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The listing, My First Stuffed Box~The Early Riser has ended.

Hello All!

I've seen these stuffed boxes done with great results, so I though I might give it a try with my own twist. This is my first Stuffed Box auction and I want it to be fun for everyone. For my first Stuffed Box auction we will be using a USPS Small Flat-Rate Box. If this one does really well, I'll make the next one a Medium Flat-Rate Box auction.

This auction will be a riddle solving auction!

THE RULES:
1) Everyday, for the auction's duration (10 days), I'll write a riddle or some other set of clues that will help you guess what item(s) will go into the box next.
2) You gals/guys can then comment with one answer per comment as to what you think the item(s) is/are for that day.
3) If someone guesses the correct answer for that day's item(s), it will go into the box, if not, it will be set aside.
4) The hours defining one day (24 hour period) will begin at 7:00am PST - 6:59am PST, the following day

I won't make it impossible to guess the answer and I won't be too picky. If you come up with something that's close, like make-up for some some lipstick, then the lipstick will go into the box.
I'll also give each comment a Hot=10, Warm=5 or Cold=1 reply. The hotter the comment, the closer you are to guessing the item.

OK, that's it! I'll ship this out free at the end of our 10 days.

*¸.•**•.¸*¸.•**•.¸*1st Day's Clues:
I've been seen here before,
the water will have to pour
before I can see where the bee
lands on me.

*¸.•**•.¸*¸.•**•.¸*2nd Day's Clues:
Silver threads complete me,
My tear drop shines with glee.
Glossy, sleek, black, and long,
Below your chin I hang strong.

¸.•*¨) ¸.• I forgot to tell you guys, there's already 4 really neat items in the box to begin with. They will remain a surprise until day 10, so no matter what happens with the guessing, this box already has four items in it.
Clue: They've all been in my auctions before.

Questions & Comments

FLOWERS

Jul 18th, 2012 at 8:09:00 PM PDT by

Close enough. Flower seeds to be precise. Since you were the winner today, choose from 5 Morning Glory Blue Picotee, 5 Morning Glory Red Picotee, 6 China Blue Roses, 6 China Black Roses, 6 China White Roses, or 6 China Purple Roses.

Jul 18th, 2012 at 8:56:07 PM PDT by

Watering Can?

Jul 18th, 2012 at 6:10:50 PM PDT by

No, it's not a watering can. You're warm at a level 4. We need more comments! I will probably put this in anyway because the auction is new. CherryKoCat, do you want to make another guess?

Jul 18th, 2012 at 7:59:48 PM PDT by

dagnabbit, i was going to guess seeds. well... more doing and less thinking is my goal for the day! f & w

Jul 19th, 2012 at 7:16:38 AM PDT by

The new riddle/clues are coming up. Keep an eye out.

Jul 19th, 2012 at 10:07:23 AM PDT by

Awe it got guessed before i could come back :)

Jul 19th, 2012 at 9:51:14 AM PDT by

Today's is coming up in just a few. I'm trying to write the riddle now.

Jul 19th, 2012 at 10:08:06 AM PDT by

Thanks for listing on here!! Have a great day and May God bless!!

Jul 19th, 2012 at 9:57:13 AM PDT by

You are welcome. I love Listia and hope to be here for many years to come! God Bless you too.

Jul 19th, 2012 at 10:09:16 AM PDT by

in reference to the question you asked me: something soft and/or fuzzy.

Jul 23rd, 2012 at 3:08:52 PM PDT by

Feathery perhaps?

Jul 23rd, 2012 at 3:24:07 PM PDT by

Magnetic copper bracelet.

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 6:20:41 PM PDT by

Not magnetic, but copper yes. tkparis got it first. Thanks for guessing it too.

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 7:30:10 PM PDT by

Is the last item an Indian necklace? I love this auction. :-)

Jul 28th, 2012 at 6:37:32 AM PDT by

6th day: coral perhaps?

Jul 23rd, 2012 at 3:10:51 PM PDT by

Yes, that's it. This Red Coral (died) has a small hole drilled for jewelry making. It's a fairly sizable piece of Red Coral (died), when I take the picture I'll put it next to a ruler or coin.

Jul 23rd, 2012 at 3:27:07 PM PDT by

Oops, that should be (dyed) and not (died).

Hello All!!
Should I start giving hints as to the first 4 Items in the box, or shall I let the Winner be surprised?

Jul 23rd, 2012 at 3:29:26 PM PDT by

One vote for keeping the 4 items a surprise. Anymore votes?

Jul 24th, 2012 at 8:33:58 PM PDT by

surprised. ^-^

Jul 24th, 2012 at 10:09:37 AM PDT by

OK, 1 vote for surprise.

Jul 24th, 2012 at 8:34:20 PM PDT by

Surprise f/w. :-)

Jul 24th, 2012 at 9:07:50 PM PDT by

Fanned back, 2 votes for surprise. Cool, we'll leave it a surprise I guess. Most of the items are worth more than any one item in the box already. Whoever wins is going to love this box!

Jul 25th, 2012 at 12:58:31 AM PDT by

I love it already and just seen it and mylast guess wasn't right. F&W

Jul 25th, 2012 at 10:47:28 AM PDT by

Fanned you back. I don't see your last guess, what was it? I wish I had been around for some of your past auctions. they looked excellent! Are you going to do more soon?

Jul 25th, 2012 at 2:46:06 PM PDT by

have no idea what day 7 is. lol

Jul 25th, 2012 at 1:04:01 PM PDT by

I messed it up and meant to say "Unless I tickle your neck, softly." Since I messed it up I'll add another surprise item to the box!

Jul 25th, 2012 at 2:47:59 PM PDT by

This is a great box!

Jul 25th, 2012 at 1:27:25 PM PDT by

Thank You JoAnne! I am making it quite eclectic.

Jul 25th, 2012 at 2:48:48 PM PDT by

the beaded sandal - no bottom - like an egyptian slave bracelet but for your feet

Jul 27th, 2012 at 1:07:19 AM PDT by

Yes, you got it! The winner will get to choose their colors and I'll make it in one of two styles which the winner can also choose.

Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:16:32 PM PDT by

It won't let me update with any pictures this late in the auction, so I'll email the winner with pictures of the barefoot sandals for reference, if they'd like. The winner will get to choose the style and the color out of a few choices.
On to:
*¸.•**•.¸*¸.•**•.¸*10th Day's Clues:
I'm Native American inspired
Parts of me are parts of animals retired
I'll make you proud,
you may sing of me out loud
I'll adorn your neck,
or become a piece of your attire,
depending on your desire.

Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:49:27 PM PDT by

This last item is worth $35.00 at its simplest. The higher the bid goes tomorrow morning the higher the value of the item, up to $100.00. Some of the items in this box are custom made items so I will need to ask some questions in order to make all of your custom items the way you would like them. A few of the items will need to be chosen from several different colors/styles, so I'll need an email address to send pictures of the choices. There are 3 choices items and 3 custom items. Some of them you know about, and some are in the surprise category.
I may do this again, but instead of making the items so eclectic, I'll choose a more fitting theme and keep the items more similar. I think that may be what went wrong with this box. Either that or my riddles/clues weren't fun and interesting enough. If anyone has any suggestions for me for the next box before the auction ends please let me know. Or you can send me a private message to let me know your thoughts after the auction closes.
I'm really glad some of you have stayed with me this whole auction, Thank You! If I could I'd hand out auction admirer's surprises. Actually, I think I could and just might. If you get a message from me at the end of the auction, don't be surprised. I'll send out thank you gifts to those who have stayed with the auction, made a few comments, and/or bid a few times. It's not to late to get in one last comment/guess at the last item and make bids. Those who do may just get a thank you gift, especially if you've made other comments or bids.
THANK YOU all, and GOOD LUCK in the final stretch!
~Amy

Jul 27th, 2012 at 9:05:35 PM PDT by

#9 fingernail polish?

Jul 28th, 2012 at 3:56:20 AM PDT by

copper bracelet

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 4:33:36 PM PDT by

You got it! That one was pretty easy huh?

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 7:29:04 PM PDT by

You're Welcome. :)

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 12:22:44 PM PDT by

LOL, so you got a guess for today?

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 2:35:51 PM PDT by

Indian head buffalo nickel.

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 8:32:04 AM PDT by

You got it! Thanks.

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 10:01:44 AM PDT by

A buffalo nickel.

Jul 21st, 2012 at 10:19:35 PM PDT by

You got it sashibear! Now you get to choose whether you want an older Indian Head Buffalo Nickel, or a new Lewis and Clark Buffalo Nickel. The older coin will be in at least Fine condition, the newer coin is in Extra Fine condition.

Jul 22nd, 2012 at 8:30:06 AM PDT by

franklin half dollar

Jul 21st, 2012 at 6:12:29 PM PDT by

Think an animal that many Native American cultures used for food, blankets, and robes. This animal is portrayed on the coin.

Jul 21st, 2012 at 6:24:07 PM PDT by

# 4 a wig

Jul 21st, 2012 at 1:29:05 PM PDT by

No sorry, it is not a wig. It's in the coin category.

Jul 21st, 2012 at 4:21:34 PM PDT by

50 cent piece?

Jul 21st, 2012 at 12:38:07 PM PDT by

Close again, Hot-10; however if the actual coin I was thinking about is not guessed, I'll make it a Bicentennial Kennedy Half-Dollar.in Fine/Extremely Fine condition instead.

Jul 21st, 2012 at 4:20:58 PM PDT by

coin

Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:09:23 AM PDT by

Yes, it's a coin. Today though I think I'll have you keep guessing which type of coin. So we'll say Hot=9

Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:14:44 AM PDT by

#4 ring

Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:00:59 AM PDT by

Nope, not a ring.

Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:13:22 AM PDT by

Hook Earrings

Jul 20th, 2012 at 6:30:06 PM PDT by

Yes, they are Alpaca Silver/Marano Glass Peruvian Earrings.

Jul 20th, 2012 at 10:22:12 PM PDT by

Oops, sorry- phones. It was supposed to say perfect. Also, what's your favourite color? I'll put in a pair of Alpaca Silver/Marano Glass Peruvian Earrings in your favourite color.

Jul 20th, 2012 at 3:55:55 PM PDT by

Jul 20th, 2012 at 10:19:07 PM PDT by

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