Welome to the first ever Daily Corgi Happy Howlidays Rafflepalooza! Come on out and help me put the fun in FUNdraising!
This year’s Daily Corgi holiday fundraiser is a new approach for me. In a season of giving, I want to do some giving back, to the people who support The Daily Corgi and the dogs who inspire me.
Tickets are available for a $5 donation each. Thirty percent of all raffle ticket donations will be split between CorgiAid and National Mill Dog Rescue.
I am a big fan of CorgiAid, for the work they do in assisting rescued and needy Corgis. They are tireless and awesome!
National Mill Dog Rescue saves dogs from large scale breeding operations (“puppy mills”), rehabs them and gives them happy endings with loving families in real homes. Until the day the big puppy mills end, there will be need for NMDR’s life-saving work on behalf of the dogs who deserve a second chance.
Have a look at all the prize packages, and if any of them tempt you, there is info on how to purchase raffle tickets at the bottom of this post. PayPal, checks and money orders are all welcome.
Thank you for your generosity and friendship. Together, we can make great things happen!
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Except where noted, all items in the raffle come from my non-smoking home (there is a cat here) and are in new or like-new condition. If you see something you like, ticket purchase information is provided the end of this post.
THREE BRAND NEW CORGI-THEMED PRIZES, JUST ADDED December 8th!
Prize #21: Vanessa Keys Merry Christmas Corgi Sign
A handmade creation donated by the talented artist Vanessa Keys, owner of Corgis By The Sea Art & More. Eight inches across; 3-D trees and leaping Corgi.
Prize #22: CorgiPals 2015 Corgi Lingo Wall Calendar
Large, 11 x 17, full-color wall calendar. More details (and monthly close-ups!) here.
Prize #23: Vanessa Keys Peace, Hope and Joy Holiday Sign
A handmade creation donated by artist Vanessa Keys, owner of Corgis By The Sea Art & More. Fifteen inches tall with adorable 3-D Corgi art.
Thank you for your generous prize donations, Vanessa!
Prize Package# 1: Coffee, Corgi and a Calendar
Includes:
Plush tricolor Corgi, new with tag.
Fifteen Keurig coffee K-cups in assorted flavors
Jasper Islington Presents 2015 Calendar
K-cup coffee flavors included (1 of each, except where noted):
Wolfgang Puck Jamaica Me Crazy
Emeril’s Big Easy Bold
Tully’s French Roast Extra Bold
Caza Trail Kona Blend
Diedrich Coffee French Roast
Newman’s Own Organics Extra Bold Special Blend
Green Mountain Coffee Vermont Country Blend
Green Mountain Coffee Pumpkin Spice Light Roast (4)
Donut Shop Coconut Mocha (4)
Prize Package #2: Horses and Friends
Includes:
Retired Breyer Clydesdale Foal Bluebell
Retired Breyer Champion Cefnoakpark Bouncer
Breyer Jack Russell Terrier and Sheltie Companion Dogs
Horses purchased two years and ago removed from boxes for display. Never played with; owned by an adult collector. Boxes are not completely mint, but in fairly good overall condition, with original fasteners keeping the models securely attached. The Champion Bouncer box has a couple of paper bits pulled off of one side.
Cefnoakpark Bouncer – Champion Welsh Pony of Cob Type. Number 707. Dark Bay. Breyer Traditional Series 1:9 Scale. Release dates 2007-2008.
Bluebell Clydesdale Foal. Number 1154. Bay Sabino. Breyer Traditional Series 1:9 Scale. Release dates 2004-2008.
Prize Package #3: A Corgi-licious Christmas
Includes:
Yankee Candle — Apple Cider Scent
Corgi & Pawprints Metal Candle Holder
Embroidered XMAS Corgi Hand Towels
Corgi Welcome Sign
Decorative Christmas Gift Box
Prize Package #4: My American Girl Doll and extras!
Like new, with original box. All items purchased this year. One adult owner. Doll’s out-of-box original pigtails taken down and combed, then re-styled and tied with ribbons. Her cute pin curls are part of her wig.
This doll is 18″ tall, with hazel eyes that open and close. She has light skin and curly honey-blond hair, and a huggable cloth body. She wears a True Spirit necklace with several American Girl charms. Her dog is an American Girl pet, a Husky named Pepper (he comes with a collar and name tag). Like new condition.
Includes original leaflet with access codes giving your child full access to online play at innerstarU.com: a safe, fun on-line world created just for girls and their My American Girl dolls.
Note: prize packages #15 and #16 (see below) include additional American Girl items: outfits, a nature accessories set, more charms for the True Spirit necklace, and Meatloaf the American Girl Bulldog! Check ’em out.
Prize Package #5: Tea for Two
Includes:
Boxed set of two Grace’s Teaware teacups and saucers in a pretty red and white sprig roses pattern, two dish towels, and a box of imported U.K. Tetley Summer Berry teabags.
While these aren’t a Cath Kidston pattern, to my eye they are very similar!
Cat not included. Miss Bluebell Meadows insisted on being in at least one of the photos. Because y’now, cats are like that!
Prize Package #6: Never Too Old for Hello Kitty!
Includes:
Hello Kitty Donut Time Playdate Set
Hello Kitty Pink Clutch Purse/Wristlet
Hello Kitty Baby Cap and Bootie Set (3 months and up)
Hello Kitty Dry Erase Board
Bonus Deery-Lou mini purse
Adorable playdate set includes two sprinkle donuts with cat ears and bow, cupcake with Hello Kitty face and bow, plastic coffee cup, coffee stirrer with bow, cardboard milk and cereal cartons. Never removed from box.
New with tags. Pink wristlet says “Hello Kitty — cuteness forever — since 1976”.
Hello Kitty with heart antennae! For babies three months and up.
Prize Package #7: Bouncing Baby Boy Carter’s Layette
ALL ITEMS NEW AND UNWORN. Original tags attached to all items except clothes. Wrinkles are from storage and will come out with a wash and dry.
Includes:
One Carter’s (3 months size) three-piece teddy bear pajama set: footed pants, onesie, side snap jacket.
Two Carter’s (3 months size), zip up footed bodysuits: dog/stars pattern and stripes print w/puppy on pocket.
Carter’s puppy prints Cap, Mitten and Bootie Set.
Carter’s bear face knit booties
Ty Beanie Baby plush “Topper” Giraffe; ages 3 and up.
Guess How Much I Love You Pullstring Musical/Light Up Plush. Nut brown hare hangs from moon, with “I love you right up to the moon and back” embroidered on the moon. Based on a character from the beloved children’s book Guess How Much I Love You. More detailed view here.
Prize Package #8: Collectible Barbies
Includes two Barbie dolls, retired by manufacturer. Never removed from boxes:
Between Takes Barbie, 2nd in the Movie Star Collection. Released 2000.
Mrs. P.F.E. Albee Barbie Doll, 2nd Edition. Avon Exclusive. Released 1998.
My camera doesn’t do these dolls justice. Please click the link below each pic for much better images!
Prize Package #9: Fiber Friends Gift Certificate for $95
Miranda and Pocket, the artist and muse behind Fiber Friends, are happy to offer a $95 gift certificate to be used towards any order in their online shop at FiberFriendsOnline. This prize may be used to purchase a custom pet portrait (average price for pet portraits is $95), pick up a few items from the holiday shop for yourself and a friend, or apply towards a custom mobile. Browse the site to see all the fun add-ons you can add to your new Fiber Friend, from collars to favorite toys. You can also read more about Miranda and Pocket and their Oregon farm, read testimonials, peruse the portfolio, learn about their charitable giving and more! Fiber Friends are one of a kind and Corgi inspired: artwork in felted wool made by hand, with lots of love and patience.
Winner will receive a unique coupon code worth a $95 discount. Coupon will be applied at checkout and must be used in one shopping visit. Code has no expiration! Orders of custom mobiles are placed via email, so use the contact form on our website if you wish to use your discount on a mobile. Shipping and handling charges may apply.
Prize Package #10: The Gift of a Greeting
Includes:
35 assorted new greeting and note cards, with envelopes.
Six new rubber stamps in floral motifs, “thank you”, “love”, and a Susan Branch polka-dot teapot design.
Paris-themed travel notepad.
Heavy cardboard suitcase w/handle and clasp tie from Punch Studio’s Kirshner Decorative Arts Collection. Covered in a lovely blue with postcards, envelopes and floral designs. Everything shown fits into the little suitcase for storage.
Note: Miss Bluebell Meadows is not included, though she insisted on photo bombing this shoot. Cat-titude. She’s got it!
Prize Package #11: Bunnies and Bows Baby Girl Layette
ALL NEW and UNWORN. Original tags/labels attached to all items except one.
Incudes:
Little Me two piece outfit in pink and white, with bunnies motif/polka dots.
Gymboree pink and white striped romper, with matching bow soft headband. (No tag on romper).
Small Wonders Long sleeved bodysuit, gray with polka dots and pink bow accent.
Big Oshi pink patent leather crib shoes, with heart punch outs and bows. Infant size 0 (0-3 months).
Carter’s mary jane style soft fucshia baby slippers.
Baby Starters soft cap with accent bow.
Simplicity retro-look baby bonnets sewing pattern #2908. Never removed from envelope.
Simplicity 1948 embroidered baby booties sewing pattern. (Vintage repro, pattern is new in envelope).
Bunnies By The Bay Bye Bye Buddy Blossom Blanket (close-up photo here).
Russ Yomiko Classics plush brown bunny.
Prize Package #12: Assortment of publications from the 2004 Red Sox World Series Championship season, and $25 Gift Certificate to Welcome Waggin’ Pet Store.
Includes:
Sports Illustrated — July 5, 2004. Cover story: Manny Ramirez. Very good condition, no rips, tears or water damage.
Sports Illustrated — September 13, 2004. Cover Story: Hot Sox — Do You Believe? (Curt Schilling). Very good condition, no rips, tears or water damage.
Sports Illustrated — November 1, 2004. Cover Story: World Series, Sox vs. Cardinals. Very good condition, no rips, tears or water damage.
Not all items in this next list are shown in the photo below. These items are in very good shape, stored away from sunlight and moisture for ten (?!) years. All flat, without wrinkles or markings of any kind. Very light yellowing of newsprint on some edges.
Sports Section of The Boston Globe — October 21, 2004.
Two page foldout “Believe” poster from Boston Globe of October 27, 2004.
Sports Section of The Boston Globe — October 27, 2004.
Cover page and Sports Section of The Boston Globe — “Victory Edition” — October 28, 2004.
Section D of The Boston Globe: “City On a Roll” — October 31, 2007. Ten pages of coverage and pictures of the city delirious with happiness over the first Sox World Series win in 86 years. Reverse the curse! Includes eight full color photos of the Victory Parade through downtown Boston.
Prize Package #13: Littlest Pet Shop Blythe Doll and Dog Scooter Set
Scooter set with a sidecar for Blythe’s low rider, who has a helmet (with holes for those big ears) and goggles! Assorted little accessories for both doll and dog. Never removed from box. Note: I have seen the dog in this set listed as a Corgi and a Chihuahua, in different places. To me, it looks like a Corgi. Maybe a slightly fluffy one, or with fur blowing in the wind.
For close-up photos, see here.
Prize Package #14: Ladies Who Lunch
Includes:
Vera Bradley Julia Handbag: Convertible/Crossbody purse in retired, quilted Make Me Blush pattern. New with Vera Bradley tag. Lined with contrasting fabric. Use with built-in handle or attach the detachable longer strap for use as a cross-body bag. Silver-toned Vera Bradley turn lock closure. Inspired by 1950’s style — very feminine!
Crabtree & Evelyn Lily Eau de Toilette 1.0 fluid ounce. Spritzed a dozen times. Bottle and cap essentially new. No box. (Primarily Lily of the Valley-based scent).
Full-sized LVX Vegan, Cruelty-Free Nail Polish in Lolli. With original box.
Vera Bradley Jumbo Binder Clips in Safari Sunset pattern.
Prize Package #15: American Girl Outfit, Nature Set and Necklace Charm
Includes:
Soft as Snow Outfit (see on doll here), Lanie’s Nature Set (see close-up detail here), and one American Girl charm. The Nature Set includes a white denim jacket with green dragonfly emblem, binoculars, a mini full-color bird guidebook, and a jar (plastic) with faux grass and ladybugs.
Prize Package #16: American Girl Outfit, Dog and Charms
Includes:
Campus Cheer Gear Outfit w/pom poms (see on doll here), American Girl Meatloaf Bulldog (comes with collar and name tag), and three necklace charms for the doll.
Prize Package #17: Plush Pals
Squishables large Corgi and Russ Yomiko Classics Baby Harp Seal.
Prize Package #18: Glamour Gal
Everything in the first photo is included. Items are new and unopened deluxe samples (and a few full-sized ones mixed in). See below for close-up views and details.
Cosmetics:
Cynthia Rowley Beauty Eye Pencil in Silver
Starlooks Lip Gloss in Guilty Pleasure
Too Faced Lip Insurance
Too Faced Shadow Insurance (full size)
L.A. Colors Chunky Lip Pencil in Wine
Be A Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder (silvery shimmer)
LAQA &. Co. Lip Lube Pencil in Bees Knees (Coral)
Two ipsy makeup bags
Hollywood Fashion Tape
Opi Nicole Nail Polish in Guys and Galaxies (full size)
Mini bottle of The Healing Garden In Bloom Eau de Parfum
Skin Care:
Whish Shave Cream (Acai/Grapefruit)
Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Face Mask
Figs & Rouge Mango Mandarin Hand Cream
Hair Care:
Beauty Protector Detangle Leave In Spray Conditioner
Briogeo Don’t Despair/Repair Deep Conditioner Hair Mask
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Shampoo
R+Co. Moon Shine Shampoo, Conditioner and Stying Creme
Fragrance samples — all in vials:
Viva La Juicy Gold Couture Eau de Parfum, .05 fl. oz.
Repetto Eau de Toilette .06 fl. oz
Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum .05 fl. oz.
Catherine Malandrino Eau de Parfum Spray
Fragrances of Ireland: Inis, .07 fl. oz.
Fragrances of Ireland: Caru, .07 fl. oz.
Prize Package #19: I Heart Barbie
Includes:
Barbie Jetting Beauty Makeup Case, 2009. Makeup and hair accessories never touched or removed from case. Note: the case still has tag attached, but there are some little pockmarks scattered across it. Hinges and clasp lock work fine. There are a few light scratches on the front of the case, and more scratches along the bottom edge of the back side of the case. Because of these, this item couldn’t pass for new, but overall it is in very good condition and retains much of the original semi-glossy finish.
Valentine Wishes Barbie, 2009. This doll is MINT and still includes the barrette for girls that came with the doll. In reality, the dress is much more red, as it’s a Valentine’s dress. Despite the picture, the Barbie doll is not in the original box (blame the cat for that). It will be wrapped carefully for shipping.
Prize Package #20: Vegetarian’s Delight
Includes:
Deluxe samples of cruelty-free personal care products:
Pacifica Vegan Nail Polish in Red Wine (full size)
Nature’s Organics Moisturizing Cleansing Cream
Harvey Prince Forever Fragrance (spray vial sample)
Brighten Mask for Normal and Mature Skin
Yarok Feed Your Ends Leave-In Spray Conditioner
Root Science Skin Mask
Paperback teany book, by Moby and Kelly Tisdale. Vegan and vegetarian recipes and assorted health tips, delivered with droll humor. (See amazon listing here). This book is in good condition, with the exception of the back cover, where the upper corner was folder over for a time. The crease mark stayed. Also, it is remaindered, so there’s a small black mark across the bottom of the book. The most wear I can see is shelf wear on the cover and edges; inside pages are all clean and unmarked, and binding is tight.
HOW to ENTER the RAFFLE (+ the fine print)
Have you decided which package(s) you wish to order raffle tickets for? Great!
If you wish to purchase them via PayPal right now, click the yellow “Buy Now” button below. This will take you to a PayPal log-in page, where you’ll have the option of choosing how many tickets you want to purchase, at $5 donation per ticket.
BE sure to add a message” area of the payment page, list the prize number(s) you’d like to win, and the number of tickets to go in each prize drawing. It is very important that you specify which prize drawing(s) you want your ticket(s) applied to.
You will receive e-mail notification of payment received within 48 hours, and confirmation of which prize drawing(s) you have entered. If you do not receive this e-mail, contact me at thedailycorgi@gmail.com.
Prefer to pay by check or money order? E-mail me for the mailing address: thedailycorgi@gmail.com.
The last day to purchase raffle tickets is Saturday, December 13th. All payments (on-line or in the mail) must be received by midnight on 12/13 (U.S. Eastern Time) in order to be eligible for the raffle.
The Rafflepalooza is open to residents of the United States and Canada. Winners are not responsible for shipping costs (with the possible exception of the Fiber Friends prize), unless they wish to expedite/rush delivery beyond standard rates.
After donations to CorgiAid and National Mill Dog Rescue, the remainder of ticket sales will cover the cost of shipping prizes, and anything left after that goes into my change jar. As a one-woman show, The Daily Corgi appreciates any extra jingle!
Questions? Send them to thedailycorgi@gmail.com with “raffle” in the subject line. Prize drawings will be held on December 14th, 2014. Winners will be notified by e-mail the same day, and their names announced on the blog on December 15th. Prize packages will ship out the week of 12/15/14 via U.S. Mail. I cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas, but I will try my best — and hope Mama Nature cooperates.
Do good and Corgi On!
Yours in Corgi love,
Laurie
p.s. Special thanks to the Nut Brothers — Jammer, Brodie and Hudson — for serving as Rafflepalooza Ambassadors.
susancorgi says
And what nuts they are! This is a great collection of items. Happy Raffleing.
Mrs. MW Opinion says
Got my tickets! Good luck everyone.
32021e58-8210-11e4-9a45-3ba4ed2d6d51 says
Miss Bluebell Meadows was the starstarof the show for me! What a beauty! 🙂 Buying my tickets now! >^..^<