June’s Monthly Challenge Theme is…

June’s Monthly Challenge Theme is…

Summertime

Ready for some fun, sunshine, and cool water ?

... enter anything that relates to 

summer, 

the ocean, 

the water element or 

creatures that live in it!

Here are some summerific examples to inspire you:

Sailing the Sound Fine Art Photo by BlindWolfSpirit

Skirting The Pool - cat oil painting reproduction by thoseparasoldays  

Crocheted Knit Turquoise, Green and Purple Cotton Blend 

Spring Summer Capelet by NevadaWoodsWearables

Green and Silver Curvy Earrings by ChickadeeJewelry

Here's HOW TO ENTER:

If you are an EFA member & would like to submit an entry, please convo our Challenge Blog Leader, Jess of jessicalynneart, with the following information:

1. PROViDE the link to an item in your shop that fits the theme or has been created for the theme.

2. EXPLAiN how you think the item fits the monthly Challenge theme

3. TELL US a bit about your work/donations/volunteer work with animals or animal charities

4. TiTLE your convo with the name of the MONTH and the word CHALLENGE, for example: JUNE CHALLENGE.

Two more important steps:

5. TAG your Etsy listing with the monthly Challenge theme tag (this month = teamefasummer) see the Themes-at-a-glance list for other tags. Be sure to ALSO keep your regular team tag in place, either 'team efa' or 'team efa cotm'

6. Renew your listing !

Remember, when we've received sixteen qualifying entries... these will be featured in a Treasury and in our Challenge Competition, where the winner will get a free etsy mini 1x1 advertising slot on EFA's Challenge blog the following month.

Challenge entries are also promoted on Etsy Teams, EFA's Yahoo Groups, Twitter and Facebook... so get your entries in asap...

Looking forward to seeing your Summertime entries !

Heather of thebluewindmill

Mo Challenge Leader

March Monthly Challenge Theme: House Pets

I’m proud to announce that our March monthly challenge theme is (drumroll please)...

House Pets

show us a house pet or something made for a pet !

Here are a few examples...

Reiki Healing for Pets by TheAnimalsMagicShop

Custom Pet Portrait Original Art by CorinnaStMartin

Blue Camo Catnip Fortune Cookies by ShaggyChic

And if you need more inspiration... here is a cute lil poem to enjoy:

All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From My Dog

Author: Unknown

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

Allow the experience of fresh air

and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent,

sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

Thrive on affection and let people touch you -

enjoy back rubs and pats on your neck.

When you leave your yard, make it an adventure.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

No matter how often you're scolded,

don't pout - run right back and make friends.

Bond with your pack.

On cold nights, curl up in front of a crackling fire.

When you're excited, speak up.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

If you stare at someone long enough,

eventually you'll get what you want.

Don't go out without ID.

Leave room in your schedule for a good nap.

Always give people a friendly greeting.

If it's not wet and sloppy, it's not a real kiss.

Show us YOUR House Pet entry today!

Here's HOW TO ENTER:

If you are an EFA member & would like to submit an entry, please convo our Challenge Blog Leader, Jess of jessicalynneart, with the following information:

1. PROViDE the link to an item in your shop that fits the theme or has been created for the theme.

2. EXPLAiN how you think the item fits the monthly Challenge theme

3. TELL US a bit about your work/donations/volunteer work with animals or animal charities

4. TiTLE your convo with the name of the MONTH and the word CHALLENGE, for example: MARCH CHALLENGE.

Two more important steps:

5. TAG your Etsy listing with the monthly Challenge theme tag (this month = teamefapet) see the Themes-at-a-glance list for other tags). Be sure to ALSO keep your regular team tag in place, either 'team efa' or 'team efa cotm'

6. Renew your listing !

Remember, when we've received sixteen qualifying entries... these will be featured in a Treasury and in our Challenge Competition, where the winner will get a free etsy mini 1x1 advertising slot on EFA's Challenge blog the following month.

Challenge entries are also promoted on Etsy Teams, EFA's Yahoo Groups, Twitter and Facebook... so get your entries in asap...

Looking forward to seeing your heartfelt wares

Heather of TheBlueWindmill

Monthly Challenge Leader

February Monthly Challenge Theme: I Love Animals

Do you LOVE animals?

Then this month’s challenge theme is perfect for you!

Simply enter a product that depicts your love for animals or something with a heart.

Here are a few examples

from our fabulous EFA team members:

I Heart My Dog By rubyandbeeboutique

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

Roger Caras

For the Love of Catnip by CrazyaboutCatnip

"I purr therefore I am, especially after catnip"

Cat Wisdom 101

Zebra Love By OceletEyes

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul

remains unawakened." Anatole France

Dog Portrait Eyes of Love By Knee Deep Originals

"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language."

Martin Buber

Share your love for the animals by entering today!

Here's HOW TO ENTER:

If you are an EFA member & would like to submit an entry, please convo our Challenge Blog Leader, Jess of jessicalynneart, with the following information:

1. PROViDE the link to an item in your shop that fits the theme or has been created for the theme.

2. EXPLAiN how you think the item fits the monthly Challenge theme

3. TELL US a bit about your work/donations/volunteer work with animals or animal charities

4. TiTLE your convo with the name of the MONTH and the word CHALLENGE, for example: FEBRUARY CHALLENGE.

Two more important steps:

5. TAG your Etsy listing with the monthly Challenge theme tag (this month = teamefalove) (see the Themes-at-a-glance list for other tags). Be sure to ALSO keep your regular team tag in place, either 'team efa' or 'team efa cotm'

6. Renew your listing !

Remember, when we've received sixteen qualifying entries... these will be featured in a Treasury and in our Challenge Competition, where the winner will get a free etsy mini 1x1 advertising slot on EFA's Challenge blog the following month.

Challenge entries are also promoted on Etsy Teams, EFA's Yahoo Groups, Twitter and Facebook... so get your entries in asap...

Looking forward to seeing your heartfelt wares

Heather of TheBlueWindmill

Monthly Challenge Leader