View Full Version : Would you be interested in a board fundraiser?
Amber
10-19-2009, 09:19 PM
As mom just shared with us, the board is in need of funds. In this economy, I can imagine that I am not the only one that would have a hard time giving any substantial amount of money. I do, however, have plenty of things I can make and donate for sake of a fundrasier.
What do you think? Are you willing to participate? Any other ideas?
totally willing to participate. I can't make anything worth buying though.
Shopaholic
10-19-2009, 09:32 PM
I can make a jewelry set, beaded.... necklace, earrings, and bracelet. I'd love to do that! :)
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would we do it like a raffle or just set up the items to sell? I"m fine with either.. maybe doing it to sell makes it quicker and after a certain amount of days, whatever doesn't sell can turn into a bidding thing or something for a certain time period?
hmm let me see what i have to make
5LilMonkeys
10-19-2009, 09:35 PM
I have a Christmas fleece pants/hat set already made I could donate if we do it soon. :D
chickipoo
10-19-2009, 09:35 PM
I would be willing to do something. Are you thinking a lotto type thing? not crafty but I would contribute sure.
import_the_best
10-19-2009, 09:35 PM
i can donate a dipe / cover or two! pm me if you need me to! :flowers:
I think that's a good idea Kelly!
Shopaholic
10-19-2009, 09:37 PM
I think that's a good idea Kelly!
I'd rather my item sell for something rther than nothing and no money is donated.. .ike if it doesn't sell and its put up for bid and someone wins it for $2.. its still something.
Purple
10-19-2009, 09:39 PM
i can handsew a felt design on a shirt...
lots of people comment on DD's :hide: :giggle:
Naturallia
10-19-2009, 09:51 PM
I'll talk to DH about his carving.... we'll see. :)
I can't craft or sew worth a crap, but I can cook and bake. Is there any interest in bidding on food items?
Amber
10-19-2009, 09:52 PM
SO, next question. Where would we hold the fundraiser? Should we hold it here, on the board...or go ahead and open it up on hyena cart?
~*Rachael*~
10-19-2009, 09:53 PM
I can knit up some PW longies....
formunkyfrommommy
10-19-2009, 09:53 PM
i have tons of stuff to donate i could make a sample kit of a whole buncha stuff
addiesmommy
10-19-2009, 09:55 PM
I'd but tickets...lots of tickets :)
~*Rachael*~
10-19-2009, 09:56 PM
sorry i hit enter to soon.
they would be a custom pair of PureWool longies. I have boy colorways, sizes nb-large.
anyone interested in the two original ass puppets.....??? I'm serious...I have them still....a dog and a pig....:rofl: I could let them go....
or I could whip up something else...hahhaha
MamaElle
10-19-2009, 10:05 PM
I would bid/buy.
Shopaholic
10-19-2009, 10:07 PM
I might buy an asspuppet just to say I have one.. and take funny pics with it.
LOL
Raising1baby1husband
10-19-2009, 10:10 PM
Ummm I can contribute by buying....
My "crafts" aren't buyable- but hey at least they are enjoyable right?
Shopaholic
10-19-2009, 10:11 PM
oh and I can donate a nursing necklace!! I have the materials to make one :)
Purple
10-19-2009, 10:15 PM
i think we should do it on here. somehow lol.
I have loose gemstones i could donate or donate to someone to make something with...i don't have stuff of time right now. if you want a pic let me know
MamaElle
10-19-2009, 10:18 PM
I like raffles and auctions for fundraisers so I think taking it to HC would be good. However, I don't know anything about that and how much that might cost.
what about wahm nation....could that congo be used for a fund raiser someone want to donate store space
Amber
10-19-2009, 10:24 PM
well, let me get the details all worked out, and then i can start taking the offers from everyone.
but do we do it here or on hc?
Purple
10-19-2009, 10:25 PM
i saw here so we dont have to pay for HC.. but i have no idea how to do it here.. or there as a matter of fact :lol:
i think we should do it on here. somehow lol.
Mels looking into something that may let us do it here.
i think hc would make it move nicer they are set up for biding and raffles. here it would take a great deal of work
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well cool mel's on the job
Lollipop
10-19-2009, 10:27 PM
I would buy. I'm not so crafty.
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Especially if there are some newborn stuff :)
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r_raff_lm
10-19-2009, 10:29 PM
I could offer up some design work if anyone would be interested (Christmas cards, banners, t-shirt designs, etc)
I think it would be cool if we could do a live acution (sp) here on the board say starts at 8 let the item be preveiwed and then people can bid in a thread for say 30 minutes and at the end it goes to the winner. I don't know I think it would be fun watching it.
MommyLovesStarWars
10-19-2009, 10:36 PM
I'm not crafty but I would buy. I'd also be willing to donate a digital slide show (I'll take your pictures and make a slide show with backgrounds/music etc.) or proofreading for a hyenacart/etsy store.
Shopaholic
10-19-2009, 10:39 PM
I'm already making the nursing necklace set :) I figure evenif we don't do the fundraiser I can sell it to donate the funds. Its going to be a glass bead necklace, strechy bracelet and earring set.. glass beads in turqoise, aqua, brown, yellowish, olive green, and cream.. very pretty.
Carly
10-19-2009, 10:43 PM
I could donate a mineral makeup pack with one foundation, one blush and one eye color!
Amber
10-19-2009, 10:43 PM
what if we did a "preliminary" auction here. that way our mamas here have first pick. we can have a seperate section for the items, and then each item has its own thread. then we can run an auction style listing. all of the "leftover" items can be placed on a hc store, and then we can have 24 hour auctions/ raffles. how does that sound?
like that amber i also can make this with a yymh type thing
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h116/charise820/crafts015.jpg
Carly
10-19-2009, 10:46 PM
Sounds good to me.
I'm already making the nursing necklace set :) I figure evenif we don't do the fundraiser I can sell it to donate the funds. Its going to be a glass bead necklace, strechy bracelet and earring set.. glass beads in turqoise, aqua, brown, yellowish, olive green, and cream.. very pretty.
I know what I'm bidding on!!:hapdance:
Kelolsen
can you make anything with these if so i can donate a couple
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h116/charise820/crafts015.jpg
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crap wrong pic this one
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h116/charise820/010.jpg
Shopaholic
10-19-2009, 10:55 PM
wow, yeah, for sure I can :) those are gorgeous!! could make some fantabulous pendant or something - those have holes in them, right??
umm one little pear shaped citren does. it's about 6mm long i think (would have to measure it.)
the rest don't....wait i might have some blue apatite let me look might be enough of them for pendent and earings.
I got them to set and wrie wrap but i don't have the supplies or money right now. so if you want a couple or another jewelry maker that can use them and will donate them to hlep the board i can part with a couple
Katherine
10-19-2009, 10:59 PM
I could offer photo restoration for auction, or I could just donate pp. i am totally for supporting *this* board.
but i have these you can have http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h116/charise820/elemental%20seasons/071509085.jpg
BeccatheGreat
10-19-2009, 11:03 PM
Depending on when it's done maybe I could knit some infant socks? Would anyone even want any? :lol:
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if dd would keep socks on her feet i would but she won't keep them on it's a battle
Shopaholic
10-19-2009, 11:06 PM
charise those are pretty!! I could make a necklace and earring set with maybe black beads? that might be pretty!
snookemz
10-19-2009, 11:06 PM
I can do a custom tutu. I'm not a WAHM but I've done several tutus for friends/family/and sold several on ebay while I was knocked up with Shae so I have sample pics of past work.
warning though - mine are super fluffy compared to most lol I pack the tulle in, in a major way.
charise those are pretty!! I could make a necklace and earring set with maybe black beads? that might be pretty!
those one pictured aren't beads but i have some cool beads that look close but they are big though
Let me get everything out and we can pm tomorrow and work it out ok
Shopaholic
10-19-2009, 11:09 PM
the beads for earrings sound nice too! I can make a few things then - an earring set would be cheaper, obviously, than an entire "ensemble" so that could be more affordable for somoene! thanks!!
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those one pictured aren't beads but i have some cool beads that look close but they are big though
Let me get everything out and we can pm tomorrow and work it out ok
sounds good! I am making a trip to the fancy bead store this weekend so I can plan it out!
I can donate something :)
crunchymomof3
10-19-2009, 11:13 PM
i would buy something or some tixs !!
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I'm already making the nursing necklace set :) I figure evenif we don't do the fundraiser I can sell it to donate the funds. Its going to be a glass bead necklace, strechy bracelet and earring set.. glass beads in turqoise, aqua, brown, yellowish, olive green, and cream.. very pretty.
i want it :err:
abmama
10-19-2009, 11:21 PM
Depending on when we do it, I'll donate a "seasonal" hat of some type. (It might be too late for a pumpkin hat by the time it gets put together:) but something else fun).
Depending on when we do it, I'll donate a "seasonal" hat of some type. (It might be too late for a pumpkin hat by the time it gets put together:) but something else fun).
err a dress LOL
Watermelandrea
10-19-2009, 11:49 PM
i TOTALLY can donate a couple things :D
Amber
10-19-2009, 11:52 PM
Ok, now another question. Do we have veryone awns their items to one person to be distributed? Or do we have everyone sen their items on their own merit? My maim concern is someone not following through.
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Katherine
10-20-2009, 12:03 AM
I'd buy a tutu!
I think prob. we'd need to send stuff in to a central person, like a coop or something, and only offer them once they were received. really don't want someone spazzing and not sending an item.
of course, that makes my photo restoration services hard to include, but whatev.
r_raff_lm
10-20-2009, 12:04 AM
I'd buy a tutu!
I think prob. we'd need to send stuff in to a central person, like a coop or something, and only offer them once they were received. really don't want someone spazzing and not sending an item.
of course, that makes my photo restoration services hard to include, but whatev.
agreed, but like Katherine, it would be hard to include my services
Amber
10-20-2009, 12:07 AM
Well I think services are different. Those can be offered.
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Mommy23Ts
10-20-2009, 12:13 AM
I would buy :D Let"s do it around my payday :giggle:
Shopaholic
10-20-2009, 01:43 AM
It can start adding up though to send stuff..
I donated an item to a charity auction on HC and I had to submit a picture, and then I was given the shipping info for the winner. We could do it that way
We could set up a thread somehwere on here and for a certain time period, let ONLY the sellers put up their posts w/ prices and such and then we can have a "grand opening". I know we can't do bidding that way - unless we can add one to the CDN WAHM HC???
*~*Amanda*~*
10-20-2009, 01:51 AM
I really good at buying other peoples things :ohoh:
MotherMoonPads
10-20-2009, 02:13 AM
I can donate something if someone PMs me and reminds me before the item is needed :blush: :giggle:
crochetfrog
10-20-2009, 02:16 AM
I have lots of stuff already made...I'm sure I could find something to donate :)
romanlili
10-20-2009, 02:19 AM
The only thing I an make are dish cloths (and I'm not even that good). I couldn't buy anything cause we have no income right now.
But I'm sure it would go over well if you did do one.
Carly
10-20-2009, 02:36 AM
It may get to be too much as far as shipping as well as for the person receives all the stuff if everyone sent their items to one person. Know what I mean?
What if the admins set up a new section for the fundraiser and bigs can be posted in each thread that is made for ea?h item donated? Would that work? That is how we did it on a site I used to moderate at. Let me know if I can help organize things :D
blondie1985
10-20-2009, 02:51 AM
I am totally not crafty, but I would totally buy. :D
Pookamama
10-20-2009, 04:01 AM
I've done something similar on another board and it worked really well. Like pp said, you have a pictures and details and you post a thread and people post bids, it ends at the stated time, they send the $$$ to Mom (or wherever) and then you ship the item.
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Forgot to mention, I have some babywearing and breastfeeding beads I'd love to donate to the cause.
Purple
10-20-2009, 04:04 AM
I can do a custom tutu. I'm not a WAHM but I've done several tutus for friends/family/and sold several on ebay while I was knocked up with Shae so I have sample pics of past work.
warning though - mine are super fluffy compared to most lol I pack the tulle in, in a major way.
ME WANT!
Anna1345
10-20-2009, 04:07 AM
I can neither make nor buy, but at my son's school and in college I was dubbed donation/fundraiser organizer queen! I'm happy to help in anyway I can!
Purple
10-20-2009, 04:07 AM
I can totally help organize some things if need be :yay:
Lacey
10-20-2009, 04:07 AM
I can make:
Nursing cover
Rice bag
Scented bath soak
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Please PM me w/ the details when it gets worked out :)
Ms.Maggie
10-20-2009, 04:09 AM
I can't make anything. but I would totally buy
Shopaholic
10-20-2009, 12:54 PM
Okay so far I have:
nursing necklace set, with bracelet and earrings - I made them last night but I just need the cord to put the pendant on.
a black necklace I made recently (unworn)- everyone seemed to comment on it whenI posted the pics of it so I figured I could donate it to sell.
I w ill make a few pairs of earrings for smaller purchases- people who want to donate but only have a small amount of funds to use - they can get something cute w/their money- I'd make them like $5 or something.
4smartmonkeys
10-20-2009, 01:17 PM
I can make an adorable ribbon waisted tutus or a tutu set (tutu/tee).
Just let me know when you need it....or should I say just PM me with reminders...I seem to forget alot of things:err:
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should say an adorable ribbon waisted tutu...not tutus. I can only do one at this time :)
It may get to be too much as far as shipping as well as for the person receives all the stuff if everyone sent their items to one person. Know what I mean?
What if the admins set up a new section for the fundraiser and bigs can be posted in each thread that is made for ea?h item donated? Would that work? That is how we did it on a site I used to moderate at. Let me know if I can help organize things :D
I like this idea. It wouldn't take much to set up a forum for it.
Shopaholic
10-20-2009, 01:22 PM
I like this idea. It wouldn't take much to set up a forum for it.
I think tha would work best!
Can we do some Buy it Now too? I have some things I'd put up for bidding for small amounts, so people who might not have alot to donate but can donate some could particpate too. I need to get a few more supplies, but I'd like to do like $5 earrings. People can pay as a gift right? that way no pp fees are taken and you get all th emoney?
I think tha would work best!
Can we do some Buy it Now too? I have some things I'd put up for bidding for small amounts, so people who might not have alot to donate but can donate some could particpate too. I need to get a few more supplies, but I'd like to do like $5 earrings. People can pay as a gift right? that way no pp fees are taken and you get all th emoney?
I don't see why people couldn't have a buy it now price in their listings.
Shopaholic
10-20-2009, 02:10 PM
cool :)
I"ll number my items like "Kelly's earrings #1" or something lke that so I can keep track :) I'll have to go to the store today toget a few supplies!!
earthmama
10-20-2009, 07:16 PM
I would be happy to donate!
I can make some crocheted scrunchies and some headbands to be auctioned off or sold or whatever just PM me and let me know what you want/need and where to send it
wifemom
10-20-2009, 08:45 PM
I will be happy to donate some Rainforest Babies diapers with inserts. Just PM me with details and all that.
Out of curiosity, what about adding a "garage sale" area for those who aren't crafty? Maybe people who don't craft could donate things like diapers, clothes, etc? Just a thought...
As for shipping, why not set it up so a central person could keep track of who won/bought what and collect DC#s for the shipping.
Out of curiosity, what about adding a "garage sale" area for those who aren't crafty? Maybe people who don't craft could donate things like diapers, clothes, etc? Just a thought...
As for shipping, why not set it up so a central person could keep track of who won/bought what and collect DC#s for the shipping.
I love the garage sale sure i could find some items that someone could use and donate the money.
mikoto127
10-20-2009, 09:00 PM
I can donate a crayon set!
Shopaholic
10-20-2009, 09:12 PM
a garage sale is a neat idea if people are willing to maybe take less t han they would if theyput the items on FSOT, KWIM? I know I will price my jewelry lower than if I was "selling" it.
heck lets do the yard sale thing...someone put toys up i need christmas presents!!
kwootten2
10-20-2009, 09:22 PM
I can do some Christmas ornaments!
a garage sale is a neat idea if people are willing to maybe take less t han they would if theyput the items on FSOT, KWIM? I know I will price my jewelry lower than if I was "selling" it.
I don't think that'd be a huge issue. Honestly, as long as your items bring in a fair price, how much shouldn't matter since the money isn't going to the individual, right?
rmbrasher
10-20-2009, 09:43 PM
I'd love to donate something - make a christmas themed outfit or something. I love this board - I want to do something!
Deadbeat Daddy
10-20-2009, 09:54 PM
I could definitely whip up some pads for a fundraiser, I still have a week until the baby gets here!
bellamama
10-21-2009, 02:48 AM
I just saw this. I would like to donate something
mbphoto
10-21-2009, 02:59 AM
I would like to donate a pair of longies knit by me. It can be a custom slot.
I can donate anything from my shop. Maybe a set of mama pads and a purse size wet bag would be good.
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A question - is this something that's a definate or is this still in the planning stages?
for the auction items i think we should have a preview of them for a day or two so people have a chance to ask q
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sorry about that...
so that people have a chance to ask questions and get worked up were they want to bid on said item.
BeccatheGreat
10-21-2009, 03:38 PM
I started working on infant boy socks today, I"m almost done with the first one.
CrunchyMaineMama
10-24-2009, 03:29 PM
I'll start working on some crochet play food tonight. It should take me no time to whip something up :)
CherryPie
10-25-2009, 02:35 AM
I can donate some Scentsy (http://www.getsafescents.com) goodies!
~Natural Mama~
10-25-2009, 05:03 AM
Depending on when it's done maybe I could knit some infant socks? Would anyone even want any? :lol:
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ahh if you had toddler ones Id have to bid on those hehe Ive been looking for knit socks to keep DS' feet warm at night!
I can do a custom tutu. I'm not a WAHM but I've done several tutus for friends/family/and sold several on ebay while I was knocked up with Shae so I have sample pics of past work.
warning though - mine are super fluffy compared to most lol I pack the tulle in, in a major way.
man that sounds wonderful LOL I want one for me :giggle:, no really my niece needs this!
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