DK KARD DESIGNS

PINK SLIPPERS. I don’t know about you, but I’ve pulled out my slippers in the last few days. Being a barefoot kind of a gal, I rarely resort to fluffy footwear, but when it’s 40 below and you don’t give a toot about baring your bunions, it’s slippers you reach for every time. Thanks to Donna MacDonald for knitting up these pink beauties - I think they’re a little small for me, but I have feet like wakeboards, so I’m thinking they’ll fit all you normal-footed ladies just fine. For more information about Donna and her DK Kard Designs - Hand Crafted Items & Cards, you can call her at 780-573-6479.

JESSICA TAYLOR OF TAYLOR'D FITNESS

EARTHTONE OWLS MITTS & HAT. Bet you didn’t know that Jessica Taylor, Fitness Instructor, also crochets? (We’re thinking that’s one way to stay out of the cheese doodles at night.) Jessica has donated a few sets of warm woolies to stave off the winter chill, including this set which, if you look close, has owls on the backs of the mittens! So adorable! For more information about Jessica’s business, Taylor’d Fitness, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TAYLORd-Fitness-585002778228675/?fref=ts

RACHEL'S PARTY PAINT

RACHEL’S PARTY PAINT GET TOGETHER. Got a child’s birthday party coming up? You won’t want to miss this one! Rachel Ripkens of Rachel’s Party Paint has donated “A Little Get Together”: Your choice of one hour of face painting or balloon twisting (travel outside of Cold Lake not included). Prize redemption is subject to date availability - please inquire well in advance for best possible booking options. Rachel says, “I have been face painting and balloon twisting in the Cold Lake area since 2011. I have a B.A. with a major in Music and my Child Care Supervisor Certificate, making me the perfect choice to provide a group music class for your child's next birthday party.” For more information, call or text 780-207-5691, or find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelspartypaint/?fref=ts

SUPERIOR SHINE CLEANING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

HOUSECLEANING SERVICES. Somebody suggested the very best gift they could think of, would be someone to clean their house! Hey, if that isn’t a universal wish, I don’t know what is! So I posted something on Facebook and, voila, Yansy Garay-Kalay of Superior Shine Cleaning & Construction Services offered to donate FOUR precious HOURS of her time to CLEAN YOUR HOUSE! Omg! Heaven! There IS a Santa Claus, and her name is Yansy! So, ladies and gents, your wish is our command - let’s get bidding on this fabulous prize! For more information, contact Yansay at Superior Shine Cleaning & Construction Services, 780-573-9183 or ykalay16@hotmail.com, or visit her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Superior-Shine-Cleaning-and-Construction-360190050818356/

THRIVE WITH CHERYL MICHALEVICH

THRIVE. Cheryl Michalevich, a Thrive by Le-Vel representative, has donated a whole bunch of Thrive samples to give you a taste of what Thrive is all about. The Thrive experience is an 8- week premium lifestyle plan to help individuals experience and reach peak physical and mental levels. Cheryl has included a Pure Lifestyle shot, vitamins, a patch, and two chocolate shakes - basically a whole day of Thrive. For more information, you can reach Cheryl at 780-207-5041, at cherbear85.le-vel.com, or find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.michalevich

DARLENE STORGEOFF, GLASS ARTIST

 HANDMADE GLASS DOG ORNAMENT. Darlene Storgeoff is a glass artist from Edmonton who makes the most incredibly sweet things out of glass – including this adorable Dalmatian she created specifically for the Lakeland Humane Society. This doggie is about two inches tall, and is resplendent in lots of black dots, a red collar, red decorative beads on his bottom, and a red ribbon you can use to hang him from your Christmas tree. He’s SO cute! Darlene didn’t hesitate to donate something to this auction, partly because “my goal is to share my love of Alberta and the outdoors through my glass art.” Sometimes called lampwork, flame work or torch work, glass beads are made using a propane/oxygen torch. Worked at a temperature of 1200 to 1400 degrees, solid glass can be made pliable and shaped into whatever the artist can imagine! The shaped glass is then taken directly from the torch and is annealed in a digitally controlled kiln. Annealing reduces stress in the glass and results in a stronger, more durable finished product. Darlene is a member of the Alberta Craft Council, and of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers. Her work is sold at the Whyte Museum Gallery Shop in Banff, and the Alberta Craft Council Gallery Shop in Edmonton. You can also visit her Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/darlenestorgeoff or find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarleneStorgeoff.HandmadeGlassBeads/?pnref=lhc

ALEX'S LITTLE TREASURES

DOG LOVER TEDDY BEAR. Thanks to Alex Fuyarchuk Fitch of Alex’s Little Treasures for donating not one, but THREE cuddle teddy bears, all wearing different necklaces. The

first one is for people suffering from Puppy Love! The necklace features a couple of doggie charms, including a pawprint and a charm that says Dog Mom, along with some pretty pink beads, all wrapped up in a sparkly, blinged-out silvertone locket. For more information about Alex’s Little Treasures Unique Jewelry and Accessories, call 780-545-0545 or find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ alexslittletreasures/ Alex is also known around town as organizing super successful craft and vendor shows.