What a beautiful idea!  When I received a comment from Ms. Phaup telling me about their organization, I couldn’t resist helping out with spreading the word!  Michelle Phaup is founder and president of an organization that does incredible things for families in need.  Her non-profit organization’s purpose is to help families and individuals in need by helping them raise money to assist in quelling the high price of medical procedures.  Won’t you help her by donating your money, time and efforts to such a beautiful cause?  What better gift could one give than the gift of life itself!

Remember….

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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Squish, originally uploaded by lisacat.

Such Soft Pillows, originally uploaded by marcus_in_ny.

While looking at pet adoption sites tonight I stumbled upon Empty Cages Collective and thought it was a great blog to feature. They have beautiful photographs of their animals for adoption and some great video, too. Stop by and admire their photography and maybe find a cutie pie of your own!

Their Flickr accounts are full of fantastic photos! Yet another artist using their skills to bring joy to the world and peace to many hearts.

Also featured on ARTKID.WORDPRESS.COM

CandyStickLane’s Aids Awareness Onesie shows it’s never to early to promote a worthy cause!  Raising awareness for aids can’t start at too early an age.

TheBeadGirl includes an informational card with each purchase of her charitable items, like this beautiful necklace. It’s a beautiful way to help a beautiful cause!

SpecialtySoapShop creates custom awareness ribbons in the form of: SOAPS! Get clean in the shower, and help others learn the importance of a clean bill of health.

LePetitBijou has created these beautiful little virus buddies as a great way to raise awareness. Get your cuddly buddy today and help bring clean water and supplies to those who need it.

MiaAndCo has designed this little gem to bring hope to those who really need it. Show a little faith by purchasing this gorgeous necklace and pendant today.

WhitingArts has created this cheeky crocheted condom holder. Play safe and be clever! Show your significant other you care with a purchase of one of these terrific items.

IlluminatedLuna has captured the essence of children in this stunning photograph. Purchases of this item benefit World Vision Projects in Zambia, Africa.  Let these shining faces brighten up your day with knowing you’ve helped them grow up with the promise of a better tomorrow.

KiberaJewelry is a collection of beautiful jewelry, like this necklace, made in Africa by Sema na Kufanya.  Buying this item helps the villages and women who live there and create these wonderful works of art!

MerriwoodDesigns has crafted this lovely baby hammock.  Bonding with your loved one and helping save lives at the same time? What could be better?!

Mufi brings a ladylike charm to the role of a superhero.  This gorgeous freshwater pearl bracelet helps educate the lovely ladies in the town of Lesotho, Africa.  Take one home today and make a difference in a young woman’s life and education.

LeChampionDuMonde is indeed a champion of etsy sellers.  This canadian photographer has captured a beautiful moment of birds enjoying their freedom and flying on the wind.  All purchases from this print will be donated to charity.

Arabafree has designed this whimsical necklace and earrings set for the good of the world!  Proceeds are donated 100% to Humanitarian Needs in Africa.

JodisCraftEmporium has these lovely little ribbons for sale!  Two dollars from every five dollar ribbon will be donated to HelpChildrenWithAids.Org.  Get yours today and help save the lives of young people.

You guys might want to look at some of these fantastic websites:

Art For Aids

Art4Aids

Art Aids Art

From HIV to Home

I know it’s a bit early, as October is breast cancer awareness month, but I figure why wait to help a cause that would effect so many!

Loopy4Ewe is creating these lovely Breast Cancer Awareness Lip Balm Cozy Keychains to help raise funds for her participation in a local Breast Cancer Walk. “In June 2009 I am participating in the 60km Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk. I have created these Breast Cancer Awareness lip balm cozy keychains to raise money for breast cancer research. Proceeds from the sale of this keychain will go towards Breast Cancer Research.” Help her reach her goal by purchasing one of these fantastic items now!

OceanAveSilks, an established silk painter for over 10 years, has created this stunning Silk Sweetheart Scarf for Breast Cancer Awareness.  10% of this item’s purchase price will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Be stylish and warm this fall, all while helping an amazing foundation for a good cause!

1337threads has created this unique embroidered t-shirt.  Purchase this “3-Day Walker Breast Cancer” T-Shirt and a portion of the proceeds go to her own fund for the 3-Day Fundraiser Breast Cancer walk.  You can visit her blog here, for more details about her fundraising and the walk.

SewHappyDesigns, an expert quilter from New York, has created a beautiful keepsake for Breast Cancer Awareness.  The Love and Hope Cancer Survivor Pillow would be perfect for that strong woman in your life.  Do you know someone who has survived breast cancer? Why not brighten their day and remind them of their courage with this gorgeous quilted pillow?

RagstoRichesJewelry will be donating portions of the sale of her gorgeous Swarovski Crystal earrings to help raise awareness for Breast Cancer.  These gorgeous silver, pink, and white dangle earrings also have a matching bracelet component on a separate listing.  They’re delicate, feminine, and created for a great cause.

Faereality has created this gorgeous Think Pink Faery print in tribute to a fellow artist who is battling breast cancer.  20% of the purchases from this digital painting print will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in the name of Selina Fenech.  All prints are an 11″x14″, high quality Giclee Print.  Brighten up your favourite woman’s day with this classy artwork, and help a good cause at the same time!

TessaDesigns, an expert seamstress with a love for designer fabrics, has created this fantastic totebag!   She will be donating 10% of the purchase price of the Monogrammed Plaid Survivor Tote Bag to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

TheGardenBath has created a unique fragrance that’s deliciously cheerful!  For every purchase of this delectable, decadent Roll-On Perfume scented as Frosted Cupcakes she will donate $3.00 to help fund breast cancer awarness.  Her future sister-in-law is participating in a fundraising walk for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.

KnittingforKnockers is a fantastic charity group!  It is a collaborative group of artists, who decided to band together to create beautiful, wearable, works of art.  And they do it all for the cause of raising awareness and to help find the cure for Breast Cancer!  This beautiful Violet and White Scarf, created by Kyassib, might not be in the traditional pink and white colours for breast cancer awareness, but it is simply stunning!  100% of the proceeds from the scarf will be donated to the Breast Cancer Action organization.

*THIS BLOG FEATURE WILL FEATURE ARTISTS RAISING AWARENESS FOR AUTISM*
 

    Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. This set of signs distinguishes autism from milder autism spectrum disorders (ASD) such as Asperger syndrome.
    Autism affects many parts of the brain; how this occurs is poorly understood. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child’s life. Early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help children gain self-care, social, and communication skills. There is no cure. Few children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, but some become successful, and an autistic culture has developed, with some seeking a cure and others believing that autism is a condition rather than a disorder.

HuesOfNature uses her artwork as a form of therapy. In addition to her own therapy, she has also created a lovely little fairy to promote Autism awareness as inspired by another etsy artist. A portion of the proceeds from the “Autism Fairy” will be donated to an autism awarness organization. Inspired by ArthurSimo, an incredible 16 year-old artist also featured on etsy.com.

EricaMakesSoap has Autism, and she has donated her time and efforts to raising awareness about this disorder. 10% of all sales for this soap will be donated to the National Autism Society [see sidebar for link]. Stop by her shop for some relaxing treats!

AwarenessItems is an artist who deals with the trials of having a child with Autism. She has created a line of artistic items that are hand assembled and raise awarness for various causes. Please help support Autism Awareness and help her raise funds for her son’s care by purchasing this Autism Awarness Keyring.

MoveTheNeedle is donating 50% of the profits from the Autism Awareness Journal to the charity, KindTree.org, as featured by the Etsy for Autism Team. This beautiful journal is covered in puzzle piece fabric. (The puzzle piece signifies Autism Awareness)

Ametista has created a fantastic Autism Awareness Cell Phone Charm. Now you can help spread awareness wherever you go, with every phone call you make! Proceeds from their “Clay for a Cause” section of items will be donated to AutismSpeaks.org. Help this proud mother of an Autistic child raise awareness for this cause!

sewNikki is a wonderful mother with a big heart. Please help promote AutismAwareness by making a purchase of a FAB FOB AUTISM KEYCHAIN. You can help Nikki and her family spread the word about Autism.

AutismCreations has created a line of products to help raise awarness for Autism and therapeutic games for those with Autism. The PECS AUTISM THERAPY DO THE DISHES HOMESCHOOL GAME MAT is a wonderful tool to help those with Autism. It would make a great gift for a family or for use in a child’s school.

As always, links to these artists’ etsy shops are featured on sidebar links.

walkonthemoon is a jeweler and proud mama of two beautiful beagles. When you purchase the Pink Aluminum Rose Earrings ,100% of this Purchase price goes to B.O.N.E.S. Beagles of New England States Rescue League. Buy these little beauties and give one big eyed puppy dog a chance at a bright, shiny new future!

AWBAR is a wildlife rescue who’s etsy shop sales help fund their efforts. Brighten up your wallspace with this darling photograph! Proceeds from the Jack and Sophia the Raccoons Photo will be donated 100% to the rescue!

MixologyMakeup has a wonderful project going on in their etsy shop! In quoting their own item description: “We are currently donating 5% of our monthly sales, but now we have a bigger mission! Our goal is to be able to sponsor 1 clean water well in an African Village through Blood:Water Mission. To do this, we will be donating $1 per item sold, that’s $1 per item, not $1 per sale! Our hope is to sell 3,000 products for the 1000 Wells Project by December 25th, 2008. Can we do it? With your help we can, we are fortunate enough to never think about where to get pure water only what pure water to choose.” A percentage from purchases of items such as their 5 samples package will be generously donated to this worthy cause!

Susandr‘s Polymer clay wish bracelet is a great way to raise funds for the Kidney Foundation! This artist is donating 30% of her sales to supporting her sister in the charity’s walkathon.

CreativeRescue has done a beautiful thing for our furry, feathered, fluffy friends. All proceeds from their “Dogs Rule Charm Donation Necklace” will be donated to Creative animal Rescue & Art Education Center.
Save Our Furry Friends!

BasilTheCat has created this stunning, classic necklace. Purchase the “Willing Hearts Dalmatian Rescue Necklace” and $5 of every sale of this necklace will be donated to Willing Hearts.
Save Our Furry Friends!

JaneDiamond has a big soft spot for animals. 100% of the proceeds (Less S&H) of purchases of her “Catnip Toy – Beautiful Bunnies “ will go to “Abandoned Wild Babies Animal Rescue”.
Save Our Furry Friends!

Can you only imagine if every single one of these 6 billion+ people banded together?
We could do a hell of a lot of good on this planet.

Ever since I was little I have wanted to save the world. I have wanted to help those who are in need
I have come to the realization that one person cannot save the world alone.
Billions of people supported by one person just is not a feasible idea.
That’s where all of you come in.

We live on a beautiful planet in a beautiful solar system.
As artists we are inspired by our surroundings and the people in our lives.
We interpret this inspiration into beautiful creations to inspire and share with others.
The Arts have been long proven as a key to human survival.
We use it to teach, to speak, to share.

We have a gift. We have a talent. We have a tool

We are helping to build history.
We are helping to brighten days.
We are helping to beautify the world.
We are helping share love.

Art comes in many shapes, sizes, colours, and forms.
So do the people on this planet.

If we all band together we can make more of a difference in this world than we ever imagined.
And that’s what I am hoping to do with this project.
I am building online communities, groups, and blogs for artists to share their work.

HELPING HANDS ART IS CREATED

WITH THE PURPOSE OF HELPING THOSE IN NEED

The purpose of these sites is for artists to post links to their shops, sites, and items.
Artists are not to use this for publicizing things for their own profits.
These are places for artists to post items who’s profits are to be donated to charitable organizations
Post as many or as few as you like. Post as often or as little as you like.
My wish is that together we can all make a difference in this world using the gifts we were given.
My hope is that together, we can act as a voice for the 6.6 billion people on this planet.