How the Auction Works

The auction is now closed online. It will continue live tonight and close by 8:30pm. Winners not in attendance will be notified by email.

3. Closing
The online auction will close Friday Jan, 22 at noon and it will continue live that evening from 6pm to 8:30pm at our dinner and live silent auction.

4. Winning
Winning bidders who were not attending and not outbid at the live event will be notified via email. After payment is received (check or PayPal) they can pick up or have their items shipped at cost.

5. Donating
If you just want to donate to our Replenishment Grant fund for BYU students from the Kansas City area, thank you! Please go to give.byu.edu/kcalumni. In the Search Additional Funds type Kansas City, and when our Replenishment Grant fund comes up click Add. Then you can type in any amount you wish to give and click continue. Payment can be credit card, pay pal or electronic check.
Showing posts with label Home and Garden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Home and Garden. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

LDS Historical Art Set



All four of these uniquely framed pieces of art come in a convenient collection box. You may wish to hang them as displayed here, or you might want to use your own creativity to come up with your own design. You may even want to use these as a gift to your four favorite people. With the Deseret Book Home Gallery Collection, your art options have now expanded.
Within the Historical collection you'll receive:



  • Framed Kirtland Temple Architectural Plans 13"x15" (A $39.99 Value)
  • Framed Nauvoo Temple Daguerreotype 15"x15" (A $39.99 Value)
  • Framed Tabernacle Organ With Flags 11"x15" (A $39.99 Value)
  • Framed 1830 Book Of Mormon 15"x15" (A $39.99 Value)

  • All pieces are printed on paper, protected with a sealing texture, mounted, and framed.

    About the donor:

    Shelley Beatty is wife of one, mom of three and grandma of six.  She is a church history buff and decorator extraordinaire.  The first of Shelley's several degrees came from BYU.

    Value: $99
    Opening bid: $30
    Increase bid in increments of $5

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    Professional Grade Electric Toothbrush and Water Pik

    Oral B Pro 5000 



    • The world's first toothbrush of its kind with Bluetooth communication between brush and smartphone
    • Real-time feedback with the Oral-B app focuses brushing on your most important areas, tracks habits over time, motivates with helpful oral care tips, and senses when you brush too hard
    • CrossAction round brush head with perfectly angled bristles for a precise clean

    Value: $160
    Opening bid: $40
    Increase bid in increments of $10



    Waterpik Waterflosser Cordless
    • Clinically proven to remove up to 99% of plaque from treated areas and is up to 50% more effective for improving gum health vs string floss
    • A unique combination of water pressure and pulsations cleans deep between teeth and below the gumline where regular flossing can't reach
    • Nano-Sonic Toothbrush with AAA battery included

    Value: $70

    Opening bid: $25
    Increase bid in increments of $5



    About the donor: Dr. Anthony Callison of Family Dental Care of Olathe has been practicing family dentistry for the past 5 years, graduating from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2010. He and his wife, April, have three children and are active in their local ward.

    For bidding, please specify Oral B or Waterpik, along with your email address
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    Pampered Chef Basket

    Details to come.
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    Sky Stories 2016 Calendar




    Lovely 2016 calendar featuring artistic photography of they sky in the Kansas City area.  These calendars are sold in the Nelson Atkins Art Museum gift shop and online only. http://www.skyboyphotos.com/default.asp

    About the donor: David Bayard is a Kansas City photographer and woodworker with a lifelong love of the sky and nature.  He uses the medium of film and the language of poetry to bring beauty to your life in handmade greeting cards, photographic prints and weather calendars.

    Value: $16
    Buy it now for $5, or your desired donation amount.  Comment with "Sold", your bid amount and your email address.
    25 available

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    Angel Moroni Weathervane - Yard Ornament

    Shown as yard ornament.  Hardware for roof mount also included.

    Dark copper finish ornament in the shape of the original horizontal angel Moroni from the Nauvoo temple to display on your roof or in your yard.  Angel size approx. 6”x 21”. Ornament approx. 16” x 21”.



    About the donor: Heather Wimmer loved this and wanted to put it on her roof.  Her husband refused.  Heather is currently serving as the chair of the BYU Alumni Kansas City Chapter.

    Value: $70
    Opening bid: $40
    Increase bid in increments of $10
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    Lia Sophia Jewelry




    Stunning and very popular collectible Lia Sophia jewelry piece to complement any outfit.






    About the donor:  Meredith Richey is currently a candidate for State Senate in the Kansas State Legislature.  She also serves on the BYU Alumni KC Chapter Board.

    Value: $150
    Opening bid: $50
    Increase bid by increments of $10
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    Perfectly Decorated Plate of BYU Cookies



    Do you have a high school senior you are pretty sure is going to get in to BYU?  These two dozen delectable almond-vanilla flavored sugar cookies decorated with BYU stenciling by Teresa’s Treat Shop in Topeka, Kansas would be perfect for an acceptance celebration or graduation party! Can be frozen and used later if wrapped tightly. 




    About the donor: Teresa Averett loves cooking and baking, particularly cookies.  You can check out her amazing work at http://www.teresastreatshop.com. She graduated from BYU in family sciences.

    Value: $50 
    Opening bid: $30
    Increase bid by increments of $5
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    Suzuki Student violin



    A decent 3/4 size violin and bow, lovingly restored by expert luthier Liz Lambson.  A few minor scratches, but it has a sweet sound and is perfect for a child who is just starting out. Comes with a case that has seen better days.  Consider buying the violin lessons we are offering too!



    About the donors:  Heather Wimmer bought this violin for a daughter who didn’t stay with it.  Liz Lambson repairs and plays a whole host of string instruments.  You may have seen her playing string bass with her band on the weekends at the River Market or on the Plaza. She got her degree in string bass performance from BYU.

    Value: $150
    Opening bid: $25.
    Increase bid by increments of $10

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    Monday, January 18, 2016

    $50 LuLaRoe Gift Cards (Two Available)


    LuLaRoe is a clothing brand dedicated to beautiful, modest, comfortable, stylish clothes.  Choose from dresses, tops, or leggings that will fit into your real life.  Some samples will be available to check out for yourself.  




    About the donor:  Kathy Davis started selling LuLaRoe at the end of 2015 because she loves to wear the clothes.  She didn’t know it would lead to a thriving boutique run out of Facebook and her home!  Kathy graduated from BYUI in vocal performance and also teaches voice lessons. Visit her online boutique at https://www.facebook.com/lularoekathydavis/?fref=photo

    Value: $50 each
    Opening bid: $10
    Increase bid in increments of $5
    Cards go to top two bidders
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    Potty Party


    The color in this second picture is more accuarate.

    Two matching potty chairs with simple, easy to clean design in mint condition.  One for the house and one for the car?  One for upstairs and one for downstairs?  Or maybe you have twins like the veteran mom who sanitized and signed these with messages of inspiration and hope. Includes Skittles and stickers for motivation.






    About the donor:  Heather Wimmer has successfully potty trained six children, including not one, but two sets of twins.  Heather is currently serving as the chair of the BYU Alumni Kansas City Chapter.

    Value: $25 
    Opening bid: $10
    Increase bid in increments of $5

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    Birthday Cake made to order


    9” round layer cake made to order in the flavor of your choice and decorated to your specifications by a pastry chef with over 30 years of experience.  Date for pickup to be arranged between Chef Brenda and winner of this auction.




    About the donor: Brenda Pitt has baked for a US President, military officials and former Kansas City Chiefs players as she worked a full career as a pastry chef for high end venues.

    Value: $50
    Opening bid: $25
    Increase bid by increments of $5

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    Professional Tutoring


    3 hours of one-on-one tutoring on the subject  of your choice.  Time and location to be arranged between tutor and winner of this item.  Additional hours available at rate of $15/hr.




    About the donor: Amanda Finley has upper level training in music, languages and anthropology and can tutor any K-12 subject except calculus.  Her special area of interest is languages and ESL and she has had experience teaching infants to adults. Her true love is her three year old son, Sam.

    Value: $45
    Opening bid: $25
    Increase bid by increments of $5
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    Best Babysitter Ever


    3 hours of babysitting 1-5 children in your home by an experienced adult.  Time and date to be arranged between babysitter and winner of this item.  Additional hours available at rate of $12/hr.  Husbands, this is an excellent Valentine’s Day gift!  




    About the donor: Alexis Burge has been babysitting for many years. She is CPR certified and has experience caring for children of all ages including infants, multiples and her own three year old daughter Tesla.  She can drive to your home.

    Value: $40
    Opening bid: $25
    Increase bid in increments of $5
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    Beginner Drawing Lessons




    If you or your child would like to try your hand at drawing then these are the classes for you! Five 1-hr lessons will teach you the basics to learning how to draw anything from still life to real life.  Time and location for lessons to be decided between art teacher and winner of this item.


    About the donor: Briana Cramer is a professional artist who paints murals and backdrops for stage productions.  She also enjoys pencil drawings and teaching art.

    Value: $100
    Opening bid: $30
    Increase bid by increments of $10
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    Personalized Genealogy Help


    Need some help shaking that family tree?  Have you tried on your own and gotten nowhere?  You will get 4 hours of personalized help working on your genealogy from someone who has experience and really knows what she is doing.  No guarantees on what she will find, but she has made remarkable discoveries for many people.





    About the donor: A superior amateur genealogist, Jinny Callister has been studying genealogy for decades.  She works in the Family History Center on Wornall Road in Kansas City and as a loyal BYU alumna, helps her husband Paul serve on the BYU Alumni Kansas City Chapter Board.

    Value: Priceless  
    Opening bid: $40
    Increase bids in increments of $10
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