Alexander's Auction: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Custom Buttons and Bows

Unique Bottle Cap Buttons and Bows

These amazing bottle cap buttons, bows, and necklaces are amazing. The Twin Diva boutique has great designs and awesome accessories. She has generously donated things especially created for Alexander's trust - check her out on Facebook and "like" her page. https://www.facebook.com/TwinDivaBoutique

The Twin Diva Boutique has generously donated enough bows and necklaces to Alexander's Auction that we can have a "Buy It Now" feature. For $6.00 each, you can purchase a hand crafted bow. You may purchase 3 bows for $15.00. These prices include shipping.

Sweet Pea Gift Basket from Bath and Body Works

This Large gift basket comes with Sweet Pea body lotion, shower gel, perfume, anti-bacterial soap, scented candle and limited edition wallflowers home fragrance dispenser with Sweet Pea scented refill. It also comes with a flower loofah and Island Margarita clip and go portable fragrance unit.

A special thank you to Bath and Body Works at the Chambersburg Mall for the donation – be sure to check out all their new products!

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Gift Basket from Bath and Body Works

This great gift basket includes Japanese Cherry Blossom shower gel, body lotion, perfume, and anti-bacterial hand soap. It also includes a flower shaped loofah and a Sweet Pea clip and go fragrance unit.

Child's Stottlemyer Rocker

Child’s Sized Stottlemyer Rocker

The chair for auction is the size of a normal child's rocker.

These beautiful rockers are nothing short of amazing. Of course, Alexander is partial to them because he has one himself. His grandfather crafted these rockers as replicas of the original Stottlemyer rockers – made by Alexander’s great great great …. Grandfather. The rockers are absolutely beautiful and completely smooth to the touch. Andrew, Addison, and Alexander each have their own rocker. The child-sized rocker is the size of Andrew and Addison’s – perfect for a child to have years of fun. The back is woven like Alexander’s. ~ This unique design was especially created for Alexander. ~ Not only is it comfortable, but if a child were to need additional support, a support strap could be fastened around the backstitching.

One Chair is for Auction, but after the auction is over, you could still have a chance to own a Stottlemyer chair (the originals are famous… just Google them) created by Alexander’s grandfather. Any orders placed during the month of JULY will be only $400 ~ and $100 of that price will go into Alexander’s Trust.

Minimum Starting Bid is $100.00

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Hand Painted Custom Letters

Personalize Any Room in your House!

Using a Zanzibar Theme from this Quilt...

You can have custom letters made to match a nursery theme.

Here are just a few examples of the different styles that can be put on any custom letter design. If you send Jess a picture of your quilt or room design, she will find a way to create a design for completely unique letters. This is an amazing addition to any room!

Minimum Starting Bid is $25.00

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Knit Cap Wine Stopper

This intricate wine stopper is an amazing find. The unique design of a knit cap is beautiful when turned from Cherry Wood. Ruth Niles is a professional wood turner and these bottle stoppers are her expertise. Not only does she turn the wood, but her the stoppers are custom designed to last the test of time.

Please check out other works by Ruth at http://www.torne-lignum.com/

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.
　　

Apple Wine Stopper

This intricate wine stopper is an amazing find. This Apple bottle stopper is a one of a kind. It is turned from Cherry Wood. Ruth Niles is a professional wood turner and these bottle stoppers are her expertise. Not only does she turn the wood, but her the stoppers are custom designed to last the test of time.

Please check out other works by Ruth at http://www.torne-lignum.com/　　

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Its Still Life Photo Session

Free 1 Hour Photo Session

By Liz Wilson

One, approximately one-hour, portrait session (individual, senior, couple, family, child, or newborn) arranged with the photographer at her studio or outdoor location in Chambersburg, PA.

Included in this package: Portrait session, photo editing, CD of edited images. This is a $75.00 value.

Session must be scheduled at least one week in advance. In addition, session must be scheduled and photographs taken during the following time frame: June-September 2011.

Feel free to contact Liz at http://web.me.com/emwillson/ItsStillLifePhotography/Welcome.html

Minimum Starting Bid is $30.00
To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Knot Dress

Look at this amazing knot dress. Molly knows exactly how to put great patterns together to make a unique dress for your daughter or niece to wear. It has 3 gathered tiers of material for the skirt, coordinating material for the top, and ribbon straps that adjust with a "knot." The elastic waist and adjustable straps make this dress a great fit for all girls. Molly can also make coordinating dresses for sisters or add a neck/bow tie for the entire family. This dress is completely customizable and Molly has incredible taste in fabrics, patterns, and sew it together with professional quality. It is shown her as a size 5.

Please check out Molly's Etsy Site Totally Terrific.

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Child's Play Cape

Child's Play Dress - Up Cape

Remember when your mom used to help you tie a cape around your neck? Do you remember how special it made you feel? Give your child child that feeling with a reversible satin cape from Lolly's Lovelies.

Reversible and fully washable.

The closure is Velcro for a secure fit and easy release.

Emblem is appliquéd felt.

You may choose one of the capes I have in stock, or I will customize one for you. I can embroider a name on the emblem, use an initial as the emblem on one side, use a different emblem... Anything your heart desires :)

Lollyslovelies.etsy.com

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

"Timeless" Editing Package

"Timeless" Editing Package - Turn your Photo into a Portrait

How would you like to turn your own photo into a professional portrait? With incredible talent and skill, Chelsea can turn your photo taken at home into a professional looking portrait. You will take a photo from the comfort of your house, send it to her, and she will edit the photo to create a polished final portrait.

You can contact Chelsea DeFriez @ chelsd4@gmail.com

Minimum Starting Bid is $30.00

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Snowman Cross Stitch

A snowman looking up at a star is depicted in this cross stitch picture with the phrase "When in doubt look up". The picture is set in a distressed green wooden frame.

Cross Stitched by Linda Baer.
To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.
The cost of shipping, (if any) will be added to your bid. Standard Postal Shipping will be used.

Love Your Life Today Painting

Hand Painted Art

This great piece of art work is contemporary and uplifting. Place this canvas hand painted art work somewhere to remind you to Love Your Life Today.

Painted by Vicki Stottlemyer

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Acorn Lidded Box - Wood

Acorn Shaped Lidded Box - Hand Crafted

This exquisite Lidded Box is hand turned by professional wood turner Ruth Niles. This box was turned from Poplar wood. It sits 2.5" high and has a diameter of 3".

Please feel free to viewRuth's other works at http://www.torne-lignum.com/

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.　

Friday, May 27, 2011

Pink Handmade Quilt

Nana's Handmade Quilt - Pink

This quilt is absolutely beautiful. Alexander's Nana made this quilt, as she made one for each - Alexander and Andrew and Addison. She finds the perfect color combinations and style to make a quilt that can be a family heirloom to be passed down for generations.

The quilt is 58 inches x 72 inches. Top or front of the quilt is made of 100% cotton; the backing is flannel and the batting is Polyester. The quilt was machine stitched and machine quilted. It is completely machine washable for years and years of beauty.

Minimum Starting Bid $25.00

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Hand Crafted Disciple's Cross Necklace

Hand Crafted Disciple Cross Necklace. This simple yet timeless design can be a constant reminder of your discipleship to the Lord. This necklace normally retails for almost $10.00 By purchasing a necklace, you can have a beautiful outward reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for our sins and benefit Alexander's cause at the same time. These crosses were designed by Bill Caldwell. Bill is a member of the Cumberland Valley Woodturners club.

There are 10 crosses donated, so the top 10 bidders will receive a cross.

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.
The cost of shipping, (if any) will be added to your bid. Standard Postal Shipping will be used.

Hand Crafted Pen - one of a kind!

Hand Crafted Pen

A Hand Crafted Pen! This beautiful and completely original 30 cal. Ink Pen has a body made from an acrylic material colored camouflage. This is a unique gift for anyone in your "What to get them" category! It would also be an excellent gift for hunters or military personnel. This pen was made by Bill Caldwell. Bill is a member of the Cumberland Valley Woodturners club.

Minimum Starting Bid $10.00
To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Vase - Wood Turned and Carved

This is an exquisite vase turned in wood with carvings stippled into the outside.

This piece is approx. 4.5" high and 4" diameter. It is turned from Cherry, the piece is hollowed so the walls are 1/8" thick. The mustang motif is woodburned on and the background in the spiral of horses is stippled with a dremel tool. The black gesso (artists' paint) is then applied, except in the mustangs. The entire piece is then coated with a wax and buffed to a matt sheen.

This piece would be a beautiful addition to any decor.
Molly Winton is a professional wood turner. If you are interested in seeing more of her work or ordering something if you do not win this beautiful piece, please check out her website http://www.turningmaven.com/ or contact her at turningmaven@hotmail.com

Minimum Starting Bid $20.00

To bid on this item, please place your name and bid below in the comments section. You should also e-mail me your contact information to themoweryfamilytrust@yahoo.com if you win the auction.