Skruben Blog

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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Since moving into our shop space a couple years ago, we have been able to offer classes for people interested in learning the steps to cold process (traditional) soapmaking. The space only allows for small groups, so it's a great...
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I had the opportunity to assemble a bulletin board at school this week to greet students for a new school year and recognize the potential of each person. I had seen some great mirror displays on Pinterest a while ago...
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Here's a tutorial for a very easy, inexpensive knitting ring that is great for kids. I made these for my students to use during rainy day recess and they've been a massive hit. On any given day, I have...
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I help with the booster club for my middle school kids' music program, and we were trying to find an eye-catching way to show how much has been raised toward our fundraising goal each year. Originally I was planning...
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