Friday, May 1, 2009

Save the Mama's in May

May's giveaway is going to be different.
better. inspiring. charitable.

This month Cottage Quotes needs your help. We're asking you to help us Save the Mama's (in honor of Mother's Day).
Did you know that 1 in 3 women in the United States will develop cancer in her lifetime? (the leading sites are breast, lung, colon, and rectum). Check HERE and HERE for more info & stats
I have joined a Relay for Life team. Read more about my involvement HERE. I believe in the cause & now I need your help! This month we are turning our 'giveaway' into an AUCTION! Cottage Quotes is helping you with your Mother's Day needs, while you help mamas fight cancer. We are auctioning off 2 (no larger than 18 x 18) vinyl orders! And to help get those creative juices flowing, I have designed a few ideas on the computer.
Any of the below could be placed on a large tile, glass plate, picture frame, old glass window, cooking sheet, or even directly on the wall:
Name Game
Describe your mother with attributes you love about her. By displaying them in vinyl, she will be reminded everyday just how special she is!



Family Food Favorites
Every mom has at least one famous dish! Give your mama the credit by displaying her recipe proudly with vinyl...also making it easier for it to be used more often...everybody wins ;)!



Mama Monograms
(not to be confused with mammograms)
Let your mom's initials say it all with an elegant font. Pick a touching quote to lay over top!


The ideas, colors, fonts are endless! Vinyl is a perfect way to personalize your Mother's Day gift. And let's not forget about Grandmas, Sisters, Aunts, Cousins, Girlfriends....we're all mamas! So please help us Save the Mamas! Here's how it works:

We'll start the bidding at $5! Leave a comment with your bidding amount. For those without google accounts- email me and I will leave the comment and post it! Remember 100% of proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. The winning amount will also get Luminarias in donations of ten dollars (for example, $20 bid gets 2 18x18 vinyl orders & 2 luminarias). What's a Luminaria? Read about it HERE! Please please Please spread the word! We will end the auction on Tuesday night! Highest bid WINS!

Let the bidding BEGIN!

do I hear $5?

13 comments:

Lott said...

I'm in for $5.00.

Susan F. said...

I'm in... $10. Keep it going ladies.

Mike and Kelli said...

I'll see your $10 and raise you $2. I leave my official bid at $12. C'mon ladies or husbands....time to loosen the purse/wallet strings for a GREAT cause! Misti-all your ideas are AWESOME! Love them!

Lott said...

I'll up the $12 to $15. That's right...in your face.

Mike and Kelli said...

TWENTY BIG ONES {that's right ladies....don't mess!!}

Lott said...

I'm holding my bidding until tomorrow, but I will bid...just you wait.

Rosanne said...

Okay ladies, I'm going to break up the family bidding and throw my bid in there for $22...sorry Kelli - but really, you asked for it (on FB). :)

p.s. Misti - Kelli reminded me of my vinyl winnings a while back. Too late to cash in? If not, I would like the saying "Drop your drawers here" for my laundry room. :) Let me know. You can email me at rosannerad28@hotmail.com

Thanks!

adorable pearsons said...

Niki Wells just upped the bid to $25! Thanks Niki! Keep the bids comming....two gifts, two luminarias for $25 & 100% of it going to a good cause...that's a steal :)!

Lott said...

$28.00 and it's all MINE. (positive thinking)

adorable pearsons said...

Niki just upped it to $30...the bidding war is on!

Lott said...

$33.00 I can't believe you made me do that.

adorable pearsons said...

Kathy Heaton upped the bid to $40.00! Thanks Kathy for your support!

adorable pearsons said...

Niki Wells has now put the bid to $42! Quick, Quick, my ladies- tonight is the night! Thanks Niki!