Funky Five: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

1. Pink kit from Hambly Screen Prints - 100% of proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation

2. Tickled pink breast cancer awareness bracelet by Amz Jewellery Designs - 50% of each item in the collection will go to a local breast cancer charity

3. Pink Ribbon Dog Collar by Retro Animals - 20% of each Pink Ribbon collar sold will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

4. Rose Pink Holiday Wreath by Another Bright Idea - 20% of the sale price will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

5. Black Crochet Beanie with Hot to Trot Pink flower by bella fiore - 50% of proceeds from "Think Pink" section donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Liv'nGood Jewelry

Jill Liles of Liv'nGood Jewelry began creating jewelry in 2007. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, $15 of all sales will be donated to the NC Triangle Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The beautiful Keys to Hope chainmaille keychain is a great way to show your support for this cause. Jill creates so many unique designs that it is hard to decide which ones to direct your attention to! I love the glass bead & sterling silver Easter Parade necklace, as well as the Princessa wire-wrapped crystal bracelet. Liv'nGood Jewelry also stocks several great pairs of earrings, including the Key to My Heart pair. Receive a $5 discount on orders of $25 or more with coupon code FUNKY. Offer expires December 5.

Weekend Events

WHAT: First Friday featuring dozens of Philadelphia's Old City galleries and shops
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 5-9pm
WHERE: See map for various participating locations
ETC: No admission fee. Hours may vary during the summer.

WHAT: First Friday Artist debut on back wall at Memphis Taproom
WHEN: Friday, August 7 - continuing through month of August
WHERE: 2331 E. Cumberland St., Philadelphia
ETC: Featuring artist Matthew Leake's illustrations

WHAT: Charity happy hour benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 6-11pm
WHERE: LOFT 610 - 5760 State Hwy 121, Ste. 175, Plano, Texas
ETC: Couture Events and Loft 610 have partnered to host this charity happy hour. Loft 610 will be graciously donating 20% of the total bill for the night to Susan G. Komen. Please mention to your waiter that you are with Couture Events.

WHAT: SEED
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 7pm-12am
WHERE: Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St., Dallas, TX
ETC: Charitable event featuring the work of over 20 local artists that have turned coffee tins into functional lanterns. Proceeds will be used to fund the operating costs associated with Art Conspiracy’s large scale December fundraiser benefiting Resolana, an organization that provides rehabilitative arts programming for women in the Dallas County Jail and Dawson State Jail in Dallas.

WHAT: Satellite Second Saturdays Craft Fair
WHEN: Saturday, August 8, 11am-5pm
WHERE: The Firehouse at 50th & Baltimore Ave., West Philadelphia
ETC: Features the work of more than 20 local artisans. Brought to you by VIX Emporium and Satellite Cafe.

WHAT: Hip Happening
WHEN: Saturday, August 8, 11am-6pm
WHERE: Sellwood Masonic Lodge, 7126 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, OR
ETC: The event will be held in conjunction with the Sellwood-Westmoreland Business Alliance’s Passport event.

WHAT: The {NewNew} Heads to Boston's SOWA Open Market
WHEN: Sunday, August 9, 10am-4pm
WHERE: 540 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA
ETC: Free admission and parking

AG Ambroult

AG Ambroult offers metal designs that reflect industrial and organic forms, showing that this marriage can be both fashionable and artistic. I love the Copper Jewel Ring that features an over-sized copper dome set within a serrated frame. The 3-D necklace was originally designed for an auction benefiting The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day. Designed to reflect the journey of a cancer patient/survivor, the necklace is made-to-order and HALF the purchase price goes directly to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-day. AG Ambroult also offers metal dog silhouette pendants that I love.

*Giveaway - Closed: Enter to win the Hoop and Orb necklace valued at $58 from AG Ambroult. Visit the AG Ambroult shop & leave a comment on this post noting your favorite design. Giveaway ends at Midnight CST, Sunday, April 12.

Chloe Boutique Jewelry

Chloe Boutique Jewelry features a wide variety of accessories created by Amanda Daniel. I love the apple tart dangle earrings made with Granny Smith apple colored puffed rectangle beads. And the AAA Sparkling Nutmeg necklace is a stunningly beautiful design. Amanda also has a great Think Pink section and 25% of the proceeds from sales from this section are donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. All of the designs are so nice it's hard to choose a favorite. But, I am especially partial to the Rosey Bell Flowers for the Cure earrings. And, with Valentine's Day right around the corner, don't miss the Vintage Sweetheart Dangle earrings.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and lots of indie designers, crafters & designers are doing their part to raise money & awareness about this disease.

1. During October, 20% of the proceeds on all PINK items at Hedvig Bourbon will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The Lucas Diaper Bag, pictured above, is gorgeous!

2. Liebling Designs recently launched a new floral necklace, Pretty In Pink, to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, too. Designer Jessica has been personally affected by breast cancer & says, "It's the scariest thing to ever happen to me and without the funding that is out there the research and procedures wouldn't have been possible!"

3. Breast Cancer Sucks! What a true statement! These items are a humorous & fun way to support breast cancer awareness and to shed some light on how many people this disease affects. 20% of every purchase from this shop will be donated to helping those that suffer from breast cancer.

4. Crafts by Chris has a terrific selection of Think Pink goods. 50% of Think Pink sales helps support the Susan G. Komen Foundation, as well as 10% of the sales from the rest of the shop. The pink lampwork rings are stunning.