November 2011

  • Hanukah Menorah From Recycled Cardboard Tubes

    Here it is dear readers, a fun Hanukah menorah kid's craft, or adult craft or any age craft that's just plain cute and can be customized in so many ways. You could make this Hanukah menorah from tp rolls or cardboard tubes that the kids decorate first, or you could cut them and then give…

  • Pom Pom Holiday Decor Kids Love To Make

    My kids love to make pom poms. Infact they were fighting over the Clover pom pom maker last night as I was making dinner. And I fully expect the pom pom making to continue this evening, which is of course just fine with me. Not a terribly creative activity, but the act of making something,…

  • Crocheted Scalloped Bracelet Ornament

    Here's a sweet little crocheted scalloped ornament that I made for Chanukah, but that would really look great any time of year. For Chanukah I'll be hanging ornaments from our dining room chandelier and hopefully making some mobiles and garlands with them too. You can always find a place to hang a little handmade touch…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week we had a great bunch of crafters from around the world including  Canada, The United States, Australia, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Denmark, South Africa, Singapore, Muldavia and Macedonia, and for the first time, Switzerland! And of course, the selection of projects was very inspiring, and…

  • Whole Wheat Oatmeal Banana Loaf

    I've been meaning to share this delicious whole wheat oatmeal banana bread with you for some time now, just I keep wondering whether the photo is just a little bit strange? You'll forgive me right? I made this cake for Simchat Torah, and rushed outside to photograph it just before the holiday began. My usual…

  • Chanukah Centerpiece: Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes

    Here's a really simple idea for your Chanukah table this year, yarn wrapped vases! You can use this idea to make a stunning Chanukah centerpiece, or make a bunch to place individually. I'd go for a bunch together, as they look amazing in a group. And it's just a simple as wrapping some yarn around a glass vase or…

  • DIY Rhinestone Bracelets For Wearing And Crafting!

    I don't know whether you caught all the buzz about friendship bracelets this past summer, but I sure did, and have had the supplies on hand to make some. Well not really the same ones that were all over the web, but just a bit similar. I was inspired by this great post, wherein I…

  • Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Basket For Holiday Giving

    Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Basket For Holiday Giving

      Crocheting with t-shirt yarn is so much fun, and lucky for me I happened to have a few balls of t-shirt yarn on hand. I whipped up this basket quite quickly, which qualifies it as a great green gift for those on your list who’d appreciate such a rustic vessel. I think it would…

  • Chanukah Craft: Tissue Paper Cut Outs

    I love tissue paper, and the brilliant colors are perfect for Chanukah decorations. Think light….bright, happy…..and my friends, the idea that Chanukah is a blue and silver holiday is a commercial fabrication, so please don't let it hamper your creativity as you prepare for the festivities which are just one month away, yikes! I actually…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! I never tire of telling you about how wonderful this little weekly linking party/get together is due to all the amazing crafters that come to this little spot to share their creativity. Last week we had crafters from places like The United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, France, Muldavia, Macedonia,…

  • Growing Succulents

    I love succulents. So given my recent score of some new succulent cuttings it's no wonder that I couldn't even begin to clean the house when my window sill garden was looking far from delightful. And since this little spot is probably one of the spots my gaze falls upon most (as it's next to…

  • Toilet Paper Tube Owls Great For A Rainy Day

    I love any craft using recycled toilet paper tubes, or are they toilet paper rolls? Not sure really but in any case, if you've been saving them (as I have) then you can whip out a few and make yourself some cute owls. I thought this would be a great starting point for a little…