workin away!

I hope you're following me on etsy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/DalloftheABOVE?ref=si_shop My shop is stocked up again! ^_^ I've also finished another blanket and posted it to my facebook fan page =D I've made a ton of new items lately. I've really been pushing myself. My handbags are getting more creative, that's for sure! I worked with polymer clay for some new earrings and necklace and I've also made some hairclips as well. I've got a blanket in progress, nearly done, but another one I am practicing harder stitches. I'm using an extra long hook to work the tunisian stitch, and I can purl! Take that knitters! I can do it too with my hook! =D I'm pretty proud of myself for learning both of those. My kids love watching me do it too. It's always nice to hear them ask me if I can teach them how to do it and to hear them say how cool it is that I'm doing it. I also think it's hilarious to hear them argue over if I'm knitting or crocheting. They crack me up more than they know. I've had some rough days but I've had many good days as well. There is a new junior high that is beautiful. It really is. It is 3 stories tall and has tons of glass and windows. The atrium is lovely as well. The kids have so much room and supplies in each room. To me, it's the most creative school I've been to. I wish so much that I could teach there permanently but that's just a wish right now. The kids have two walls of glass. One shows the hallways and there are tables out there with chairs that students can go out and work in, while the teacher stays in the room. They can keep an eye on the kids outside and the ones in their room at the same time. It's so nice! Some kids just want to work by themselves and this really helps them out. I'm all for supporting learning. Also, if you want to sign up for classes with me at Joann, sign up for anything after 4 during the week and any weekend class. =)

I'm crocheting a bodice for ren faire. I'm going as an owl this year, I'm super excited to piece the costume together. So far I have the wings, mask, peasant top, and I've made myself some earrings and hair clips with feathers. I'm going to make my bodice and gloves with yarn. I've finally decided on a skirt I want too. Finding a decent one that is cheap is HARD to do.

My new charity project is joining red heart yarn. They make scarves in certain colors every year for the special olympics. How awesome is that!? I'm stoked. So I need to get the yarn and start working after I get through the holidays. ^_^ They don't need the scarves for a few months. I'm wondering how many I can knock out. =D

I will get some pictures on here soon, it's just hard since my laptop has BARELY any memory and my desktop is pretty much dead at the moment. T_T Many apologies! I'm doing the best I can with what I have.

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