February 2011
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Parsha Parenting: Parsha Ki Sisi
Creative Jewish moms have been around for a long time. So long, that tradition attributes great qualities to the woman, who has always been known to be the great bearer, nurturer, and even collective redeemer of the Jewish nation. Her attributes are quite different than a man’s, and it is exactly those qualities that make…
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Colorful Eggs From Paper Pulp For Spring Crafting!
Spring is just around the corner, so now is a perfect time to make eggs and bird's nests! You're right, I didn't make a nest, since these eggs look so lovely in the glass bowl, but maybe you'd like to? And honestly, we're in the middle of some Purim projects that we really need to…
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Crocheting For A Cause.
It's a great feeling to use your crafty skills to do acts of human kindness. And while I do lend a hand quite often making centerpieces for Bar Mitzvahs and other community events, I've never actually taken part in a worldwide project. So when I saw Sarah London's request for granny squares, to make blankets…
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Creative Recycled Packaging Ideas: A Round-Up For Purim From The Archives!
Yes, Purim is coming so I thought I'd get a start by showing you some of my favorites from last year. These ideas can all be used for Mishloach Manot, the gifts of food we give to friends, neighbors, co-workers, teachers etc. on Purim. And of course they can also be used as gift packaging…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Wow what a party last week, still cleaning up! And my apologies to the very few of you who didn't get thank you comments from me, I'll blame it on my dinosaur computer who has been very very slow these days. But do know that I appreciate each and every one of you! There were…
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Slice Of Life: Clowns And More Clowns!
Last Friday we ushered in the month of Adar, which means Purim is coming! And for my little ones, Purim for some reason means clowns. That's okay with me, since I think their clowns are pretty sweet. And just wait until you see the big clown project that kept them occupied at the dining room…
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Paper Pulp Crafting: A Tray Made From Recycled Paper Scraps!
Ever made anything with paper pulp, or with a styrofoam tray? Well, I've recycled styrofoam trays and used them for paper mache projects and for making fun prints, and now they've found another purpose – as the base for a unique paper pulp project. Now, as far as I know, paper pulp isn't usually…
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A Paverpol Giveaway And Some Product Information
Paverpol is a water based environmentally friendly wonderful product. It has so many different uses that once you try it you fall in love with it. It comes ready to use in a 250ml bottle or 500g, 1000g, or 5750g tubs. Apply Paverpol with a paintbrush then simply wash your brush and hands with soap…
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Parsha Parenting: Learning Life Lessons From The Garments Of The High Priest
After last week's very poignant parenting post by Eydl Reznik regarding ADHD mis-diagnosis (if you missed it you really should take a moment to read it) we're back with Parsha Parenting. I think you'll find this installment really interesting— from learning the specific reasons why the Jewish people have preserved the Torah for so many…
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Parsha Parenting: Parshas Teytzaveh
Any Jew who thinks that the Torah is a bunch of Laws about serving G-d, and that someone who doesn’t believe in G-d has no business being observant, has completely and totally missed the point as to what the Torah is, and why the Jews have preserved and protected its study and statutes from the…
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Another Super Simple Crocheted Baby Hat!
A super simple baby hat to crochet, pattern here, and bring along as a gift when you visit your friend after birth! I gave this one yesterday, as I just couldn't show up empty handed right? And buying something certainly wouldn't be my style. So I used up some more of my yarn odds and…