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Colored Cellophane Glasses That Kids Can Make Themselves!
Kids can make colored glasses from cellophane and toilet paper rolls. What fun!
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Use Paper Plates To Make Whimsical Decorations For Your Next Party!
Make whimsical party decorations by simply cutting and layering paper plates!
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A Quick and Cute Drinking Glass Vase!
Want to enjoy the last blooms of summer? Need some quick and very inexpensive centerpieces for a party or event? This vase made quite simply from a drinking glass and ribbon may just be the answer you’ve been looking for! You’ll Need: A drinking glass with straight sides. (Glass can be narrower at the bottom,…
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The Perfect Destination: A Dude Ranch In The Galilee!
On the road that winds through the forest between Safed and Amouka, in Northern Israel, is a place called Bat Yaar. I know the name well as I have passed their sign countless times over the years, but I never dreamed that I would discover there a perfect place to spend a summer afternoon with…
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Modeling Clay: A Classic Craft Actitivity For All Ages!
Modeling clay is one of those classic craft activities that seems to have been somewhat forgotten in light of all the amazing crafts and craft supplies now available to children. But in fact, modeling clay can be a really great spur of the moment activity, which may even keep some children busy for hours! When…
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Make Beads From Sand! A Great Summer’s End Project.
Above Left: String your beads on lanyard cord and you can make keychains, zipper pulls and backpack charms, as well as necklaces and bracelets. Above Right: With elastic cord and a single bead, that's flat on one side, you can make either a ring or a ponytail holder. With elastic cord and an assortment of …
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Make A Unique Paper Mache Frame! (For your Succah?)
Looking for a special project to feature on one of the walls of your Succah? Looking for a unique frame to display a copy of a beautiful old photograph? Paper mache may be your answer! Paper mache has often been used by cultures around the world for creating charming handcrafts. It's sculptural qualities and simple…
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Recycle A Large Can And Make A Shatterproof Vase! (For your Succah?)
For the next few days I'm taking a little break from presenting hanging decorations to show you a few really nice decorative projects. The first one is so simple, with great results that you'll never throw out (if you live in Israel where there's no can recycling to speak of) another tin can, especially not…
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Make Beautiful Decorations from Foam Forms (Make Succah Decorations in August: Part 4)
Make beautiful and simple decorations from foam forms and sequins. Hang them in your Succah, or use them for any holiday celebration. Children as young as three years old can help create treasures that will last for years to come.
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Make Succah Decorations in August!: Part 2
Dedicating some time to our Succah decorations now will ultimately save time later and enable us to really create something wonderful while we aren’t under pre-holiday pressure! When I discovered this technique of making ornaments from strips of paper, I was so amazed at the possibilities given the simplicity of the supplies required! I think…
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Make Succah Decorations in August! (Or Great Patio Decorations To Use Now!)
Dear Readers, no I have not become disoriented as a result of late-night blogging! It's just that as most of you probably know, erev Succos is a very hectic time, and certainly not conducive to creating beautiful works of art (unless you enjoy staying up all night as I have been known to do the…
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An Inspiring Container Garden Full Of Treasures!
A stunning mixture of plants fill this windowbox creation. A batik curtain is perfect! Yesterday my children reported to me that our friend Chava has cucumbers and pumpkins growing in her garden! So this morning I decided to take a walk with my daughter, camera in hand, to see just what Chava had grown in…
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Make Puppets With Plastic Spoons — Simply Perfect!
Ever wonder what you could do with your kids on that layover in the airport? During that long wait at the passport office? While visiting relatives that don’t have anyone for your kids to play with? While riding on the bus or in the car? Here it is! The perfectly simple project with minimal supplies,…
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Simply The Best Chocolate Cake: Quick and Simple
One of the things I love about having a blog is that I can share with you all the good stuff I happen to have learned. And one of the important things I've learned is that every Mom needs to have a good basic cake recipe to pull out of her hat when cake is…
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A Corkboard + Tissue Paper Mural The Kids Can Do Themselves!
Looking for a craft project to keep your kids busy and happy? Here's a really great mural project that they can almost do by themselves. I cut out the pieces, and my youngest children ages 4, 5 1/2 and 7 did the rest (older children will be able to do the entire project). After they…
