Sara Rivka
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Watercolor Butterfly Cut-Outs For Collage, Art Journaling And Crafting
Now is a great time to paint loose watercolor butterflies and then add details with a fine line pen and some paint pens, and voila, some really great looking butterflies to use in so many ways are born! They'd be great as cake toppers, gift tags, collage elements, or as a wall hanging or mobile,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here. After last weeks horrifying news of the Hamas attack on Israel, there was no way I could host any kind of virtual get together, but this week, while the war continues and the news is not getting any better, the message is that coming together…
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Watercolor Trees Cut-Outs For Crafting And Collage
Watercolor trees cut-outs are so wonderful to have on hand anytime for crafting, collage or art journals, ah yes or maybe even for a little gift tag? So friends, practice painting watercolor trees, improve their shapes a bit if need be when you cut them out, and then set aside to use in a million…
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Top DIY Jewish Craft Kit Ideas For Students
In general, crafting is a great way to connect with one's heritage and culture. As a Jewish student, you might be one of many looking for ways to learn about their roots, traditions, and history? While you are at it, why not think of including others in your creative endeavors by assembling some DIY craft…
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Craft Schooling Sunday Is Sadly Postponed
Dear Friends, the unthinkable happened on Shabbat (Saturday morning) in southern Israel, with a mass surprise attack starting at 6:30 am on Shabbat and our festive holiday of Simchat Torah that were celebrated together this year. As we in the North of the country celebrated, oblivious to what was happening in the South of the…
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Watercolor Feather Cut-Outs For Art Journaling
There is something so very wonderful about watercolor feather cut-outs, and when you cut them out, wow! I am currently making a third watercolor art journal as a pre-wedding countdown gift, and have used many of the feathers shown here as collage elements. And when you consider that the feather is a writing tool,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Wishing everyone an amazing Succot holiday! Is Israel we have transitioned from "yom tov" to "chol hamoed", though elsewhere in the world those who observe Jewish law are still unplugged for another entire day. Of course time spent in the succah with family and friends, with no phones in sight is truly precious! Succot is…
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Huge Agave Plants Thrive In Historic Haddon Hill, Oakland
I have yet to share the many many photos from our summer vacation in California, but thought I'd start by sharing with you these amazing giant Agave plants that were everywhere in the Haddon Hill neighborhood of Oakland, CA. I love agave, but they are very expensive in Israel, and the small one I once…
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DIY Tree Of Life Wall Decor, That Is Perfect For The Succah!
Reposting this as we work on our succah decor, which includes this lovely tree of life, made from an olive tree branch. The succah needs to be finished basically tonight, so gotta run! The tree of life is a universal Jewish symbol, and this year it is center stage in our succah, as a DIY…
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How to Create Engaging DIY Costume Workshops for Drama and Art Students
It is true, in Israel and in the Jewish world costume time is Purim, though it is never too early to get started and maybe even make some costumes for a Chanukah skit, or as wonderful holiday gifts? And when you get your kids used to homemade costumes you are doing them a huge favor!…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! Lets get this party started, as on Sunday night we will be ushering in the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur which includes a 24 hour fast and for us, an entire day spent in the synagogue which is exactly where we want to be, though…
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DIY Recycled Cardboard Roosters Craft For Yom Kippur
Pulling this one out of the archives because it is just too sweet and too wonderful not to share. Make a giant cardboard rooster for Yom Kippur, and then use him any time! Give him a birthday crown? A ski hat? You got the picture, so go for it! Ever thought about using some recycled…