Posts Tagged ‘Craft-Along’
November 19, 2021 4:42 am
Posted by: Matthews

wrist warmers

When is a pair of gloves not a pair of gloves? When they’re wrist warmers! No fingers, no fuss. The latest in post apocalyptic and fantasy chic. They can be worn on their own or over a thin pair of gloves for extra warmth.

These wrist warmers were made with Limited Edition “Omega” yarn, hand dyed by Schmutzerella Yarns in 2019 and sold in support of Desert Bus that year. They feature a cable pattern enclosing an omega symbol made from glittery felt. The design was adapted from my favourite wrist warmer pattern by Claire Compton and the original can be found in “The Knitter’s Bible: Knitted Accessories”.

They should be hand-washed to preserve the softness and colour of the yarn, and washed separately from other items to avoid dye transfer.

Sign up for or log in to your Donor Account, then donate $5.55 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this giveaway until 5:40am PST.
November 16, 2021 2:08 am
Posted by: Matthews

latch hook rug

In this cold, cold time of year, keep your tootsies nice and warm with this shift themed latch-hook rug!!

This is a hand-made 22 inch by 36 inch desert bus shift-themed latch-hook rug which could be a great addition to your living room or bedroom. Each loop of yarn on the canvas has been hand-cut and arranged in a pattern representing the desert bus shifts. The wool was carefully chosen for its snugglyness and softness. Care instructions are included. Please enjoy!

Sign up for or log in to your Donor Account, then donate $7.22 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this giveaway until 3:30am PST.

November 15, 2021 3:58 am
Posted by: Matthews

MTG coaster

This set of twenty-five Magic: the Gathering themed coasters was custom designed and made just for Desert Bus.
They are made from quality three-ply, 4mm baltic birch plywood and laser cut into 4″ circles.
Precision engraved with a custom-built CNC mill, stained by hand, and waterproofed with polyurethane, these coasters are as durable as they are aesthetic.
In this set you not only get two variations of the five basic mana symbols,(one in color and one in golden mahogany) but also the ten guild symbols of the plane of Ravnica and the five clans of Tarkir(also in golden mahogany).

Sign up for or log in to your Donor Account, then donate $6.25 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this giveaway until 5:40am PST.

 

November 18, 2020 9:46 am
Posted by: Az

COMING UP AT 10AM PST!!

The Road Quest Framed Cross Stitch by Sarah Serinde

LoadingReadyRun’s Road Quest series is full of gorgeous scenery, goofy shenanigans, and a lot of good good friendship. What better way to remember the show than with embroidered art of the iconic title graphic? Adorn your wall with this 15×11-inch cross stitch piece framed in masterwork acrylic, which is lightweight, shatterproof, and protected from UV rays. This project took about 220 hours to stitch, along with many more hours to perfect the pattern. That’s a lot of Road Quest rewatches!

November 15, 2020 2:20 am
Posted by: Matthews

We have a wonderful pair of soft, squishy silent auctions that just went live!

First up: A lovable, huggable crocheted Hobbes doll!
Hobbes
Current high bid is $1,122.22, and was made by ShinyCrochet

Next is a hand-felted Doomabelle doll, straight from one of the best memes of the year.
doomabelle
Current high bit is $350, and was made by BlueChloroplast.

To place a bid, you’ll need to set up your donor account. You can get that done here!

November 14, 2018 3:14 am
Posted by: Matthews

Puzzles! They captivate the mind and impede many a tomb-raiding. Now you can own a one-of-a-puzzle boxkind puzzle, built into a hand-made piece of craft art. This handsome red oak box opens only via a secret technique (not too complex – we would rate it a “beginner-level puzzle”). The Desert Bus logo adorns the top of the lid, cut out of bocote, kingwood, cocobolo, and bocote woods and inlaid into baltic birch. Hidden on the sides and bottom of the box is a map of the American Southwest, illustrating the immortal route from Tuscon to Las Vegas, a secret that only moonlight reveals. Or sunlight. Or any other kind of light.

Donate $9.22 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this donation drive until 4:08am PST.

November 14, 2018 1:38 am
Posted by: Matthews

You only have half an hour left on these astounding live auctions!!

Pop-up Korok Forest Painting
Current high bid is $1,500.00

Current high bid is $1,500.00

 

Hymn Of Hyrule’s Heroes Shadowbox
Current high bid is $2,100.00

Current high bid is $2,100.00

 

The Pipesman Card Game
Current high bid is $808.08

Current high bid is $808.08

Log in with your donor account and bid now!

November 13, 2018 2:31 am
Posted by: Matthews

Mail’s Here! And it brought you the most magical delivery method possible: Owls! Four round, soft, owlryhuggable owls from the iconic Harry Potter series. We’ve got Ron’s tiny Pigwidgeon sporting a small scarf in Gryffindor colors; Harry’s companion Hedwig with her own snippet of the invisibility cloak; the Malfoy owl with Slytherin colored scarf; and the bumbling Errol with magnetic Hogwarts letter in his beak. They are weighted at the bottom to sit up straight when displayed on your shelf of mysterious potions and dusty tomes, but are also squishable enough to snuggle up with and practice spells before bed.

Can Confrm: 110% adorable snuggliness.

Donate $8.42 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this donation drive until 3:30am PST.

November 13, 2018 1:36 am
Posted by: Matthews

Make a fashion statement at your local game store or competition with a sweeping cape made magic capeentirely from cards and thread. All the cards used in its construction are blue, making this cape a perfect fit for control players or people happy to see blue cards made unplayable.

Despite it’s material, this cape can be comfortably worn for hours with no paper cuts. It folds conveniently flat for travel and comes with additional fasteners if the neckline needs to be tightened. This cape is not impervious to water, so keep it dry and don’t try to run it through the wash.

Donate $5.93 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this donation drive until 2:00am PST.

 

November 12, 2018 2:54 am
Posted by: Matthews

For this donation drive, you’ll definitely want to catch ’em all! We have the Pokemon Evolution Carved Leather Notebook Cover Set created by our amazing crafter, Sam McKoy (aka korvys). With this set of 3 leather notebook covers, you can keep the record of your adventures Pokey man journalsthrough the world safe in style, and for years to come (just remember to apply oil or other leather conditioning products occasionally).
Each cover will fit a standard pocket sized Moleskine hardcover notebook (included), which can be replaced as needed.

The covers feature hand-tooled designs of the Generation 1 starter Pokèmon and their evolutions, are dyed to match, and have a snap fastened strap to hold them closed in your bag.

These covers are made from vegetable tanned cowhide leather, and stitched with waxed nylon thread.

Donate $8.02 (or multiples thereof) for a chance to win this prize. We’ll run this donation drive until 4:15am PST.