From prinable designs.
Anyone who knows me, knows I love to make masks. When I discovered how easy they were, I somehow couldn’t stop and as Violetta’s first adventure is set in Venice, I thought they fitted the carnival theme. Here you can see me sporting a small collection and you’ll find links to how to make them on my TikTok page or YouTube below.
There are a few possibilities for presents from these. The first is to create your own mask-making kits filled with lots of fun things to decorate a cardboard mask. I have a few available here in the two designs pictured to give you some ideas.
You could also do this with paper mache and include some old sheet music or decorative paper. Or make them Christmassy! I’ve always thought a mask is a more stylish alternative to the Christmas hat… although it might not be quite so easy to squeeze inside a bon bon!
The second option is to make a mask as a gift. They really do come in handy for all kinds of things. They jazz up any outfit, are useful for themed parties and disguises, and really, what job isn’t more fun while wearing a mask? Dishes, laundry, supermarket shopping… The possibilities are endless.
Here are some instructions to make your own cardboard mask like the Violetta kits.
What you’ll need:
1. PVA glue
2. Sticky tape
3. Scissors
4. Plain cardboard in any colour—optional
A template.
A clear workspace—as previously mentioned and a vacuum cleaner free zone... for now.
Method:
1.Cut around the template provided. It’s probably best to start with the larger size—indicated by the outside lines. Then you can check it against your face to make sure it fits. The eyes and nose are particularly important to get right. It’s very hard to read your book or music otherwise!
2.Using the template, trace around it on the wrong side of the golden mask card. Cut an extra piece from plain card if you like for later too.
3. Apply glue to the provided lace applique, and attach to the positions marked on the template...of course you can change this if you’re feeling creative.
4. Glue sequins around the eye area and attach glitter and pearl stickers in outer corners.
5. Fit and cut the braiding around the mask and eyes and glue in place.
6. Attach the feathers to the back of the glitter card as instructed. This looks a little messy from behind, so you can add the second piece of cardboard to tidy it up.
7. Allow the glue to dry, then use your scissors to make a hole through the cardboard. Thread the ribbon through on each side and tie a knot to fix the position.
That's it! Don't forget it can be a great way to use up odd items lying around the house like pipe-cleaners or stray earings. Oh, and nail polish makes a great substitute for paint.
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