Christina's purse

Here is the purse I made for my Swap Swap Gals buddy Christina. I had a blast making it and will probably have to make one just like it for myself. I love the pink camo lining. I added 3 pockets to the inside because I love to stash receipts and lip gloss away.

2 words: LOVE IT! My Swap Swap Purse:

Look at the darling purse sent to me by my Swap buddy....Bennance aka Nancy. I quickly stuffed it today with wallet, sunglasses, lipstick, compact, and what nots and carried it to school. It feels great and is even more comfy to carry. Thank you!!!

Here is the rest of my very thoughtful swap package. A LA book on pattrns, chocolates for the kids and me. (I hid the dark chocolate kisses, they're all mine!!!LOL) Stickers for my boys, who were amazed too that I received a package from someone I didn't know. Best of all 4 skeins of yarn. I've already started something with it.

Thanks for such athoughtful package and making my weeekend Bennance.

Swap Swap Gals

My package arrived from Aurora. It actually arrived yesterday, but between 4 kids, myself, and 1 computer. I lost and didn't get to get on until tonight.
I was absolutely delighted with all the stuff! It was so much! I just kept unpacking and unpacking! What a thoughtful Swap partner. My favoites are definitely, the plastic bag holder. I had been eyeing those in the Pattern-a-day calendar and now I don't have to make one. It matches my kitchen beautifully. The bell will sit on top of my stove which is black ceramic so it sets off the colors great. The dish towels are perfect; I had all ready told Aurora how much I love a fresh set of towels and potholders! Anyway, I could go on and on. The mini-potholders are a great idea (glad you packed them, I'm going to be copying those!) I've actually set the bowl in my living room because its dressy enough and I could put nuts or mints in it for company.

More pics:






This one is too darK to see the great colors(burgandy and forest green):

Plastic bag holder and mini potholders:

My first swap package is in the mail...hee,hee,heeeee! This is fun!

I had my second observation/evaluation done yesterday and everything was great. The lesson went like a dream, all the kids were well-behaved, everything worked!
Here is a pic of me and my son on the first day of school! (Kind of late, LOL!)

My first from the "Mr. Funky" book:

I had fun making this one especially the little dress!

I just got my Swap Swap Gals partnes from Lesa and am excited about being a part of a swap group for the first time.

I went back to work on Friday. We didn't have students, it was just a work day for us teachers. I got tons of things done: report cards, lesson plans, materials copied, posters made etc.