Thursday, June 24, 2010

Thank you to all our bidders!

Thank you all for your generous support of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. We hope you enjoyed the Silent Auction this year. We raised $962.00 with the auction--whoo hoo!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Gardener's Bracelet

This is a bracelet filled with all the symbols dear to a gardener's heart: gloves, watering can, pruners, mower, shovel and hand rake. Some have enamel coloring. The clasp is a magnetic clip. It's 7 1/2" long and is from Mexico. Donated by Katie Lynn.

Starting Bid: $5.00
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Candles for all Seasons

Aromas that span the seasons are included in this basket. Blueberry and Lemon Lime flavors are suited for summer fun. For fall, there's a spicy fragrant candle in a tin from Anne Taintor that provides giggles as well as a delightful aroma. A Tahitian Vanilla candle generates thoughts of home-cooked treats. The winter holiday season is represented by a white candle with a red wrap bow, an apple scented votive and two sweet angels. Spring is encouraged by light green tapers and a delicious orange votive in a glass holder. Donated by Chris Van Burgh.

Starting Bid: $12.00
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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Hand Knit Lace Hat


Hand knit lace hat done in Manos del Uruguay Wool Classica, a hand-spun kettle dyed pure wool yarn. Yarn purchased at Knit on Pearl in Jackson, knit by Erin Kinney. Sorry, egg model not included ;-)

Starting Bid: $5.00
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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Bar in a Box

Have some friends over for drinks to show off your bar makings. This bar in a box by Marketplace includes a shaker, jigger, stirrer, ice bucket, ice tong, and stand. Donated by Stacy Landon.

Starting Bid: $10.00
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Twisted Glass Candle Holders

This is a set of three varying heights of glass candle holders with accompanying pillar candles. Donated by Stacy Landon.

Starting Bid: $10.00
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2 in 1 Harness Buddy

Have a little one in your life that's a bit too much on the go at times? Here's an adorable way to keep them safe. This Eddie Bauer harness buddy (harness & backpack) is for ages 18 months and up. Donated by Stacy Landon.

Starting Bid: $10.00
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Angel Cameo Necklace

This necklace is 17" long with a blue cameo pendant. It is by Giovanni Apa. Donated by Stacy Landon.

Starting Bid: $10.00
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Dogs!

All things dog are happening in this basket. You have doggie treats, doggie books, doggie toys, doggy bowls and a doggie leash & collar. And if you're puppy is not like Erin's cute and cuddly monsters, he might even fit in the basket!
  • Knitted tug toy (by Erin Kinney)
  • Ceramic dog bowl
  • Portable water dispenser
  • Tennis balls
  • Treats
  • Travel bowl
  • Fish tug toy
  • Red leash and coller
  • 1 can mighty dog
  • A Useful Dog by Donald McCaig
  • Puppy Dogs: A Photographic Collection (gift book from Hallmark)
  • Why We Love Dogs by Kim Levin
Donated by Stacy Landon.

Starting Bid: $15.00
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Cats!

You have to be a cat lover for this basket! We have kitty toys, kitty bowls, kitty books, kitty treats, and kitty nail caps. And when you're done oohing and ahhing over the goodies, the cat will take over the basket.
  • 3 knitted catnip fish (by Erin Kinney)
  • Soft claws nail caps (from Des Saunders)
  • Disposable foldable pet dish
  • Small plastic bowl
  • Cat collar with bell
  • Jumbo bell balls
  • Mermaid loofa
  • 2 cat toys
  • 2 can food (Iams & Priority)
  • Pounce moist treats
  • Pussycats: A Photographic Celebration (gift book from Hallmark)
  • Talk to the Tail 'Cause the Whiskers Ain't Listenin'! (a collection of undomesticated pet cartoons by Revilo)
Donated by Stacy Landon, Des Saunders and Erin Kinney.

Starting Bid: $15.00
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Johnny Looking Cloud

This signed, framed and matted print is titled "Johnny Looking Cloud" and includes the Indian Prayer for Peace. Dimensions: 22" H X 18" W. Donated by The Print Gallery through Stacy Landon.

Starting Bid: $20.00
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Roadside Emergency Kit

This kit contains the following in a small, easy to carry bag:
  • jumper cables
  • 2 orange triangle road reflectors
  • tire pressure gauge
  • 1 pair black knit gloves
  • 2 bungee cords
  • flashlight
  • 2 flare sticks (green & yellow)
  • 1 thermal blanket
  • plastic tubing & siphon pump
Valued at $50.00. Donated by Fat Boys Tire in Cheyenne.

Starting Bid: $20.00
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Dali

Salvador Dali was best known for his striking and bizarre images in his surrealist works. This is Danielle Willoughby's portrait of Dali reflecting the surrealist style that made him famous. It is an unframed acrylic on stretched canvas. It measures 16" by 20". Donated by: Stacy Landon.

Starting Bid: $15.00
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Purse



This colorful leather purse by Montana Silversmiths Leather has two separate compartments, with a zipper pocket inside and closes with a magnet. The outside is tooled leather in brown, pink, blue and green with pink, blue and green sparkles interspersed. (The tooling is only on one side of the purse.) It is about 9 1/2" tall and 11" wide. The straps are about 14" long from purse to shoulder. Valued at $150.00. Donated by Wyoming Home in Cheyenne.

Starting Bid: $30.00
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Blue Nude


Picasso began to produce works suffused in blue while living in Barcelona and Paris. Known as Picasso's 'Blue Period', Picasso was still in his late teens, away from home for the first time, and living in very poor conditions. The Blue Nude is a sensitive portrait of a female nude.

Here we offer Danielle Willouby's interpretation of the famous Picasso painting. It is an unframed acrylic on stretched canvas. It measures 16" X 20". Donated by: Stacy Landon.

Starting Bid: $15.00
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Sterling Silver Bracelet from Silpada


Teresa Authier is a Silpada representative and donated this handcrafted "Hope, Joy, Dream" bracelet. The attractive sterling silver bracelet is valued at $89.00.

Starting Bid: $35.00
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Ham's Fork River


This photo print is 13 1/2" x 20 1/4" and is not framed. It is of the Ham's Fork River. It was taken in early spring on the Big Springs Scenic Backway above Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Backway runs between Kemmerer and Cokeville, Wyoming and is a beautiful back country drive. Photo taken and donated by Talbot Hauffe.

Starting Bid: $15.00
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Tranquil Falls


This photo is 16x20 framed (dark brown wood) and is titled "Tranquil Falls." Donated by Norma Gauthier.

Starting Bid: $20.00
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Homemade Delights

The all cotton white kitchen towel and ceramic jam jar and spoon are accompanied by Di Wilsey Geer's homemade Raspberry Jalapeno Jelly and Raspberry/Strawberry/Blackberry Chipotle Sauce. The jar is dishwasher safe but the spoon should be hand-washed. Donated by Di Wilsey Geer & Katie Lynn.

Starting bid: $10.00
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Monday, April 12, 2010

Black and Red/Orange Bracelet

This bracelet is about 8 1/2" long, but can be rtightened to a shorter length. Donated by Katie Lynn.

Starting bid: $5.00
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Semi-Precious Pendant - Leaf Shape

The black cord on this necklace is about 16" long and formed in a circle (stiff cord). The pendant is a semi-precious stone in a leaf shape. Made and donated by Katie Lynn.

Starting bid: $5.00
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Semi-Precious Pendant - Orange Cord

The smooth dark orange cord on this necklace is about 18" long. The pendant is of semi-precious stone. Made and donated by Katie Lynn.

Starting bid: $3.00
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Semi-Precious Pendant - Yellow Cord

The smooth yellow cord on this necklace is about 18" long. The pendant is of semi-precious stone and banded on the edge with metal. Made and donated by Katie Lynn.

Starting bid: $5.00
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Mauve Flower Pendant

The smooth beige cord on this necklace is about 18" long. The pendant is a semi-precious stone (possibly lepidolite) in a flower shape. Made and donated by Katie Lynn.

Starting bid: $5.00
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Turquoise Glass Pendant


The black silk cord on this necklace is about 18" long. The pendant is glass with an turquoise spiral, flower-shape inside. Made and donated by Katie Lynn.

Starting bid: $5.00
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Orange Flower Pendant


The black silk cord on this necklace is about 18" long. The pendant is glass with an orange spiral, flower-shape inside. Made and donated by Katie Lynn.

Starting bid: $5.00
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Yoga Session


Treat yourself to a one hour personal yoga training session with our local yogi, Chris Van Burgh. She has had extensive training with recognized masters including Rodney Yee and Judith Hanson Lasater. Chris is certified by AAAI/ISMA and has been teaching for six years. She is a generous and knowledgeable teacher.

Photos are of Chris and some of her students. See how peaceful they all look after class?

Starting bid: $30.00
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Monday, April 5, 2010

Chocolate Overload

...well for some people, this may be juuuuust right, as Goldilocks used to say.

You will find a bundle of all things chocolatey:
  • fresh homemade Brownies
  • hot Fudge Sauce (the kind that turns hard when poured over cold ice cream)
  • big Pretzel Sticks dipped in dark chocolate, drizzled with white chocolate and sprinkled with nuts
  • Chocolove dark chocolate cherries & almond candy bar
  • Chocolate Almond Biscotti
  • a variety of imported and domestic, milk and dark chocolate candies
Donated by Meg Martin, Chris Van Burgh & Amber Bell.

Starting Bid: $15.00
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No. 102 (vessel)


This beautiful and unique work of art was created and donated by Jennifer Rife. It's made of hand-dyed silk noil coiled over paper core, with leather and leather lacing. The measurements are 10" high x 10" diameter. (View an article about Jennifer and her work in the Wyoming Library RoundUp!) This item is valued at $180.

Starting bid: $60.00
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Sunday, April 4, 2010

Pretty Peppy Poppy


This photo is 16x20 framed in brown wood and is titled "Pretty Peppy Poppy." Donated by Cheryl E. Dietz.

Starting Bid: $20.00
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"Grey's Anatomy" Original Soundtrack v.2


Unopened CD with 15 tracks, including The Fray's "How To Save A Life" and Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars"

Starting bid $1
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Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits


Unopened CD, with such great songs as "Mrs. Robinson" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water".

Starting bid $1
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Parco Inn Photo


A framed 16" x 20" photograph of the Parco Inn, in Sinclair, WY, done in sepia tones. Photographed and donated by Erin Kinney.

Starting bid $15.
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Friday, April 2, 2010

Avon Naturals Bath Basket


Avon Naturals: Pomegranate and Mango hand and body lotion, shower gel and body spray. A sparkling blend of lush pomegranate and juicy mango to delight the senses and refresh the body and soul. Fruity, juicy awesomeness! Donated by Meg Martin.

Starting Bid: $5.00
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Sedum Garden


This sedum garden contains the following plants:
  • Crassula Mucosa (Watch Chain)
  • Crassula volkensii
  • Haworthia retusa (Star Cactus)
  • Cotyledon orbiculata (Pig's Ear)
  • Sedum indicum var. Yunnanense (Stonecrop)
  • Sedum morganianum (Donkey Tail)
  • Crassula ovata (Jade Plant)
The pot was donated by Fort Collins Nursery. Planted and donated by Katie Lynn.

UPDATE: This cannot be shipped. You will need to pick it up in Cheyenne or at the WYLD Annual Meeting (hopefully someone from Cheyenne can take it).

Starting Bid: $25.00
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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Bridal Veil Plant


This light and trailing plant is a beautiful hanging plant. Given enough bright (indirect!) light, it will gladly grow and bloom with small, airy, white flowers. Donated by Meg Martin.

Starting Bid: $5.00
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Larkspur/Bee Photo


The bees were busy in Telluride last summer! A summer heavy with rain resulted in gardens overflowing with flowers. Bob Losee (Meg's husband) took this picture while they were honeymooning in Southwest Colorado in July 2009. The framed photo is 8" X 10". Donated by Meg Martin.


Starting Bid: $10.00
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African Violets in Rose Bowl

Take home 3 lovely little african violets in a rose bowl. One of the plants will have these luminescent lilac blooms. Donated by Meg Martin.

Starting Bid: $5.00
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Polka Dot Cheesecake


Made from a recipe by Maida Heatter, this is a beautiful & delicious cheesecake... one that you will talk about fondly once you have eaten the final morsel. It is creamy and smooth, combining rich, dark chocolate goodness with comforting vanilla in every bite! It can be wrapped and frozen for up to a month -- but why wait?!?! Homemade by Meg Martin. (Shipping will be an additional charge if you are not in Cheyenne.)

Starting Bid: $20.00
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Monday, March 29, 2010

Avenues Pet Clinic Gift Certificate


Seventy-five dollar ($75) gift certificate from Avenues Pet Clinic in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Donated by Avenues Pet Clinic.

Starting bid: $35.00
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2010 Silent Auction

Margaritas by MrOmega on Flickr
One of our fundraisers this year is a Silent Auction to be held throughout the month of April.

Each item is posted and can be found with the labels/tags in the sidebar. Be aware that some listed items may only be available for pick up in Cheyenne. You will be contacted regarding shipping if you win an item.

If you would like to bid on an item, put your bid in a comment on that item's post. Once the auction is over, you will be contacted if you won with payment and shipping (if applicable) information. You can pay by check (make it out to American Cancer Society) or online through our team website (click the "Donate to Our Team" button). If you have any questions, contact our team at wyolibrelay@gmail.com.

Online bidding will will begin on April 5, 2010 and cease on May 2, 2010.

Check back often! More donations will be straggling in and added over the next few weeks!