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Paper Clip Mini Mobiles That Make Adorable Decorations Anytime!
When we were picking up school supplies last week I just couldn't resist these colorful paperclips as I was quite sure they could be used for something, but what other than a chain? Well, here you have it, my first paper clip craft, mini mobiles made using just paperclips and recycled plastic bottles! I know,…
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Healthier Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies With Coconut
Lets face it, life is just much better when cookies are involved. And of course if you happen to live amongst people who are not anywhere near as health minded as you are, then depriving your kids will very likely backfire in the end. Sooooooo, do bake some cookies, or better yet, get the kids…
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Miniature Playground Craft For Kids Is So Much Fun!
About six weeks ago I shared with you our miniature swingset made from recyclables, and right after that two of my kids actually were inspired to make some more miniature equipment for our little playground that is just right for playmobil people. Well two great additions to the initial playground have been hanging out waiting…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Love the colors in these simple tied wooden bead necklaces from little treasures (Macedonia) and crazy about this paper-pieced hexagon patchwork pillow from pillar box blue (United Kingdom.) Oh and by the way, for those of you who like me did not know what a pillar box is, well it is the traditional mail drop…
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Spelt Oat Crackers With Sesame and Flax Seed, And Shooting On Manual Mode
I have always wanted to try making some healthy crackers, so when my daughter came across a recipe she wanted to try, I of course whole heartedly encouraged her. The first try didn't work as this recipe which is batter must be poured as thinly as possible in order to work with the specified baking…
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Milk Carton Sailboat Or A Milk Carton Pirates Schooner?
This milk carton sailboat or rather milk carton schooner was so hard to photograph as the minute I placed it into the pool it started sailing off into the wild blue yonder! That means that if you get a bunch of kids together to make milk carton sailboats they really could have races, how fun…
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A Crocheted Bobble Stitch Heart Potholder That Will Not Be A Potholder!
With all the time and energy spent on keeping my active boys happy during their brief summer vacation, you can well understand that at last I decided to take some time for myself and crochet this bobble stitch heart potholder based on the lovely pattern that you can see on sew simmer and stir. After…
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Popsicle Stick Sailboat Craft For Kids
Ahhh, wouldn't you like to set sail on a popsicle stick sailboat over the clear blue ocean right about now? Well we certainly can dream can't we? And especially if we gather together a few simple supplies and make our very own sailboats from popsicle sticks and some recycled materials! Four years ago we also…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Thanks so much for joining me here on craft schooling Sunday! Last week's party was just packed with amazing inspiration, which I am so happy to share with you here as features. Thanks so much to all my crafty friends from around the world who make this party possible, and looking forward to meeting some…
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Playdough Idea For Kids: Abstract Sculpture
Today two of my kids actually had more fun making play dough than using it to create something, so I got down on the floor with them to encourage some creative play. I think I had the most fun of everyone when I just decided to create something abstract (that is my abstract sculpture garden,…
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Drawing With Colored Pencils On A Hot Summer Day
When the temperatures are too high to even considering venturing out for summer fun, take out some colored pencils, long forgotten drawing journals, and even some how-to-draw books to get the kids interested! And if you are lucky, at least two out of three children will be enticed to spend a nice chunk of time…
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Two Row Crocheted Hexagons That You Join As You Go and Go and Go……
If you are looking for a fun take-along crochet project and weaving in tons of ends doesn't faze you, so do give this two row crocheted hexagon pattern a try! I joined them by crocheting them together during the second row. I really thought I was following the pattern, but I see that mine has…
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Watermelon Math Party For Back To School Or Just Because!
The temperatures here in Northern Israel reached 104 F yesterday and while we took a quick trip to the discount store to pick up some pool toys for the kids, I had to grab some medium sized number cookie cutters as I'd been wanting to try out the idea of a watermelon math themed party,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, a little and very creative get together of bloggers from around the world, who provide inspiration for all of us! It is true, I do spend quite a bit of time making this party look great, including enhancing photos that could be better, and pairing projects that look great together.…
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What To Do When Your Hamster Escapes? Dont Worry!
An escaped hamster may not be as big a problem as you may think when it happens, or at least that is our experience! Of course it does help that we live in a new house that doesn't have holes in the walls that lead who knows where, nonetheless now that this hamster has escaped…
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Now Is The Time To Start Thinking About Succah Decorations!
I know it isn't even August yet, but the Jewish holidays are arriving on the "early" side this year which means that if you want to be smart, now is a great time to start thinking about your succah decorations! You know, those decorations that you never seem to have time for because once the…
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Butterfly Mobile For Birthdays And Babies!
As part of my daughter's butterfly themed birthday, I also made a fun mobile to hang from the chandelier over our dining room table, and it looks fantastic given how very simple it was to make! Yes, it is true those little tie dyed looking small butterflies that I actually bought (gasp!) on account of…
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Butterfly Birthday Wall Decor That Works For Many Occassions!
When your daughter is turning 13 and is even willing to make the cake if you invest some time in the decorations, so fill a wall with butterflies as I did with these butterfly birthday garlands that were a huge hit! Of course, now that I've given you some inspiration, you'll certainly have more of…
