Auction to Benefit the National Wildlife Federation Ends at Midnight!

Don't miss your chance to bid on these amazing items donated to help raise funds for the National Wildlife Federation. Crafters from across the country and around the globe have sent in handcrafted donation to the auction.

This is your chance to purchase some really amazing stuff from super talented crafters and to make a difference to the wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico. Anything that doesn't go in the auction today will be returned to its retail price and sold to continue to raise funds for the NWF. Currently the starting bids for all the items are below retail value. If you like something now is the time place that bid!

To bid simply follow the provided link and leave a comment with your bid under the photo in the Upcycled by Ash National Wildlife Federation Auction photo album on Facebook. Bidding ends at Midnight Pacific Coast time. Note, you must "like" the Upcycled by Ash page in order to leave comments. 

 

Piping Plover 
Starting Bid - $35
Retail Value - $45
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/eRAPtA

 
Recycled Water Bottle Bracelets
Starting Bid - $18
Retail Value - $30
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/ftPfyd

Recycled Kimono Neckalce
Starting Bid - $12
Retail Value - $24
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/eRRNgD

Upcycled Bag - made from Keith Powell's pants
Starting Bid - $90
Retail Value - $120
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/hrrZuK

Recycled Paper Bead Butterfly Necklace
Starting Bid - $20
Retail Value - $25
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/eRoqvq

Upcycled Bubble Bag - made from Alyssa Milano's pants
Starting Bid - $95
Retail Value - $120
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/fg2tQ5




 


Upcycled Turtle Bag - made from Alyssa Milano's pants
Starting Bid - $95
Retail Value - $120
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/hQR4bV

Handmade Necklace Scarf
Starting Bid - $15
Retail Value - $20
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/hZydyh

Uncle Bob's Books
Starting Bid - $25
Retail Value - $38
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/gY14XC







Hand Knit Scarf
Starting Bid - $38
Retail Value - $45
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/fIH8MK








Hand Knit Shawl
Starting Bid - $45
Retail Value - $55
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/eeVwoO

Handmade Mermaid Wallet
Starting Bid - $40
Retail Value - $50
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/fRXm3s

Sea Animal Earrings
Starting Bid - $25
Retail Value - $36
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/i7cAn7

Recycled Paper Bead Earrings
Starting Bid - $15
Retail Value - $18
Go Bid - http://on.fb.me/hoqw8b

Holy Upcycled Crafty Giveaway!

No joke all of this could be yours! 

We are having one of the biggest giveaways I have ever seen. OK so it isn't a trip to Hawaii, but we are talking about handcrafted items here. This giveaway is a serious score!

Here is what we have from top to bottom, left to right. Like you are reading a book unless you are in Japan. Eco Friendly Soy Crayons $12, Upcycle Clutch $50, Handcrafted Earrings $31, Adjustable Ring $N/A, Hand Knit Pot Holder $N/A , Upcycled Hair Clip $N/A, Paper Bead Earrings $18, Handcrafted Polymer Clay Rose Ring $21, Upcycled Pin $N/A, Upcycled Necklace $12, Handmade Toddler Size 3 Lemon Skirt $15, Upcycled Faux Leather Wrist Cuff $15.

This giveaway is part of the Upcycled by Ash auction to benefit the National Wildlife Federation. Check out the auction here- http://on.fb.me/fQuOi7 The auction and the giveaway are running until midnight on Saturday April 23rd.

How to enter the giveaway: 

You only have to do one of the following but you are welcome to do everything to increase your chances of winning.

• Place a Bid, each bid placed will also count as 1 ENTRY EACH into the giveaway 
• Write a Blog Post, write a post about this auction on your blog. 5 ENTRIES. You must include links to upcycledbyash.blogspot.com, the auction, and your favorite item/artist's online shop, blog or facebook page if provided. Leave a comment on the giveaway photo in the auction with the link to your post - leave comment here, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=203439823021809&set=a.203155696383555.51473.143109902388135&type=1&theater 
• Write a Facebook Note, follow the directions for a writing a blog post, but post it as a note from your personal facebook page. You must tag 30 people in the note to receive the 5 ENTRIES. Don't forget to tag Upcycled by Ash in the note so we know that you wrote it and shared it with your friends.
• Share, share the link to the auction album and/or your favorite items on facebook. 1 ENTRY EACH. Be sure to tag @Upcycled by Ash in your post so we know you shared.
• Tweet, tweet about the auction and/or your favorite items on twitter. 1 ENTRY EACH. Be sure to mention @upcycledbyash in your tweet so we know you tweeted.

Piping Plover Made of Recycled Sweaters

This week Upcycled by Ash is hosting an auction to benefit the National Wildlife Federation and their efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. Today marks the one year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf. The ecosystems in and surrounding the Gulf of Mexico are still being affected by the disaster and will be for years to come. 

Piping Plover by Wandering Needles.

This adorable handmade Piping Plover is one of my favorite craft donations to the auction. He is so cute!

The Piping Plover was handmade by Michell Fahmy of Wandering Needles. Michelle chose to make a Piping Plover for the auction because it is one of the bird species that was drastically impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

This life size sculpture has a $45 value. It is almost 100% upcycled! Only the thread and a small amount of sculpting wire in the legs and tail were purchased new. The materials used for the bird came from scraps of three different second-hand sweaters and from one men's orange cotton shirt. Michelle created the pattern and assembled the final piece with a combination of machine and hand sewing.

It is so inspiring to see all the amazing eco-friendly and upcycled items that were donated to the auction. If you haven't been to the auction yet, what are you waiting for? You don't even have to leave your house, just follow this link- http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.203155696383555.51473.143109902388135

In order to bid on an item you have to "like" the Upcycled by Ash facebook page. After you "like" the page you will be able to leave comments on the page. To place a bid, simply leave a comment under the picture of the item you want to bid on stating the dollar amount you are bidding.

Click Here to go to the Upcycled By Ash Auction for the National Wildlife Federation 

Auction to Benefit the National Wildlife Federation and HUGE GIVEAWAY!

Alyssa Milano

Upcycled By Ash is proud to announce our online auction for the National Wildlife Federation. We've gathered a group of talented and compassionate crafters to contribute to our effort to raise funds for NWF, and to  recognize the environmental destruction that took place in the Gulf of Mexico one year ago.

This week marks the anniversary of the devastating oil rig explosion and spill that swept the gulf, poisoning the environment and the wildlife inhabiting it. A heart breaking number of animals lost their lives and countless were severely injured and displaced. Sadly, animals residing in the gulf are still appearing covered in oil today. These innocent creatures are paying the price for human error and destruction. 

Actress Alyssa Milano, a genuine supporter of the NWF and its efforts, donated her jeans to Upcycled by Ash to be recycled and used for our cause. Ash upcycled two pairs of Alyssa's pants into eco-friendly bags which are available for bidding in the auction, alongside the many other beautifully handcrafted items donated by passionate crafters. 

The Upcycled by Ash auction to benefit the National Wildlife Federation will run from Sunday April 17 through Saturday April 23 on the Upcycled by Ash facebook page.

Click here to go the auction site now

How to participate:

1. "Like" the Upcycled by Ash page on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Upcycled-by-Ash/143109902388135
2. Go to the photo album "National Wildlife Federation Auction". This is where the auction and bidding are taking place. - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.203155696383555.51473.143109902388135
3. To bid, leave a comment with your bid under each item that you wish to bid on. Note - You must "like" the Upcycled by Ash facebook page in order to leave comments/bids.

Don't miss out on the giveaway 

component of our auction!

Our giveaway features 12 items donated by the various crafters who donated to the auction. One lucky winner will win all 12 items! You only have to do one of the following to enter but are welcome to do as many as you like to increase your odds of winning.

How to enter the giveaway:

• Place a Bid, each bid placed will also count as 1 ENTRY EACH into the giveaway 
• Write a Blog Post, write a post about this auction on your blog. 5 ENTRIES. You must include links to upcycledbyash.blogspot.com, the auction, and your favorite item/artist's online shop, blog or facebook page if provided. Leave a comment on the giveaway photo in the auction with the link to your post - leave comment here, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=203439823021809&set=a.203155696383555.51473.143109902388135&type=1&theater 
• Write a Facebook Note, follow the directions for a writing a blog post, but post it as a note from your personal facebook page. You must tag 30 people in the note to receive the 5 ENTRIES. Don't forget to tag Upcycled by Ash in the note so we know that you wrote it and shared it with your friends.
• Share, share the link to the auction album and/or your favorite items on facebook. 1 ENTRY EACH. Be sure to tag @Upcycled by Ash in your post so we know you shared.
• Tweet, tweet about the auction and/or your favorite items on twitter. 1 ENTRY EACH. Be sure to mention @upcycledbyash in your tweet so we know you tweeted.

Thank you for your support and participation. Please help us spread the word about this auction to benefit the National Wildlife Federation by sharing the links with your friends and family. Together we can make a difference!

Click here to go the auction site now

Here are a few of the awesome auction items

Upcycled Turtle bag made from Alyssa Milano's pants.

Upcycled Bubble bag made from Alyssa Milano's pants.  

12 Eco-Friendly Sea Turtle Soy Crayons 

Fair Trade Bangle Bracelet

Upcycled Messenger Tote made from Actor Keith Powell's pants

 Upcycled Kimono Fabric Necklace

Vintage Butterfly & Recycled Paper Bead Necklace 

Upcycled Piping Plover

Recycled Water Bottle Bracelets

Uncle Bob and His Books

Children's Books by Uncle Bob

Items for the auction to benefit the National Wildlife Federation have started to arrive at my doorstep. It is very exciting and inspirational to see these items and to hear the stories behind them. The two children's books from "Uncle Bob" are my favorite donations so far.

The story behind Uncle Bob and his children's books is truly inspirational. Uncle Bob has a passion for the poor and orphaned children of China. He wrote two books, When I Was a Little Boy I Caught a Rabbit and When I Was a Little Boy I played in a Hayloft. Both books are written in English with the Chinese translation printed below.

The most remarkable part of Uncle Bob's books is the illustrations. Both books have been illustrated by school children in China. Uncle Bob read his stories to the kids and then asked them to make the drawings to go with his stories. He also paid each child $25 for their picture. The result is wonderfully rich and meaningful beyond the story.

The proceeds from Uncle Bob's books go to Threshold Ministries, INC (TMI) a Christian non-profit based in California. TMI and their Hope House for Children, located in Jilin Province, care for the area's poor, orphaned, and abandoned children.

Thank you Uncle Bob, for sharing your passion with us and for helping us spread awareness and raise funds for the National Wildlife Federation.

Calling all Eco Friendly Crafters

Upcycled by Ash is planning an online auction to benefit the National Wildlife Federation. If you are an eco friendly crafter who cares about animals and the environment, consider joining the cause. 

The anniversary of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster is approaching. In recognition of the environmental destruction caused by the spill, Ucycled by Ash will be running an online auction to raise funds for the National Wildlife Federation, an organization that was pivotal to the animal rescue efforts in the Gulf.

We are looking for crafters who use upcycled, recycled and/or eco friendly material to donate items for the auction. Items of all sorts are welcome for both the auction and the giveaway that will run along side the auction. Donations for the giveaway segment do not have to be upcycled/eco friendly.

This is an excellent opportunity for crafters with online businesses to get their shops and items promoted. We expect the auction to draw in a lot of traffic and we have developed a comprehensive plan for promotion of the auction and the artists involved.

View the details/guidelines for submitting a donation - http://upcycledbyash.blogspot.com/p/nwf-crafter-details.html

I will personally be donating three upcycled bags to the auction, two made from actress Alyssa Milano’s pants (Who’s the Boss, Charmed) and one made from actor Keith Powell’s pants (30 Rock). I am also donating an upcycled clutch to be included with the giveaway package.

Upcycled bag made from
Alyssa Milano's pants

Upcycled bag made from
Alyssa Milano's pants

Contact me for more information
ashvantol@gmail.com

Read about Alyssa Milano's donation-
http://upcycledbyash.blogspot.com/2010/09/alyssa-milano-donates-to-upcycled-by.html
http://upcycledbyash.blogspot.com/2010/10/alyssa-milanos-pants.html

Read about Keith Powell's donation-
http://upcycledbyash.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-love-celeb-pants.html