Check out the preview of all the collages donated for the American Cancer Society Fundraiser. Gorgeous mini artworks can be had for a direct donation to ACS, first day minimum of $80, 2nd and 3rd day a minimum of $40.00. Don't be fooled to wait for the 2nd or 3rd day to own one fo these 8"x10" artwork, all are very highly coveted and some are planning og grabbing them the first day.

http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/CM2009Collages1.html

mine is on page 16 if you want to view it with others.

http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/CM2009Collages16.html

ACS Invitational Reverse Auction

Preview Open Today for Invitational Reverse Auction to Benefit the AmericanCancer SocietyFiberart For A Cause will hold its fifth Invitational ReverseAuction from March 24-26, 2009.

The Preview opens today:http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/ReverseAuctionArtwork2009.html

Natalya Aikens, Gerrie Congdon, Marjorie DeQuincy, RaynaGillman, Carol Larson, Linda Teddlie Minton, Susie Monday, Judy CoatesPerez, Leandra Spangler and Roxane Stoner have all donated their artwork.
All proceeds from the sales go directly to the American Cancer Society with patrons receiving an immediate electronic receipt from the ACS.All artwork will begin at a fixed minimum donation. This minimum donation is reduced by a fixed (and very generous) percentage of the original minimumdonation each day until the artwork is chosen by a generous patron.³

"Having lost my husband to cancer nine years ago, I wanted to make somesmall contribution to something that is so close to my own heart, as well asa joyful way to remember my husband and other friends and relatives who havefought this disease. Since fiber art is both my vocation and my avocation,this seemed a perfect match for me. I was honored to be asked to contributeto the Invitational Reverse Auction, and delighted to accept,² said LindaTeddlie Minton."

Fiberart For A Cause has now donated more than $165,000 to the AmericanCancer Society in the last four years and was the second highest nationalfundraiser for the 2007 American Cancer Society Cancer¹s Relay for Life.
For more information about the Invitational Reverse Auction and Fiberart ForA Cause, contact

--Virginia A. SpiegelWebsite: http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/

Fiberart For A Cause, fundraising for the American Cancer Society.http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/NewFiles/ACSFundraiser.html

American Cancer Society Fundraiser

"Fuchsia"

All generous donations goes directly to ACS, checks, money orders, credit card, paypal payments are written to "The American Cancer Society", no middleman handleing any payments.

This is an ongoing fundraiser that started a couple of years ago you can read up on it here:

http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/NewFiles/ACSFundraiser.html

Fiberartists from all around the world have donated their Fiberart for the fundraising. Any research done benefits all humankind not just Americans. I have donated many works of fiberart. Collage Mania II fundraiser starts:

Monday, May 5, 2008 starting at 9 a.m. CSTAll collages available for a minimum donation of $80.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 starting at 9 a.m. CSTAll collages available for a minimum donation of $40.

My donation (above) is done on silk then using Neopastel Artist's oil crayons for highlighting, silk, felt, bonbon wrappers, leather and seed beads then free motion stitching. I am still learning with 3 years of experience.