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But First, How are you doing?

Its the first weekend in October,
Fist weekend of the last Quarter in 2021!
Mercury is in Retrograde and the USPS has announced changes that will affect Holiday Deliveries!
So how are you doing!

That’s right before we get into that and what I’m up to I’d really like to know how you’re doing. There is a lot of info to share and updates in future emails but I really want to encourage you a deep breath and exhale! You have another day to celebrate, to love, to make amends to LIVE!

Now for those Holiday Details!

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We have a Telegram Channel and will beginning livestreaming and popups soon!
We’ve really been busy working on new product and workshops! Keeping up with a mailing list and social post , well its tough! as we near the Holidays we do want to pass our savings to you! but note we do not control when these manufacturing deals become available! They are also for short time frames. So please grab them whenever you see them.

These are all limited edition artwork! So the likely hood of someone else having or gifting the same thing is low! We are making sure all can be available to 5X! And when possible that the long dresses come in 3 lengths- Short 51", Regular 54", Tall 57".

"SANDRIA" - Is a versatile Mini Length Shirt Dress with rolled tabbed sleeves

"MAXINE" - Is a Sleeveless A-line Maxi Dress -

"ANYA" - Is a Sleeveless elegant slim line maxi

"SHARON" Empire waist full length dress

• save 30% till 6pm EST Sunday 3rd October, 2021
  

Buy Early and Give a Gift That Will Change Lives! Our suppliers are currently giving us huge discounts to encourage early offers to combat the global fulfillment issues! If you check our site you will see those offers reflected in our current pricings! So starting Saturday 2nd October we’ll be passing on our early order savings to you when you Pre-order! We’ll even throw in FREE shipping! I spent the last year and a half developing and testing workshops that will help artist earn! We decided to put those items on Home and Apparel Fashions and make them available.

SHOPPING HELPS OTHERS STARTUP!

The goal eventually is to bring manufacturing and printing locally so as to help even more people earn. That is my main focus now! Order now and you will have these items in hand by the beginning of December! Prices can change within 24-48 hours so Grab them when you see them or join our Members only TELEGRAM list for updates

So here’s even more reason why this year you need to place holiday orders early!

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I’m Having A Business Shower!

Yes we’re starting a new business! After years and month of hosting projects and developing our programs, my creative partner and I are giving birth to a Business! We’ll be open about the details and give out more info in future emails! If you want the 411, we’ll be having a “Business Reveal” at the launch of our “Business Shower” and you are invited! Just RSVP here
Umm…

What the Hell is a “Business Shower” and how do I throw one?

Well we’re actually open to answering this and other questions on how we help build local businesses on our Telegram Channel

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So What Are You Celebrating Observing This Month?

There are National & International Days Weeks and yes Monthly Observances! In fact the 31 days of this month have been officially dedicated to over 100 special (and some very worthy) Monthly commemorations including …

• National Economic Education Month *

• Adopt A Shelter Dog Month

• Antidepressant Death Awareness Month

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Dyslexia Awareness Month

• Eat Better, Eat Together Month

• Emotional Wellness Month

• Employee Ownership Month

• Financial Planning Month as well as Global Diversity Awareness Month , Halloween Safety Month, Head Start Awareness Month, Health Literacy Month, Home Eye Safety Month, Italian-American Heritage Month, LGBT History Month, National Animal Safety and Protection Month, National Bake and Decorate Month, National Book Month, National Cookbook Month, National Depression Education & Awareness Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Fair Trade Month, National Fire Prevention Month, National I’m Just Me Because Month, National Pet CBD Month, National Pizza Month, National Protect Your Hearing Month, National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, National Reading Group Month, National Sarcastic Awareness Month, National Window Covering Safety Month, National Women’s Small Business Month, Organize Your Medical Information Month, Self-Promotion Month, Tackling Hunger Month, Vegetarian Month, World Blindness Awareness Month, World Menopause Month

each has information and resources or opportunities to help others! I realized there really no excuse for me to say “I’m Bored”. In the least you can Click Thru to learn about these and other monthly observations

Join Me Live In a Virtual Pop Up

Your invite Socialize Ship See and Shop

Last year around this time I made a choice to put my plans aside and help local businesses make the transition to a virtual business model. 

Today, Sunday March 14th I will boldly take on an online popup! Please join us!  Your support, participation and feedback will be greatly appreciated. 

Growth comes with awareness.  Awareness builds when information gets absorbed into the mind, slowly. Every little blurb in a magazine, a mention in a newspaper begins with a comment from a friend, a display on a timeline, a text to a sister, a message to a colleague’s inbox.

Wanna help a sistah build awareness? Then-

Remember to add the link to your calendar

You do have to say "going" for a little something extra!

Set your alarm!!!

(Remember clocks have "sprung forward" one hour)

Also, for our swag bag please register at our customer loyalty list:

ModeKompas.com/event

Introducing #ModeKompasCollective

What We're Brewing- Springing Forward to Our Greatness!

Modekompas.com proves that as women we can work together support each other and grow! Last year just after #Covid19 hit I put aside the digest to focus on helping some of my creative colleagues! I am so proud to introduce them to you! we’re about to take in a few more folks with a new session starting April!

Let’s Celebrate women, Artist, Crafters, Crochet, Spring! Be inspired and share with a friend!

EVENTS
Learn to Draw Neurographica Art

#Free #Virtual

When: March 7, 2021 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm.. online

DETAILS

Join me as Estella Banks Mixed Media Artist / Art Facilitator teaches us how to create an easy drawing, featuring the relaxing and meditative art technique called NEURAOGRAPHICA. Make your own coloring page, an art journal page, or a notebook. Its Free but you must

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Join the #ModeKompasCollective on March 4th 2021 @ 2:00-6:00 EST On line in a Free! Pop open your laptop. Invite a friend bring your favorite Brew to Socialize Shop & Sip to celebrate

International Woman’s Month & Day -
National Craft Months
National Crochet Month
Women Who Craft Month
International Black Women in Jazz & The Arts Month
St. Patrick’s day

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The #ModeKompasCollective ladies are celebrating months spent building their businesses, their product and their sites! You can support by checking out their offers for this week! If you love what you see, leave a word of encouragement!

3GillGomes focuses on Apparel in the specific palettes that represent your heritage your affiliations or your groups, executed n fashion forward patterns

Here Come Alphonso- He sets the Bar with a 25% offer!

Is this stopper a toad or a prince? Thankfully Birdy Ann T Designs has many more options for you to enjoy!

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MEET LAURASHA LOVETT & MS LENA!

MS Lena Has Made Her Entrance - and this lady can swing with jeans, shorts, jeans Shorts, a ball gown or even go it alone! Curious Check her out @HouseofLaurasha

Paint Your Own Bath Bomb Activity Sets. Easter Spring DIY Kits

Each Artistry Lather kit includes 4 Easter eggs (all white with embeds or colored), paint brushes and bath bomb paint-get the details ! You can expand your kit  by adding  extra eggs! Place your order today

Selene Moreno is now an Author!

Folks this Pre-teen is a phenom and her book, "Not All Twins Are Alike is available on now in its 2nd order... Learn more & Get a copy of All Twins Are Not Alike   

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March Is National Crochet Month, so we’re proud to celebrate with our #ModeKompasCollective crochet artist

NYC NEED a Mask or Two

Folks in New York and other states Must Wear a Mask in Public

How are you doing! I love the simulations f the available mask patterns! These mask are available only while supplies last. Use code #Fllattenthecurve at checkout for 15% off

• Do not Re-use you N95… you cannot “see” contamination…

• Choose PRE- SHRUNK 100% Cotton WEAVE for main shell and lining- (knits stretch when wet and “holes’ that allow for more transfer.

• Mask should fit flat under chin, above nose and at the sides

• 2 layers if you are covering you N95 or K95 to extend their use life…

• 3 layers (one a pocket ) so you can add disposable filter

• Dispose of filter and disposable mask safely after each use!

• Change mask every 2 hrs or if contaminated mask, change mask that has collected moisture from your speaking.

• Speak into you mask! The purpose is to protect others from your projectile!

• Do not hold the outside of your mask… handle by straps

• Do not reverse mask…

A well made mask cost about $10-15 to produce, supplies stores are closed so sourcing and shipping is high. Makers are also taking extra care to preshrink by washing, sanitizing during making and before delivery … this is slow manufacturing at best!

PATTERNS HAVE BEEN UPDATED
Download now for free
We have added a pocket with side openings as a mask pattern offering!

How to Sew A Well Fitted Contoured Face Mask

Here is a free contoured face mask pattern for your use!

I get concerned when I see mask that gape and do not fit teh face correctly! Use with dust and hobbies is one thing, but when it comes to your health we need to aim for the best fit possible, even if it is not 100%! Homemade mask are an option but I hope you make contoured version that fits more snug.

The above is an 8x10 image that should be printed at 8x10 (use your photo printing dialog to print it to size! If you have no access to a printer we will release a instructional to help your create you own version via a simple DIY coordinate plotting hack.

In my opinion contoured mask are better option to a rectangular mask. Especially when looking to create your own mask that “cover the entire front (that extends to the chin or below) and sides of the face, in a pinch this one also has a side feature that can be tightened or loosened for a closer custom fit. It is fitted an average adult head and can be adjusted. I created this from scratch prompted by my concerns and observing how many wore mask without adequate coverage. I have used slash and spread, as well as coutouring techniques to build out features in soft toys and dolls faces and have over 30 years experience fitting apparel. Feel free to use for both charitable, personal and commercial use with credit, and a #shoutout to @BadasseBs

For use specific to the #Coronavirus Emergency , please defer to CDC advice on

BASIC CONSTRUCTIONS

• Cut pattern at red line ,

• Cut 2 for outer shell

• Cut 2 for lining

• Place right sides together stitch from A-B

• Now that you have one piece each, place right sides together

• Stitch from top of masks together

• Stitch from bottom of masks together

• Turn to right side… fold sides in twice top-stitch down sides to create a tunnel for elastic or cording. run elastic or cording through tunnel pull to adjust.

The optional pocket (Blue line) can be used to hold filters or aromatherapy towelettes in place. I am preparing a PDF on construction with pocket, care, use considerations, fabric choices and other resources. The link will be sent to subscribers of this Newsletter.

If you need help or have question please comment under this post! feel free to