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Yom Kippur Is At Our Doorstep!
Dear Readers, Yom Kippur is knocking at our door, so I'm just stopping by for a few minutes to wish you all an easy fast and a day of meaningful introspection! Gemar chatima tovah to those of you celebrating the holiday, and wishing the very best for each and every one of you who join…
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Ceramic Plaques Crafted By Kids (For The Succah?)
I just realized that these sweet ceramic plaques created by my seven and eight year old sons will be perfect decorations for the Succah! We try to hang things in our Succah to honor great sages and important figures in Jewish history, so these creations which depict the burial site of Rachel Imeinu are really…
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The Yaffo/Tel Aviv Flea Market!
A few weeks ago I at long last made it back to the Tel Aviv/Yaffo flea market in search of some treasures for an interior design project I'm working on. I have visited my fair share of flea markets around the world, and this one is certainly worth a visit even if you aren't in…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome back to Craft Schooling Sunday! It’s now a new year on the Jewish calender, which means a chance to start anew. Maybe just maybe I’ll actually start sewing this year and maybe even start that quilt I’m dreaming of? Time will certainly tell, but in the meantime, I’m so fortunate to have you all…
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Decoupaged Napkin Plaques Kids Can Make (For the Succah!)
These decoupage napkin plaques were made by one of my older sons quite a few years ago, though I thought I'd share them with you as this is an example of the kind of craft that kids of all ages can do with just a little bit of instruction! My son had a great time…
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Decoupage And Sequin Ornaments (For The Succah!)
It's time to get crafting for Succot dear readers, so here's a really fun way to make some beautiful ornaments for your Succah or even to add a little festive touch to your fall table. This is a fun project for all ages, and while the kid's versions won't look like these, they will be…
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Craft Schooling Sunday Is Taking A New Year’s Break
Dear Readers, Rosh Hashana is beginning on Sunday night so I decided that the party will take a little holiday break this week in honor of this important two day holiday. On the holiday we will hear the blowing of the shofar and try to think only good thoughts in an effort to influence the…
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A Beautiful Container Garden Grows In The Galil
I've been passing this lovely container garden for years, and even posted about it a while back here. The garden has changed and evolved in such a lovely way, and it's such an unexpected little patch of green that I'm quite certain brings joy to so many passing by! Cobble stone lanes, painted blue details…
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Container Gardening: Yucca In Bloom!
I recently read that the Yucca plant has the potential to bloom, which I found quite interesting and mysterious. And then lo and behold I was walking down the street and there in front of my very eyes was a Yucca plant in a container in bloom! I really was quite amazed and thanks to…
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Moroccan Style Candle Vase Centerpiece
I happen to think that Moroccan style looks great just about any time, so when I had to whip up some centerpieces for a neighbor's bar mitzvah I was very happy to have some golden coins trim on hand to dress up these glass vases! And when we added candlelight by way of wicks floating…
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Ceramic Birdhouses
Ever seen such sweet little bird houses? I can honestly say that I squeeled in delight when my seven and eight year old son's brought home these creations from their after school ceramics class a few months ago! I love those red roofs and the detailing is just so sweet. We'll be hanging on to…
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Honey Comb Hexigon Jars For Rosh HaShana
Rosh HaShana is in less than a week, but there's still time to whip up some of these festive honey comb hexigon jars that you can use in so many ways: as honey jars, as gift jars, as candle jars or even to hold some bouquets of flowers! Truthfully I made these last year and…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week’s party was full of great projects, thanks so much to all of you who contributed. Rosh HaShana is next Sunday night so I’m busy with holiday preparations and last minute crafting! I’m going to take a Jewish New Year’s break with the party next week, but will be…
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Soda Bottle Apple Revisited- Reader’s versions!
Now is apple season, and around here apples are not just about back to school and Fall, they're also about Rosh HaShana, so apple themed crafts are perfect right about now! With Rosh HaShana just ten or so days away, my soda bottle apple gift box is a perfect project, and I was so very…
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A Visit To Nachalat Benyamin Fabric District In Tel Aviv
Ever been some place and thought to yourself "how could it be that it took me so long to get here?" That my friends is exactly what happened to me two days ago when at long last I made it to the discount fabric district in Tel Aviv, called Nachalat Benyamin, after the main street…
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Fun Fabric As Inspiration For This Year’s Succah
Succot is around the corner, and I was thinking about doing something new this year regarding our Succah decor. For the past five or so years we've enjoyed a largely gold Moroccan style look, which has been great, but I think I'm ready for some more color! So when I spotted this fabric in the…
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A Clay Bunting Banner For Your Succah!
How about making a bunting banner from clay? I actually made these from clay fired in a kiln, but you can certainly do the same thing with polymer clay, air drying clay or the kind of clay that you can bake in your oven. Or how about baker's clay made from flour and water? And…
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Jerusalem Snapshots: The Neighborhood Of Nachlaot
On our little trip to Jerusalem two weeks ago we spent the night in the neighborhood of Nachlaot, a gritty yet somewhat exclusive little haven, that appeals to artsty folk and sort of reminds me of Tribeca in a way……..and though you wouldn't know it looking at the buildings, real estate costs a small fortune…
