Looking for MASKS?

You've come to the right place!

I'm not looking to make this some kind of major endeavor, but you've come in contact (either personally or virtually) with one of my masks and here's the lowdown (will be updated as I get more info)

Firstly, I need to point out that I'm not a professional seamstress!  It's one of my crafty hobbies so the mask wont be absolutely perfect, BUT it will be made with love (or at the very least with no cussing!).

Please also keep in mind that my masks are made on a domestic sewing machine.  I try to make them as sturdy as I can, but it's not possible to achieve the same result as commercial equipment and the price reflects this.

 

I can't guarantee the effectiveness or longevity of the masks.  They simply haven't been worn long enough, but since masks became compulsory until now (Nov 2020) , none of the ones I have made for NotPinkCraftyHubster have broken and he has worn them daily being an essential worker.

The masks are not medical grade or certified to protect.  The thickness of the fabrics also vary, so if you have any concerns, please email alex@pinkcraftymama.com prior to ordering,

Here's the link to the section on MASKS on the DHHS website

What kind of masks are you selling and how much?

Pocket Mask

$10 Standard Size or $12 Custom Measurements

Has an opening to insert an optional "filter".  If you're considering this kind please read the info on filters further down.  It also has a "slot" for an optional and removable nose wire.  I include a wire with each type of mask of this kind, but not a filter.

What about delivery?

Price includes free delivery within Australia.   I can get a quote for overseas shipping if you like.

OR contact free pick up from Sunbury (3429)

Is it one size fits all?

Nope.  Please refer to the table of available sizes in the ECWID store or you can select a custom size.  If in doubt it's better to go a bit bigger since you can fold it under your chin and you can tie a knot to make it smaller or use one of the many "ear saving" type devices on the market at the present time. 

The price above reflects "standard" sizes eg small female, average male.  If you would like custom measurements the cost is $12

What's this about filters?

Filters add extra layers and extra protection.  Please please don't cut up vacuum cleaner bags for this purpose.  Not only is it expensive since they should be thrown away after each use, but many vacuum bags are made of glass microfibres.  Definitely not what you want to be breathing in!

I use a dried out baby wipe folded in half.  The material is tightly woven and different to the fabric of the masks as recommended by DHHS.  If a double layer feels like too much, then just cut the wipe in half.  Just remember to discard after each use and wash the mask after each use.

Also remove the nose wire prior to washing mask and sanitize before reinserting!!

I'll have some fabric choices up as I can.  Some fabrics I have in large quantities and other I have enough for just 1-2 masks, but I have a lot of choices and many of similar style.  It'll be first come first served for the moment (unless I get a more elegant technical solution to the sales process) so drop me an email at

alex@pinkcraftymama.com

and if you are after something in particular or even a particular style please ask!  I might well have something that just hasn't been photographed yet.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll be updating as soon and often as I can.

Love, and STAY SAFE, MELBOURNE!

 

Stick it Down DT July Layout using FLHK kit

Hello Lovelies

I'm not sure whether I've mentioned here on the blog that I'm joining the crew over at Stick It Down!  I love using scrapbook sketches so I was pretty excited about playing with these girls!

I'm using my July For The Love Of Homemade Kits supplies to put this layout together.  You can find more on that in the description box of my video.

The sketch was a bit different for me as I mention in my process video (scroll down!).  The titles placement and embellies on just one part of the page forced me (most willingly!) out of my comfort zone!

Here's the link to July's Challenge:

Stick it Down Single Page Challenge

This one is packed with dimensional embellies of all sorts and to adhere anything (especially anything requiring some extra strength) to mixed media calls for Permanent Glue Dots! 😍😍😍

If you watch the video and compare the finished layout there to the still photos, you may notice I moved all the tiniest enamel stars and lightning bolts.  🙈🙈🙈

While I am happier with them after the change, this page one one that took on a life of its own and I'm not sure how pleased I am with it. 

It's definitely not what I pictured in my head, but the crazy energy definitely reflects the story of two crazy energetic little girls who would barely stand still long enough to pose for a couple of photos!

Journaling

Close ups for your reading pleasure as always (if you can decipher my writing! 😳)

Embellies

YouTube Process Video

Wonder Woman & Super Girl

Love, and STICK IT DOWN!

Quilters Vibe June

Hello Lovelies!

Yes I know we're well into July.  But you know I love a good fashionably late entrance, right?  Weeell a combination of dire technical straits (like losing a complete, edited video😭😭😭) and helping a certain TallCraftyDude cram for exams. 😒😒😒
 
He totally sucked me in when he said something along the lines of: "I really should have spend more time in Class and less time on Discord during remote learning, shouldn't I, Mama?"


Mama:⬇⬇⬇

So the inspo chosen for June was this gorgeous chevron made of half square triangles.  I decided to use a cut file for the heart, except you can't tell now that it's all done.  Oh well! 🤷


Those colours, though! 😍😍😍


This quilt reminded me of some Paige Evans does with all her collections, so I printed off a few examples which I show in the video and take some of my inspo from there.  Thank you, Paige!


This design was ideal for using the little 2x2 inch swatch books that are unique to Paige's collections.  It was a good place to start.  Being exam-weary, I didn't have much energy to overthink things so I used mostly supplies from Paige Evans collections.  I think I got a little bit from each of them except Take Me Away and maybe Oh My Heart.


Thank goodness for Glue Dots helping thinks stick to machine stitching, but also after many many pulling up and putting down attempts. (you have no idea how many hours of raw video footage is me doing exactly that! 🤦🤦🤦)
 


Naturally after it was finished I couldn't stop myself fiddling with it, so I added a bunch of rub-ons from the Whimsical rub on sheet.  Mostly faux stitching to go along with the tone-one-tone embellie placement.  And yes, the rub-ons worked just fine!



Here's the video and if you scroll down there are close ups and links to the other girls who vibe along with me each month!

The Title

I don't know what my parents were thinking when they gave her a name with THREE Es!  Didn't they consider one day someone would be trying to spell it with Thickers (and the highly sought after vowels would cause their eldest child much angst??😂)

The Journaling

As always, here's a close up should you wish to read the story:

Awww aren't they the cutest?  Auntie love is the best! 😍😍😍

Helene's Max-in-a-Million

Sara Scraps YouTube Channel
Christy’s Beautiful Life YouTube Channel
Daisie’s Scraps YouTube Channel


Love and Quilty Vibes!

Arty Divas Challenge 25

Hi Lovelies!

Today is Challenge 25 at Arty Divas.  This is a FORTNIGHTLY "anything goes" (any type of project and any theme) challenge with a design team who makes projects showcasing the sponsor who often offers PRIZES!

 

This week's sponsor is Lee Holland Art
Online Shop -  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/leehollandart
Prize:

in a collaboration with Artsy Stamper

Artsystamper challenge blog
https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/
The Artsystamper shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtsystamperShop…

 

 

The image we were given to work with was this pre-coloured elephant one, and naturally my printer had to die right when I needed it most.  Uh oh!

We were also asked to use yellow in our project as a nod to Artsy Stamper and an optional project using "summer florals".  

I did what I could by using yellow and summer florals since getting access to a printer during lockdown, without a car and being "high risk" makes it virtually impossible.

I pulled out a floral cut file from the last time I did some binge cutting on the Silhouette.  It was cut to fit on a largish card so I went with 5x7.  I backed the flowers with a single piece of yellow patterned paper each leaving the leaves open as I've seen it done but never tried. 

It reminded me the dandelion paper in Shimelle's current Never Grow Up collection.  I used the paper pad which had silver accents.

Before adhering the floral cut file, I splattered some of he Dina Wakely glossy mist.  As I waited for it to dry I sprayed the cluster with some Shimmerz in Glorious Days. Not quite what I hoped, but not bad!

I added foam to the back of the cut file and stuck it to the paper which was stuck to a 5x7 card base and finished it off with some Spiegelmom Scraps sequins.  Sequins and foam were attached using Glue Dots which are my go to ways of dealing with these items.

Lastly a sentiment from Altenew stamped right on the card kept it subtle, but it seemed to work with the theme of the card.

Thanks for stopping by and please visit the Arty Divas blog and the sponsors for this challenge. 

Wish You The Most Beautiful Day

Love and creative cardmaking!