January 2010
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Fragrant and Lovely Pomanders: The Perfect Winter Centerpiece (For Tu B’Shevat)
These gorgeous pomanders are an amazing winter project! They'll fill your home with the most delicious aroma of orange-scented cloves and you can make them without a huge investment of time. Sit down with the kids, or a friend, and make some together, that's what I did! Even my 4.5 year old had great success…
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Super Cute Crocheted Flower Garland: A Breath of Spring!
Isn't this just the cutest? This is my ode to the almond blossoms that will bloom in another two weeks or so in my part of the world, coinciding with the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat. I just love fruit trees in bloom, and these crocheted flowers are so different and yet so similar to…
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I Need Your Vote, Pretty Please With A Cherry On Top!
Dear Readers, I’ve been nominated for a list of Mommy bloggers, and am way down on the the list, (actually I’ve now moved up quite a bit thanks to many of you!) won’t you please help me move up the list by voting for me? I’m not going for fame and fortune, just want to…
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Sewing On Paper: Too Much Fun!
Those of you who have been following my creative adventures here may know that I've recently started taking weekly sewing lessons. I can't begin to describe how happy I am to be expanding my repetoire of crafting possibilities! That said, I just wanted to remind you all that a sewing machine has quite a few…
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A Felt Bean Bag For Alphabeans Alphabet Game!
Yesterday I promised that today I would post my packaging idea for the Alphabeans Alphabet Game I introduced yesterday, (post here) so here it is! A felt bean-shaped bag, with colorful beans on the outside, which will safely hold our alphabet beans. Sewing (I've just started learning) is certainly opening up a whole new range…
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A Fun Alphabet Game For The Kids Using Beans: Introducing Alphabeans!
Isn't this just too cute? Here's a new game for the kids that will cost you the price of a bag of lima beans (or any large white bean) and a thin permanent marker. And most kids like tiny things, so these beans have a certain appeal that you just won't find with any other…
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Recycle Promotional Magnets And Make Fun Art For Your Fridge!
I really hope you've been saving those promotional magnets you get with the pizza delivery or from a myriad of people trying to get you to remember them on your fridge. Because I've finally come up with a great project that everyone in the family will love! Simply scrub off the printed paper side after…
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Moroccan Olives In Red Sauce—Delicious!
The other day my funny four year old happened to be in the kitchen alone with a can of olives. I heard him say "look what happened to my nails!" And then interestingly enough, Moroccan olives came to mind and I thought "what a perfect recipe for Tu B'Shevat this year" (since it falls on…