Sara Rivka
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Watercolor Fruit Cut-Outs Birthday Bouquet
Looking for a cute fruit themed birthday centerpiece or artful bouquet for any occasion? How about painting some watercolor mosaic fruit, cutting them out and using them to make a festive bouquet? Really so simple with wonderful results, and you can certainly make quite a few for an event, and make each item two-sided so…
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Let’s Draw The Airport Craft For Kids
This week with my small crafting club of 8 year old boys we spent some time learning how to draw airplanes, airport control towers, and other things one might see in the sky like parachutes and blimps, together with some trees and clouds to set the scene. Sadly, these sweet boys do not draw very…
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Op Art Craft For Kids: A Dimensional Hand Drawing
Looking for a interesting craft with simple supplies for all ages from 8 (or so) and up? How about creating Op art dimensional hand drawings? This is the second time I've tried this line drawing exercise with young kids, 12 years ago I did it with my 7, 8 and 9 year olds and last…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With summer well under way, now is the time to get those creative gears turning rather than surrender to the laziness hot weather can bring? You'll thank me! I've started hosting some 3rd grade boys once a week for a crafting session and…
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Stitches on the Move: Craft Projects for Travelers
Have some long distance travel coming up, or even something just a few hours from home? From hours spent waiting in airports to long train rides, keeping yourself entertained (and distracted in many cases) is an important part of traveling. While many people make do with a good book or an epic playlist, craft enthusiasts…
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Three 3D Printing DIY Projects To Do With The Kids
While most folks are not familiar with 3D printing, it has actually become a popular and accessible technology, revolutionizing how we create and design objects. Children who are interested in design and show a keen interest in developing tech skills can truly benefit from learning about 3D printing. Of course, the point is to make…
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Simple Origami Sailboat Craft For Kids
Stand up origami sailboats are fun to make and wonderful as a group project, as they look great together! Learning origami is a great summer activity for kids, and this sailboat is simple enough for 7 or 8 year olds, or even younger. Paper sailboats can be used in wall hangings, as cake toppers or…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Thanks so much for joining me here! Today is Rosh Chodesh the first day of the month of the Jewish month of Tammuz. Wishing everyone a Chodesh Tov, a good new month, and may we witness peace and good health for all! Take advantage of the long summer days to…
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A New Orchid On The Block: Mini Yellow Phalaenopsis
There's a new orchid on the block, or rather at the moment on top of our piano, thanks to my husband's friend the gardener who often brings me rejected orchids that I have in many cases been able to bring back to life and enjoy for years. This is the first time that the orchids…
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Watercolor Mosaic Fruit Cut-Outs Are The Perfect Summer Craft
Yes it is true, watercolor mosaic fruit have stolen my heart, can you blame me? First it was watercolor mosaic strawberries, then watercolor pineapple cutouts, and now watercolor mosaic fruit, like grapes, oranges and lemons! Creating patterns with watercolor is so very relaxing, and when those patterns are random and fill fruit shapes such that…
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Watercolor Pineapple Cut-Outs For Summer Party Decor
Looking for a relaxing summer craft that you can use for summer decor, or set aside for some unknown future use? I'd recommend watercolor cut-outs, and in this case pineapples! I've already shared with you watercolor strawberry cutouts and of course, last year I made quite a few watercolor floral cutouts, that are just lovely.…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With the month of June already under our belts now is the time to get serious about those summer crafting projects! You know, the ones to take along and the ones to work on at home! Crochet anyone? Flower pressing? Mosaic? Sketchbook practice?…