Results.....

And the winners are....

Handmade "Qoute" Throw Pillow Set - $40 cainsworth1954
Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner  - no bid
Flower Art - no bid
Boutique Style Baby Headband - Purple & Black  - no bid
Boutique Style Baby Headband - Floral  - no bid
Cupcake Art  - no bid
Little Girl's Elephant Hoodie - $10cainsworth1954
Three Cupcakes Art  - no bid
Pest Control Treatment $45 Groupon  - no bid
Ugandan Handmade Apron  - $15 Leslie.Cruze
Handmade Hair Bow Package #1  - $22 cainsworth1954
Event Planning - $20 shelby.feinber
Photo Editing Package - no bid
Baseball Signed by Houston Astros Jordan Lyle  - no bid
Long-sleeved Tree Onesie - $8 carrieread
Champagne Ring Sling - no bid
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #4 - Medium length, Pink  - $15 eshammond
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #3 - Medium length, White  -$15  kim.wimpy2251
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #2 - Medium length, Brown - no bid
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #10 - Medium length, Small & Large Beads - $11 lesliegof
Homemade Pesto #3 - $12 mcginn1998
Handmade Coffee Bean Bracelet & Earring Set -$15 jeneseruss070
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #20 - Short, Red -$10 lesliegof
Ugandan Elephant Painting - no bid
Original Oil Painting - $25 lacey.n.givens
Black Ring Sling - no bid
Wooden Bead Bracelet - no bid
Personalized Christmas "Family" Painting - no bid
Love Birds' Painting - $80 renee.stockton79
Pear 'Fruit of the Spirit' Painting  - $55 stumpykilo
Faith Hope Love Africa Print -11x14 - $10 blmautner
Thirty-One Purse and Wallet - $35 1bememtfamily
Handmade Button Earrings - Vintage Stripes - $10 1bememtfamily
4 Tickets to Astros Game on 9/26/12  - $60 klwaden
Ugandan Paper Bead Bracelet - Multi-Colored  - $15 saragentry
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #19 - Short, Turqoise - $15 kellymsteele
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #18 - Short, Turqoise and Navy Beads - $20 lporter_tucci
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #17 - Short, Purple Beads - $10 shannonlovescoffee
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #16 - Short, Tan/Blue/Green -$10 shannonlovescoffee
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #15 - Short Multi-colored, thin beads - $10 shannonlovescoffee
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #14 - Short, Multi-Colored - $10 mrsjorgensen
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #13 - Medium length, Black -$10 shailey1314
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #6 - Medium length, Blue -$10 shailey1314
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #12 - Medium length, Multi-color Blues -$11 lesliegof
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #11 - Medium length, Orange, Yellow, Greens -$10 kristina
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #9 - Medium length, Turqoise -$20 reeseainsworth
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #8 - Medium length, Purple - $15 kanneleblanc
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #7 - Medium length, Red - $15 kellymsteele
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #5 - Medium length, Purple - $10 kristina
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #1 - Medium length, Green - $20 reeseainsworth
Ugandan Messenger Bag - $15 shannonlovescoffee
Ugandan Paper Bead Necklaces - Long, Multi-Colored - $15 each (klwaden -2; cainsworth -2; Amelia Barker -1; Tori -1)
Handmade Button Earrings - Vintage Floral - $8 laurendavismichelle
Handmade Yarn Wreath - $18 laurendavismichelle
Handwoven Ugandan Basket - $25 lmusarra
You Are My Sunshine Print - 8x10 - $20 Lindsy
Oh How He Loves Us Print - 11x14 - $15 jameskm716
Then Sings My Soul Print - 8x10 - $8 lesliegof
Do Justly Print - 11x14 - $25 mrsjorgensen
Amazing Grace Print - 8x10 - $7 Desiree
Set of 3 Nursery Prints - Adoption Birds 8x10 - $22 laurendavismichelle
Handmade African-American Doll - $30 mkeating
2-Tiered Cake by Trina - $40 trinkengid
Four One-Hour Tutoring Sessions (Pearland area) - $60 fs.kfoster
New Birth Doula Services - $375 lstern808
Cake by Claire's Confections - $30 dcjrdavis
Numbers Bean Bags - $10 kdavis519
Teal Felt Crown - $4 dcjrdavis
Orange Helicopter - $15 kdavis519
Handmade Rosette Headband - $9 dcjrdavis
Photography Session with Trace Photography - $150 shelby.feinberg
Rice Sack - Modern Print - $7 lostanjali
Rice Sack - Floral Print - $6 karanhanson
"pray" bracelet - $15 bibliophile527
"blessed" bracelet - $10 jeneseruss070
"hold fast" bracelet - $10 1bememtfamily
Handmade Ugandan Doll - $13 kristina
Glass Bead Magnet Set #3 - Winter - $10 mlstone11
Glass Bead Magnet Set #1 - Christmas - $10 mlstone11
Glass Bead Magnet Set #2 - Christmas - $10 mlstone11
Africa Cookie Cutter - $11 harveyj1
$50 Giftcard to Cypress Station Grill - #2 - $35 mark
$50 Giftcard to Cypress Station Grill - #1 - $35 mark
Homemade Pesto #2 - $10 jimganger
Homemade Pesto #1 - $10 joelburdeaux
Bird's Nest Necklace #1 - $10 fs.kfoster
Bird's Nest Necklace #2 - $10 saragentry
Bird's Nest Necklace #3 - $10 klwaden
Original Oil Comission - Still Life - $150 bev lechuga
Pearland Coffee Roasters - 3-Month Coffee Subscription - $170 kellymsteele
Pearland Coffee Roasters - Mug, 12 oz. Bag of Coffee, and $25 giftcard - $50 klwaden
Pearland Coffee Roasters - Mug and 12oz. Bag Coffee Beans - $40 mark
Three Handcrafted Soaps - $10 fs.kfoster
Fish Place Seafood $40 Groupon - $20 mark
Fish Place Seafood $20 Groupon - #2 - $10 mark
Hair Color and Cut - $90 Peggy
Hair Care Package - $50 abbyaggie08
Fish Place Seafood $20 Groupon - #1 - no bid
Las Rosas Mexican Restaurant $30 Groupon - $15 mark
Four Dugout Tickets for Houston Astros - $100 Til
Handmade Burp Cloths - Stars & Stripes - $8 zandmmiller
Handmade Burp Cloths - Floral #2 - $9 carrieeread
Handmade Burp Cloths - Floral #1 - $10 Margaret Reesor
Handmade Burp Cloths - Noah's Ark - $8 jennifer_erin
Mary Kay TimeWise Miracle Set - $45 Alice Hendon
Mary Kay Baked Powder - $20 Alice Hendon
Mary Kay Vinyl Lip Shine - $30 mlstone11
Two Dynamo MLS Tickets - $35 joelburdeaux
Bind My Wandering Heart Print - 8x10 - $7 Desiree
Ugandan Paper Bead Bracelet - Turqoise - $20 reeseainsworth
1-Hour Massage - $45 sarah senecal

For a GRAND TOTAl of $2,909.00!!!

 

Thank you all so much for making this fundraiser possible! We are so thankful for your generous contributions. Winners should be receiving an email explaining next steps. Thank you, thank you!

Bidding is Now OVER

Thank you, everyone! The auction was a huge success -- we'll be tallying up the results today.

 

Remember, bidding was CLOSED at 12:00pm. All posts after 12:00pm will not be counted. If you hold the winning bid, you will be receiving an email shortly about your items. Thank you!

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting our online auction! We are so glad you're here. Below you'll find nearly one hundred items for sale, including baseball tickets, jewelry, art, gift cards, photography sessions, custom cakes, and more! All these have been donated by friends, family and other supporters of adoption, so that all proceeds go to support the Ganger's adoption.

If you'd like to learn more about the Ganger family and their adoption journey, check here. For instructions on how the auction works, check here.

When you're done, start shopping! You can click through the categories to the right or just scroll down. Bidding will open on Sunday, August 19th at 7am Central time and close on Wednesday, August 22nd at 12pm (noon). You can bid more than once on the same item until the auction closes.

Also, if you are interested in donating an item or service for the auction, please contact me at maggie[dot]ainsworth[at]gmail[dot]com.

Handmade "Qoute" Throw Pillow Set

Minimum Bid: $38.00

Decorative C.S. Lewis quote pillow. "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not because I see it, but because by it, I see everything else." Quote is from The Weight of Glory.  Will ship with basic Ikea pillow, but fits any standard 20"x20" pillow form. Hand-stenciled on muslin, washable (for best results: machine wash cold, hang to dry), safe to iron.

Decorative J.R.R. Tolkien quote pillow. "All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." Quote is from The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring. Will ship with basic Ikea pillow, but fits any standard 20"x20" pillow form. Hand-stenciled on muslin, washable (for best results: machine wash cold, hang to dry), safe to iron. 

 C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were dear friends and colleagues. Under the influence of his friend J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis (an avowed athiest) converted to Christianity and became one of the greatest Christian apologists of the 20th century. Lewis based the character of Ransom in his Space Trilogy on his friend, Tolkien. 

Courtesy of: Kim Pyle

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Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner

Minimum Bid: $5.00

Retail Value: $ 12.00

This package includes one Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner in "Skyline" Blue.

Courtesy of: Claire Mummert

Flower Art

Minimum Bid: $6.00

This brightly colored handpainted flower is a perfect accent for any
little girl's room.
Measures approx. 4x4" and 1.25" deep.

Courtesy of: Terri Coffey

Boutique Style Baby Headband - Purple & Black

Minimum Bid: $12.00

This handmade, boutique style floral/feather headband is designed for 6-24 months. Floral piece comes off and can be used with other headbands. It's perfect for special occasion photo shoots and gatherings. Also makes a great gift for the baby girls in your life!

Courtesy of: Amber Rollins

Boutique Style Baby Headband - Floral

Minimum Bid: $12.00

This handmade, boutique style large floral headband is designed for 6-24 months. It's perfect for special occasion photo shoots and gatherings. Also makes a great gift for the baby girls in your life!

Courtesy of: Amber Rollins

Cupcake Art

Minimum Bid: $6.00

This cute handpainted cupcake artwork is perfect for any little girl's room. It even looks good enough to eat! Measures approx. 4x4" and 1.25" deep.
(Note: photos above are of the same piece of art at 2 different angles)

Courtesy of: Terri Coffey

Little Girl's Elephant Hoodie

Minimum Bid: $10.00

This pink hoodie in size 2T-3T is monogrammed with a cute purple elephant. Get your little one prepared for cooler weather with this cute elephant hoodie!

Courtesy of: Terri Coffey

Three Cupcakes Art

Minimum Bid: $9.00

This cute handpainted cupcake artwork is perfect for any little girl's room. It even looks good enough to eat! Measures approx. 4x12" and 1.25" deep.

Courtesy of: Terri Coffey

Pest Control Treatment $45 Groupon

Minimum Bid: $25.00

This Groupon deal is for $45 toward an indoor and outdoor
pest control treatment.

Whether your home nemeses are bed bugs, termites, fleas, or even the dreaded roach, this eco-friendly, organic-based bug beater provides a safe and effective solution to your worst pest problems. Nature's Own, which has served the greater Houston area for more than 12 years, begins all its treatments with a comprehensive inspection of your home to pinpoint problem areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements indoors as well as eaves, garages, sheds, woodpiles, and more outside. With Nature's Own traveling up to 60 miles of downtown Houston, you can finally put an end to the pestering.

Courtesy of: Kim Foster

Ugandan Handmade Apron

Minimum Bid: $12.00

This multi-colored apron was handmade in Uganda.

Courtesy of: Whitney Waechter

Handmade Hair Bow Package #1

Minimum Bid: $22.00

This package includes 6 bows and 1 headband (notice seasonal colors also!). All bows are hand-crafted, high-quality and come with non-slip grips. Can be used in hair alone or clipped into loops on headbands.

Courtesy of: Joy: a bowtique

Event Planning

Minimum Bid: $20.00

Need help planning and executing your next party? These ladies know how to throw a party and lend you their expertise. This package includes planning and organizing all the details of your event, from food, decor, and activities, to assisting with all the set-up and tear-down. Make your child's next birthday party a memorable one with help from this mother-daughter team!

Courtesy of: Karen & Abby Wilkinson

Photo Editing Package

Minimum Bid: $25.00

                                                           note: original taken with point-and-shoot camera

note: original taken with digital SLR camera

Do you have some photos that you would like to display, but they need a little perk? Let me give those images a boost. Send me up to 5 pictures and I will edit them in Photoshop to make them look wall-worthy. We can talk about specific needs like touch up, add text, white balance correction, story boards, borders, vignetting, and other effects. The results will depend on the quality of the original image. Choose the sizes you want (4x6, 5x7, or 8x10), and I’ll have professional photo lab prints made and shipped directly to your door.

Courtesy of: Lindsay Harrell

Baseball Signed by Houston Astros Jordan Lyle

Minimum Bid: $38.00

Autographed baseball by Houston Astros Pitcher, Jordan Lyles.

Long-sleeved Tree Onesie

Minimum Bid: $8.00

This stylish tree applique onesie is available in either 3-month or 6-month sizes. Your baby will be the cutest on the block in this!

Courtesy of: Lindsey Lewis

Champagne Ring Sling

Minimum Bid: $25.00

Champagne colored silk/polyester blend Infant Ring Sling.

Made with 100% steel poured rings from www.slingrings.com which can hold over 100lbs

Built in zipper pouch on "tail" to hold pacis or burp cloth.

A designer sling to dress up an outfit or to make a statement!

As with any infant carrier or sling, always use with caution and never sling a baby horizontally. Please see safety instructions for ring slings online.

Courtesy of: Jenny Clark

Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #4 - Medium length, Pink

Minimum Bid: $10.00

Medium length, pink Ugandan paper bead necklace. This length can be worn single strand long or looped to make a short, double strand necklace.

Courtesy of: Whitney Waechter

Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #3 - Medium length, White

Minimum Bid: $10.00

Medium length, white Ugandan paper bead necklace. This length can be worn single strand long or looped to make a short, double strand necklace.

Courtesy of: Whitney Waechter

Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #2 - Medium length, Brown

Minimum Bid: $10.00

Medium length, brown Ugandan paper bead necklace. This length can be worn single strand long or looped to make a short, double strand necklace.

Courtesy of: Whitney Waechter

Ugandan Paper Bead Necklace #10 - Medium length, Small & Large Beads

Minimum Bid: $10.00

Medium length, blues and gold Ugandan paper bead necklace with small and large beads. This length can be worn single strand long or looped to make a short, double strand necklace.

Courtesy of: Whitney Waechter

Homemade Pesto #3

Minimum Bid: $6.00

This package includes one 8 oz. jar of spicy homemade pesto made from homegrown basil. Adds a delicious kick to pasta, chicken, and just about anything else.
Limited to Houston area residents only.

Courtesy of: Justin Mullins

Handmade Coffee Bean Bracelet & Earring Set

Minimum Bid: $10.00

Beautiful, handmade beaded coffee bean earrings. Designed to match coffee bean bracelet below. Winning bidder will choose 1 pair of earrings.

This bracelet features authentic roasted coffee beans interspersed between a collection of various shades of brown, tan, and bronze glass seed beads. The earth-toned House Blend coffee bean bracelet was designed in honor of Sunergos coffee shop in Louisville, Kentucky, which has donated all of our beans and now sells our bracelets in shop. This bracelet is about 7 1/2" in length, and closes with a silver-colored toggle clasp. The House Blend coffee bean bracelet is the perfect gift for a coffee lover--or anyone with a unique sense of style. (Actual shades and sizes of coffee beans will vary).

Courtesy of: Lindsay Shores