Bringing Mary Home Handmade Auction

I just LOVE hearing about other adoptive families' fundraisers and helping spread the word.  This week the Dinsmore family (you know, Lara the Farmer's Wife?) is having an online auction to raise money to help bring their sweet daughter Mary home from Uganda.  Check out this video to find out more about their 2nd adoption:



Amazing, right?  So head over to their auction and show some love.  Christmas is just around the corner.  Start your shopping early!  Their auction is full of awesome handmade items. Here are a few of my favorites:

Here's the link to the auction.  The auction ends Thursday at 11:59 PM, so hurry on over!  I donated some of our tshirts and magazine bead necklaces we had leftover from our fundraising, so head on over and check it out!

Custom Birth Print Back Up for Grabs!

Hello friends!  I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Saturday!  (At least it is here in Nashville, TN!)

I wanted to let all of you know that the beautiful Custom Birth Print from our Give Hope Adoption Auction is back up for grabs!

Check out the original post here.  This item would make a great gift for a new mommy or for your own little one.  The winner will get to choose their color scheme.  If you are interested, please leave a comment with your name and e-mail address and starting bid.  I will end the bidding for this item TOMORROW night at 8:00, so hapy bidding!

So check it out! Happy Saturday!

Auction Total!!!

I know many of you have been waiting on pins and needles for the total money raised during our Give Hope Adoption Auction.  I apologize for the delay.  I was on Spring Break, first here...

My hubby and I chaperoned 100 8th graders where I teach on a trip to Williamsburg, VA.

Then here...

After de-boarding the bus from Williamsburg we hit the road to Santa Rosa Beach, FL .  I must give a shout-out to the hubby for driving through the night (yes, at one point he was so tired that we had to stop at a rest stop and sleep in the car for 2 hours-that was a little scary.  But we made it!) so that we could enjoy a full day at the beach on Monday!

So without further aideau...
(Drumroll please....)

$2,627

Yes!  You read that correctly!  We officially raised $2,627 through our Give Hope Adoption Auction!  Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who donated items, bid on items, and gave our auction a shout-out on your blog, Facebook, or Twitter.

If you bid on an item, but were sadly outbid by someone else, there are still other ways you can support us:

1. Donate.  Donate what you were going to pay for the item that you did not win.  Donate what you would have paid for a dinner and movie out but didn't due to the fact you were glued to your computer during the final moments, making sure you weren't outbid.  Donate because we are longing for a baby over 7,000 miles away! 

2. Follow our journey by reading our blog. 

3.  AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: Pray.  Pray for us during this journey.

Thank you again!  I was blown away by the genorosity of all of you out there!  We are hard at work on paperwork right now, but I will post more on that later!

Auction is OVER

It is Friday, March 12, 2011 at 9:00 pm central time...

Which means our Give Hope Adoption Auction is officially OVER!

For those of you who donated items, THANK YOU!

For those of you who gave our auction a shout out on your blog, Facebook, or Twitter, THANK YOU!

For those of you who have been praying for us, THANK YOU!

For those of you who did not bid, but donated money, THANK YOU!

And for those of you who bid on our items, THANK YOU!

This weekend, I will be e-mailing the highest bidders directions: how to pay for your item, information we need for customizing your item, learning you mailing address so we can send you your item, etc.  So hang tight! While you're waiting be sure to check out all of our awesome sponsors' sites!  All these people rock! 

If you bid on an item, but were sadly outbid by someone else, there are still other ways you can support us:

1. Donate.  Donate what you were going to pay for the item that you did not win.  Donate what you would have paid for a dinner and movie out but didn't due to the fact you were glued to your computer during the final moments, making sure you weren't outbid.  Donate because we are longing for a baby over 7,000 miles away! 

2. Commit to donating an item for a future auction by e-mailing: jenwayman@gmail.com

3. Follow our journey by reading our blog. 

4.  AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: Pray.  Pray for us during this journey.

We will announce the final total raised after we receive payment from all of our highest bidders.  Again, thank you so very much for making our first fundraiser a success!

3 1/2 Hours Left!

THREE HOURS UNTIL OUR AUCTION CLOSES!

(at 9 pm central time)

Click HERE to see the main auction page

We've still got a few items that haven't been bid on yet.

6 or 12 Hours of Babysitting

Original Painting #1

Original Painting #2

Original Painting #3

Batik Love Africa Tee

White Africa Tee

A much longer thank you to come, but right now let me just say a BIG THANK YOU to all of you who have bid.  We appreciate your kindness and genorosity so very much!

Only 24 More Hours!

(If you are looking for our main auction page, click HERE)

The Give Hope Adoption Auction ends tomorrow, March 12, 2011, at 9 pm central time!  That's 24 hours away!

Just a couple of reminders:
*The auction does end at 9:00 pm central time.  If your bid posts at 9:01 pm or later, you will not be the winning bidder (Gotta keep it fair folks.  After all, I am a teacher)
*Many of the items have now gone on SALE, so check them out again!

*If you haven't checked out all of our fabulous items yet, take a look!

*If you have already bid, check to see if you are still the highest bidder!

And if you are looking for a deal, the following items have not been bid on yet.  See any great gift ideas? 

Assortment of Floral Wall Decals

12 Hours of Babysitting

Handmade Baby Burp Cloths
Original Painting #1
Original Painting #2
Original Painting #3
Pink Heart for Africa Onesie
Pink Heart Gown
Custom Minky Blanket
Batik Love Africa Tee
Gift Certificate to Shimai Pottery and Gifts
Iris Letterpress Print
Hand Embelished Pear Applique Tee
Roaring Red Dinosaur Tote
White Africa Tee
Hen Original Watercolor
Beautiful Rust Colored Frame

Thanks for looking!  Now GO BACK to our main auction page and see all of our other incredible items by clicking here.

Items Still Up for Grabs!

(If you are looking for our main auction page, click HERE)

The Give Hope Adoption Auction ends this Saturday at 9:00 pm (central time).  That's just 3 days away!

*If you haven't checked out all of our fabulous items, take a look!

*If you have already bid, check to see if you are still the highest bidder!

And if you are looking for a deal, the following items have not been bid on yet.  See any great gift ideas? 

Assortment of Floral Wall Decals

12 Hours of Babysitting
Handmade Baby Burp Cloths
Original Painting #1
Original Painting #2
Original Painting #3
Pink Heart for Africa Onesie
Pink Heart Gown
Custom Minky Blanket
Batik Love Africa Tee
Gift Certificate to Shimai Pottery and Gifts
Iris Letterpress Print
Hand Embelished Pear Applique Tee
Roaring Red Dinosaur Tote
White Africa Tee
Hen Original Watercolor
Beautiful Rust Colored Frame

Thanks for looking!  Now GO BACK to our main auction page and see all of our other incredible items by clicking here.

Give Hope Adoption Auction

Welcome to our Give Hope Adoption Auction!

1. Take a look at the items that are up for auction (Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 9:00 am through Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 9:00 pm, central time). HINT: If you click on the picture of the item, it should get larger, so you can see it better!

2. BID! To bid, leave a comment with your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX.  (If for some reason it will not let you leave a comment, send me an e-mail at jenwayman@gmail.com with your name, e-mail address, and your bid and I will place it for you)

3. Keep checking on your favorite items in case someone outbid you! At a minimum, please increase bids by $1.00 increments. Remember, auction closes Saturday, March 12, 20011 at 9:00 pm, central time.

4. If you win, jump for joy! Then sit back down and wait, because I will send you an e-mail officially letting you know that you were the highest bidder and requesting payment for your item (through our secure paypal button). If the item is custom made, I will also be asking you about your preferences for colors, fabrics, sizes, etc. After I receive the payment, the item will be shipped to your doorstep.

That's all! Easy peasy, right?! And you wanna know the best part? EVERY PENNY YOU DONATE GOES STRAIGHT INTO OUR ADOPTION FUND! Thank you for your help in bringing our little one home!

And now, without further adieu (drumroll please), here are the auction items! Click on each item to see its bid page. Happy bidding!

Art:
Letterpress "You Are My Sunshine" poster by inkpetals
Letterpress "Skidamarink" poster by inkpetals
"I Love You to the Moon and Back" eyechart art by ecceprints
ABC Love Print by jenniferramos
Custom Birth Print by trendypeas
I Heart My State print by qadesign
Peony Print on Dictionary Paper by PRRINT
Mini Custom Heart Sampler by MiniatureRhino
Deconstruction Print by Andrew Holder
Letterpress La Vie en Rose Poster by sycamorestreetpress
Letterpress Bonjour French Bulldog Poster by sycamorestreetpress
Iris Letterpress Print by hijirik
Tiny Flock (Set of 3) by ashleymayfield
Flamingo Original Watercolor by eastwitching
Hen Original Watercolor by eastwitching
Calf Fine Art Print by eastwitching
Birdsnest Fine Art Print by groundwork
Orginal Painting #1 by Dallas Owen
Original Painting #2 by Dallas Owen
Original Painting #3 by Dallas Owen
Choice of 5x7 Print by CinnamonInk
Choice of 7x9 Print by CinnamonInk

Housewares:
Doily Coasters by uncommon
Custom Wedding Cake Plate by raedunn
Little Bird Coffee Cuff by littlebirdcreations
$25 Gift Certificate to Shimai Pottery and Gifts by Shimai
$25 Gift Certificate to Shimai Pottery and Gifts by Shimai
Mini Chalkboards by 2 of my students
Beautiful Rust Colored Frame by Suzy Q Frames
Handmade Lampshade by Clementine and Olive
Assortment of Floral Wall Decals

Stationary:
Buy Local Calendar by claudiagpearson
Thank You Stamp by Primele
Get Organized Gift Set by aQuickStudy

Jewelry:
Silver Heart Love Bracelet by JunkPosse
Antique Silver Sparrow Necklace by sweetsimple
Ollie Twist Necklace by 31bits
Magazine Necklace by 147 Million Orphans
$50 Gift Card to Stella & Dot Boutique by isabellaandmaxrooms

Baby:
Birdie Organic Onesie (you pick the size)by adoptafrica
Pink Heart for Africa Onesie (size 12m)by cococouture
Heart Baby Gown (size 3m) by shopdolkapots
Personalized Minky Dot Blanket (in your color of choice) by BabyBeulah
White Africa Tee by teesfromtheheart
Onesie or T-shirt of Your Choice by dreadpiratedesign
Handmade Baby Burp Cloths by Alice Morgan
Handmade Baby Burp Cloths by Alice Morgan
Baby Flower Headband from Harper and Eden
Girls Kimono-Style Outfit

Clothing
for Women:
Custom Places Tee by pitterpatterart
Women's Heart for Africa Tee by Urban Hen
Towel Apron (Blueberry Pie) by mrs.
Towel Apron (Mint Ice Cream Style) by mrs.
Towel Apron (Orange Sherbet Style) by mrs.
Towel Apron (Jolly Rancer Style) by mrs.
Towel Apron (Apricot Cookie Style) by mrs
Custom Flower Headband  Earwarmer by LindsayLouCreations
Hand Embelished Pear Applique Tee by WonderFluffShop
Floral Summer Scarf by Fringe and Lace
Vera Bradley Lindsay with Cell Phone Case

for Men:
Choice of Handmade Bowtie by Otis James

for Either:
T-shirt of Choice by Ordinary Hero
T-shirt of Choice by goseeklove

for Girls:
Floral and Ivy Peasant Dress by MyMoniMyMom
TUTU Gift Certificate by 2000 Tutus

for Boys:
Roaring Red Dinosaur Baseball Tee by happyfamily
Roaring Red Dinosaur Tote Bag by happyfamily

for Either:
Batik Love Africa Tee by thesmilingheart
Your Choice of a Pair of Shoes by Tickled Toes

Misc.
Pair of Tennessee Titans Tickets
12 Hours of Babysitting by Mallory Perry