Thanks to all who purchased a spot in our Gift Guide during the month of April to help end world hunger. The donation has been sent to Heifer International.

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Your donation will help us to improve and grow our important programs around the world to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. We appreciate your support and thank you for your participation.

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I’m a firm believer of giving back to the community. Even small donations add up and can make a difference. I’m proud to be a member of the Etsy Angels Street Team. Every other month they raise money for a selected charity. Each team member submits a couple charities that they would like to support. Then a charity name is drawn from that list.

♥ Etsy Angels support the American Heart Association during the month of May.

*Coronary heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S.

*Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S.

*Every 34 seconds a woman dies from heart disease

*Women are 4 to 6 times more likely to die from heart disease than breast cancer.

During a month in which we celebrate Mothers, the statistics regarding women are even more important.

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. They support research and educational programs that best benefit the general public. We hope that you will take the time to visit the American Heart Association website to learn more about the risk factors and symptoms of heart attack, which vary somewhat for women. It could save your life or the life of someone you love.

The American Heart Association was my charity submission. You can read about my personal experiences and reasons for supporting this great cause on the Etsy Angel Blog.

Please visit the etsy forum thread to see how you can help.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

This Charming Luck O the Irish Malachite Clover Bracelet by Elizabeth Lydon Studio is perfect for any time of the year. Love these fabulously fun Rock Your Shamrocks Guitar Pick Earrings by The Ginkgo Cottage.

This beautiful stained glass Angels Among Us, Erin by L.A. Glass would look wonderful hanging in your window. No St. Patrick’s Day is complete without a trip to the pub. Bring the pub home with this delightful The Olde Irish Pub handpainted Primitive wood sign wall plaque by The Homespun Raven.

Today’s picks range from impressive to absolutely incredible.

Love the classics? Then you’ll love this great Shakespeare origami ornament by PaperAffection. Add a breath of spring to any room with this lovely june moon origami light string by stylebystella.

Gorgeous tea stained origami tulips by ArguingTheMobius will add a touch of class to any decor or wedding. This amazing green angel origami sculpture by origamijoel literally takes my breath away. Who knew that could be done with a piece of paper?

I swiped today’s title and treasury from my friend, Amanda (with permission, of course). What better way to get started than with a whole slew of great indie products. Etsy is one of several online venues where you can buy and sell handmade products.

Click on the image to visit the treasury and see more of these fabulous gift ideas.

This treasury features items from the Etsy Angels Street Team. Who are the Etsy Angels? I knew you were going to ask.

The Etsy Angels are a Self-Representing Team of Artisans that create a variety of unique handmade items including Artisan Jewelry, Lampwork Glass and Polymer Clay Beads, Bath and Body Products, Quilts, Knits and Plush, and Paper Products to name a few.

Our Team was formed after the many hours spent together promoting for Dawn’s Boys; an effort that began in late December 2007 after a Jewelry artist who was on both Etsy and Ebay lost her life in an automobile accident. She left behind two little boys. Several “Angels” came together to help. After spending countless hours promoting donations from more people than we could imagine that wanted to help, many friendships were made. We couldn’t imagine it all ending without creating a Team for Dawn’s Angels. ♥ – (also swiped from Amanda )

Etsy Angels have most recently raised money to help AWBAR (Abandoned Wild Babies Animal Rescue) and for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. You can check out all the Etsy Angels products here.