Sara Rivka
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June Blooms In My Northern Israel Container Garden
A few weeks ago I photographed some of the flowers in bloom in my Northern Israel container garden, which is filled mostly with drought resistant perennials, and other trees and bushes that can withstand both hot summers and coldish winters that sometimes approach freezing. Right now some of the plants, like my huge rose standards…
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Tiny Mezonot Hamburger Buns To Make Adorable and Tasty Appetizers
Never mind the specifics of the stock photo I've used here, this article is about making tiny buns that are not colored, though was that done with beet juice and tumeric, hmmm, interesting! I wanted to share with you a recipe that a neighbor gave to me to bake tiny mezonot hamburger buns that are…
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How To Make a Career Out of Creativity in the Kitchen
Remember when you first discovered the magic of blending different flavors as a child or teen in grandma's kitchen perhaps? That's where your journey began, and today you might be thinking about how to turn your passion and creativity into a professional kitchen career. With age and experience, it's not just about cooking anymore –…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! Summer heat has come to my corner of the world, meaning staying indoors and crafting is all I want to do! I think I need to whip up some crocheted pineapple bags and then I've been thinking about macrame plant hangers for my porch, you…
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Authentic Feedback: Unveiling the Best Hobby and Craft Companies
Discover top-rated craft companies based on real user reviews. Find the perfect supplies, tools, and inspiration to fuel your creativity and explore new hobbies.
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DIY Colorful Floral Border Doodle For Cards, Journals, Signs and More!
Years ago I got into floral doodles via some tutorials for bullet journal art and it was so much fun, and a great introduction to the world of journaling and sketchbook practices. Since then I've been working on refining my art skills and while doing lots of drawing, not like the floral borders you see…
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When Life Gives You Lemons Fun Birthday Cake
I've been painting lots of faceted watercolor fruit lately, like watercolor mosaic strawberries, for example, so when it came time to make some birthday decor and a birthday cake for my son, it seemed like a no-brainer to continue with the fruit theme, and lemons came to mind! A glass of lemonade and a pitcher…
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Fun Lemon And Lemonade Theme Cake And Cupcake Toppers
When you've spent years and years and years making simple birthday cakes topped with homemade decorations, anything is game really, and so no one batted an eye as to why I'd choose a lemonade theme for these cake toppers, and even the guests didn't ask any questions. (Ah yes, now I remember, I told them…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With summer now in full force and the weather to prove it, here in Northern Israel, it is time to spend hot days indoors getting creative! I always say that summer is a great time to explore something new, as well as make…
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The Advantages of Switching to Electric Radiators
You may be wondering why there is an article here about electric radiators, but as an all around designer with a home that needs heat come winter, I am always interested in learning about energy efficient ways to stay warm come winter. While temps are really really hot outside right now and the thought of…
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Crafting as a Stress Reliever for Busy Students
Lets face it, stress is a part of life for most people, and with the world becoming more and more complicated stress won't go away anytime soon. Rather than "stress out" about the stress, our mission is to find ways to address and alleviate the stress so that it doesn't take a toll on the…
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Watercolor Strawberries Festive Garland For Every Occasion!
The festive Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which includes lots of cheese and milk dishes (not eaten at the same meal as meat) also might include strawberries and summer fruit, as it just goes together, and strawberries are just festive. Of course crafted watercolor mosaic strawberries are even more festive than the real thing, and you…