Kerri Hale: store spotlight

Kerri Hale has donated her Rose Quartz, Blue Peruvian Opal, Purple Fluorite Sterling Silver Gemstone Earrings, which is available at the etsyforanimals store.

Vermont resident Kerri Hale is the classic talent behind the Etsy shop of the same name. "I love playing with gems and mineral specimens, so making jewelry is tons of fun for me." Besides crafting equisite jewelry, she also writes, plays the guitar and piano, and loves to go for drives and listen to music. She's also been known to walk around her garden with a glass of wine on summer evenings.

Her style is natural and "organic, which is to say I try to make the gemstones the stars, and showcase their natural beauty as best I can." She's been crafting her entire life, but only started creating her natural gemstone and silver jewelry two years ago. "I would love to get to a point where I could either be completely self supporting through my jewelry, or at least get to the point where I wouldn't have to work overtime at my regular 9-5 job in order to pay my bills," she confesses. "It's important to let yourself shine through your work, and to have your shop feel a lot like you...and good pictures are a must." Kerri's photos are certainly among the best. I believe hers are the epitome of what fellow Etsy sellers should strive for. Please visit her shop: http://kerrihale.etsy.com/

mycatlulu: store spotlight

Mycatlulu has donated several of her Gocco Rudolph Animal Cards to the EFA store.

Here is a little information about the store and artist.

Artist: Becca Souza Alley
Shop: mycatlulu.etsy.com
Make handmade gocco greeting cards, invitations, custom orders, also buttons, photography and design work.
Notes on Art Making and Mycatlulu at: mycatlulu.blogspot.com
Favorite Animal Charities:
East Bay Spca - http://www.eastbayspca.org/
International Bird Rescue - http://www.ibrrc.org/
American Oceans Campaign - http://www.americanoceans.org/
Defenders of Wildlife - www.defenders.org/index.php

asweetness: store spotlight

Asweetness donated her very unique Cow Check Book Cover, which has recently been purchased at the EFA store.

A little tidbit about asweetness from the artist:

My name is Andrea and my store is named Andrea's Creations. I like to make
things using paper and scrap booking techniques. I also like to make unexpected
things or alter ordinary things. Those have been my best received items. I do
custom work, I am convo friendly, and I can be negotiable with my prices and/or
shipping. Please come by and visit my store at http://www.asweetness.com/ and let me know
if I can help you in your quest to buy hand made.

...And her story about her cute dog Jack.

This cute dog's name is Jack, he was on his way to the pound when my
bf told the person who was taking him that he wanted him... so he was rescued.
He is a Corgi; short legs and big ole head...lol

tackybackintime: store spotlight

Tackybackintime has donated Two Pattern Books from Annie's Pattern Club, which is available for purchase at the EFA store.

Tackybackintime offers vintage items to adore or to adorn. This holiday season visit her shop for some great 50's holiday decorations and some other vintage items such as holiday aprons and old fashioned gifts.

Jewelry by Tara: store spotlight

Jewelry by Tara, "Pretty in Pink, Cool and Classy, Unique Handcrafted Jewelry".

Jewelry by Tara donated her Retro Black Cat Necklace to the EFA store. It has recently been purchased.

All creations are completely handmade by the artist, Tara Van Stelle, who loves to combine vintage pieces into fantastic new accessories.

Here is a little information about the store straight from the artist:

I'm always looking for rare and unusual additions to my pieces. Jewelry by Tara is a member of SRAJD, Self Representing Artists and Jewelry Designers. I am the co-founder of JET, Jewelry On Etsy Team, and present leader. I have been designing jewelry, and selling it online, and elsewhere, for almost 8 years.

Please visit my supply shop, for fantastic vintage and rare finds!http://www.suppliesbytara.etsy.com/ All JETs and EFA members will receive 10% off, when mentioning "EFA" or "JET" in message to seller (no applicable to shipping/handling). Please wait to pay and I will reinvoice.

You can find my jewelry here: http://www.jewelrybytara.etsy.com/

http://www.jetteam.etsy.com/

To learn more about me:

http://www.jewelrybytara.blogspot.com/

http://www.myspace.com/suppliesbytara

curlymonkey: store spotlight

Curlymonkey donated its White Dolphin Eco-Friendly Baby T-shirt to the EFA store, which has recently sold.

Curlymonkey is an Eco inspired Boutique for Baby and Kids selling Organic Onesies - T-shirts and Accessories. Curlymonkey prides its self in using super soft fabric and eco friendly water based inks.

kraftykateskreations: store spotlight

kraftykateskreations donated her Adorable Catnip Christmas Stocking Toy, which recently sold.

A little tidbit about kraftykateskreations from the artist:

My daughter and I love animals, and etsy, so donating is a big priority to us. Each month we will donate the featured organic catnip toy of the month to charity. Our two kitties inspire us everyday. We caringly grow our own organic catnip, and use only the freshest leaves in every toy. Many thanks to Etsyforanimals for helping our friends in need. =^..^=

AerieDesigns: store spotlight

AerieDesigns has recently donated a crochet pattern for her unique PIXIE HOUNDS Greyhound Dog Dolls.

A little tidbit about AerieDesigns from the artist:

When I adopted my first Greyhound I wanted to find a way to help more Greyhounds find homes. That's when my Life Size Greyhound Crochet Pattern and my Etsy shop was born. A portion of every sale in the shop is donated to benefit Greyhound Adoption. I now offer patterns for several other dog breeds, dog sweaters and pretend food. And I'm a proud member of "Etsy for Animals". ---
Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for all you do for EFA!
Lenora

keytothedustypages: store spotlight

Key to the dusty pages has donated several items to the EFA store, such as the book called How to live with a Neurotic Dog, which has recently sold. Key to the dusty pages is mainly a book store to browse, enjoy, heart and purchase. We've added a new twist, books for altering, decoupage, scrapbooking, etc. You may even find some homemade bookmarks.

Sugirons: Store spotlight

Sugirons has recently donated a Christmas bib and matching burp cloth to the EFA store.

Baby... You... Gift... Items to make everyone's living more colorful and fun♪

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)

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.

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 !

"Thank You" Spotlight - tackybackintime

tackybackintime hosts an Etsy shop packed with vintage 'stuff' that will delight those with sentimental thoughts of the past. Tacky is thrilled that October's Charity of the Month is a one close to her own heart"Town Cats of Ocean City" and as today is the last day for fundraising for this particular Kitty Cause head over to etsyforanimals and make your purchase today as 100% of funds raised in October help cats and kittens.

Here are some of the great things tacky has donated to the etsyforanimnals shop. A Scrappy Cat vintage pattern that is a real delight for any quilter who loves cats. Not hard to make up and even easier to buy for a quilting friend!

This Shabby Chic Pin Up will please a cat lover and a needleworker of any kind, so check them both out, and everything else that today will raise funds for EFA's Charity of the Month.

AngelQ Expressions: store spotlight

You'll find thoughtful creations at AngelQ Expressions including treasure boxes, notecards, and the Women's Wit Collection Bath and Body Products designed with clever quotes from inspirational women. When you purchase an item from the EFA section, 20% of the sale will go to AngelQ's favorite animal charities, including the Honu Project and the Wolf Mountain Sanctuary. Support Creative Intelligence!

In addition, take a look at AngelQ's recent donation to the EFA store - Peace Kanji with Buddha Quote Plaque - which has recently been sold.

naidascrochet: store spotlight

Naidascrochet has recently donated this cute and wonderful Morning Dew Coffee Cup Cozie to the EFA store.

A little tid bit about naidascrochet from the artist:

All of my items are crocheted in a smoke free, crochet happy, loving home. I love to take custom orders.

I'm 30 years old, a wife, a mom of 2, and a crochet addict. I crochet nearly every day and hoard yarn and patterns like a mad woman. Crocheting is my obsession.

I've been crocheting since I was 14 years old. I love making just about anything with my crochet hook and yarn. It's like yoga for me and I find it very relaxing.

Visit my blog for more information about me or my store.

A purchase at naidascrochet supports the animals.

Backroomtreasures: store spotlight

Backroomtreasures has donated a beautfiul 4x6 matted maltese (ACEO) to the EFA shop.

Backroomtreasures is a shop featuring original artwork and reproduction limited and open edition prints, some are matted. Judy, the artist at Backroomtreasures, loves to paint animals. She has been painting for more that 18 years. Judy works in acrylic, watercolor, oils and colored pencil. Her artwork is in private collections all across the globe. Judy sells locally as well as on internet sites such as etsy. She also donates to other charities such as Kairos Prison Ministry, Autism Speaks and local animal shelters.

A purchase at Backroomtreasures supports the animals, so please visit often as new items are listed daily.

pattihaskins: store spotlight

pattihaskins recently donated one of her Big Mouth Cat Little Pillow to the EFA Store, which has recently sold.

A little tid bit about the artist and the pattihaskins shop:

Everything I make is inspired by living with six cats and three dogs, all rescues. A day doesn't go by that they don't make me smile. Therefore, I have a hard time making "serious" art. When you're surrounded by goofy creatures, goofiness seems to rule your creative output. . . or at least its that way for me. I hope that my work will make people smile the way my critters make me smile: the world needs more smiles.