Morning Dew Flower Sterling Silver Earrings by JoniKay52

Sterling silver earwires, beads, silver plated bead caps, austrian crystal beads, and glass cobalt flower beads. Flower earrings. 1" long by 1/4" wide dangle.

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

July 2008 Challenge Entry - Lime Green and White Fresh Water Pearl Necklace by KGCDesigns

This 3 strand fresh water pearl and glass bead necklace is 18 inches long fastened with a jeweled metal clasp. Would make a great gift!

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

July 2008 Challenge Entry - Green and Blue Fun by Supanerdstef

This is a cute set of 4 clips. The clips are set on a ribbon partially lined alligator clip. All ends have been treated to prevent fraying. I hand make all my bows and each will be unique and special for your princess.

I can also add no-slip strip on them upon request at no charge. Also I there is a bow that you dont care for in this set I can replace it with one you might like more at no charge.

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

July 2008 Challenge Entry - Coral Poppy Original Photograph 8 x 10 - by AllieArt4Children

This photograph will be professionally printed on matte finish archival quality paper. The photograph can be printed with a thin white border, a thin black border, a ragged white border, or no border at all. Just let me know your preference in the "comments to the seller" section. The watermark seen here will not appear in your purchased print. The photograph will be signed and dated by me on the back.

Other sizes of photograph are available upon request.

Taken at the beautiful botanical gardens in Ft. Bragg, CA.

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

July 2008 Challenge Entry - Really Red Bottle by ThursdayNightPottery

Looking for a pop of color to brighten up that dark corner? This red bottle will really do the trick. Completely functional, this bottle can be used to hold a few small blooms or looks good on its own.

It measures approximately 5.75 inches tall with a 1 inch opening.

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