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Pine Cone Fruit Orchard Craft Is PERFECT For Tu B’Shevat!
This pine cone fruit tree orchard craft (hanging out in my archives with so many other great projects) is just as cute as can be and perfect for Tu B'shebat, coming up on Feb. 9th, so enjoy! Collecting pine cones on a nature walk is always a fun activity to do with the little ones,…
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Orange And Cloves Pomanders For Tu B’Shevat
It has been TEN! eight years (gasp) since I actually made these great looking orange and cloves pomanders, but they are still looking good, so I figured I'd dust off this project and share it with you once again. I have come to realize that bringing things out of the archives to see the light of…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, and thanks so much for joining me here! The Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat, the new year for the fruit bearing trees, is coming up next Sunday night, February 9th, so it is time for all tree and fruit related crafts! I'll admit, the Chanukah decorations are still up, so…
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Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Pears Are Perfect For Tu B’Shevat!
What better time than Tu B'shevat to indulge in a little fun crocheting some large pear? This is really not a difficult project and will surely bring smiles to whomever gets to enjoy them. So gather up that industrial scraps t-shirt yarn and get to it! Yes, I am reposting this from last year as…
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Puffy Crocheted Flower Wall Hanging Is Perfect For Early Spring
If this looks familiar, it is! I am reposting this from the archives as it really is such a sweet project and perfect right about now. So get out those odds and ends of yarn and make a wall hanging! Now you too can make a gorgeous crocheted flower wall hanging that is a breeze…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Thanks so much for joining me here on Craft Schooling Sunday, the party is picking up speed after the December break, and I hope you crochet, as the crochet projects stole the show this week, as you can see from the collage above. If you don't crochet, give it a try, and with some time…
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DIY Hacks for Kids Crafts With A Cricut (And Should You Invest In One?)
If you are a crafter, which if you are reading this you likely are, then of course you are familiar with cutting machines like the Cricut. I personally live outside the United States, where craft cutting machines and the supplies to use with them are either not available, would have to be shipped to me,…
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Try Skillshare, It Is Truly Amazing, Promise!
I am re-posting this lovely leaves tutorial for 2 reasons, the Jewish holiday of Tu B'shebat is coming, and my favorite site, Skillshare is hosting a 2 months free deal that truly you should not pass up. I learned how to paint these leaves on Skillshare, I have learned photography tips on squishier, and while…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, so great to reconnect with all the regulars and welcome a few new party goers as well! The first party of 2020 was filled with great projects, especially if you love to crochet, and/or knit as I do. While the holiday of Tu B’Shevat is the next Jewish holiday is…
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Woodworking Projects You Can Do At Home
Above: Order wooden doll making parts from a woodworking supplier, and make the cutest wooden toys ever. And if you've never seen all the supplies available, enjoy! Looking for some woodworking projects that you can do from home, in order to inject individual style and comfort into your space in the new year? Harness all…
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More Quick DIY Birthday Crowns Spread Joy!
DIY birthday crowns are so simple to make, look amazing and truly make the birthday person feel extra special! In the past I made these crowns in five minutes, and they were cute but not exactly works of art. Fast forward and I had a little extra time to actually figure out how to make…
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Simple DIY Anniversary Cake That Is Great For Engagement Parties Or Newlyweds Too!
It is always a great idea to have a really simple decorated cake idea up your sleeve to whip out when needed, right? And these sparkly cake flags have been a winner lately, having appeared at two birthdays, and now they have made an appearance to honor a newly married couple who joined us for…
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Welcome Back To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome back to Craft Schooling Sunday, great to reconnect with everyone and looking forward to seeing what everyone has been up to! There are no features to feature, so sorry about that, lets just dive head first into the first party of 2020 and get inspired to have a very creative year! Okay, keep on…
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Moroccan Semolina Soup With Veggies Is Perfect Right Now!
Introducing semolina porridge, a simply delicious, quick to whip up, and somewhat exotic soup that is a bare pantry kind of recipe to boot! And dear readers, my version is Moroccan, (well, at least is was, until I decided to add some veggies to the basic recipe……) though I'm thinking other Meditteranean and North African…
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Today Is The Tenth Of Tevet
Above: Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem circa 1900, roughly 2,000 years after the destruction of the First Temple! Today is the Tenth of Tevet an important day on the Jewish calendar, and a minor fast day. The fast begins at dawn and concludes at nightfall and there are no other physical constraints beyond fasting, in contrast to…
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Simple DIY Birthday Props For Any Age
No one is ever too old to receive some birthday love in the form of a glittery DIY birthday crown or some simple cake flags! Both of these items are so simple to make, and while those of us in DIY land may make things like this for their loved ones regularly, realistically most folks have…
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Craft Schooling Sunday Returns Next Week!
Hope everyone had a great end to 2019, and looking forward to another fiscal year of creativity. On the Jewish calendar the year is well underway, but new beginnings are always great incentive as well. So see you all next week, when Craft Schooling resumes, band until then happy crafting,
