Sara Rivka

  • Sunrise Salmon Pink Phalaenopsis Orchid Blooms!

    Sunrise Salmon Pink Phalaenopsis Orchid Blooms!

    My orchid sanctuary, filled with more than 20 previously orphaned and almost dead orchids that I've managed to bring to life, is filled with lovely blooming orchids and for the first time ever I now have phalaenopsis orchids that are referred to as red, salmon, sunrise or pink, you name it! This particular plant has…

  • Blooming Cactus Craft With Cupcake Liner Flowers

    Blooming Cactus Craft With Cupcake Liner Flowers

    Sometimes the cutest idea ever just happens all on its own, and in this case left me with my own jaw dropping at the combo! I was left with a bunch of cupcake liner flowers after crafting with my students for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. I had already arranged a smallish collection of both…

  • Mini Mezonot Rolls For Shavuot!

    Mini Mezonot Rolls For Shavuot!

    I  pulled this out of the archives and added the recipe that I found in one of my cook books on a slip of paper, now recorded permanently here! I'll be making these again tonight to enjoy on our Shavuot Kiddush on Monday morning as they were a big hit last year. Here is what…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! The festive Jewish holiday, Shavuot, that comes at the end of a mourning period will be celebrated starting Sunday night, for one full day in Israel and for two full days elsewhere. I am ready decor-wise, with greenery and flowers, and new vintage…

  • What Is Postmenopause?

    What Is Postmenopause?

    It is true, no one really talks about what happens after menopause. You spend years hearing about hot flashes, night sweats, and hormone chaos, but then what? One day, your periods stop, the countdown hits 12 months, and you’re just supposed to figure it out? If you’re in that “what now?” phase — or getting…

  • Geometric Watercolor Strawberries Garland To Enjoy All Summer!

    Geometric Watercolor Strawberries Garland To Enjoy All Summer!

    Just last year I was painting up a storm, this year, I've been crafting with 20 students and making dollhouses, so the painting got pushed to the side, but I must get back to it! Dusted this one off to share, as it is just so much fun! The festive Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which…

  • Cupcake Liner Flowers Bouquet With Floral Paper Is Beyond Adorable!

    Cupcake Liner Flowers Bouquet With Floral Paper Is Beyond Adorable!

    Introducing a cuter than cute craft that can be easily made in multiples and in any size you like, with out a huge time investment. My crafting students made a bunch of cupcake liner flowers for a Shavuot project and those that had between three to five left over were able to make a bouquet…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up on Sunday night, now is certainly the time to start thinking about how to make the holiday extra special, whether with stunning cheese boards, greenery and flowers or crafts of every kind? I am busy finishing up…

  • DIY Bouquet From Paper Flowers And Quilling

    DIY Bouquet From Paper Flowers And Quilling

    It has been quite a few years since I delved into quilling, and thought I'd give it a try with my students to make some lovely paper bouquets for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot. I decided to combine paper flowers with quilling for the best results, as quilling requires a level of acuracy that…

  • DIY Bouquet Of Paper Roses Wall Art

    DIY Bouquet Of Paper Roses Wall Art

    With the festive Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up in a week and a half-ish, now is the time to get crafting, and specifically all things flowers and botanica to remind us of the lush Mt. Sinai where the Torah was given. It has been a while since I've done any quilling, and while this…

  • Simple Cupcake Liner Chrysanthemums For Shavuos!

    Simple Cupcake Liner Chrysanthemums For Shavuos!

    With the Jewish holiday of Shavuos and all things floral and greenery coming up in just two weeks, now is the time to get crafting! And delving into the kitchen cabinets for art supplies is often a truly great idea, especially for me and the box of Kath Kidston cupcake liners I've had on hand…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! After celebrating the holiday of Lag B'Omer on Thursday night/Friday, and then a festive Shabbat with many guests, and a very long shabbat table, we said goodbye to all the family members who also joined us, and whose journey home is not simple due to…