Use additional layers of tissue paper if you want a fuller poppy. If desired, use more than one color to create variety and depth. Trace around the lid with a pencil, then use scissors to cut out the circle. Use a small cup or another object about 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter as a pattern. Draw around the circle, then cut out the black tissue paper. Poke a green pipe cleaner up through the middle of the stack. Leave about an inch of pipe cleaner extending above the paper. Bend the pipe cleaner down in a hook shape, then pull the bent part of the pipe cleaner through the paper so the hook is hidden in the poppy. Secure the pipe cleaner to the paper poppy with a small amount of white craft glue. Place the poppy in a vase or other decorative container. Repeat the steps for each tissue paper flower you wish to make.

Summary: Lay three pieces of red, orange, yellow, pink or gold tissue paper on your work surface. Put a round plastic lid, such as a lid from a cottage cheese or margarine container, on top of the folded tissue paper. Lay three pieces of black or brown tissue paper on your working surface. Place the stack of small black circles on the center of the stack of larger circles. Spread the layers of tissue paper to make a ruffled poppy.


Lift your baby up and hold them against the shoulder that is not covered by fabric. The baby should be facing you. Lower the baby into the pocket that you created by threading the sling. The inner rail should be at the baby’s knees, and your baby should be up against your chest. Gently spread your baby’s legs to either side of your body. The baby’s knees should be higher than their bottom, forming an M-position. Adjust the baby so that their knees are in line with your belly button. This position is the most ergonomic and prevents hip dysplasia. Begin to slide the fabric over your baby. First work the fabric over the baby’s bottom. Then, slide the fabric over your baby’s back. The lower rail of the sling should be extending between each of the baby’s knees. Reach into the sling to pull the bottom panel over the baby’s stomach. You should be supporting the baby’s weight with one hand as you adjust the fabric. If there is excess fabric around the baby’s back and bottom, gather it and move that fabric toward the rings. Tighten the top rail by pulling on the corresponding inside rail. You can also tighten the bottom rail by pulling on the corresponding outside rail. Now that the baby is in position, spread the fabric over your back. Spread it over your shoulder as well. The carrier should be away from your neck and high on your shoulder.

Summary: Slip the baby into the ring pocket. Adjust your baby’s legs to a seated M-position. Cover your baby’s back and bottom with fabric. Tighten the rings. Spread the fabric over your back and shoulders.


You can do this on any browser of your choosing. If you're using the Slack app for Android, iPhone, or Windows phone, tap the app to open Slack. This will redirect you to a team name entry field. On mobile, this should say "Sign in to an existing team". This should take you to your team's Slack conversation. On mobile, tap "Go" to continue. You'll also have to enter your Slack-associated email address and its corresponding password. Each channel contains a conversation, whether between two individuals or an entire group. Channels are listed on the left side of the screen. On mobile, swipe right to open the channel menu, then tap the channel you want to mute. This menu is located to the left of the search bar at the top of the screen. On mobile, tap the "#[channel name]" in the top left of your screen to open the settings menu. This will prevent you from receiving notifications from that particular channel; however, you will still be able to access the channel at any time. On mobile, tap the "Notifications" option, then tap "Mute Channel" at the bottom of the menu. You can unmute the channel by tapping the "Mute Channel" option again. Going back to the Channel Settings menu and clicking "unmute #[channel name]" will restore notifications. You can also click the bell with a slash through it next to the channel name whilst in the channel itself to unmute the channel.
Summary: Open Slack's website. Click "Sign in" at the bottom of the page. Enter your team's name, then click "Continue". Click on the channel you wish to mute. Click on the gear symbol to open the Channel Settings menu. Click the "mute #[channel name]" option to mute the channel. Unmute the channel when you're ready.