Avocado Face Mask

Busy day working and taking care of the family? Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Monday, March 22nd at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Avocado Face Mask

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 med-large avocado
• 1–2 tsp. raw, local honey
• Optional: 2 tbsp. rolled oats

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Wash your face with a cleanser, dry, and then apply the mask liberally to the face and neck.
  3. Let sit on your face for 20 minutes.
  4. Wash the mask off your face and follow-up with your typical skincare routine.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Tune in on Monday, March 15th at 4:00 p.m. to create Artist Trading Cards or ATCs are miniature pieces of art that are traded by artists around the world. Learn how to make your own ATC with an interactive workshop inspired by Courtney Cerruti’s CreativeBug class. Need inspiration? Complete the optional OFPL ATC mini-challenges and win a prize.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Aromatherapy Candles

Busy day working and taking care of the family? Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Monday, March 15th at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Aromatherapy Candles

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 c. Soy Wax Flakes
• Natural Wicks (Anchors
Optional)
• 80-120 Drops of Essential Oil (See scent list below)
Other supplies:
• 8 oz. Mason Jars (or jars of choice)
• Stirring Utensil
• Pens or Chopsticks to Secure Wicks

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Melt soy wax in a pot over low-medium heat. They should melt fairly easily but turn up the heat slightly if taking more than a few minutes.
  2. Stir
  3. Once melted, add essential oils.
  4. Anchor wicks to the bottom of mason jars.
  5. Tape wick upright to a horizontal chopstick or pen.
  6. Pour the wax into the mason jar and then repeat until all jars are full.
  7. Depending on the size of the mason jars you may have some wax leftover.
  8. Let stand until solid (about 1 hour).
  9. Cut the wick to the desired length.

Scents to Relieve Anxiety:
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Peach, Rose, Rose Geranium, and Violet Leaf.

Scents to Ease Depression:
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose Geranium, Sandalwood, Tangerine, and Ylang-ylang.

Scents to Improve Memory:
Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, and Rosemary.

Scents to Invigorate and Overcome Fatigue:
Angelica, Benzoin, Camphor, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, and Spiced Apple.

Scents to Deal with Stress, Nervous Tension, and Insomnia:
Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Sweet Melissa, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, and Ylang-ylang.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Virtual Crafts Hangout

Join us on Saturday, March 13th at 12:00 p.m. for an afternoon of chatting and crafting on Zoom!

Virtually chat with other community members to exchange craft ideas, stories, and food recipes as we craft together through knitting, painting, sewing, drawing, and more.

Register to participate HERE
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 12 th .

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Pop Art

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Tune in on Monday, March 8th at 4:00 p.m. to learn more about the Pop Art movement of the 1950’s with influential artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Create your own inspired Pop Art on a canvas panel.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Natural Mascara

Busy day working and taking care of the family? Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Monday, March 18th at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Natural Mascara

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp shea butter
• 1 1/2 tsp beeswax
• 2 tsp jojoba oil
• 2 capsules activated charcoal
• 2 drops Vitamin E oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a double boiler, melt the first 4 ingredients
  2. Once melted remove from heat and add in the charcoal and Vitamin E
  3. Cut small corner off plastic bag and use it like a cake decorator to pipe it into the empty mascara tube
  4. Apply your homemade mascara as you would your regular mascara and smile to yourself….no more chemicals on those lashes!

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Crafty Kids – March 2021

Join us on YouTube, @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Videos are posted weekly on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

  • March 4th, 2021 – Animal Newspaper Art Collage
  • March 11th, 2021 – Shamrock Suncatchers Craft
  • March 18th, 2021 – Clothespin Dinosaurs Craft
  • March 25th, 2021 – Shrinky Dinks Craft

Dr. Seuss Inspired Art

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Tune in on Monday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m. to create a fun tie-dye doily using a coffee filter inspired by art from the Lorax followed by creating and painting your own Dr. Seuss character.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Collaborative Art Mural

Create with other community members to make a beautiful hanging mural for OFPL.

All of March

Receive one (1) six-inch square Mandala coloring page. Return your coloring page by Friday, April 9th at 5:00 p.m. and watch a time-lapse video of our collaborative art mural being pieced together. Supply kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form while supplies last.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Whipped Body Lotion

Busy day working and taking care of the family? Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Monday, March 1st at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Whipped body lotion

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 c. organic shea butter
• 3 Tbsp. organic coconut oil room temperature
• 1 Tbsp. vitamin E, Jojoba or Argan oil
• 5–6 drops food grade essential oil I suggest lavender, lemon or Frankincense
• Optional: 2 Tbsp. witch hazel

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine everything with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Store in an airtight, glass container.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.