You will want to keep some crucial items with you at all times as it's not really convenient to run back and forth to the car or tent (if you have one). You can keep your hands free to snap pictures and items safe while dancing by carrying a backpack. You won’t need a huge one, just something small for the essentials. Bring along an extra cell phone battery and/or charger, chapstick, water canister and ID. If you'll be attending a daytime rave, it would be a good idea to put a hat on  to protect your dome from harsh sun rays. As long as it’s cool and helps shield your face and head from the sun, you're in good shape. Even if it's a nighttime rave a sweet baseball cap will be fashionable.  Cowboy or trucker hats will do the trick as well. Think outside the box here as well. This is the perfect time to wear that wild wig you’ve had in the closet. Just imagine partying all night long and waking up without sunglasses. Ouch. Not only will they protect your eyes from the blinding sun, they are cool. Choose inexpensive ones in case you lose them. You don’t have to save them for the following morning. These can really set your outfit off during the day too so pick ones with a fun colored frame and reflective lenses.

Summary: Take a backpack. Wear a hat. Don’t forget sunglasses.


Select a water-resistant masonry paint made specifically for porous surfaces. A water-resistant paint will provide a moisture barrier for your stone basement, and the alkali resistant coating will offer increased durability. Select a paint color that complements your basement's decor. Masonry paint is available in several colors at home improvement and paint stores. With the lid on, vigorously shake the paint container to mix the contents.  For best coverage and moisture protection, apply 2 to 3 coats of masonry paint to stone walls.  Use a wide nylon/polyester brush to apply the masonry paint. The brush should be between 2 and 3 inches (5 and 7.6 cm). Avoid rollers when painting stone basement walls because the roller won't provide coverage in the uneven surfaces of the stone. The rugged stone surface also could damage a roller cover. Cut in a 2- to 3-inch (5- to 7.6-cm) border around the top, bottom and sides of the stone walls. Start by applying masonry paint in 1 corner and continue along the edge of the wall. Paint the masonry paint onto the stone walls in 4-foot by 2-foot (1.2-m by .6-m) sections. As you apply the paint, overlap into the previously applied and cut in areas for consistent coverage. Allow the paint to dry for a minimum of 4 hours in between coats of paint. Evaluate the coverage after the second coat of paint. Check the small crevices in the stones to ensure even coverage. The walls may need a third coat of paint, or spot applications in the stone wall's nooks and crannies may be necessary.

Summary: Choose a wall paint. Mix the masonry paint. Pour the masonry paint into a paint tray. Apply the paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.


To make your felt snowman ornament you will need pieces of felt in white, brown, orange and black. You will also need a piece of white ribbon (approximately 5 inches in length), a sewing needle and thread (in colors matching the felt), a pen, a scissors, some polyester fiberfill and a sheet of paper. Draw the outline of a snowman onto the sheet of paper. Make the snowman whatever shape you like -- two snowballs high, three snowballs high, fat, skinny -- it's up to you.  Cut the paper snowman outline, then place it on a piece of white felt. Use your pen to trace the outline of the snowman onto the felt, then cut it out with the scissors. Trace another snowman outline onto a second piece of felt and cut that one out too. You should now have two identical snowman outlines. Cut out five small circles from the piece of black felt. These will form the snowman's eyes, along with his three coal buttons. Cut out a small triangle from the orange felt. This will form the carrot for the snowman's nose. Cut out two stick shapes from the brown felt. These will be the snowman's arms. Take one of the white felt snowman outlines and hand-stitch the eyes, carrot nose and coal buttons into place. Use thread of a corresponding color for each piece, i.e. orange thread for the nose, and black thread for the other pieces. Take the two white felt body pieces and line them up, placing the piece with the sewn-on features on top. Take the brown felt arms and place them between the two body pieces, sticking out at an angle. Take the length of white ribbon, fold it over, and insert the end between the two body pieces at the top of the snowman's head. This will form the hanging loop for the finished ornament. Take your needle and some white thread and hand-stitch the two body pieces together, leaving a seam allowance of only 1⁄8 inch (0.3 cm).  As you're stitching, make sure to catch both of the snowman's arms and the looped thread in a stitch, in order to secure them in place. Don't stitch the entire snowman closed just yet; leave a space of about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) to an inch open at the bottom. Take your polyester fiberfill and stuff it into the snowman, making him nice and plump. Once you've done this, you can finish the snowman by stitching the snowman closed. Hang your jolly felt snowman on the Christmas tree and admire your handiwork!
Summary: Gather your materials. Cut out the body of the snowman. Cut out the snowman's arms and facial features. Sew on the snowman's eyes, nose and buttons. Assemble the snowman. Sew it all together. Stuff the snowman.