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Happiness Is A Jar Full Of Tiny Origami Paper Stars
I truly wish it were that simple, don’t you? Truthfully, it really can be, and for starters it is all about putting things in perspective, being happy with your lot, and recognizing the need to be grateful for all the good you do have, not to mention for every moment and every morning that you…
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Tiny Origami Stars Made From Paper Strips
Introducing my latest crafting obsession: tiny origami stars, also known as lucky stars. I think they are lucky stars because anyone who makes them just wants to make more and more, and that kind of craft obsession is truly a gift, generally speaking, especially if you are on a long car trip or an airplane…
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A DIY Birthday Crown For Every Age
In our home a birthday just isn't a birthday without a birthday crown! Well, except for my birthday, as I have yet to make one for myself! As it turns out, these colorful and very simply birthday crowns, that can truly be made in around ten minutes if need be, are great photo props, and…
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Simple DIY Polka Dot Balloons
Looking for a super simple way to transform inexpensive helium balloons in to something special for a party? Polka dot balloons are so simple to make and can be made with a wide variety of materials, so keep this in mind next time you are thinking about how to enhance the party decor you've just…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Here we are in the middle of August, and the vacation island is about to end, well at least for two of my teens, one is starting school on Sunday (this is not a weekend day for us here in Israel, waaah) and…
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How To Add A Dutch Door Cover Page To Your Sketchbook
In case anyone thought that filling a sketchbook was about page after page of blank canvases that are all the same, guess again, there are so many ways one can customize the pages of a sketchbook or journal by adding cutouts! Imagine that? I recently turned a page into a frame for the artwork underneath…
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How To Draw A Camelia And Keep On Drawing Them And Drawing Them……
Want to draw something really quite simple and totally relaxing? Give this camelia (if that is what it is?) flower sketch a try, and if you are like me, you will not be able to stop drawing this flower! I first saw this fun flower on a greeting card that I shared in the features…
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A Peek In My Sketchbook: Simple Geometric Doodles
Simple geometric doodles that might also be called, in some cases, origami doodles, are so sweet, and perfect to practice in your sketchbook. Once you've mastered a simple doodle, such as a geometric pineapple, you can use it in so many ways. I'm picturing geometric pineapple placecards, gift tags, notes to kids in lunch bags,…
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Tips for Boosting Your Child’s Self-Confidence
Above: Build self esteem with crafts! We did this project above here,for Rosh HaShana, but it could be done anytime to send a basket full of wishes to friends and family! Building and nurturing a child's self esteem is an often overlooked aspect of early childhood parenting, and yet it is so incredibly important! Studies…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Summer is in full swing, and since we are usually in the USA during this period, there is something I've discovered for the first time this year with my kids, and that is that teens are perfectly capable of making their own plans…
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Woven Plastic Bottle Baskets Are Fun, Practical And Waterproof!
I am reposting this original craft idea that I posted four years ago, as it just seems like the perfect craft right about now, especially if you've followed my advice and started to make some plastic bag yarn! Okay, enjoy! I am so excited to share with you this recycled craft that is made entirely…
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How To Make Yarn From Recycled Plastic Bags
Summer is a great time to get the family interested in recycling crafts, and this week I've been teaching a few of my kids, as well as my husband (!!!) how to use recycled plastic bags to make yarn, otherwise know as "plarn." As you can likely imagine I've been hoarding colored and even white/clear…
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How To Draw A Floral Border
Drawing with black fine line pens on white paper is just so very satisfying, I can't explain it really, but you'll know what I mean if you give it a try! And add the relaxing task of drawing flowers and botanicals to the mix, and I could just keep on going for hours, which is…
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How To Draw A Floral Monogram
Hot summer days are a perfect time to take out the sketchbook and work on drawing skills or lettering skills or collage or anything that feels right! Floral monograms are a perfect exercise with amazing results even for those whose skills are undeveloped. So pick a letter, get out some reference for drawing simple flowers…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Phew, we have completed the 3 week mourning period that occurs right in the middle of summer, and now, let summer vacation really begin. Hmmm, in previous years maybe, when we were blessed with the opportunity to travel abroad and spend precious time…
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The Mock Chopped Liver That Turned Out Green, But DELICIOUS!
I'm sorry, I don't have a photo at the moment of the mock chopped liver that turned out green because my family polished it off, and I don't have time to draw it right now as the fast of T'Isha B'Av is quickly approaching. Nonetheless I thought I'd post this for those other places in…
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Spelt And Oatmeal Rolls For The Meals Before T’isha B’Av
A whole eight years ago I posted these photos of my healthful spelt and oatmeal rolls, and now I myself had to visit the blog to look up the recipe, so I realized that I should just re-post it as the photos are good enough, (though I did have to add a title and a…
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Sketchbook Quote With Art Supply Doodles
Inspiring quotes can be a great way to boost mental energy and just the little push you might be needing at any given moment, especially when it comes to negative thinking regarding your art or craft practice! I saw this quote last week and just couldn't resist using it to practice my lettering skills, though…
