School Auctions - projects

[Anonymous]

What are the creative ideas yo've seen in the past?

[Anonymous]

The best one I've seen was a canvas partitioned into 5x7 rectangles in which each kid painted a self portrait (the kids were in third grade, I think). It was so great that the winning family lent it back so a photo could be taken of it and the rest of us who were salivating over it could buy prints (for a donation to school, obviously).

I've also seen really cute things done with black and white photos of the kids and decoupage.

The worst ones have a ton of useless items that require storage, think a large painted ceramic platter and 18 dessert plates. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

The best school auctions I have been to have auctioned off experiences more than items. Tickets to games with a signed Jersey or a seat with special access to pre-game practice. Dinner parties cooked by private chefs. We donate a pair of Redksin tickets (really good seats) and our parking pass (the best part) Boat trips. Vacation houses.I love the self portrait idea -- I may poach it for our auction

[Anonymous]

If your school has a uniform, get a mom who sews to make it for an American Girl doll.

[Anonymous]

For very early grades, have kids paint an unfinished bookshelf, then have each family in the class donate a classic children's book.

Avoid HAND PRINT art, please!!!

[Anonymous]

The best I've ever seen....
A child drew a picture on a big piece of berlap. A very simple picture (not sure how this pic was chosen) and the kids stitched the same color thread as the picture. It was framed and looked great.

[Anonymous]

serving platters painted by all the class members and then glazed at one of those All Fired Up places. they turn out really well. have seen also quilts that come out well.