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“No, They’re Not Going Away”

If you’re curious about whether face masks will be around for a while or not, check out what we received in an email from the Geisinger Health Network (original email available upon request):

So this link leads you to this page:

https://www.geisinger.org/health-and-wellness/wellness-articles/2020/05/21/17/45/know-the-difference-between-face-masks 

Given this notice from Geisinger, we think that masks are going to be commonplace. So why not do it in style?

June 10, 2020 by Jenns Orders Posted in News / Updates Leave a comment

Dawna P.

I ordered two masks. I saw you on the news. I work in a nursing home and wear an N95 mask. To tell you the truth, they are not the prettiest things to wear. I have ordered a few off line. They were a little pricey, but when you work with the elderly, they get a kick out of the colorful masks we choose. I appreciate that you are making masks that people could afford. I bought material and my mothers sewing machine broke even though it was going to be my first time at a sewing machine. Thank you for helping in this pandemic.

May 16, 2020 by Jenns Orders Posted in Journeys 2 Comments

Ashlee M.

The custom masks I purchased from Common Journey are absolutely perfect!

They are functional AND stylish, showcasing our logo and our colors. While COVID-19 has taken so much away from our business, Common Journey has given us the ability to pivot into a new area as we created a pop-up coffee shop at our venue.

We are so grateful for the work Jen and Aaron are doing to help so many businesses and people of the community stay safe and healthy. Thank you so so much!!

Ashlee M.

Owner, The Grand Bank

May 13, 2020 by Jenns Orders Posted in Journeys Leave a comment

N. Coleman

Very professionally made. Good quality and beautiful packaging!

May 11, 2020 by Jenns Orders Posted in Journeys Tagged packaging, professional, quality Leave a comment

Your Mask

If you’ve bought a fabric face mask or received one for “free”, here’s what you should know.

That fabric has a story.

It may have been chosen for a quilt that was never made, or perhaps it’s remnants of a homemade Easter dress. It could have been passed from owner to owner or even bought with expressed intent to make a cool mask. Either way, the sewist assessed it’s “mask worthiness” and thought it’d be perfect.

The sewist who made it is tired.

They’ve been sewing for days; they’re tired of the monotony. They’ve pricked their fingers with pins and sliced their knuckles with rotary cutters. Yet they continue to make masks… For you.

It was worth every penny.

Whether you bought it for $5 or $15, you paid fair market value for someone’s materials, time, and talent. If you received it for free, it has already been paid for with the maker’s charity and hope.

The sewist made it to help you, but it’s helping them too.

They’ve decided the best way to work through the situation is to help those who protect all of us.

The maker is being flooded with requests.

People who haven’t spoken to them in years are calling to chat and “ask for a mask”. They’re being offered money to make more than they can handle; sometimes it’s enough, sometimes it’s not. If they’ve got too many to make, they won’t turn you down because they really want to help you.

It will make them smile when they see you wearing it.

They’ll remember the fabric, the batch, they may even tell you it was one of their favorites. They’ll smile knowing that they did the small little thing that’s helping you in such a big way. They’ll smile knowing that in the most difficult of times they have a skill that so many will value.

It should give you hope for a better world.

In a situation where members of our community are struggling, others have risen up, offered their time and talents to provide what they can. It means there’s hope for humanity supporting one another and that people truly do care for one another. 

This was transcribed from an inspirational meme. Author information is below:

Melanie Beth Scott, 2020

Operation Face Mask, Washington County, PA

April 25, 2020 by Jenns Orders Posted in News / Updates Leave a comment

Hello , Everyone!

As you may have seen on Facebook, I am making face masks for my friends and family in the NEPA area. The demand has grown so much, that I needed to put together something fast that would help me more easily track the orders I am getting. It is under construction as you read this. I will let you know when it is ready to go!

The response has been fantastic, and I am happy to help out. I hope that you enjoy them, and please don’t be afraid to reach out.

April 21, 2020 by Jenns Orders Posted in Uncategorized 3 Comments
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We Are Back!

We made a decision to come back sooner than expected! Due to the country needing us again,  Mr. Kringle felt we were best served here for right now. We were able to wrap our project up with Mr. Kringle a lot sooner than expected. Since he will be ready just in time for the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, we will be here committed to making comfortable, affordable, one-of-a-kind masks just for you! Other masks too small, just the nose bridge wire, cutting in your ears, needing to buy headbands to make your current masks work, come to Common Journey Creations. We felt the same way you did. What is the point of buying a mask if you can’t wear it? The mask you get is a well-tested pattern we created because we had the same issues you have with most masks.

Let us help you get ready for the holidays in style and safely! Check out our new adjustable style! Protect yourself, loved ones, co-workers, and frontliners this season. We will also be featuring some other original items and adding beautiful gift sets you can’t get anywhere else but Common Journey Creations. Give the gift of inspiration this year, we all can use a little somewhere in our lives. We are all in this together so let’s make the most of it! You may wear make-up, do your hair and pick out your outfit with thought to express who you are. Let’s do the same with a Common Journey Creations mask. Help spread a “pandemic of hope” this season! Can you help get our masks in all 50 states? We want to talk about the spread of positivity this season! We all are on a common journey together, show your love by clicking here

Sincerely,

Common Journey Creations
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  • This is not a medical/surgical mask, such as the N95 mask.
  • It is not intended to mitigate, prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure any disease or health condition.
  • We do not provide masks for, nor are these masks suitable for children ages 2 and under.
  • Our masks are made from 100% cotton and are washable and reusable.
  • We recommend washing before first use.
  • Please understand that our face masks are not a replacement for medical-grade masks, and in circumstances where medical-grade masks are recommended, you should consult a health care professional.
  • The decision to use this mask is solely your own.
  • Please remember that the use of our face masks is not intended to replace other recommended measures to stop the community spread of COVID-19 or any other disease, such as social distancing, washing your hands, and refraining from touching your face, but to support and accompany those measures.
  • Follow the latest advice from the CDC and your own health care professionals pertaining to keeping yourself safe.
  • Prior to purchasing or requesting any of our masks, you agree that we are not liable for damages of any sort as a result of using our masks.
The response to our masks has been overwhelming, and we thank you for your support. Because of this, we cannot personally deliver masks going forward like we had in the past. We can no longer priority or overnight express the masks due to the costs involved. We needed to start taking orders online and sending them out to our customers using the least expensive USPS surface mail method. We apologize for any delays that this may cause.

The difference between the two is in both the material used to hold the mask to your face, as well as the technique that holds the mask to your face.

It is based on personal preference, and sometimes on the environment where you live or work.

 

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