It’s official! We made over $2,000 in the Haiti Relief Fundraiser…$2028 to be exact. I just made the donation to the Red Cross International Response Fund after waiting for all the funds to come in & to clear Paypal.  In the interest of transparency, you can see my donation verification below—with sensitive info blanked out, of course.

I want to take this time to thank all those who donated prizes as well as all the wonderful folks who bid on them. I’d also like to thank you bloggers who helped me get the word out about the fundraiser. There are really tooooo many to name individually, but you know who you are! Finally, thanks to Khristian A. Howell, who very generously created the fundraiser logo, and to Amy the intern for helping me to coordinate the silent auctions.

I’m so proud of our little community for getting involved and want to encourage you to not forget about future donations to benefit Haiti. The Haitian people are going to need our help for some time.

Auction update!  I’m just waiting on the last payments to come in from the auction and then I will donate all the funds collected to the Red Cross International Response Fund! Will keep you updated. We raised over $2,000!

You can still bid on Day 9 Auction items as well until January 27th at 11:59 pm EST, so let’s make it count! Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details about the donaters and the auction particulars.

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 Tree Print w/ Rachel Carson quote from Earmark Invitations

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts” ~ Rachel Carson.  A gorgeous print with a distressed design and a large illustrated tree. It is simple and beautiful and we hope you agree. Print is 8″ x 10″ and is matted in a 11 x 14 double mat with a laid texture. Valued at $20

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 28th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 2  Spinning World Necklace from Sherry Truitt

The spinning world is a seasonal diagram found in the front pages of a 1935 world atlas. This is the view of earth called, spring begins. It’s a great piece for new beginnings. The world is forever preserved in domed magnifying resin and is set in a 16mm sterling silver loop bezel and hung by a 1.5mm, 16″ long sterling beaded chain. This necklace is ready to ship in a signature box. Valued at $40

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 28th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 3 Charcoal Soap and Squalane from Zaja Natural

This listing is for 2 sets of 1 charcoal soap and 1 squalane each. There will be 2 winners–the 2 top bidders will each win a set. The charcoal soap is a gentle facial bar that will leave your skin feeling smooth and thoroughly cleansed without stripping your skin of its natural moisture. Perfect for all skin types. The squalane  is a clear, odorless and colorless oil of very low polarity that is perfect for moisturizing your skin. Squalane is believed to boost the skin’s ability to naturally regenerate, nourish, hydrate, oxygenate and protect itself. Valued at $33.50

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 28th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 4 – Vase from Plays with Mud

Sweet little rustic-inspired vase, perfect for pencils or flowers.  Approximately 4″ tall and 3.5″ in diameter.  The glaze breaks along the text, making the variation and design of this vase completely unique.  The text reads “you make the world a brighter place”, because you’re making the world brighter by participating in this auction. Valued at $15

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 28th at 11:59 pm EST.

You can still bid on Day 8 Auction items as well until January 26th at 11:59 pm EST.  All the goods have been donated by generous crafters, designers & artists. Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details about the donaters and the auction particulars.

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!

**** Also, please note that I will be away until later this afternoon and will not be able to moderate bids until my return. Check back after about 3 or 4 pm EST and I should have all the bids up from earlier in the day.

Item # 1 – 2 Loop Scarves from Nitca

This listing is for 2 loop scarves in your choice of colors. Create your own style with this stylish, quality, all cotton necklace scarves. Choose 2 scarves from the colors shown above on the right. They are long, skinny, colorful and extremely soft. Knitted with super soft cotton yarn. You can wear only one, but the real fun is to play with combination of colors. Choose your colors, choose your mood. Wear as many as you want, make yourself unique and upgrade your look.You can wear it long or to wrap it around your neck few times it is flexible enough. The length will be between 90cm-115cm. Valued at $40

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 27th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 2 – Fluttering Feather Necklace from 15 Clove Studio

This 14K gold-filled fluttering feather is suspended from each end on a delicate 16″ beaded chain (all components are 14K gold-fill). Feather measures approx 1.5″ across. Valued at $49

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 27th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 3 – She Longed for Spring Original from Unconventional Ida

Own this original lovely and melancholy work of of art.  Ink and colored pencil on wood panel, measures 4×6 inches. Sides are painted black, and there is a small hole drilled in back for hanging. Signed, dated and titled (on back).
Valued at $65

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 27th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 4 – Winner’s Choice Tee Shirt (5 winners) from Dark Cycle Clothing

Five winners will have their choice of any tee shirt design in any size from Dark Cycle Clothing. The top five highest bidders will win this auction. Each winner will receive their choice of tee design at the auction close. Great for girls and guys!  Each tee is valued at $18

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 27th at 11:59 pm EST.

Hope you had a great weekend.  I painted all weekend long, but now it’s time to get back to raising money for the people of Haiti. So far, after 7 auctions, we’ve raised $1521!  That’s amazing!  There’s

only 3 more auctions to go, but let’s try to raise at least another $1,000 for the Red Cross International Response Fund.  Are you with me?  Remember, all the goods have been donated by generous crafters, designers & artists. Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details about the donaters and the auction particulars.

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 – Market Bag from Moop

The Market Bag is made of Provincial Blue corded canvas and lined in light gray twill. Corded canvas is slightly distressed and very durable while still being soft. It does not have a nap to it, it’s smooth and the cords lie pretty flat…which is pretty awesome! On the inside you’ll find uber organization with 3 pouch pockets (2 – approx. 5″x6″, 1 cell phone sized – approx. 3 1/4″ × 4 1/4″), one pencil slip, one large 14 inch by 7 inch zipper pocket and 2 d-rings for keys and phones and pouches. It’s a pretty big bag for carrying big pretty things (laptops, books, diapers, bottles, ipods, more books). The Market Bag comes an adjustable strap. Approx. Dimensions: 13” across the top, 14” deep, 19” across the bottom.  The adjustable strap varies from approx. 33″ (end to end) when fully extended to approx. 17″ (end to end) at its shortest. Valued at $93

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 26th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 2 – Talisman Earrings from Leaves of Glass

Vintage Glass, Vintage Metal, Bright and Oxidized Sterling Silver Earrings. Asymmetrical design of a very long, delicate and dangly arrangement of  vintage beads, these earrings feature a mix of blues and yellows in a woodland bird-nest-feather theme. Vintage Japanese spiderweb glass beads in periwinkle and lemon are accented with tiny bright sterling silver fetish birds, and anchor trailing lengths of oxidized sterling silver chain. Vintage metal pendants in blue and yellow, reminiscent of feathers, flutter at various lengths, complementing two tiny glass beads in icy blue and lemon yellow. Finished with oxidized sterling silver French hooks. Large yellow bead is 5/8″ wide, smaller blue spiderweb bead is 3/8″ across, birds are 3/4″ from beak to tail, metal pendants are 1″ long; long earring hangs 5″ long from top of hook to bottom of lowest pendant, and shorter earring hangs 4″ long from top of hook to bottom of pendant. Valued at $54

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 26th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 3 – Looking for Love Photographic Print from Irene Suchocki

This stunning and ethereal photograph is printed by a professional photo lab on premium acid-free, archival paper, which has a matte finish and will last a lifetime. It will be signed by the artist and shipped in sturdy, moisture-resistant packaging. 8×10.  Valued at $30

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 26th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 4 - Cleopatra brooch from Snapdragonbeads

The Cleopatra brooch features a handmade beaded motif, in gold, copper and sea-blue and measures 30mm across. Pin it to a top, bag or hat.  Valued at $24.15

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 26th at 11:59 pm EST.

with the last day being Wednesday, January 27th.  All goods for the auction have been donated by a group of very  generous indie  shops. 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 – Knowledge Tree Hand Decorated Print from doodlage

Beautiful, intricate design with an unexpected 3-dimensional detail. Very pretty tree with gold, silver and red leaves, featuring an inviting and intriguing door opening to a mysterious “forest”. High quality print on recycled speckled oatmeal paper, hand colored with pencils and metallic markers as well as cut-out pieces of gorgeous Japanese paper. Sheet size is 8.5″ x 11″. Signed and dated by the artist. Valued at $30

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 24th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 2 – Stationery Sampler – 4 cards from paper menagerie

For this listing , the winner can choose 4 cards from paper menagerie to create their own Stationery Sampler. Valued at $10.50.

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 24th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 3 – ZaraLee – Blush rosette headband from Pixel and Hank

Simple, soft & lovely, ZaraLee is the perfect headband. Made with hand sewn rosettes made from shimmering blush fabric. The rosettes are securely attached to a very thin silver headband. Valued at $16

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 24th at 11:59 pm EST.

Item # 4 – Lama Animales Pillow from LAMA

Llama Love! From influential artist Tanya Aguiñiga’s “Animales” collection, the Llama Pillow features a hand made llama appliqué made from 100% wool industrial felt and sewn onto a 100% wool pillow. Zipper closure. Down feather insert included. Dimensions: 17.0″ by 17.0″. This would look amazing on my sofa! Valued at $120

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 24th at 11:59 pm EST.

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.

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

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!

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.