Haiti Relief Fundraiser Auction Day 6

January 21, 2010

It’s Day 6 of the silent auction to benefit the people of Haiti. All goods have been donated by a group of very generous indie shops and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross International Response Fund.

Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details.

How does it Work? Each day I will share a new batch of items you can bid on via the comments. You will be able to see everyone’s bids and rebid if you get outbid. The highest bidder will win the item and pledges the amount bid towards the Red Cross International Response Fund. The item will then be sent out in the mail to you from the artist, crafter or designer who donated it.

How to Bid. Leave a comment on this post with the following:

your name
your email address
the item number
your bid amount

Keep checking back throughout the day to see if you have been outbid. I will do my best to keep up with moderating comments, so you will be able to see everyone else’s bids. If you are outbid, rebid! You may bid on multiple items, just be prepared to win! The goal is to raise as much money as possible!

Item # 1 – Topo Necklace from Nea Wear

Simple & beautiful necklace. Brass free form rings (hand hammered into shape) on a tiny gold plated chain (soldered links) and with a lobster clasp. 18in (46cm). Pendant size around 2.25in (55mm) Each one is truly unique, because hammered by hand! Ring shape can vary from picture, but will be similar. Valued at $32

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 22nd at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 2 – Letterpress Numbers Poster in Watermelon/Rose from Sycamore Street Press

Clean. Unfussy. Modern… and completely adorable. This poster is the perfect addition to your nursery, office, or kitchen, and is a fantastic gift for an expecting mom. It’s standard 11 x 14″ size is easy to frame. Designed by Stephanie Lynne Ford for Sycamore Street Press. Printed one at a time, one color at a time on a vintage Vandercook letterpress which gives them a gorgeous texture and impression you can see and feel.

+ Letterpress printed in watermelon pink and rose pink ink.
+ 100% renewable, luxuriously thick cotton paper.
+ Size: 11 x 14″ (a standard size)

Valued at $30

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 22nd at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 3 – Letterpress Heart on Sleeve Poster from Sycamore Street Press

For those of us who tend to wear our hearts on our sleeves. Or for those who appreciate the clean, clever graphics of this letterpress poster. Either way, this one’s a keeper. Ink is applied by hand to the press in a purposely uneven fashion to achieve an ombré effect. This made each poster slightly different and unique. Written and designed by Amy Shaffer and Kristin Mills for {Lark} by Sycamore Street Press. Hand cranked one at a time, one color at a time through a vintage Vandercook letterpress which gives them a gorgeous texture and impression you can see and feel.

+ Letterpress printed in Graphite (gray) soy based ink.
+ 100% cotton heavyweight paper made from recovered fibers from the garment industry.
+ Size: 11 x 14″. (standard size for framing)

Valued at $30

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 22nd at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 4 – Letterpress Whiskers Poster from Sycamore Street Press

Mustaches or Whiskers? Gentlemen or Cats? Whichever you prefer, this poster will fulfill your need. I got a kick out of drawing it, and I think it might provoke a few smiles when hanging from your wall. Hand drawn by Eva Jorgensen for {Folk} by Sycamore Street Press. Hand cranked one at a time, one color at a time through a vintage Vandercook letterpress which gives them a gorgeous texture and impression you can see and feel.

+ Letterpress printed in Persimmon (dark orange) and Graphite (gray) soy based ink.
+ 100% cotton heavyweight paper made from recovered fibers from the garment industry.
+ Size: 11 x 14″. (standard size for framing)

Valued at $30

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 22nd at 11:59 pm EST.

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Haiti Relief Fundraiser Auction Day 5

January 20, 2010

Today is Day 5 of the silent auction to benefit the people of Haiti is here and today is all about kids. All the goods, which have been donated by some very generous indie shops, are for kids (or moms).

100% of the proceeds from this silent auction will go to the Red Cross International Response Fund. Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details.

How does it Work? Each day, until January 29th, I will share a new batch of items you can bid on via the comments. You will be able to see everyone’s bids and rebid if you get outbid. The highest bidder will win the item and pledges the amount bid towards the Red Cross International Response Fund. The item will then be sent out in the mail to you from the artist, crafter or designer who donated it.

How to Bid. Leave a comment on this post with the following:

your name
your email address
the item number
your bid amount

Don’t forget, day # 4’s Auction is still open to bid on until tonight, January 20th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 1 – Pixie Hat from Sweet Pepita

Super cute pixie hat for baby sewn from 100% organic cotton. Ties under chin to keep in place! Available in pink/sage, sage/turquoise, pink/lilac, lilac/sage, pink/red, turquoise/navy. Sizes available in 0-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-18 months. Winner can choose color & size. Valued at $16

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 21st at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 2 – 5 Dino Plushes from uptomyelbows

How adorable are these dino plushes? Made from anti-pill fleece scraps and stuffed with poly-fill for ultimate cuddle-ability. Average size is 10″ tall, 8″ long and 4″ wide. This auction is for a complete set of 5 dinos & includes: 1 – t-Rex, 1- triceratops, 1 – stegosaurus, 1 – brontosaurus & 1 – pteranodon. Valued at $110

Bid on them and make ‘em yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 21st at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 3 – $100 gift certificate to The Vintage Pearl

The Vintage Pearl offers hand-stamped jewelry that is simple, sentimental and meaningful. Perfect for moms, dads, grandmoms or anyone else for that matter! Valued at $100

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 21st at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 4 – Giraffe Set from Numsi

This listing is for a 6″ x 6″ x 2″ piece of wall art, featuring a giraffe on an orange background. The image is printed on canvas and adhered to a museum quality birch panel which allows the work to stand alone or be simply hung on the wall. Perfect to decorate a kid’s room with. The panel comes wrapped and packaged in an apple green paper suitcase and the set also includes a desktop calendar, pocket mirror and set of magnets, all featuring the giraffe. Valued at $96

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 21st at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 5 – Your choice of Five 8×10 dog/dinosaur/woodland critter profiles from paper cuts by joe

More art to decorate a kid’s room (or your own as well). This listing includes a winner’s choice of five 8×10 dog/dinosaur/woodland critter profiles in any combo of the 6 available colors and 19 designs. Each one is hand-cut from a single piece of acid-free archival paper and archivally mounted to a white 8×10 illustration board background. Design options include: Dinos, Pup Profiles or Woodland Critters. Valued at $125

Bid on them and make ‘em yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 21st at 11:59 pm EST.

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Haiti Relief Fundraiser Auction Day 4

January 19, 2010

Day 4 of the silent auction to benefit the people of Haiti is here. All goods have been donated some very generous indie shops and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross International Response Fund.

Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details.

How to Bid. Leave a comment on this post with the following:

your name
your email address
the item number
your bid amount

Item # 1 – Plum Mums Album 8 x 10 Print from artkitten

This stunning book is the perfect size for a photo album, but would also make a perfect sketchbook (the inside paper is heavyweight and lovely) or a wedding guest book. It’s covered with a gorgeous fine paper with a golden floral pattern on a beautiful plum background, lapis book cloth and sewn together with waxed linen thread. Measures 6 1/2″ x 9 1/2″. Valued at $33

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 20th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 2 – Ivory Cowl from Phydeaux Designs

Ivory is such a lovely neutral shade for year round wear: warmer and more buttery than white, while a nice change from the pastels and brights of spring and summer! This beautiful cowl, which may also be worn as a neckwarmer, will keep you gorgeously warm and cozy all winter long! Hand knit with a chunky and warm wool blend in a beautiful ivory color with a stitch that creates diagonal texture and depth. It also has two gorgeous, fat caramel tortoise-shell like buttons to close. Size: 28.5″ (72.39 cm) long and 8.5″ (21.59 cm) wide. Machine washable (gentle cycle only please, secured in a delicates bag); however, I strongly recommend handwashing in cool or cold water using a gentle wash or shampoo. Dry flat. If you treat this cowl well, it will treat you well for years and years to come. Valued at $60

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 20th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 3 – Copper Heart Necklace from Yummy and Company

This necklace is made from recycled copper and hangs from a 16 inch sterling silver chain. The artist sources the copper from her husband who is a restoration carpenter. He brings home gigantic hunks of copper that she hand cuts, shapes and hammer until they are dainty and pretty! I then give the piece a patina and seal it with varnish so that it will keep it’s gorgeous coloring. Valued at $38

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 20th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 4 – 5 Beer Soaps from the Beer Soap Company - 2 lots

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 20th at 11:59 pm EST.

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Haiti Relief Fundraiser Auction Day 3

January 18, 2010

It’s Day 3 of the silent auction to benefit the people of Haiti. All goods have been donated some very generous indie shops and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross International Response Fund.

Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details. We raised $360 on Day# 1 & $115 on Day #2. Let’s beat both of those amounts today!

How does it Work?

Each day I will share a new batch of items you can bid on via the comments. You will be able to see everyone’s bids and rebid if you get outbid. The highest bidder will win the item and pledges the amount bid towards the Red Cross International Response Fund. The item will then be sent out in the mail to you from the artist, crafter or designer who donated it.

How to Bid.

Leave a comment on this post with the following:

your name
your email address
the item number
your bid amount

Item # 1 – Blossom Twisted Neckwarmer from Eva Foreva

Twisted Neckwarmers open up so you can button them up many different ways with no worries about messing up your hair while putting them on. Two brown buttons on both sides. Please note that this auction is for a blossom colored neckwarmer, which you can see here, the one pictured is plum. Valued at $40

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 19th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 2 – Secret Promise Ring from IMakeCuteStuff

Perfect for your Valentine’s Day sweetie! Handmade sterling silver Secret Promise Ring – “You Have My Heart” whole and half sizes 4 – 13. Winner can choose the size. Valued at $40

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 19th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 3 – ‘Simply Provence’ 11×14 Photographic Print from Khristian A. Howell

Simply Provence captures the gentle slow serenity of the south of France in summer. Shot on film and not digitally altered. Print for auction is 11×14 on fine Kodak lustre paper. Includes artist’s signature. Valued at $24

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 19th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 4 – Uncomplicated Love Earrings from Black Star

Show your love with these pretty heart locket earrings. Vintage, brass charm heart lockets are 15mm on oxidized sterling silver french hoop earwires. Overall length: 1 3/8″ or 3.5cm. Valued at $17

Bid on them and make ‘em yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 19th at 11:59 pm EST.

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Haiti Relief Fundraiser Auction Day 2

January 15, 2010

Today is Day 2 of the silent auction to benefit the people of Haiti. All goods have been donated by a group fo very generous indie crafters, designers and artists and 100% of the proceeds will go to the

Red Cross International Response Fund. You can still bid on Day 1 items here until tonight, January 15th at 11:59 pm EST. Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details. ***Important note: I am all full for donations. I really cannot take more, but you can help out by bidding on other items! Every little bid helps!

How does it Work?

How to Bid.

Leave a comment on this post with the following:

your name
your email address
your bid amount

Start Bidding!

Item # 1 – ‘Sew in Love’ 8 x 10 Print from Block Party Press

I’m so in love with this open edition print. Measurements: 8×10 with a 1/4 inch white border for framing. Medium: pen drawing colored digitally. Paper: professionally printed on Matte Kodak Endura Paper (archival & fade-resistant). Each print is signed & dated on the back and is carefully packaged in a clear protective sleeve and shipped in a sturdy mailer. Valued at $18

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 17th at 11:59 pm EST. Bidding Closed!

Item # 2 – Tiny Cable Knit Smitten Necklace from Block Party Press

So sweet! A tiny 1 x 6/8″ mitten shaped pendant created in a brown polymer clay with sky blue acrylic paint. The cable knit mitten is an original design and is created with a hand carved stamp. It is distressed and sealed with a clear gloss sealer. The mitten is strung on an 18″ silver plated ball chain necklace. Due to the random nature of distressing, each pendant is slightly different. Valued at $25

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 17th at 11:59 pm EST. Bidding Closed!

Item # 3 – ‘The Arbor Day Birds’ Print from The Flashbulb

Tweet, tweet, buy us! Print of an original sewn piece. Paper size: 8 1/2 x 11 archival matte paper (21.6 x 27.9 cm). Valued at $20

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 17th at 11:59 pm EST. Bidding Closed!

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Haiti Relief Fundraiser

January 14, 2010

By now I’m sure you all have heard about the horribly devastating earthquake in Haiti and I’m also sure that like me you feel so heartbroken and helpless in face of the suffering of the Haitian people. Nothing will bring back those who perished, but the survivors need our help. From all the reports I’ve read, the biggest need in Haiti is just for basic relief and supplies…food, water, shelter, medical supplies. That’s why I’ve decided to coordinate a fundraiser for the Haitian people with 100% of the proceeds to go to the Red Cross International Response Fund. The Red Cross has been helping those in need since 1881 and they have already pledged an initial 1 million towards Haiti Relief, let’s help them give more.

How you Ask?

I’m coordinating a silent auction of items that have been donated by indie crafters, artists and designers. Each day I will share a new batch of items on Indie Fixx that you can bid on via the comments. You will be able to see everyone’s bids and rebid if you get outbid. The highest bidder will win the item and pledges the amount bid towards the Red Cross International Response Fund. The item will then be sent out in the mail to you from the artist, crafter or designer who donated it.

Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details. Please feel free to link, tweet & post this fundraiser everywhere! The more people who know about it, the more we can raise!

Now get started on bidding!

How to bid.

Leave a comment on this post with the following:

your name
your email address
your bid amount

Keep checking back throughout the day to see if you have been outbid. I will do my best to keep up with moderating comments, so you will be able to see everyone else’s bids. If you are outbid, rebid! Remember, it’s for a good cause. Also, you may bid on multiple items, just be prepared to win!

Item # 1 – Double Down Cowl from Fringe

Super soft, thick, yet lightweight wool blend cowl. So soft you will want to curl up on the sofa with it. Made from an organic, beautiful dove grey color that has specks of black and brown and little brown fibers sticking out here and there for one half and a pale, soft shade of linen for the other. The grey half is knit while the linen half is crocheted. The design is simple and classic with a twist. This item is currently taking 3 – 5 business days to ship. Measurements: Length around; 34 inches, keep in mind this piece has some stretch to it. Valued at $88

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 15th at 11:59 pm EST. Bidding Closed!

Item # 2 – Shake Sugaree Shoulder bag in Denim and Ivory from Pansy Maiden

Lovely super stylish 100% vegan, 100% natural, 100% sustainable bag in denim and ivory twill. It features a flap closure with powerful magnetic snap, 3 interior pockets, 1 exterior zip pocket, shoulder strap 2″ wide, side darts, heavy canvas interfacing so the bag can keep its shape, reinforced stitching at stress points. 18″ across at widest point, 14″ across the top (opening) & 9″ deep. Machine Washable. Cold/Cold, Delicate cycle, lay flat to dry. Valued at $59

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 15th at 11:59 pm EST. Bidding Closed!

Item # 3 - Light Blue Porcelain Flower Necklace from Tasha McKelvey

How pretty! Handmade porcelain light blue flower necklace. Size: 1.5 inch flower pendant on an 18-inch sterling silver chain. Valued at $32

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 15th at 11:59 pm EST. Bidding Closed!

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The logo was very generously created by Khristian A. Howell, a surface designer and photographer. Look for her in the upcoming Print & Pattern (Blogspot) Book this spring. She is always taking all sorts of commissions and will be making her debut at the Surtex show this coming May.

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