Article: Make them about six inches (15 cm) long and two and a half inches wide (6 cm). Use one layer of felt for basic ears, or sew two pieces of felt together for fluffier ears. Both pieces can be the same color, or you can create an inner and outer ear by using one black and one white piece of felt per ear.  Be creative to make the ears look the way you want them to. Stuff a few cotton balls or a chunk of polyfill between the pieces of felt before you sew them together to make the ears look plump. Use black and white paper or another fabric besides felt if you don’t have felt or don’t want to buy any. Use only one piece of felt for each ear if you don’t want them double thick. Glue the ears to the headband so they flop downward or stick out to the sides. Cut out a circle of white paper and glue a bunch of cotton balls to it. Glue this to the top of the headband to mimic the tufts of wool on top of the sheep’s head. Take a white or black skullcap style sock hat and sew or glue the ears onto the sides. Take a couple of handfuls of cotton balls and glue them to the top of the hat. Make sure to use a hat that fits tightly on your head and doesn’t have a point on top or a droop in the back. If you don’t want to attach ears to the beanie, put the headband with ears over the beanie. If you bought a hooded sweatshirt, you can attach the ears and head tufts directly to the hood. Sew or glue the ears onto the sides of the hood and attach some cotton balls to the top. This option allows you to easily slide back the head portion if you start to get too hot in the costume.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Cut the ear shapes out of black or white felt, depending on your costume. Glue the ears to a plastic headband. Use a white or black beanie for the head. Use the hood of your sweatshirt as the head.

Problem: Article: A major issue with passive-aggressive people is they don't have effective communication techniques, so they bottle things up and feel resentment. By talking more regularly with your mom— about light and serious topics— you can establish healthier patterns of communicating. For example, try asking for her advice on everyday situations, like how to cook something properly. Sometimes, passive aggressive people don't feel like they have a voice. Try being extra attentive to your mom when she's talking. Doing so may help her feel more validated and reduce her passive-aggression. When listening, make eye contact, don't interrupt, and try to repeat what she said in a different way afterwards to make sure you understand. Since your mom has a negative way of communicating with others, she probably expects you to disagree with everything she says. Shake things up and find a way to agree with her.  For instance, you might say, “You know, I never thought about it that way.” This doesn't mean you agree with her wholeheartedly, but it validates her feelings a little. Therefore, she'll be more likely to lower her guard when interacting with you. This strategy can be used when your mom is actively engaging in passive-aggressive behavior and when she's not. If you're trying to build healthy communication with your mom, don't ask closed-ended questions in which she's able to respond with a “yes” or “no” answer, and ultimately shut down. This also prevents you from feeling like you have to pull teeth in order to get her to talk. For example, instead of saying "Mom, did you like the movie?," say “Mom, what did you think about the movie?”
Summary: Make talking a part of your normal routine. Practice  active listening. Surprise her and agree. Ask open-ended questions.

If you are familiar to at-home spa treatments, you may already have some of the necessary supplies on hand. Check your cupboards for epsom salts, nail clippers, an emery board, a cuticle pusher, a file (or pumice stone), cuticle cream, toe separators, nail polish remover and nail polish. Although not all of these tools are absolutely required, having all of them will result in a salon-finish at-home pedicure, rather than an amateur one. If you are lacking any of the above ingredients, visit your local beauty supply store and pick them up. Talk with the store clerks and ask which tools are best for at-home use versus salon use.  Some manicure and pedicure kits are designed for professionals, and will contain tools you will likely not use. Purchase the basic needs for your at-home pedicure, leaving salon-grade tools to the professionals. Do not assume cheaper means better; although you do not need a set of professional pedicure set, you do not want a set that is flimsy, either. Test the strength of the tools, and make sure the metal is thick enough to resist bending. Purchase a clean bucket, if necessary, and some epsom salts for soaking your feet. Although you can use many things in the place of epsom salts, such as magnesium and specialized foot soaks, epsom salts are inexpensive, relaxing, and effective. Ideally, use a bucket that can house both of your feet simultaneously. Although you can soak one foot at a time, soaking both feet at the same time will be more comfortable and will make the process go by more quickly. Before you begin your pedicure, lay down a towel or two to catch any stray water, and to dry off your feet after your soak. Have an extra hand towel and old rag at the ready in case of spills or polish mishaps.  If possible, do your pedicure on a hard surface, such as tile or linoleum, as these are water-resistant. If you are working on carpet or wood, clean up any spills quickly. Choose towels you don't mind getting dirty or worn down. Although you will want to avoid a spill of any of your ingredients, they do happen, and both nail polish and nail polish remover stain fabric. At-home pedicures can involve 10-30 minutes of downtime. Grab a book, turn on some music, or turn on your favorite show to keep your mind engaged while you soak and clean. If you struggle to multitask, put in some classical music to avoid cutting your nails too short or spilling your ingredients.
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Take inventory of what you already own. Go to a beauty supply store. Grab a clean bucket and some epsom salts. Lay down some towels. Grab your favorite CD, book, or TV show.