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As PPE (personal protective equipment) supplies necessary for fighting covid-19 are running low, some medical facilities are asking for home sewists to create fabric face masks. Kim at Sweet Red Poppy has a DIY sewing tutorial for a face mask … Read More...
This face mask pattern is a great back up plan for the medical-grade respirator masks
. Even if they won’t protect you from getting the dreaded coronavirus they will surely start a great conversation. I am not going to … Read More...
Earlier this week we wrote an article about 7 DIY Facial masks you can make to help avoid the flu and other respiratory viruses. Some folks have requested a direct link to the knitting pattern that was featured in that … Read More...
My daughter is 10 and she still loves decorating masks. She made a mask to go with her Halloween costume last year and she loves decorating plain Mardi Gras masks with feathers, beads, sticker and other fun stuff.
Where Imagination … Read More...
Mardi Gras masks are such a fun shape, and the colors are great for cross stitch projects.
This free cross stitch pattern for a Mardi Gras mask is from Ugly Ducking House and can be downloaded after you subscribe to … Read More...
This a fun craft project you can do with kiddos of all ages for Mardi Gras. True Mardi Gras masks cover more of the face, but this version is close enough to be fun and much easier for kids! You … Read More...
Gina K shows how easy it is to use scissors to cut out a heart shape from Masking Paper to create some fun designs for Valentine’s Day. If you’re not familiar a mask covers up a section of your cardstock … Read More...
Sandy Allnock used a masking technique to bring this cute reindeer couple closer together on the front of her cards. She also used different techniques for falling snow so it can be snowing a lot or just a little in … Read More...
Around this time of year, I typically have everything figured out except for last minute gifts. I was racking my brain the other day for gift ideas for a friend and I came up with a great idea.
A self-care … Read More...
I was looking around for some scrap fabric projects and then I thought about the fact that I need a new eye mask cover for my ice pack. While looking around I nearly dropped my laptop when I spotted this … Read More...
I was hunting around for some Mardi Gras themed cross-stitch patterns that I haven’t already shared (you can check out some other designs here) and I found the site Spicy Needlepoint.
They have a bunch of great designs, including … Read More...
If you’re planning to host a Unicorn birthday party for your little girl, tween or teenager, theming it around unicorns could be perfect! Unicorns are all the rage now- you’ll find them on backpacks to clothing, and everyone from little … Read More...
What you need
Crochet hook size 9 
or I; 4-ply knitting worsted
type yarn in the following colors: 8 oz. of navy blue for boots, gloves, shorts, cape and mask; 2 oz. of Fisherman or light beige for head; 2 … Read More...
Bath bombs are the perfect reward for a long hard day, but they can be expensive and you don’t always know what they’re made of. Now, you can create your own fizzing bath bombs, aromatherapy fragrances, face masks, and more … Read More...
With summer right around the corner, there’s no better place than under the sea. This DIY Mermaid party idea will help you transform any space into a magical ocean oasis for your little mermaid. Mermaid theme parties are one of … Read More...
If you’re feeling sick, you may be interested to know that essential oils have been used for the common cough, and even colds. It’s been said that choosing the ones that best fit the exact symptoms is most helpful. You can also … Read More...
Sleepovers have always been a thing, but did you know there is such a thing as a planned, RSVP required Sleepover party? Forget about throwing your pajamas in a bag and heading next door these Sleepover slumber parties have been … Read More...
As the cold weather sets in and flu season arrives, it’s important to have some natural remedies at your disposal to alleviate the symptoms of a cold or flu. Essential oils have been used for centuries for their therapeutic … Read More...
This easy DIY Detox Charcoal Face Mask offers all the benefits of the fancy store bought masks, at a fraction of the cost! Charcoal and clay will pull dirt and oil from your pores and leave you with soft clean … Read More...
I recently made personalized sleep masks for my Girl Scout troop to wear at a campout. I wanted the girls to have a way to keep stray lights out of their eyes so they could get to sleep. The sleep … Read More...
