Sara Rivka
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DIY Cardboard Cactus With Blooms!
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming this Saturday night, now is the time to decorate the house with flowers and greenery, so why not make some cardboard or paper versions that you can then use again, or that keep looking great? My cardboard cactus with blooms is quite quick to make, and of course…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! As the holiday of Shavuot approaches there there are at least a few days to spend making festive floral crafts to decorate the house, not to mention special challahs as well, right? I've been doing lots of floral illustrations, so those are my…
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Upgrading Your Deck with an Outdoor Kitchen
Above: A stunning deck with an outdoor kitchen, in Australia, designed by Breathe Architects Everyone loves to spend time outdoors, and cooking outdoors, whether it be with a simple grill or using an outdoor pizza oven, is something many enjoy. The warm sun, fresh air, and cool breezes can truly be refreshing and a great…
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DIY Paper Vase Makes A Great Centerpiece!
I originally posted this just before Passover two years ago, and am sharing it again, because it will be moved from my kitchen to the dining room for use as decor for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot! A vase like this can of course be stored flat and is wonderful to have on hand,…
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A Painted Floral Bouquet For The Front Door!
A painted floral bouquet for the front door is wonderful for every ocassion, or any time! Dusting this one off, and literally taking this out to use for this year’s holiday decor, and sharing with you once again, because there is still time to make one of these, and yes, have it on hand for…
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Watercolor Flowers Cut-Out Centerpiece For Shavuot!
I have pulled this one out of the archives, because there is no time like the present to get crafting for Shavuot, and this one is a keeper! Plus you can simply disassemble the centerpiece when the holiday is over, and store the flowers, flat, for future use, they are always great to have on…
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How To Hire The Right Fiction Writer
Ever dreamed of taking that fantastic story in your head, or that amazing real life experience and turning it into a book? You are certainly not alone! As you may realize writing great fiction is an art, which is likely why you have yet to follow your dream? It takes a lot of creativity to…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Wow, after a few slow weeks at the party, suddenly there are so many amazing crafts to share with you that I'm even saving some for next week in case the turn out is again smaller. Summer is always a great time to…
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What You Need to Know About Becoming a Chef
One career field that’s not commonly talked about is culinary arts. Culinary arts are a sector that revolves around so much more than simply cooking meals. That said, f you have a knack and a keen interest for cooking and food preparation, and most of all serving your food to others, you might consider becoming…
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The Gravesite Of Rebbi Yonaton Ben Uziel In Amuka, Israel
This Passover we once again had the chance to get out and explore some local sites, and while that seems like ages ago, I'm have still not had a chance to share the photos with you! The gravesite of Rebbi Yonaton Ben Uziel is located in the Birya Forest, between Tsfat and Rosh Pina in…
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Lag B’Omer Drawing Craft For Any Age!
A Lag B’Omer drawing craft for any age is something to dive into! Today is Lag B’Omer, a festive day amidst a mourning period on the Jewish calender, so why not make some index card sized drawings or paintings to celebrate? It is true, these illustrations are a part of a larger project that I’m calling…
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Creative Kid’s Crafts For Lag B’Omer
Lag B'Omer is coming up this Wednesday night, and with no little ones around with whom to craft, I'm making adult art which I'll share soon, but what about those kids, the ones who need to be crafting right now? Here are a few ideas to get you started, courtesy of my good old archives!…