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I have been worrying a lot about our re-entry to school and daily life, since there are still so many questions about how contagious and dangerous the COVID-19 virus is. In an attempt to stop wallowing in my worry, I got to work coming up with a pattern for a fully-enclosed fabric and clear plastic face shield.

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We covered how to make both child and adult size waist aprons. Now on to the third technique: how to make a child's bib apron.

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  Here is a tutorial for an easy sewing project.  I like this apron because, as a short person, I am often frustrated by how aprons fit me.  This one adjusts easily and fits any size person.  It's also reversible, which is nice if company's coming over and you haven't...

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My crafty friend Britt (who also happens to be a fledgling beekeeper), came up with this great DIY project when she needed some decoration for her lovely honey jars.  Then she was kind enough to let me post the tutorial here on Skruben!  Here's how she did it... I needed...

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  I have an amazingly fun (and pretty easy) kid project to share.  It was inspired by a number of different creations I've seen in the blogosphere over the past year that involve permanent markers and rubbing alcohol. You might think that permanent markers would not be the best choice...

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