I'm Helen. I'm a mom of two, wife to my sweetie and I work from home as a telephone advice nurse. 'Triage' is from a french word meaning 'to sort'.
In nursing, it means to determine the level of urgency of care needed- so I'm a sorter of sorts:-)
In my free time, I like to bake and do home projects, like painting (walls, not pictures) My current passion is making handmade soaps and other bath and body goodies.
Nothing Like It, Flattened Cow Coaster Auction
Update: This auction has ended and the winner is Dianna who bid $30 for sweet little Bessie. Thank you so much for contributing to my cause Dianna!
Second Update!: Robin has kindly donated another of her wonderful creations here- check it out!
Brand new auction today to benefit my Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk! This one is so cool:-) Robin from Nothing Like It donated this custom-made :
Breast Cancer Awareness Flattened Cow Coaster
Bessie says ‘Save the-TA-TAs!’
I found Robin’s shop one evening a few months back while I was browsing Etsy for Christmas gifts. I have a wonderful husband who is impossible to buy gifts for. One of his favourite things is ducks. All kinds of ducks. I took one look at Robin’s shop and knew I had to ask her to make me a custom Flattened Duck Coaster for Jon. As you can see, it turned out great! It now lives on Jon’s desk where he uses it every day. I also bought some hilarious Christmas ornaments for myself that are going take centre stage on my tree every year.
Robin has been creating crazy polymer characters for over 5 years now and is always coming up with wild ideas for new sculptures. Everything in her shop is a “one-of-a-kind” creation and no molds are used in any of the polymer clay characters. However, the art is not intended for small children. You can also see Robin’s art at her Flickr page, read about it on her blog and visit her other shop on Artfire.
1: Hop over to Nothing Like It. Have a look around to choose your favourite item from the shop. HINT: make sure to check out her sold items to see all the great custom pieces she has done.
2. Come back here and leave a comment, telling us:
a) the name of your favourite item in her shop (or in her sold items)
b) the $ amount of your bid for this great cow coaster
3. Check back often during the week, to see if you’ve been out-bid. You may bid as often as you like.
4. Bid increments for this item will be $1 minimum (for example: if the highest current bid is $10, you must bid $11 or more)
5. Bidding starts at only $10.00 for this incredible one of a kind coaster!
Winners will be notified by email and must respond within 48 hours with their shipping details. Item will be shipped directly from the supplier. Shipping of this item to US or Canada only.
All payments for items won can be paid via my online donation page at the End Cancer website (or I can invoice you via Paypal if you prefer) Net proceeds from the walk go directly to the BC Cancer Foundation.
Want to see your products here?
Please contact me by using the ‘Contact Me’ tab at the top of this page if you would like to donate something for the weekly auction. I would love to showcase your shop and products. Let’s help each other!
February 22nd, 2009 3:05 pm
I adore Robin’s creativity and sense of humor. I will bid $15.00 for the “Save the Ta-Tas” Flattened Cow Coaster
February 22nd, 2009 4:47 pm
Woohoo! Thank you so much for your bid Judy:-)
February 23rd, 2009 2:04 pm
Morning Tweets! Here’s a chance to get something great AND give to Breast Cancer Research: http://www.triagefromhome.com/?p=338
February 23rd, 2009 2:30 pm
Sorry Judy, but I will take the next bid, $16.00 for the cool coaster.
Rach!
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February 23rd, 2009 4:51 pm
Yeay Rach! Thanks for bidding:-)
Don’t forget to tell us about your favourite item from Robin’s shops too!
Helen’s last blog post..Nothing Like It, Flattened Cow Coaster Auction
February 24th, 2009 8:30 am
Hey Helen,
Jane and I looked around and we like the moose.
Our bid is $17.77
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February 24th, 2009 10:44 am
Tarzan and Jane! My favourite Blogsters:-) Thank you so much for your bid. The Ta-tas thank you too!
February 25th, 2009 8:08 am
As a breast cancer survivor myself (and a friend of Robin), I’d love to support you. I bid $25.00.
Hugs!
Kat
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February 25th, 2009 8:59 am
Whoo-hoo! Thanks for the bid Kat:-)
February 25th, 2009 10:46 am
Ok – I too think this is an awesome coaster. I would like to bid $30….$15 for each “ta”
February 25th, 2009 10:47 am
Oh – I forgot to tell you that my favorite thing in Robin’s shop is the “moose” too. Robin – can you make a “kiss the moose” coaster??? Haha
February 25th, 2009 10:58 am
Thank you Dianna! Robin, your Cow is rocking the bids:-)