Sara Rivka

  • How To Crochet A Simple Hat For An 18″ Doll

    I made this simple crocheted doll hat for an 18″ doll (American Girl doll size) and a set of winter clothing a few months ago, and am only now finding a window on the blog for sharing. Fortunately we’ve just had a drop in temperature and some rain, so this doesn’t feel strange at the…

  • Personalized Gift Ideas To Give Your Sustainable Friend

    Personalized Gift Ideas To Give Your Sustainable Friend

    Giving gifts is a wonderful way to show you care, and it is well worth the time and effort to get it right, as a gift that is truly personal is the very best way to go. It is true, sometimes it is the thought that has to count as we don't know the person…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Phew, after a very busy Purim holiday on Friday that went straight into shabbat, we are all exhausted, but had a wonderful action packed holiday. Friday afternoon is generally a time to prepare for shabbat in a hopefully relaxed stress free way, and…

  • A Mixed Media Peacock Painting For Purim!

    When Purim is at the doorstep and there is so much to do, and yet this year with no crowd to host the pressure to do it all is somewhat reduced, so you paint a peacock, because it reminds you of royalty and castles and castle gardens, which certainly could be connected to Purim! Okay,…

  • DIY Carrot Gift Tags For Purim!

    DIY Carrot Gift Tags For Purim!

    The pressure is on folks, with Purim happening tomorrow night, and that means I must fit in a few creative projects, because otherwise the holiday just wouldn't feel right, to me that it, I don't think anyone will notice. Thanks to the large plastic bag pom poms on our living room now for months, well…

  • Cutest Ever Clown Cake Or Cupcake Topper Craft!

    DIY clown cake toppers that could also be adorable cupcake toppers are not only perfect for a circus theme birthday, but also Purim, coming up this week! And these were actually made from stuffed paper hearts, left over from another occasion, so it is also a recycling craft! Lets face it, presentation is everything, so…

  • A Giant Origami Clown Dressed Up As A Bird, For Purim!

    A Giant Origami Clown Dressed Up As A Bird, For Purim!

    I am reposting this because it is one of my all time favorites, and really festive. Plus you can use wrapping paper that you have hanging around, and it is the perfect size to put on your front door. Enjoy, and excuse me while I go figure out what decorations to make this year? Truthfully,…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here !his is week is going to be packed with getting ready for Purim, which starts on Thursday night. There are of course some decorations I want to make but since Purim will be happening on a much smaller scale this year, and my…

  • How to Connect With Your Mother As An Adult

    Mothers are our everything growing up, but many unfortunately find the relationship strained in adulthood. Maybe you've just gotten so busy with your own family that you've lost touch, or perhaps you two always had differences, and not seeing eye-to-eye as an adolescent only caused you to drift further when you become a full-fledged adult.…

  • New Life for Your Old House: 5 Easy Restoration Tips

    New Life for Your Old House: 5 Easy Restoration Tips

    Have you always dreamed of owning a historic old house, whether it be a farmhouse, a craftsman cottage, or a stone house in an exotic European location? Or maybe it's a cottage in Northern Sweden that you can buy for a small sum, or a historic storefront in a small American town? This dream can…

  • DIY Cardboard Castle Centerpiece

    DIY Cardboard Castle Centerpiece

    A fun DIY castle centerpiece made from recyclables is truly up my alley, and so this project from the past is still one of my very favorites. Come to think of it, this castle centerpiece is really a quick project, so what am I waiting for…..with Purim in just a week now would be the…

  • DIY Cardboard Roosters Make Perfect Party Decor!

    DIY Cardboard Roosters Make Perfect Party Decor!

    I am reposting this DIY cardboard rooster craft because, well they are just too cute to sit in the archives, are relatively easy to make, and what could be more fun than a few giant roosters in your home just in time for Purim? Ever thought about using some recycled cardboard to make some fun…