October 2009
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An Adorable Noah’s Ark And Animals Too!
Love projects that combine recycling with using items you might find in your kitchen? Me too, and this Noah's Ark craft project is the perfect project to do with your kids or grandkids this week. I'll bet you never thought that those pint size juice or milk cartons could look this cute, together with…
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Noah’s Ark Animal Assembly
To Make The Animals You’ll Need: colored card stock round colored stickers adhesive back metallic paper water color and/or gouche paint rubber eraser to use as printing tool hole punch Part 1: Making Animal Patterned Paper Making your own patterned paper is a project unto itself, that all ages from three and up canenjoy. The…
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Noah’s Ark Assembly Instructions
Materials You’ll Need: two dinner sized paper plates two pint-sized drink cartons acrylic craft paint and paint brushes double stick tape or glue stickers for decorations (optional) craft knife Instructions: Fold paper plate in half and cut along the fold. Either staple or glue the two halves together. Join the two drink cartons together with…
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Moroccan Roasted Red Pepper Salad
You may associate roasted red peppers with Italian Cuisine, but guess what? Moroccans recognize their great taste as well, and infact roasted red pepper salad is a classic Moroccan dish. No array of Moroccan salads would be complete without this one! It's simple to make, and served in small quantities, so while four or so…
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Mosaic A Large Terra Cotta Urn, To Enjoy Inside Or Out!
Some of you may have noticed this large pot peeking out in the corner of one of my photos yesterday, but I decided to wait another day to share this one with you. Why? Well honestly this pot is quite large and covering it in mosaic is quite a project, though well worth it! A…
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Make Gorgeous Mosaic Pots Now To Enjoy Outdoors In The Spring!
If this photo doesn't convince you to try your hand at a mosaic project, well then I guess I'm not much of a saleswoman! I made this mirrored pot about ten years ago, and I still love it. Simple yet stunning! And if you spend a little time this winter making some pots for your…
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Transform An Old Teapot With A Simple Mosaic!
Okay, it's official, I've decided to make this CJM Mosaic Week 2009. I've come across so many photos of past projects that I figured I might as well share a bunch of them with you in the next few days. I hope there isn't anyone out there who isn't inspired by mosaics, but if so…
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Crochet A Wool Basket and Then Felt It. A Cute Baby Gift!
Here's the other recent crochet project I promised to show you. Isn't it cute? Wouldn't you like to crochet a whole bunch of them in different sizes, some with handles too? I would, and I hopefully will, just as soon as I get the chance! And you can be sure I'll share the results with…
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A Crocheted Pencil Can: A Great Project For Beginners!
Now you are going to learn something about me that most of you do not know. I love to crochet! And I aways try to encourage everyone to learn! There are so many great ways to use crochet, and I think it's much easier than knitting. You can make great blankets and hats in a…
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Pipe Cleaner Birthday Crowns For The Whole Crowd!
One of my sweet sons turned six just before Rosh HaShana, and we were out of town (I know I didn't tell you, my Mom told me not too!) so for his birthday I had to get just a bit more creative than usual! I asked my sister in law if she had some pipe…