So what should you bring as a contribution? Just about anything works! We've seen everything from leather wallets and Pantone necklaces and hooked rugs and beaded jewelry to tshirts and books and letterpress cards and odd knick knacks. You name it, someone has contributed it to the auction. In fact, the auction grows throughout the conference as people go out and buy things to contribute.
My contribution is always knitted. In the past, I've made unusual hats. This year, it's the texting gloves! (Sorry guys, I made 'em pink.) We met in Minneapolis in December last year, and boy this Southern girl was cold. COLD. One morning, it was negative 3. Like, below zero cold. I wear gloves when it's 40 degrees outside! So I furiously made a pair of texting gloves to survive the visit and I made another pair when I returned, just for the auction. Some lucky soul will win the bid here, and hopefully the bids will be good to raise some money.And you're raising money for a great cause! Our very own UCDA Foundation uses the monies raised for scholarships and sponsoring programs or other special projects that we share with members. So in the end, you're really helping yourself keep programming affordable, or even available to several lucky designers a year who might not otherwise be able to attend.
What will you bring or send in for the auction this year?
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It better not be cold when we are there in October!
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