In the last months I saw him on social media regularly: the Plague Doctor, often accompanied by the words 'Wash Your Hands'. I doubt that plague doctors ever said that, because in their time running water wasn't available for everyone. Besides: people didn't know about bacteria and viruses back in the days, so washing your hands wasn't common use. People knew you could get sick by having contact with another sick person, though. The plague doctor wore a leather gown, a mask with glass sight holes and a beak that was stuffed with flowers and herbs to hide the stench of reeking wounds, all to protect him from contamination by sick people.The long stick was for poking people to see if they had the plague and if they were still alive. In a way his gear looks like what we are still wearing nowadays when we have contact with people that are infected by dangerous contagious diseases. In my hospital we wear protecting gowns, special masks and goggles and glo...
Nice crafts ! Nice blog !
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Anna
I love the felt crown and the crocheted bunting! Hope you guys had a great party!
ReplyDeleteThe party was great! Thank you, Shannon!
DeleteI love the pinatas!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shiloh!
DeleteWhat a great party!!! Lots of great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing your talents at the Tuesday To Do Party!
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Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
Thank you, Jami!
DeleteSo much work goes into putting together these parties... And I can tell that lots of love went into it as well. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, LOTS of love, haha! Thanks for visiting! Liz
DeleteThe cat pinata is so cute, I'm sure it will be a great birthday party.
ReplyDeleteAnn
It was! Thanks for your nice comment! Liz
DeleteGreat party crafts! Love the tiger pinata! Thanks for sharing them with us at Gettin' Krafty!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathie!
DeleteSo adorable! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
ReplyDeleteHolly
Thank you, Holly!
DeleteLooks like someone had a super awesome 5th birthday! Loving your bunting!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melissa!
DeleteLove that shirt! Number shirts like that go for big bucks at places like Chasing Fireflies. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen!
DeleteGreat job on the crafts! I especially like the pinatas.
ReplyDeleteLove the shirt and the pinatas are awesome! :-)
ReplyDeleteLoving that cat piñata. I made a bumblebee once, which was really easy, from a Real Simple? tutorial. My baby's bday is coming up soon, so I might just make another.
ReplyDeleteA bumblebee is also a nice idea! Maybe the next time! Thanks for visiting! Liz
DeleteI adore the cat piñata!
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Thanks, Melissa, also for following me!
DeleteHow cute is your cat piniata! You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteHPS!
♥ Jil
Thanks and HPS to you, too! Liz
DeleteYou really know how to make a birthday more special.
ReplyDeleteThanks, LV!
DeleteYour piñatas are beautiful. Visiting from Pink Saturday.
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Have a fun weekend!
Rose
Thanks!
DeleteThat bunting is so cute! Thanks for posting at Link Your Stuff!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Annemarie
Thank you, Annemarie! Love your link party! Liz
DeleteI love the bunting! I think it would be cute in Halloween colors:@)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Great idea to do it in Halloween colors! Maybe when I have some time left...
DeleteLove the pinatas! Looks like a fun party!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was! Thanks for visiting! Liz
DeleteI love the pinatas and the crown.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tonna!
DeleteI want party crafts like that!!!!!
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C
Never seen a crochet bunting. love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Justine!
DeleteWow looks like a great party. I love all the ideas but especially the piñata and the birthday shirt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to the Sunday showcase.
Yes, it was! Thanks for visiting, Rebecca!
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