Welcome to our Silent Auction!

Hi everyone!  We are so glad you joined us for our silent auction.  We have over 100 items and services that you can bid on.  Here are a few options to help you find something you'll like:
*  Scroll down the pages and when you get to the bottom click "older posts."
*  Narrow down your search by selecting an item category listed on the right sidebar.  We even have it sorted by starting bid if you are on a budget.
*  Check out what the top 10 ten most popular items are.

When you find what you like simply click "Bid Now" to be taken to an electronic bidding form.  Make sure to take note of the current bid.  Each day I will try to update the what the highest current bid is as well as the initials of the individual winning the bid.  If multiple people make the exact same bid the one who submitted that amount first is the one who is currently considered the winning the bidder.  Also, make sure to read the terms and conditions of our auction before finalizing your bid.

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Thanks again for stopping by and I hope to be seeing your name as a winning bidder!

Allergy-Free Birthday Cake or Cupcakes- Item #112

Do you or a loved one suffer from food allergies or intolerances? Does finding a healthy birthday treat made specifically for your needs sound like a dream come true? Let me make an allergy-free, deliciously healthy cake for your next birthday or special occasion!

I am the mom of a child with severe peanut and tree nut allergies as well as sensitivities to dairy, gluten, and soy. I know how stressful it is to try to find a bakery that can make a cake to meet special dietary specifications. Almost impossible! I am experienced in baking for healing diets like GAPS and the Whole 30. I am knowledgeable about cooking for Weston Price Diets, Paleo/Primal and can also make vegan treats. I make my cakes with healthy all-natural, organic ingredients, local whenever possible. Our kitchen and our home is free of peanuts and tree-nuts.

I look forward to making a birthday treat for you!

Stipulations: 

*Delivery is included.
*Prior arrangements will need to be made with me regarding the date and delivery of the cake.

*Offer only available to those within 10 miles of Raleigh, NC.

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received the donor's contact information will be given to the winning bidder.  It is the winning bidder's responsibility to contact the donor to communicate arrangements.  The donor will need a minimum of one week notice.  It is the donor's responsibility to deliver this product.  Offer expires November 30, 2014.

Starting Bid:  $30.00

Valued At:  $50.00

Current Bid:  $0.00

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Donated by:   Erin Leanhardt

Scripture Based Instructions for Children Canvas Set- Item #111

This is a one of a kind set is based on six principles most parents want their children to put into practice.  Many times as a parent it's hard to explain the reason we want our children to behave a certain way.  These canvases point our hearts to scripture for the primary reason.  My purpose in making these was not to manipulate a child into moralism but to demonstrate what the standard is set for us by God's word and hopefully remind us when we fail to do these things we can find grace and forgiveness at the cross because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ!  Each individual canvas measures 8"x10" and can be arranged in any order or placement you would like.

Stipulations: 

* This product can only be shipped within the U.S.  If the winning bidder lives in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area the donor may arrange to deliver instead of shipping.

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received your contact information will be given to the donor.  It is the donor's responsibility to ship/deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid:  $30.00

Valued At:  $60.00

Current Bid:  $40.00 (D.W.)
2 Bids

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Donated by:   Amanda Kelly

Scrapbook Paper Wreath- Item #110

These pieces make beautiful interior wreaths that can be used for just about any occasion.  The top one pictured was made for a friend's baby shower and was hung in the little girl's nursery after her arrival.  The other was made as a festive Independence Day decoration.  Bid on this item and you can have your own custom made wreath for whatever occasion you wish.

Stipulations: 

* The wreaths pictured are not for purchase, they are only being shown as an example.

* This item is only available in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area the donor may arrange to deliver instead of shipping the item.

* Expires May 31, 2014

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received the donor's contact information will be given to the winning bidder.  It is the winning bidder's responsibility to contact the donor to communicate the color/theme of the wreath.  The donor will need a minimum of two weeks notice to make the item.  It is the donor's responsibility to deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid:  $12.00

Valued At:  $35.00

Current Bid:  $0.00

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Donated by:   Amanda Kelly

Oh Glorious Day 12"x16" Canvas- Item #109

These are the lyrics to one of my husband's favorite songs that we sing at church. "Oh Glorious Day" has recently become more popular as it is performed by contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns from their 2009 album Until the Whole World Hears. While the music was composed by the band, the lyrics come from the hymn "One Day", written in 1910 by John Wilbur Chapman, and the song's verse melody was set by Michael Bleecker at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas.

To make this amazing piece, my husband covered the canvas with hymnal paper, set letters in place, and painted the background black. Then he removed the letters revealing the lyrics whose letters subtly reveal the hymnal pages. Bid on this one of a kind piece to be daily inspired by the gospel!

Stipulations: 

* This product can only be shipped within the U.S.  If the winning bidder lives in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area the donor may arrange to deliver instead of shipping.

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received your contact information will be given to the donor.  It is the donor's responsibility to ship/deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid:  $10.00

Valued At:  $35.00

Current Bid:  $30.00 (T.C.)
4  Bids

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Donated by:   Josh Kelly

Various Blue Button Earrings- Item #108

These handmade earrings are... cute as a button.  ;)  They come in a variety of different shapes and shades of blue.  If you see a pair you like, place a bid and tell us which ones are your favorite.

Stipulations: 

* This product can only be shipped within the U.S.  If the winning bidder lives in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area the donor may arrange to deliver instead of shipping.

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received your contact information will be given to the donor.  It is the donor's responsibility to ship/deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid:  $3.00 each

Valued At:  $7.00 each
4 Bids (8 Pairs)

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Donated by:   Lindsay Ellis

Monogram 8"x10" Canvas- Item #107

This canvas has be intricately covered in small strips of black, white, and grey scrapbook paper to form a rail fence pattern.  Upon bidding you can choose the letter you would like displayed.  This piece is elegant yet subtle accent to any room. *Sorry I could not get a better picture.  The lighting is awful but the canvas itself looks great (not faded in any way).

Stipulations: 

* This product can only be shipped within the U.S.  If the winning bidder lives in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area the donor may arrange to deliver instead of shipping.

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received your contact information will be given to the donor.  It is the donor's responsibility to ship/deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid:  $5.00

Valued At:  $25.00

Current Bid:  $10.00 (A.T.)
4 Bids

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Donated by:   Amanda Kelly

I Love You More Than Tiles- Item #106

Leave a little note for the one you love.  This 4"x 4" magnetic tile leaves room for you to be as creative as you want when expressing how much you care.  The tile is available in 5 different colors dark teal, mocha, off white, dark grey, and light great.  When you place your bid please indicate which color your would prefer.

Stipulations: 

* This product is only available in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area and the donor will arrange to deliver instead of shipping the item.

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received your contact information will be given to the donor.  It is the donor's responsibility to deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid:  $3.00

Valued At:  $6.00

Current Bid:  $5.00 (C.D.)
1 Bid- 
Accepting multiples because of  various styles

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Donated by:   Amanda Kelly

Magnetic Menu Planner for the Refrigerator- Item #105

I love to plan out our meals and be able to refresh my memory of what I'll be cooking that night by taking a quick glance at our refrigerator. Bid on this item to get your own 8"x 8" magnetic tile menu planner with a set of 3 miniature dry erase markers.

Stipulations: 

* This product is only available in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area and the donor will arrange to deliver instead of shipping.

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received your contact information will be given to the donor.  It is the donor's responsibility to deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid:  $4.00

Valued At:  $8.00

Current Bid:  $8.00 (R.S.)

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Donated by:   Amanda Kelly

Electronic Copy of our Advent Study for Kids- Item #104

Pregnant with my first child, I began looking for an advent study that we could use every year with our children at Christmas time. Most of them focused only on the story of Jesus birth. What I was wanting was something more all encompassing. The term advent means "coming" and I wanted to focus on how the whole bible is about the two periods of waiting for Christ to come: 1) The long-awaited birth of the Messiah and 2) How we are currently waiting for His return to earth. The closest thing I found was the Jesse Tree advent study. Although this was good, I really wanted something with shorter lessonsand more scripture. I also wanted each lesson to point out how we can see Jesus in that particular bible story. On top of all that, I wanted something that we could communicate clearly to our toddlers but use the same study for years to come and adapt how we teach it. Pretty lofty expectations, hun? Yeah, we looked and looked and could not find exactly what we wanted so...my husband and I decided to put together our own advent study. Three years later we finally finished compiling it and last year we were able to begin our annual tradition.
We bound our reading materials into a book. In our book we have scripture passages that have been already typed out and made to flow like a story and prayer that helps us to understand how the passage we read reveals Jesus. All in all, these lessons are meant to remind us that Jesus came to redeem us. We also made ornaments for each day. To see a full list of each day's lesson click here.
We would like to offer an electronic copy of our book to anyone who would like to have it. Every person who makes a bid of $3.00 or more is guaranteed an electronic copy of our book!

Stipulations:
* This listing is for a digital, printable file only.
* Materials Needed: Printer, paper, bible
* Bidding on this item does not include the handmade ornaments but it will be fun for you and your children to make the ornaments yourself. You can get as creative as you want by painting them, coloring pictures, or whatever fits your family best.
* This is for personal use only. It is not meant to be reproduced or distributed.

Item Redemption:
At the conclusion of the auction all bidders will receive an email from the donor containing the PDF of the file.

Bid: $3.00

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Donated by: Josh and Amanda Kelly

Tea Lovers Package- Item #103

If you love tea then this item is perfect for you! A spring themed teapot with flowers and pastel colors. This package comes fully equipped with various teas to taste as well as tea cups for enjoying your new brew. Anyone who knows Joy understands that she has the most refined taste in tea and the teas she makes herself are nothing but phenomenal so you can't go wrong by bidding on this package. Please bid on this item if you are ready for a lovely tea party!

Stipulations: 

* This product can only be shipped within the U.S.  If the winning bidder lives in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area the donor may arrange to deliver instead of shipping.

Item Redemption:

After payment has been received your contact information will be given to the donor.  It is the donor's responsibility to ship/deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid:  $10.00

Valued At:  $35.00

Current Bid:  $25.00 (A.T.)
3 Bids

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Donated by:  Joy Price

Reversible Handmade Tote Bag with Pockets- Item #102

Bid on this beautiful handmade tote bag with four interior pockets and four exterior pockets. There is a place for everything in this bag! Made in a sturdy quilted fabric and a coordinating quilted fabric lining, this bag is fully reversible. With a classic black and white color scheme, it will go with everything! Small enough to act like a purse, but large enough to pack everything you need into it, this bag is very versatile and perfect for your everyday needs. It could even serve as the perfect diaper bag for that mom who wants something more trendy. In fact, if you bid on this item you should also check out Item #003- The Classy New Mother Gift Set.

The handles are triple stitched for stability, and all edges are stitched and serged for long lasting durability. It is 15" wide by 11" tall, with a 4" gussetted bottom and a 10" handle drop. The quilted fabric is 100% cotton and machine washable on a cold gentle cycle with a hang dry.

Stipulations:
* This product can only be shipped within the U.S. If the winning bidder lives in the Raleigh/ Wake Forest area the donor may arrange to deliver instead of shipping.
Item Redemption:
After payment has been received your contact information will be given to the donor. It is the donor's responsibility to ship/deliver this product as soon as possible.

Starting Bid: $20.00

Valued At: $55.00

Current Bid: $27.00 (T.B.)
5 Bids

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Donated by: Becca McInnis

Printable Christmas Gift Tags- Item #101

Festive tags to adorn all of your lovely Christmas gifts! No evening of holiday gift-wrapping is complete without these beauties. Yes, they are adorable, but even better - you can create as many as you want with this convenient printable edition!

The first 10 people to place a bid of $3.00 or higher will each be guaranteed an electronic copy of these gift tags. Hurry- don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Stipulations: 

* This listing is for a digital, printable file only.

* Materials Needed: Printer, Cardstock, Scissors, Hole punch, and String  

* For personal use only.

Item Redemption:

At the conclusion of the auction the first 10 individuals who placed a bid will be contacted. Once purchased, winning bidders will receive an email from the donor containing the file in your format of choice (PDF, JPG), or a link to download the file. You will then be able to print the 8.5"x11" sheet of tags with your home printer, or send them to your favorite printer.

Bid:  $3.00

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Donated by:  Sarah  Niemann