This Thursday is all about the money—giving it away, that is. It's true, the economy right now is kind of scary, and I'm thinking of ways to save on gas, and food bills, and wondering if their are any good sales on fabric to feed my growing stash addiction. That fact that I have money to spend on fabric says to me that I have enough to donate to a good cause.

Two things happened this week to bring me to this charitable reverence. The first, Paul Newman passed away earlier this week. The media flood that followed talked about his endless giving and humility. He even started a food brand, Newman's Own, in which donated all of its profits to charities around the world. The second, I went to a local coffee shop to get a morning cup of joe today (see, more money to spend) and there was a jwelry maker selling her stuff. I went over to have a look and the artist, Leah, told me that some portion of the jewelry sale was going to the Freestore Foodbank (I can't remeber the exact amount, but it was pretty generous). I didn't have the money on me at the moment, but I took one of her business cards, and she has an Etsy Shop: TheLetterG. She doesn't have this deal going on at the site, but I thought I'd send some people her way—good deeds shouldn't go unnoticed (Plus, she has some unreal gorgeous stuff.)

So, this week's Etsy Finds Thursday is dedicated to: The Charitable Side of Creativity.

"Lovely Lamb" pendant necklace, by JaneDiamond, benefitting Farm Sanctuary and Etsy For Animals ($15); "Gigi Felt Flower Pin" by PrincessLazertron, for Susan G. Komen for the Cure ($20); "Luck Fiona Charity Dog Collar" by LuckyFiona, proceeds benefit Sarah, a Setter in need of surgery ($14.99); "Eric Ortega No. 4" by ChrisCarterArt, benefitting the Butterfly Project ($60); "Black Cat's eye Cancer Awareness HOPE Bracelet" by AuntMarysLegacy, all proceeds donated to The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life ($10.50); "Ovals - Autism Awareness Note Card" by Brefour, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Autism initiatives ($3); "Pin Up Emo Rockabilly Punk Nautical Star Necklace" by RockLove, proceeds donated to making care packages for our troops ($40); "SQUEAKER Large Fleece Dog Tug Toy" by RescueMeTugz, for Great Dane Rescues ($6.50 for 1); "PIay It Foward - 1 Sample" by MixologyMakeup, $1 per item sold goes to the 1000 Wells Project for clean water in Africa ($1.65).