SILENT AUCTION BASKET IDEAS!

(1)

SILENT AUCTION BASKET IDEAS!

Baskets always sell very well – frequently for more than value in Silent Auctions.

Here are a few easy and fun ideas!

CHOCOLATE LOVERS BASKET

 LOTS of Chocolate …  Red Wine

 Coffee

 More Chocolate

MARGARITA PARTY BASKET

 Chips, Salsa, Salt

 Margarita Mix, OLCC GC

 Festive Glassware, Napkins, Plates, etc.

MARTINI BASKET

 Colorful Martini Glasses  Martini Mix

 Vermouth

 OLCC Gift Certificate  Party Napkins

 Martini Recipe Book

PAMPER BASKET

 Massage

 Haircut & Manicure  Hotel Gift Certificate

 Bottle of Wine  Fun Wine Glasses  Candies

GUY’S NIGHT OUT BASKET

 Cigars

 Scotch or Bourbon

 Glasses, Napkins, etc.

 Playing Cards & Poker Chips

OREGON

/

OREGON STATE

BASKETS

 Game Tickets  Clothing  Pom Poms  Memorabilia

GARDEN BASKET

 Gardening Tools  Bulbs, small plants  Yard ornaments

 Gardening Books

(2)

INSTANT WINE CELLAR

 12 Bottles of good wine

 (Each committee member can bring 1 or 2 bottles – easy!)

RELAXATION BASKET

 Coffee, Cups, Napkins  Good Book

 Chocolates

4

TH

OF JULY PARTY BASKET – Red/White/

Blue

 Paper Plates, Cups, Napkins Forks, Spoons, Knives

 Red/White/Blue Tablecloth  Small American Flags  Chips, Dip/Salsa, etc.

 Case of Beer

 Few Bottles of Wine

 Gift Certificate for Groceries  Fireworks – legal of course

SLUMBER PARTY BASKET

 Candy, Chips, Soda

 Movies & Rental Certificates  Game(s)

 Face Paint, Temporary Tatoos, Cosmetics etc.

BEACH PARTY BASKET

 Beach Towels, Kite, Bucket  Chips, Candy, Soda/Beer

 Flip Flops, Sun Hats  Gift Certificates at Beach

READ AND RELAX BASKET

 Gift Certificate to Book Store  Package of Tea or Cocoa  Chocolates

 Copy of Current Best Seller  Cozy Fleece Throw/Blanket  Aromatherapy Candles

OFF TO COLLEGE BASKET

 Small “Dorm” Appliances  Laundry Bag, etc.

 Picture Frames  Linens

SUNDAE PARTY BASKET

 Ice Cream Gift Certificates  Toppings, Sprinkles, etc.

 Fun Sundae Glasses  Napkins, Spoons, etc.

MAKE YOUR OWN COOKIES BASKET

 Ingredients for cookies

 Cookie Cookbook

 Oven Mitts  Cookie Sheets

(3)

OTHER FUN IDEAS INCLUDE:

HOLIDAYS:

 New Years – Party Invitations, Favors, Hats & Decorations/Favors, Gift

Certificate to OLCC Store, Grocery and/or Specialty Stores.

 Valentines – Romantic Hotel Getaway, Limousine, Spa Package, Gift Certificate

for Flowers & Candies, Gift Certificate to Victoria’s Secret, romantic oils, etc.  St Patricks Day – Pot-of-Gold, Irish theme goodies, 4 leaf Clover, Green . . .  Easter – Egg Decorating Supplies, Gift Certificate for Chocolate Bunnies, Gift

Certificate to Honeybaked Ham or Grocery Store . . .

 Cinco de Mayo – Mexican food products, Trip to Mexico w/ Airfare, Sombrero  Halloween – Decorations, Scary Makeup, Costumes, Bag of Candy . . .  Thanksgiving – Gift Certificate for Fresh Turkey, Gift Certificate to Grocery

Store, Table Decorations, Homemade Pie . . .

 Christmas – Christmas Tree Decorations, House Lights, Volunteer to put up

decorations/lights, Package Wrap and Ribbon, Volunteer to wrap packages, Gift Certificate to Grocery or specialty store . . .

SPECIAL EVENTS:

 Birthday Party – Gift Certificate for Cake, Ice Cream, Party Favors . . .  Wedding Anniversary – Romantic Getaway, Gift Certificate for Dinner,

Flowers, Candy, Victoria Secret . . .

 Graduation – Reserved Parking, Party Favors . . .

 Prom – Limousine, Corsages, Dinner, Tuxedo Rental, Photo Album . . .

BIG GIRL STUFF:

 Spa Getaway – Spa pkg, Massage, Romantic overnight, Candy, Candle, music  Nails – Manicure, Pedicure, Candies, Candle, music . . .

 Make-up/Makeover - Cosmetic Makeover, Beauty Consultation, Gift Certificates  Shopping Spree – Gift Certificates to assorted stores, Limousine, Lunch . . .  Jewelry – anything goes!

(4)

GUY STUFF:

 Fishing – Gear, Rod, Lures, Guided Trip, Fishing Hat . . .

 Car – Detail, Lube/Oil Change, Car Wash, First Aid Kit, Gasoline . . .  Hunting – Binoculars, Scope, Hunting Trip, Hat, Clothes . . .

 Poker/Cigars – Poker Chips, Cigars, Gift Certificate to OLCC, Chips . . .  Tools – Drill, Sander, Saw, Hammer, Screwdriver/Wrench Sets, Tool Belt . . .  NASCAR – Anything NASCAR . . .

 Football – Pick your favorite team & create a Bag  Basketball – Pick your favorite team & create a Bag  Baseball – Pick your favorite team & create a Bag

SPORTS:

 Oregon State Beavers – Beaver, You KNOW what to do.  Oregon Ducks – Ducks, You KNOW what to do.

 Portland State Vikings – Vikings, You KNOW what to do.  Skiing – Lift Tickets, Ski Gear, Sunscreen . . .

 Bicycle – Bike Tune-up, Bike Gear . . .  Running – Shoes, Clothes, Sunglasses . . .

ADULT:

 Wine – Wine, Napkins, Corkscrew, Wine Accessories . . .  Margarita – Mixer, Chips, Salsa, Glasses, Napkins . . .

 Coffee and Chocolate – Women love Coffee & Chocolate . . .  Culture – Concert and Museum Tickets, Fine Dining, Lodging . . .

 Martini – Glasses, Napkins, Olives, Onions, Vermouth, Martini Book . . .  Local Beers – Assorted Beers from the region . . .

 Beers of the World – Assorted Beers from Around the World . . .  Romance – Use your imagination . . .

(5)

COOKING:

 Italian – Pasta, Sauce, Oils, Cheese, Wine, Accessories . . .  Oregon – Grown in Oregon Food Items . . .

 Cookie – Cookie Cookbooks & Ingredients . . .  Kitchen – Appliances, Towels, Accessories . . .

 Chinese – Wok, Chopsticks, Cookbook, Bowls, Sauces & Ingredients . . .  Cupcake – Cupcake Cookbooks & Ingredients . . .

 Cookbook – Assortment of Cookbooks – both new and used (loved) . . .  Kids – Cookbooks, Dishes, Napkins, Fun Stuff . . .

 Special Diet – Cookbooks, Utensils, Grocery Gift Certificates . . .

FAMILY:

 Spring Break Survival - Gift Certificates to Museums, Zoo, Movies, Fun Places  Music – Ipod, Speakers, Gift Certificate for Downloads . . .

 Travel in the Car – Movies, Games, Munchies, Wipes . . .

 Beach Getaway – Beach Ball, Movies, Games, Snacks, Towels . . .

 BBQ – Barbecue, BBQ Utensils, BBQ Sauce, Gift Cert for Meat, Plates, Napkins  PICNIC – Picnic Basket, Picnic Supplies, Tablecloth, Napkins, Flatware, Dishes  DOG – Dog Bed, Dish, Treats, Collar, Grooming, Toys . . .

 CAT – Catnip, Dish, Toys, Bed, Mouse . . .

KIDS:

 Slumber Party – Gift Certificates for Pizza, Pop, Movies, Popcorn . . .

 Dress Up – New or Used Fun Clothing, Jewelry, Wigs, Hats, Make-up, etc.  Games – Games suitable for any age you desire . . .

 Toys – You pick!