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How To Paint Polka Dot Patterns On Paper Bags With Q-Tips !
Whether you want to use up or re-use some simple brown paper lunch bags, or even better, recycle larger brown paper. bags, you can create festive gift wrap or gift bags with the addition of some festive Q-tip painted patterns! I had planned to create a whole Q-tip painting primer with patterns and ideas, but…
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How To Make Layered Origami Dreidels
Origami dreidels are quickly becoming an all-time favorite Chanukah craft, but what to do with them you might ask? Well friends, here is one fabulous idea to take your origami dreidels to the next level, and that is dimensional origami dreidels, meaning gradated sizes attached to one another such that the layers looks like they…
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How To Crochet A 6 Pointed Star For Holiday Crafting
With all the paper crafting going on around here, it is time to give one of my great loves, crochet, a bit of attention! Crocheted items have always been a big part of our family Chanukah celebrations as I have a long-standing tradition of making crocheted gelt pouches and baskets, to gift on the first…
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How To Make A Felted Mug Cozy For Chanukah!
This How To Make A Felted Mug Cozy for Chanukah tutorial is truly a keeper, and timeless to boot! I actually made these many moons ago, and yet find myself sharing them again because felting is wonderful, and a handmade mug cozy is not only a great way to get familiar with felting, it also…
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How To Make Origami Dreidels For Chanukah Crafting
If you’ve been following my crafting adventures over the years, you’ll surely recognize the fact that I love origami, so writing once again about how to make origami dreidels for your chanukah crafting just comes oh so naturally! And of course I’ve just finished teaching my 3rd and 4th grade students how to fold these,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With Chanukah coming in just one month I’m diving head first into the crafting, with my students and for our home, and hoping to also add some more digital downloads to my Etsy shop, at long last…….this new blog has certainly inspired me…
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Enjoy Flocks Of Stunning Seagulls In Pacifica, California
As you may well know, we just love Pacifica, California and at the very least it is the perfect place to enjoy flocks of stunning seagulls! There is nothing quite like the Northern California coast, and in Pacifica we have many opportunities to watch birds of all kinds, which is so very exciting. Previouslu I…
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How To Make A Stand-Up Chanukah Menorah: Digital File Now In The Shop!
Now is the time to start thinking about Chanukah crafting and maybe even how to make a stand-up chanukah menorah? How about filling the house with some fun stand-up Hanukkah menorahs that you can make using recycled cereal box cardboard? Using my Chanukah menorah digital craft kit, which you can purchase here, you can make…
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How To Make A Chanukah Menorah Collage Craft For Kids
A few days ago I shared with you how to make cardboard chanukah menorahs, namely my version, and now I’m so excited to share with you how to make a chanukah menorah collage craft for kids. These are the results of doing this craft with fifteen 3rd and 4th grade schoolboys, and wow, it is…
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How To Make A Felted Chanukah Menorah Wall Hanging
Looking for a fun Hanukkah craft to make this year? I made this felted chanukah menorah wall hanging eight years ago, and it still looks great, and I wish I had some wool felt on hand right now to make another one, as it is so much fun! Hanukkah decorations made with wool felt and…
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How To Make 100% Wool Felt Stars For Holiday Crafting
Friends, there is just something about using quality crafting materials that truly makes a difference. I’m sharing with you how to make 100% wool felt stars for holiday crafting because if I hadn’t tried it myself I never would have known! These wonderful felt stars can be used for actual felting crafts, like my felted…
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How To Make Fun Cardboard Menorahs For Chanukah
As part of a larger craft idea that I’ll share shortly, lets take a look at my how to make fun cardboard menorahs for chanukah craft which goes with my fun dreidel collage craft and kids dreidel collage craft. This idea is actually quite simple to make when you use quilling strips which do most…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! I have 15 or so new crafting students from 3rd, and 4th grade, and their enthusiasm is so very heartwarming and they say the sweetest things! So we are busy crafting for Chanukah, and of course I’m sharing the results here and there. With darkness…
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Stunning Pink Amaryllis Bella Donna Blooms In Pacifica, California
Amaryllis Bella Donna blooms in Pacifica, California in August, and it was truly a stunning sight, as you can see! Two years ago I photographed Amaryllis Bella Donna In Oakland, California, and it was actually the first time I’d seen this very impressive bulb showing off its blooms. This time however, the quantity of flowers…
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How To Crochet Chunky Granny Square Wrist Warmers Tonight!
How to crochet chunky granny square wrist warmers is something every crafter should know! They make great gifts and are truly quick to whip up. A reader wrote to me on Instagram a month or so ago when my site was down asking about this pattern, so I figured it was time to share it…
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How To Make Cute Flowers With Foam Clay?
Ever heard of air-dry foam clay? (Also called super light air-dry clay.) I’ll admit, I hadn’t so I decided to give it a try, even though I wasn’t even sure what I was ordering! After some major craft fails I can now explain how to make cute flowers with air dry foam clay, and give…
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How To Make Fun Cardboard Dreidels With Collage, Student Version
Last week I shared with you how to make fun cardboard dreidels, and now I’m sharing with you my how to make fun cardboard dreidels with collage, student version. Meaning 3rd and 4th grade boys, who are truly a delight and were so happy with this simple project. In fact they are anxiously awaiting the…
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How To Make Egg Carton Stars For LED String Lights
Wondering how to make Egg Carton stars for LED string lights to enjoy this holiday season? You are in the right place, as I’ve just dusted this off from the archives from 9 (gasp!) years ago! I just love recycling crafts and especially recycling crafts with egg cartons! This simple star LED string lights craft…
