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Ceramic Tiny Planter From Leftovers!
isn't this little ceramic planter just the cutest? And the perfect size to hold this bird's nest sanseviera baby and a few of the tiniest little succulent offspring as well! This project ia what results when you have some left over rolled out clay and a bit of time left at your weekly ceramics studio,…
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Welcome To The Best Of Craft Schooling Sunday: Knitting And Crocheting
Craft Schooling Sunday has been taking a summer holiday break until September 3rd, so Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday "The Best Of" a round-up of projects from Craft Schooling Sunday parties that took place prior to 2016. Going through some of the old parties, and especially those from around three plus years ago, I realized…
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Welcome To The Best Of Craft Schooling Sunday: The Great Outdoors
Craft Schooling Sunday has been taking a summer holiday break until September 3rd, so Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday "The Best Of" a round-up of projects from Craft Schooling Sunday parties that took place prior to 2016. Going through some of the old parties, and especially those from around three plus years ago, I realized…
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Fruit Carving 101: Cantelope Rose Garnishes
When I look at this little spread of carved fruit that i made in my fruit carving class a few weeks ago it just screams Rosh HaShana to me, which of course isn't a bad thing at all as the Jewish new year is really just around the corner. If you live in Israel there…
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Ceramic Textured Nesting Plates That Kids Can Make!
Aren't these ceramic textured nesting plates just gorgeous! My twelve year old son made these at our weekly ceramics studio class, and I just love them. And the colors really make me happy, so I can't wait to use them. Though not all of them actually as my not so little anymore sweetie made one…
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Welcome to The Best Of Craft Schooling Sunday: Kid’s Crafts
Craft Schooling Sunday is taking a summer holiday break until September 3rd, so Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday "The Best Of" a round-up of projects from Craft Schooling Sunday parties that took place prior to 2016. Going through some of the old parties, and especially those from around three plus years ago, I realized how…
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Oleander Is A Hardy Bush With Lovely Blooms!
Are you familiar with Oleander? If not I've got some great news for you, well mostly great that is unless you have kids that tend to eat plants. Oleander is poisonous, but then again so are many plants, so just use your best judgement on that one! Okay back to the good news: oleander is…
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Creativity With Modeling Clay: Create A Whole Village!
Aren't these little modeling clay plants growing in a field just the sweetest? I previously shared with you a pine cone orange orchard craft and a popsicle stick playground craft and now I'm sharing with you that they were both a pert of of a large table-top village that my son's class made in order…
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A DIY Teacup Pin Cushion Is Adorable And Truly Useful!
When a neighbor's child showed up at my door just before Passover with all of the things they didn't want, but thought I might, this little tea cup was tucked in there, and I immediately thought, ah yes, pin cushion or candle? And now you know the answer: tea cup pincushion! It really is just…
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Welcome To The Best Of Craft Schooling Sunday: Crafting In Color
Today is Tisha B'Av, the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar, (actually it was yesterday, but we don't observe solemn holidays on Shabbat) yet in keeping with Jewish thought, even in the darkest of dark there is color, and the hope for more color, and so today, in the spirit of delving into the…
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A Visit To Pekiin And the Gravesite Of Rabbi Oshaya
During an outing during the week of Passover we visited the cave of Rebbi Shimon in the historic town of Pekiin, and also visited the gravesite of Rabbi Oshaya nearby. It was a very lovely spot indeed, and quite moving to see the crowd of folks who arrived to pray in this special spot.
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Vegetable Carving 101: Simple Carved Radish Garnish
Radishes always look great as part of a spread of salads, and now I'll honestly tell you that a few simple carved radishes thrown into the equation is truly stunning! And best of all radishes keep really well in cold water in the fridge, so you can make these little radish flower garnishes days ahead…
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Vegetable Carving 101: Simple Cucumber Fan Garnish
Isn't this cucumber fan garnish that also loos like a honeysuckle flower lovely? You can make one of these in just a few minutes, and then use it to add a beautiful touch as a garnish on a plate of salad or even fish of some kind. I made mine into a single flower, but…
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Vegetable Carving 101: Watermelon Rind Leaves Garnish
Are you ready for a little watermelon carving that is totally simple with gorgeous results? Give these watermelon rind leaves a try, and you'll never look back, believe me, they are truly fantastic! I love the fact that the carving is made using something that anyway gets thrown out, and that these leaves can be…
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Welcome To The Best Of Craft Schooling Sunday: Granny Crochet
Craft Schooling Sunday is taking a summer holiday break until September 3rd, so Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday "The Best Of" a round-up of projects from Craft Schooling Sunday parties that took place prior to 2016. Going through some of the old parties, and especially those from around three plus years ago, I realized how…
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A Visit To The Baal Shem Tov Forest And The Gravesite Of Rebbi Shimon Ben Menasya
Not far from our home in Northern Israel there is a forest called the Baal Shem Tov forest, and within that very forest is a very special place: the burial site of the Tanna, Rebbi Shimon Ben Manasya. We visited this site in the Spring (though I am just getting around to sharing it with…
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Remember Jerusalem Craft For T’Isha B’Av: Styrofoam Tray Embroidery!
The solemn Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av is coming next week, so now is the perfect time to do some crafts relating to the holiday! And the really nice thing about this Jerusalem embroidery project is that you can pack it away carefully and then use it in the Succah! You see as jews the…
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Pineapple Embroidery On A Recycled Styrofoam Tray!
Okay dear readers, I have to admit that I just love my little pineapple embroidered on a recycled styrofoam tray, that actually held some precious passion fruit! Who can resist a tray that is this color and shape? Certainly not me, and with pineapples being all the rage at the moment, well this little project…
