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400s: Gifts & Handmade Items
[Second Wave; auction closes at 7:45 p.m.]
401. One Hour Massage
One hour of “Moe”ssage massage therapy will be sure to start your day right! Melissa performs massage in her home spa so you can get away from it all. Call to schedule an appointment and start relaxing.
Donor: Melissa Wallace; $40
402. One Hour Massage
One hour of “Moe”ssage massage therapy will be sure to start your day right! Melissa performs massage in her home spa so you can get away from it all. Call to schedule an appointment and start relaxing.
Donor: Melissa Wallace; $40
403. Tuxedo Cat
Hand pieced and hand quilted, this quilt hanging is constructed in black and red fabrics. The machine appliquéd cat on this fun 14” by 14” quilt hanging will delight any cat lover! Item photo
Donor: Celia Spencer; $25
404. Custom Shirt Quilt
The purchaser provides the donor with 12 to 20 vintage family T-shirts that are miraculously turned into a colorful, one-of-a-kind lap or wall quilt. Create a family heirloom with this special quilt! Sample quilt photo
Donor: Debra Kirmer; $150
405. Hand-woven Scarf
This wonderful scarf is hand-woven of yarns spun from the mohair of Angora Goats and Angora Rabbits raised on the Linn's farm. The lovely colors in the scarf are all natural. What a unique gift this would be under the Christmas tree!
Donor: Shirley Linn; $75
406. Energy Healing Session
Non-contact Therapeutic Touch-based energy healing, offered by a healer with more than 25 years of experience. Seated in a chair or lying on a padded massage table (fully clothed), you will experience one of the gentlest and most ancient forms of compassionate healing interaction. Recipients report profound relaxation, easing of pain, and rapid wound healing. No medical diagnosis or treatment implied or offered.
Donor: Marjorie Van Buren; $35
407. Qi Gong Lesson
Sample the ancient energy practice of Qi Gong, followed by warriors and healers for more than 1000 years. An experienced practitioner and teacher will come to your home (twenty-mile radius) to give you a private lesson in the gentle, flowing exercises, with a session of Qi Gong healing thrown in if you wish. Can be adapted for any level of physical ability, including chair-bound.
Donor: Lynn Van Buren; $40
408. School Time Cross-Stitch
Your favorite teacher will love this school-themed cross-stitch. Mounted in a black frame, this adorable stitched picture comes complete with a little yellow button child!
Donor: Jan Allen; $35
409. Six-Colored Afghan
This gorgeous full-sized afghan is guaranteed to keep you warm. Lovely rainbow colors have been combined to create this unique piece.
Donor: Sonja Weisgerber; $75
410. Fabulous Container of Goodies
A delightful container of goodies will help decorate your house for the Holiday season. All items have been hand crafted in the USA by Debbie and friends.
Donor: Debbie Troutman; $75
411. Cozy Handmade Afghan
This lovely neutral and brown toned afghan has been crocheted in stripes of bulky yarn alternating with linen worsted yarn. Not only is it cozy and warm (38” X 66”), but it is washable too!
Donor: Vicki George; $40
412. Vase of Mary Kay Products
These products from the Mary Kay Private Spa Collection would make the perfect Christmas gift for your favorite friend or lady.
Donor: Shelly McDonald; $35
413. Basket of Mary Kay Products
This wonderful assortment of Mary Kay Eye Care and Skin Care products would also make a great gift but you might end up keeping it for yourself!
Donor: Shelly McDonald; $40
414. Handmade Player Piano Music Box
This one of a kind, handcrafted in wood music box, could be a unique gift or display item in your own home. Made sometime around 1974 at The Wood Shed in Beattie , Kansas , by Twyla Boyd, the music box is in the shape of a player piano with a bench. The tune is Edelweiss. This is a rare find!
Donors: James & Bonnie Heidebrecht; $25
415. Basket of Handmade Candles
Enjoy a beautifully designed gift basket of six scented homemade candles crafted by the donor.
Donor: Forrest Craig; $40
416. Two Parrots – Wood Carvings
Made in Indonesia from mango wood these two delightful birds will look great on your mantle or fireplace hearth. Colors are primarily blue and white. Each bird is over 18” tall. Purchased directly from the artisan. Item photo (item doesn't include pictured fish)
Donor: Enid Hickman; $60
417. Blue Shark Stool
Made in Indonesia from mango wood this darling stool looks like a shark. Functional and cute! Purchased directly from the artisan.
Donor: Enid Hickman; $20
418. Fish – Wood Carving
Made in Indonesia from mango wood this fish would look great decorating any room of the house. Purchased directly from the artisan. Item photo (item doesn't include pictured birds)
Donor: Enid Hickman; $45
419. Simple Gifts Basket
Check out this basket of “simple gifts” from near and far. Great as stocking stuffers, co-worker gifts, or as a present to yourself!
Donor: Topeka Friends Meeting; $30
420. Indian Brass Vase
This small, multicolored brass vase can be used to decorate any room in the house.
Donor: Patricia Hyland; $30
421. Lee Snook Voice Lessons
Lessons from the master! Two voice lessons will go to the highest bidder. Enhance your own skills or give as a gift to your favorite budding opera star! Lee Snook profile
Donor: Dr. Lee Snook; $80
422. Lenox Winter Vase
This beautiful white vase made by Lenox will be a great addition in your home for holiday decorating. Made as a limited edition.
Donor: Patricia Hyland; $100
423. Bathing Beauty Bank
This novelty bank is meant to entertain! Check it out – you must try it.
Donor: Scandinavian Imports; $9
424. Costume Jewelry
This lovely set is silver with blue stones. Four pieces include a pendant, bracelet, watch and earrings. Great present for holiday gift-giving.
Donor: Eleanor Bell; $25
425. Fleece Hat and Scarf
This great dark red fleece hat has an accompanying printed fleece scarf made by one of the donors. This set is so cute it would be hard to give it away.
Donors: Eleanor Bell & Julie De Jean; $35
426. Carved Female Figurine
Made in Nicaragua in the1980s this figurine would make a great gift or look great on your bookshelves.
Donor: Ken Cott; $20
427. Bud Vase
Made of willow and padauk wood, this beautiful handmade vase of layered woods would look lovely in your home or be a perfect gift for that important friend or family member.
Donor: Charles R. Alexander; $30
428. Segmented Bowl
This is a must see item! Made of maple and padauk wood, the craftsmanship of this item is unbelievable! The bowl has been constructed in a perfect pattern of alternating wood pieces. It is simply beautiful.
Donor: Charles R. Alexander; $50
429. Cheese Board
This small, layered wood cutting board would make a great holiday gift. Just add the cheese!
Donor: Charles R. Alexander; $10
430. Cheese Board
This small, layered wood cutting board would make a great holiday gift. Just add the cheese!
Donor: Charles R. Alexander; $10
431. Cheese Board
This small, layered wood cutting board would make a great holiday gift. Just add the cheese!
Donor: Charles R. Alexander; $10
432. Clock – Quartz Movement
Made of oak in an unusual stand, this lovely clock would look great at the office or home.
Donor: Charles R. Alexander; $30
433. Energy Adventure for the Slightly Skeptical
This item includes an autographed book and a personal “energy” class! Are you “brave enough and energetic enough to be open to the new,” as suggested by Dr. Stephen Lyrene, who wrote the forward of the book, In Our Hands? Take a trip through sacred sites and healing spots in many lands. The package includes the book and a personal introduction to the “subtle energy” for you – and a group of friends, if you like. In your home or other Topeka location. You'll be amazed!
Donor: Marjorie Van Buren; $55
434. Peruvian Sweater
From the Peruvian Connection, this beautiful hand loomed and hand embroidered ladies cardigan is a size medium. The sweater has been made out of a very soft, high-grade 100% Pima Cotton. Colorful, flower embroidery decorates the all black sweater's hemline, upper chest and sleeves. Item photo
Donor: Madeline Hug; $198
435. Chinese Market Bag
This typical Chinese food market bag has been made from embroidered fabric with a panda design and tassels.
Donor: Raylene Hinz-Penner; $15
436. Chinese Food Market Bag
Constructed out of typical Chinese fabric, this bag features a blue panda design.
Donor: Raylene Hinz-Penner; $10
437. Colorful Fabric Bag from China
From the Yunnan province in China , this colorful large bag features a significant amount of embroidery.
Donor: Raylene Hinz-Penner; $25
438. Embroidered Bag with Handles
This fabric bag from the Yunnan province in China features beads and embroidery.
Donor: Raylene Hinz-Penner; $25
439. Two Embroidered Silks for Bed Covers
One bright pink and one bright yellow, these gorgeous silks are intricately embroidered with fish and flowers.
Donor: Raylene Hinz-Penner; $40
440. Two Acupuncture Treatments
Acupuncture treatment lasts 50 to 60 minutes. Acupuncture can help with allergies, pain control, headaches, weight loss, tobacco detox, and the balance of mind, body and spirit. At 301 Southwest Gage Boulevard Suite 161, Topeka, KS 66606.
Donor: Stephanie Schottera, Classical Acupuncture of Kansas; $140
441. Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings
Handmade necklace, bracelet and earrings are created from high quality Swarovski crystals and sterling Silver. Elegant and classy – a must see! Item photo
Donor: Christa Sloop; $70
442. Nails by Sharon Manicure – Gift Certificate
One free manicure for you or for a friend will go to the highest bidder.
Donor: Sharon Hassett; $22
443. Curling Iron
This high quality curling iron will last a lifetime.
Donor: Hair Concepts; $54
444. Crocheted Table or Bed Cover
Hand crocheted, this 5' by 7' perfectly constructed white table or bed cover is a thing of beauty! Must see to admire the craftsmanship. Item photo
Donor: Ed & Elinor De Jean; $200
445. California Nail Salon – Gift Certificate
Come in for a beautiful pedicure – experience makes the difference! At California Nail Salon, 5624 Sw 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614-2443
Donors: Pam & Deacon Oroke; $25
446. One Hour Swedish Massage
Need a little pampering? It is time you did something for yourself. Get a massage! Donor Webpage
Donor: Backs By Popular Demand; $45
447. One Hour Hot Stone Massage
Feeling stressed out and you just can't relax? You need to do something really special – try a hot stone massage. Donor Webpage
Donor: Backs By Popular Demand; $60
