July 2014
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Thanks so much for joining me here at craft schooling Sunday, brought to you, as you may or may not know, from Israel, in the heart of the middle east! I am so happy to have this opportunity to bring crafters from around the world together here, and thanks to all who take a few…
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Peace Lily In Bloom And Neighbors At War
While I have been cooking this morning I have been going over in my head how exactly to share my thoughts with you…..thoughts regarding the fact that we the state of Israel, or more accurately, we the Jewish people are once again at war with our neighbors. Neighbors whose requests go far beyond a desire…
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Sugar Free Oat Flour Muffins, Sweetened With Dried Fruit
These sugar free oat flour muffins are now a staple in our family, and since my blog also happens to be a great place for me to store our favorite recipes, I'm now sharing this one with you, my dear readers! NOTE: That said, this recipe is definately only for those on a quest for…
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A First Machine Sewing Project: Felt Jewelry Pouches
Because of my somewhat mysterious aversion to sewing on a sewing machine, which I'm at long last overcoming, (phew!) I am now introducing my almost 12 year old daughter to the idea of how great sewing can truly be in one's life, not just for creative projects but also for simple things like hemming boy's…
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Paper Mache Bird Craft For All Ages
My crafting a future boys group ages 7-12 have been busy making some paper mache birds! I have to say, this project was a bit challenging for them, but not a soul complained about the fact that during their creation they didn't really look like birds ! (And some still need a bit of help,…
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Jerusalem And The Kotel Collage Craft For The Month Of Tammuz
It is officially now summer vacation for all of my girl students at Crafting A Future, but I will be continuing our weekly crafting sessions until the end of July, as our endeavors wouldn't be complete without some crafting to honor the fast on the 17th of Tammuz as well as the important holiday on…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! So many great projects, shared by crafters from around the world, and I'm so happy to be the hostess or this virtual get together! Here are the features from last week's party: A fun boho crocheted vase from estrea chikitu, (The Netherlands) and a fantastic wind chime from artistic endeavors…
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A Visit To The Tomb Of Rabbi Shimon……
Yesterday we took a trip to Haifa to take care of some personal business, and while we did not end up visitng the new IKEA there (which is maybe for the best, it's a dangerous place for me $$$ wise!) my daughter and I checked out the fabric stores on Hertzl street, in preparation for…
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Blue Doors And Cobblestones In Northern Israel
Welcome to a little tour of the old alleys just above our home in Northern Israel! I took these photos at dusk one evening and since I haven't had time to photograph any of the crafting that has been going on, I thought I'd inspire you with some interesting photos! Sure does look exotic, I…