Soothing Socks Upcycle

I saw this project in a craft magazine sitting in a doctor's office for the I don't know how many times in the last few weeks.

I thought I it was a cool idea. I didn't think it would be easy to make and for the family to use.

I first had to find those pairs of socks that didn't have a were hole in it, looked cleaned after washing, and elastic was worn to the point I could sew it.

I found three pair. One pair is not yet finished to be photographed.

As you can see they turned out nicely. The kids size was perfect for ice or heat. Plus, having a name brand of  candy on it, makes it easy to find if the kids forget to put it back in the freezer or draw.

The hardest part of the project was pouring the rice in without making a mess and sewing it shut with rice in it. I could not fill it as full as I wanted too. Though truth be told it was probably a good thing.

The nice thing about these is they don't considate all over you or the sock.

The cover is washable if you have bodily fluid contact.

The cover is softer than a towel or paper towel.

I may put these in the shop upon using brand new socks to make them.

If you like them and want them in the shop, let me know.

The total cost of using the upcycled old socks, generic rice from a local store, and small amount of velcrom was $2.00. In case you want to make them yourself. This is way cheaper than replacing the old chemical ice packs that melt all over inside lunch boxes, a person, or coolers.

For a dh that is trying to save money, he is happy happy happy! 

Angilicious EarLoop Face Masks and Get Well Package

This is my Angilicious Ear Loop Facial Mask Set for a Family.

I made them for my friend Angie for while she and her family are cleaning up.

They have an asthama patient in the household. My doctor advised at during the winter when we all we having breathing problems that we all wear facial masks while cleaning.

I made my first ones which are now in the shop two pieces of  fabric thick.  These are slightly hot during summer months. So, when I found out my friend was having similar problems with her asthama patient. I told her Iwould make the entire family some. These are one piece of fabric with elastic ear loop section. Once, I know that they are perfect. I set aside a set for the shop. So be looking forward to it.

This get well package is for my friend Angie's friend. She called me to vent about the lack of volunteers for helping in times of need within the community. I say as someone who didn't receive a lot of support from my community when I went down for surgery I knew what she was saying and felt her emotions loud and clear. I decided to do something though I am not locally there to do more. I decided to make a few things that could make the friends life a little simpler on a end that probably most would not think of. I hope this friend likes it.