Auction extended- tell your friends!

Folks- I do not want to have to figure out what to do with this amazing art- please bid. We will extend bidding for another week at least.
Yours in art,
LB

Update on bidding

1. I took all the dollar values off the items. I don't want to scare folks off from bidding- we do want to be able to donate as much money as possible, so do be generous if you can.

2. We don't want to have to figure out what to do with anything that doesn't get bidded on, so come on folks, let's bid!

3. If you are posting anonomously, please leave your name, so we can know who you are. An email would be handy too, so we can let you know if you are the highest bidder on an item.

4. If you are not sure how to bid, and feel you really need help, email me at artforfood@gmail.com, and tell me what you want to bid on, and I can bid for you.

Yours in art,
LB

New items up!

Okay. To my knowledge, all items are now up! Bid away, and remember that with every item you bid on, you are not only getting your Christmas shopping done early, but you are helping to fight hunger, one piece of art at a time.
Yours in art,
LB

Lemondrop's Joyride

Oh will I envy the person who wins this! Lemondrop is the wonderful creation of Tami. This print is one of my faves, and would make a wonderful gift for a favorite toddler.

Flying Lessons

These came in the mail yesterday! The colors are so rich and vibrant. This print would be lovely in a nursery (or my studio. Kidding. Maybe.) You can see more by this artist, Tami, here, and http://www.101fairylane.com/. I have to say, Lemondrop (the little fairy being swung in the print) is a family fave.

Beautiful Beady bookmarks

Here is a fun, inexpensive stocking stuffer idea. Wonderfully simple and elegant bookmarks. I am fortunate to have been gifted one of these by the artist- it makes taking out that hardcover book to read each night a special experience.

These are all made by Anonnymouse.

ORange bead w/ gold sunflower

This is such a cheery bookmark! A bright and clear orange bead with a gold sunflower charm.

Amethyst/ silver space needle bookmark

This silver bookmark features an amethyst bead and a space needle charm.

purple crystal with silver space needle

Purple and clear crystals with a silver space needle charm.

Gold filigree bead bookmark

Carnelian-colored beads with gold filigree bead in the center. Lovely!

space needle w/green beads bookmark

Green crystals, a tiny pearl, and a gold space needle charm.

Round blue green beads w/space needle bookmark

Beautiful blue green stones and a space needle charm on this gold bookmark.

silver cross bookmark

I keep finding favorites! This bookmark has a beautiful clear and silver dichroic bead, some crystal and silver beads, and an openwork cross. Gorgeous!

Pink heart & clubs bookmark

This bookmark is very cute! Two silver golf clubs dangle beneath a pink glass heart. Are there any golfers in your life? This would make a fabulous stocking stuffer.

Blue-green fish w/ sand dollar bookmark

This is the last bookmark, and is my favorite. Bookmark is gold, with a blue-green fish bead, and a silver sand dollar charm.

More items to be posted this evening

LB, the usual editor of this blog has come down with a mystery bug that has hit her hard. She will do her best to get the rest of the auction items up by tonight. For now, we duct-taped her to the bed and are making her stay there until the room stops spinning for her.

In the meantime, feel free to look and bid, and check back tomorrow for new auction items to be listed.
LB's family

Let the bidding begin!

Okay. I have almost all of the items up on the blog- believe it or not, Blogger says I have posted enough for tonight- they got a bit freaked out at me writing 71 posts in one day! I have one more category (beautiful beaded bookmarks) to post tomorrow, in addition to trying to figure out approximate values of these pieces. I will add them first thing tomorrow.

Bidding how-to's:
1. Look at all the luscious art so many wonderfully creative folks donated to our auction. You can click on the photos to enlarge them.
2. Make a list of people you want to buy Christmas gifts for.
3. When you see the perfect gift for your perfect someone (yourself included, of course), enter your bid in the comments section.
4. It was tough for me to decide whether to add values for pieces or not- some have them, some don't. Remember that the goal here is to raise a heap of money that will go towards fighting hunger. Be as generous as you can. The values are approximate- use them as a guide only.
5. I will post anything else I remember in the morning. I am off to rest now. For now, just enjoy looking and bidding.

Yours in art,
LB

Murphee the cat painting

Here is a sweet little (measures 6 x 6 inches)acrylic painting done by one of my favorite blogging artists, Terri at StegArt. This little painting is bright and cheery, and it would be a wonderfully sweet gift for any cat-lover on your Christmas list. Value of $25.

Leaning left oil painting

This oil painting measures 6 x 12 inches, and is mounted on artist-quality canvas. The artist, Melody Johnson is one of my favorite daily painters. Do check out her blog- you will fall in love with her work. And now is your chance to own one of her fabulous paintings! I can tell the bidding will be high on this one!

Frozen in time photograph

Artist: Mama Podkayne

Little feet photograph

This piece measures 11 x 14 inches, and is comes matted. Aren't those little feet adorable?
Artist: Mama Podkayne

Paintbrush in hand photograph

I love this photograph. It is simple in composition, and I love the clean lines. The purple paintbrush just makes me happy. This piece measures 11 x 14 inches, including the mat.
Artist: Mama Podkayne

Quilted wall hanging

The back is almost as pretty as the front. See the convenient hanging loops?


Isn't this gorgeous? The piecing is impeccable, the stitches perfectly straight, and the fabric selection divine. The quote reads, "Praise Him sun and moon; praise Him shining stars. Psalm 148. The quilt measures approximately 18 inches square.
Artist: Anonnymouse

Amusing Ride photograph

This one is amazing! The colors are so bright, and I love the composition. This one measures 11 x 13 inches, and is mounted on a lightweight gatorboard. Check out the artist: Evie at eviecurley.etsy.com

Round mosaic mirror

Ooohhh, look at the rich colors of this mosaic mirror. This one is approximately 12 inches in diameter. The artist is Becky at PetCloud.

Watercolor tulips

I adore watercolor paintings, and this one is no exception. I love the bright liveliness of the flowers. This is not matted, and measures 9 x 12 inches. Beautiful!
Artist: Bonnie Tunney

Lilly pad photograph

This is another favorite of mine, and was a prize-winner at the local county fair!
Artist: Pamela Gee-Oliver

Statues shadowbox art

Close-up: Do you not just want to reach out and touch those faces?


This piece is so very hard to describe, and do justice to. It is a shadowbox photo- A photo taken in China, the artist layered parts of the photo on top of each other, creating much depth and interest when you look at the piece. That combined with the composition of the piece makes a very dramatic statement.

Artist: Crissy Trewin

Funky chicken

This piece is so very unique! It is fabric collage, accented with tons of beautiful beads, ribbons, and the works. it is mounted on fabric-covered board, and has a wonderful hanging cord.
Artist: Cindy at elegantrelics.

Frog collage

This piece measures approximately 15 x 22 inches, is mounted on gatorboard, and is ready to frame how you wish. Artist: Needleroozer, at TurtleWorks.

Prayer Loops

Whether you call them Prayer Loops, or Chaplets, or Pocket Rosaries, you will appreciate the beauty of this next group of pieces. They can be used at Roman Catholic chaplets or to pray the Rosary, but non-Catholics also find them helpful as a physical reminder to keep their attention on their prayers.

You can look online for Prayer Rope, Chaplet, Bracelet Rosary and Episcopal Rosary to find prayers that people say with these in their hands, or people can identify 10 things they want to pray for--the world, the leaders, the poor, those in need, the sick, the dying, parents, children, family, friends, etc.,and then use these to keep their minds on their prayers.

They are very beautiful, functional pieces, and were all made by Anonnymouse. Enjoy!

Amethyst /silver with tiny cross

This prayer loop has amethyst beads set in silver, with a very dainty cross.

Prayer loop w/ amethyst beads

This prayer loop is silver with beautiful amethyst beads.

Madonna and flowered cross prayer loop

I *think* this stone is jasper- I will verify and update tomorrow. It has a gold flower-covered cross, and a sweet little Madonna medallion. I love this piece.

Prayer loop with feathery cross

Beautiful reddish-brown (carnelian-colored) hexagon-shaped beads mixed with creamy white beads, and a sweet feathery cross.

Reddish brown beads with gold cross

This one is so pretty- Richly colored beads- a dark, orangey red, accented with gold heart, and a feathery cross.

White beads, with Madonna and feathery cross

These beads are a creamy white, accented with tiny pearls and clear crystals. The Madonna and feathery cross are gold.

Prayer loop w/ marbled red beads

These round, flat beads are a soft, marbled red and white. The accent beads are gold.

Artist: Anonnymouse

Amethyst/silver prayer loop

This prayer loop is silver with amethyst beads, and a smaller, feathery cross. There is a small medallion with a sweet Madonna.

Prayer loop- agate w/ Madonna & feathery cross

This agate fairly glows, and the Madonna rests in a heart. Lovely.

Prayer loop- Madonna/flower cross

I was going got say this one was my favorite of the prayer loops, but they are all so beautiful, I can't pick a favorite. This one has a sweet Madonna, and a flower-covered cross.

Prayer loop

This one is particularly beautiful. I *think* the stone is jasper- I will ask the artist and update soon.

Notecards

I love it when artists make copies of their larger work, and put them on cards. It gives you a chance to own a piece of art that you may not have been able to afford otherwise. These would make lovely gifts, and would be perfect to have around when you want to drop a line to a dear friend or loved one.

notecard set #1

I think these cards are very beautiful, but I might be a bit biased towards these cards, as my sister is the artist. These three sets are of 4 cards each, and they measure 5 x 7 inches.
Artist: Lee Anne Chandler

notecard #2

Artist: Lee Anne Chandler

notecard set #3

Artist: Lee Anne Chandler

Set of 6 notecards

Here we have a set of six cards (they measure 4.25 x 5.5 inches) by Jenntle Wolfe designs. These are photos of her larger works, and are very detailed.