Auction Items #16 and #17 :: Wonderful Toys for the kids!

The first wonderful kiddo toy is a stick pony made by another one of Chelsey's wonderful photography friends, Elizabeth! You can see her work here. The horse is all handmade using cotton, (recycled)felt, and fleece. His eyes are felt buttons. The stick is a branch from a pine tree.  It is hard to see but there is still a pine cone attached at the bottom of the stick. The horse is  approximately 3'9" tall, the perfect size for a kiddo. Elizabeth has also agreed to pay shipping to anywhere in the US. And for you international followers that are interested in such a wonderful item, we'll split shipping costs with you! 

Approximate value: $70.

Bidding starts at $20


In the Lead :: Winning Bid $30 

The next item is a wonderful kid fly rod built for kids from 6 - 12 and is perfect for wrangling an Arctic Grayling on the Upper Chena, if you are here in wonderful Alaska! It comes packaged in a box, so it's ready to wrap and put under the Christmas tree! This is another item that will be shipped anywhere in the US, and we can thank our good friend Karen for donating this item for us from her wonderful employer, Redington! 

Approximate value : $99

Bidding starts at $20

In the Lead :: Winning Bid $60 

A last minute bid!

Auction Item #15 : Homemade Burp Cloths

These burp cloths were made for us by Chelsey's photography friend Jennifer Bertoch. You can see her amazing work here. The most amazing thing about her putting this together for us is that she is expecting her third daughter at the end of the month!! So, not only is she keeping up with her own business and two little ones already, she is also taking time to put some burp cloths together for us at 9 months prego!! Have I mentioned just how wonderful you all have been in supporting our fundraiser? Jen that goes double, make that triple, for you! Thank you sooo much!

Estimated Value : I'm putting it at $50. 

Bidding starts at $10. 

In the lead :: Winning Bid $20 

Auction Item 14 : One night King Suite stay in the Fairbanks Hampton Inn and Suites!

Closed!!

This is another great item donated to us through Chelsey's Twitter connections! It just so happens that Casey of the Hampton Inn and Suites here in Fairbanks not only follows Chelsey on Twitter, but his sister is also adopting a baby from Ethiopia! We have been very fortunate with all of the people that have come to help support our fundraiser!

Now, this auction item is another one that many people have been asking us about! Mr. Casey has provided us a gift certificate for a one night stay in a KING SUITE! Winner will also receive freshly 

baked hot breakfast in the morning and use of the indoor pool and hot tub. Maximum occupancy of this room is 2 people. The winner can trade down to a standard room with two queen sized beds with maximum occupancy of 4 people. The certificate must be used prior to May 1, 2011 and is not valid 
on December 31, 2010. Please check out the website here.

Item Value : $150

Bidding starts at $20!

In the lead :: Winning Bid $75!!

Auction Items 12 and 13 : A Homemade Alaskan Quilt and Pioneer Wells Water

CLOSED!!

We have two very exciting items up for bid tonight! 

1) I'll start with the Quilt!! This beautiful quilt was made entirely in Alaska with an Alaskan Theme! You can see in the pictures below that the animals are all silhouettes and are all native to our great state! Our wonderful friend Robyn asked her mom to put this together for us, and she more than out did herself! Combine her expert quilt topping with our new friend Monte's finishing skills and we have this piece of comfy art!! I have to admit that there are several people out in the blogosphere that have been eyeing this one, so be ready for a bidding war!!

In the pre-finish stage. Taken to show the all of the animals together.  

Final Product!

Wonderfully Finished Border

Final Product!

Estimated Value : more than $600!

Bidding starts at $50

In the Lead :: Winning Bid $225!!
2) Our next item is one that was up earlier in our auction process, but unfortunately, our high bidder never claimed the prize! So, with permission from our friends at Pioneer Wells, we are going to re-auction the gift certificate good for a one time water delivery up to 1500 gallons! I know there are a lot of people in the Fairbanks area that could use this with the holidays coming up, or better yet, it may be a great item to donate back to your church! Something to think about!

Estimate Value : $150

Bidding starts at $50

In the Lead :: Winning Bid $50 

Auction Item #11 : Set of Four (4) Inspirational Art Pieces

The next set of auction items comes to use from our good friend Dale Taylor all the way in Australia! She is another one of the amazing photographers that has become a tremendous friend to my wife, Chelsey. You can view Dale's work by clicking here. As you can tell, she is a truly a fantastic photographer and artist! So, we were very excited when she offered the following art prints for us to auction off for our fundraiser. 

Reads:

Go Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams. Live the Life You Have Imagined. 

Reads:

Explore. Dream. Discover.

Reads:

Friends are the Sunshine of Life. 

Reads:

Life Isn't About Waiting for the Storm to Pass. It's About Learning to Dance in the Rain.

These are all original pieces of art from Dale, and will be an excellent set of art to have framed in your home or office! They will be printed at 12 x 18 poster size. Thanks Dale!!

Estimate Value : $200 to $400

Bidding Starts at $10

In the Lead :: Winning Bid $100!!

Discovery Toys!!

A few weeks ago, I was sitting at a meeting at work when a co-worker looked at me and said, "Hey, I want to do something for you and your family! I sell Discovery Toys, and I'd like to donate the proceeds to the adoption!" I'm not sure I talked for at least a minute. Then it was easy to say, "Sure!"

After our talk, the Ice Storm of 2010 happened, and I had forgotten all about it. Thankfully, she didn't! So, she is now accepting orders. You can go to her website (click here), and browse the "Our Products" tab and place orders. One hundred percent of the proceeds after costs will be donated to our family. Discovery Toys are great, and I really hope you at least take a look!

Thank you Ms. Linda!! You rock!

Since 1987.