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Crafting with Bridget!

 

 

Face Mask Painting

Follow the video for instructions on how to paint your own stars and moon fabric face mask. You can also check out the gallery below for more ideas on how to personalize your mask with the same materials, take a look below at our resource list of books at the library related to this project, or check out a PDF version of the instructions HERE.

​Ideas Gallery:
Check out these books for more ideas and techniques to personalize your mask even more:
Free spirit doodles by Stephanie Corfee
Acrylic innovation : styles + techniques featuring 64 visionary artists by Nancy Reyner
Drawing and painting plants by Christina Brodie
Quirky, cute doodles by Stephanie Corfee
The best of Memory Makers scrapbook lettering : 50 classic and creative alphabets from the nation's top scrapbook lettering artists
Girls get stitching! : personalize your clothes, your room & your stuff : 10 embroidery stitches, 20 projects by Shirley McLauchlan
Twirly girly doodles by Stephanie Corfee
Embellish me : how to print, dye, and decorate your fabric by Laurie Wisbrun
Wear, repair, repurpose : a maker's guide to mending and upcycling clothes by Lily Fulop
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Paracord Bracelets
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Follow the video for information on how to make your own paracord bracelet, take a look at our resource list below of books at the library related to this project, or check out a PDF version of the instructions HERE.
Charm love friendship bracelets : 35 unique designs with polymer clay, macramé, knotting, and braiding by Sherri Haab
Wilderness basics : get the most from your hiking, backpacking, and camping adventures by the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club ; edited by Kristi Anderson
Totally awesome rubber band jewelry by Colleen Dorsey
Ultimate survival guide for kids by Rob Colson
Dan versus nature by Don Calame
The knotting & braiding bible : the complete guide to creative knotting including kumihimo, macramé and plaiting by Dorothy Wood
Lumberjanes. Vol. 1, Unicorn Power! by Tamaki, Mariko
 Junior Braves of the apocalypse. Vol. 1, A brave is brave written by Greg Smith & Michael Tanner
200 braids to twist, knot, loop, or weave by Jacqui Carey
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Sew Your Own Scrunchie

 
Follow along with the video to learn how to sew your own scrunchies, take a look at our resource list of books below at the library related to this project, or check out a PDF version of the instructions HERE. 
Spray, smooth, and shampoo : DIY crafts and recipes for healthy hair by Aubre Andrus
Stitch camp : 18 crafty projects for kids & tweens by Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman
Sew cute creatures : 12 fun toys to stitch and love by Mariska Vos-Bolman
A kid's guide to sewing : 16 fun projects you'll love to make & use : learn to sew with Sophie & her friends by Sophie Kerr with Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr
Sewing school 2 : lessons in machine sewing by Amie Petronis Plumley & Andria Lisle
Karina Garcia's must-try DIYs : 20 crafts & life hacks by Karina Garcia
Sewing by Stephanie Turnbull
Sew with Sara : PJs, pillows, bags & more : fun stuff to keep, give, sell! by Sara Trail
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Hours and Contact Information

Main Library
​1425 Main Street 

Hours:
Monday:        9am - 9pm
Tuesday:        9am - 9pm
Wednesday:  9am - 9pm
Thursday:     9am - 5pm
Friday:           9am - 5pm
Saturday:      9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
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​Email: 
nflref@nioga.org

Local History Dept.
1425 Main Street

Hours:
Monday: 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Contact us:
Email: NFLH@nioga.org

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LaSalle Library
8728 Buffalo Avenue

Hours: 
Monday:        10am - 8pm
Tuesday:        10am - 8pm
Wednesday:  Closed
Thursday:     10am - 5pm
Friday:           12pm - 5pm
Saturday:      Closed
​Sunday:        Closed
​716-283-8309
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