Sara Rivka
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3D Origami Paper Stars – A Perfect Winter Craft
Once again these tiny paper stars have stolen my heart, and with just a bit of practice I am making them in less than a minute per star! Which is great because truly the more the better! I keep mine in jars and sprinkle them where ever some color and cuteness is needed for any…
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5 Keys to a Creative Language Classroom
Above: Amazing painted cardboard props or wall decor inspire anywhere! I can only take credit for choosing this fabulous photo, which is courtesy of Ksenia Chernaya from Turkey and via pexels.com Whether you are a parent who wants to help their child learn a new language, a tutor or private language instructor, or a classroom…
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DIY Multi-Colored Plastic Bag Pom Poms
This Chanukah I am busy making multi colored plastic bag pom poms which will hang from the light fixture over the dining room table. And with 8 nights to celebrate hanging something new for the 4th night tomorrow is totally great! This is not the first time I've made plastic bag pom poms, but these…
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How To Make Multi-Colored Plastic Bag Yarn Or “Plarn”
Hopefully wherever you may live plastic bags are not something that are so easy to find, but if you are like me, and live somewhere where plastic bags are still plentiful, unfortunately, well the best thing is to craft with them! First of all, there are a few ways to make "plarn" but I'm going…
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Can Travel Make You More Creative?
Above: Old Town Square, Prague, view from clock tower There are few more deeply enriching experiences than travel. Those who are blessed with the time and resources to experience different cultures have a diverse worldview which truly does affect how we view the world and our place in it! Research repeatedly indicates that traveling can…
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How To Choose A Kitchen Sink – A Quick Guide
Read this article to know more on how to select the right kitchen sink for your home. Get tips to make the best buy!
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Origami Star Of David For Chanukah, In Three Minutes!
Dusting this one off from just two years ago, and now if the perfect time to get folding! If you are folding some origami dreidels then you might just want an origami star of David or 20, to make a Chanukah garland or mobile. I looked into all the ways that one can make an…
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Origami Dreidel Craft For Chanukah!
Pulling this out of the archives as a great craft that you can still do before Chanukah! Think about making these dreidels in a bunch of sizes too! Origami dreidels are simple to make and can be used in so many fun ways, for example for Chanukah garlands, Chanukah place cards, Chanukah greeting cards, Chanukah…
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Braided DIY Dog Toy Gift, Or Gift Topper, Using T-Shirt Yarn!
Growing up we always made lanyard keychains at summer camp, from the simplest to the most complex spirals, and somewhere in my crafts stash I even have a bunch of lanyard lace that I bought as an adult, to do crafts with my kids. As you may know, I also happen to love t-shirt yarn,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I'm not sure how it happened, but Chanukah starts in just two short weeks, meaning it is time to get crafting! I'm hoping to knit a surprise for my husband from a traditional Jewish pattern, that will require me traveling a few hours…
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DIY Waldorf Style Table Puppets With Hair
This past summer we rented a wonderful home on Kibbut Harduf (learn about it here) that was filled with homemade Waldorf-style toys and crafts, so of course I just had to photograph them to share with you, especially since they are mostly not the kind of crafts that I generally do, but would love to!…
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DIY Waldorf Style Stand Up Doll
This past summer we rented a wonderful home on kibbut harduf (learn about it here) that was filled with homemade Waldorf-style toys and crafts, so I just had to photograph them to share with you. In the case of the felt dolls, I even found the book with the instructions next to the craft table,…