craftgrrl | Service Auction

My church does a service auction as a fundraiser every year. I've donated knitting lessons in this regard. Does anyone have resources on teaching knitting to beginners?

Also, before the auction, we have dinner and a silent auction for handmade goods. I'd like to aid as much I can, so I wonder if anyone's done this elsewhere, and what might recieve good attention. One woman mentioned bringing in fudge, but my skills are with craft. :o)

So what do you think? Jewelry? Paintings? Purses? Hair things? iPod cases? I'm a procrastinator, so I haven't started on anything - it's next weekend (the 25th) which means I'll have to finish it in a week.

I was thinking of making a bunch of things, taking them in and seeing what the coordinator would like. Here's my pile of inspiration:
-CD necklaces - pretty easy (possibly a high return?)
-Resin pendants I made a while back
-Stamp pendants I made (but maybe with different images...)
-Jordy bags - Should these be plain, or with some sort of applique? What would YOU like?
-Kanzashi brooches/hair things
-Marsmallow guns - Because there has to be something for the guys, right? How should I decorate these? Spray paint? What colors/designs would you like to see?
-Vinyl cling drink markers? I've seen this here, but can't find a specific link. I think this would also be a good unisex item.
-iPod cases. There are a million tutorials - I'll probably use clear vinyl for a window and maybe canvas with a felt applique. What should I put on it? I have the idea of robots stuck in my head... what else might be good?

Thanks a bunch girls - Let me know if you've participated in something like this, and what went over well!