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This eye pillow, filled with lavender and flaxseed, is a Mother's Day gift that actually takes something away: stress!

Materials needed:
Flannel-backed satin fabric
Glue
16-inch length elastic
Funnel
5 tablespoons flaxseed
3 tablespoons dried lavender

Instructions:
Cut two pillow pieces from flannel-backed satin (download our template here). On the satin side of one piece, use tacky glue to attach rickrack edging and two 2-inch lengths of black fringe fabric trim eyelashes. Trim the fringe if necessary. Run a line of glue around the flannel-side edge of the other fabric piece, leaving an inch-wide gap (shown in photo A, marked by waxed paper). Glue the ends of a 16-inch length of elastic to the flannel (A). Lay the other fabric piece on top, satin side up, and gently press the pieces together. After the glue dries, use a funnel to pour 5 tablespoons of flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of dried lavender into the opening (B) and glue it closed. Before using the pillow, heat it in a microwave for about 20 seconds to warm the flaxseed and release the lavender scent.

Template at http://familyfun.go.com/mothers-day/mothers-day-cards-gifts/mothers-day-gifts/beauty-mask-673978/

Posted by abjc-academy at 12:17 AM EDT
Updated: Friday, 10 September 2010 12:21 AM EDT
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