Sunday, September 18, 2011

Making Silent Auction Baskets and Other Things

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This past weekend my church had their big annual fundraiser for the debt free building fund.  I always make several baskets to donate for the silent auction.  This next weekend is my family’s MDA fundraiser in southern Illinois.  I always donate a lot of things for that fundraiser too! Here’s a few things that I have been working on…
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The Mizzou basket…set of four potholders, two badge reel clips, two decorated kitchen towels, 10 bean bags, two glasses case, a black and gold clutch purse…
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The beach basket…all things blue and seashell-y!
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I am still working on more baskets…a pumpkin basket, a patriotic basket, a fall fun basket, some felted wool acorns in a mason jar, wool mittens, a bride dress up basket, lots more! 
I am linking to these great parties!
Ellen
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24 comments:

  1. Sweetwater StyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    These baskets are terrific. We do a silent auction at my school...I will pass these ideas on! And BTW if the cat in your header lives with you...she/he is an exact duplicate of our Maxine!!!

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  2. PriscilaSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    These baskets look great!

    jensennp.blogspot.com

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  3. DIYbyDesignSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Those baskets look great. I love silent auctions. Thanks for sharing at my Sizzle into summer party.

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  4. outjunkingSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Hi, I just join your blog, your post present and past inspired me. Really!
    Lisa

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  5. Jennifer @Miss Maggie's PlaceSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Loved this post. Yesterday my son's teacher asked me to put together a Spa themed basket for the school fundraiser. Thanks for sharing this.
    jennifer
    http://www.miss-maggiesplace.com

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  6. Handy Man, Crafty WomanSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Love your basket themes! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  7. Jesse MSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    These are wonderful baskets!! Great job :)

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  8. Grammy GoodwillSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Love your team basket.

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  9. EllenSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Very nice baskets. I sure do hope they bring in a good donation. Such a kind and giving thing to do.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  10. Brave BrookeSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    These baskets are awesome! Great job!

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  11. Vicky @ Mess For LessSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Super idea! I love how you can make them so personal to the individuals tastes. I am a new follower and wanted to invite you to share this in a blog hop I am co-hosting.
    http://www.messforless.net/2011/09/real-life-tips-blog-link-up.html

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  12. Ann @ makethebestofthingsSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    These are super sweet and so clever. Hope the auction raises lots of money!

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  13. Kimberly T.September 22, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Great baskets! The team themed basket is awesome! I think I'll make one for my kids' school carnival. Thanks!

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  14. Jordan McCollumSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Cute baskets! Our school carnival is tomorrow, and we do the baskets too. This would be perfect!

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  15. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    This looks great!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    how cool are these!!

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  17. Vicky @ Mess For LessSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Have a great weekend! Thank you for linking up with Mess For Less and Real Life Deals @ http://www.messforless.net/2011/09/real-life-tips-blog-link-up.html
    Vicky

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  18. Terri @ A Creative PrincessSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    You do such lovely baskets! You know which one I'm kind of partial to - Go Mizzou!! Lol!

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  19. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    They all look great! Thanks so much for sharing! I am visiting from Weekend Wander! I hope you are having a great weekend and maybe come by and link this up at my Delicately Constructed linky party!
    Hope to see you around soon!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  20. r4iSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Well, Those baskets look great. Seems a very silent auctions. I can 't thank you enough for sharing a great idea, Your idea helps me to enjoy my next weekend party.

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  21. Mindie HiltonSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I love gift baskets, always exciting to see what's all inside. Thanks for sharing at Bacon Time.

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  22. very merry vintage styleSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I'm sure these baskets will do well at the auctions. They look great. Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Can I bid on these? Love these ideas and think it's awesome that you are donating these! Thanks for linking up to WWWW! Hope to see you again this week!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    These are really great! My MIL would love that beachy basket. Thank you so much for linking up, Allison!

    xo,
    Jami

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