Sara Rivka

  • A Whimsical Painted Llama Portrait Creates Smiles All Around

    A Whimsical Painted Llama Portrait Creates Smiles All Around

    With the wonderful holiday of Chanukah now behind us, we can use this time to create non-holiday specific things that make us happy! It is true, I did create some llamas during Chanukah, and discovered that they are just so downright cheerful that I had to give a llama portrait a try! I'll admit the…

  • Craft Schooling Sunday Is Taking A Holiday Break, Resumes Jan 2nd/3rd

    Thanks for stopping by, Craft Schooling Sunday will resume on Jan 2nd/3rd. Have a wonderful holiday season and looking forward to reconnecting in 2021!  

  • Moroccan Sfinge Donuts For Chanukah!

    Moroccan Sfinge Donuts For Chanukah!

    Tonight on the 8th and final night of Chanukah we enjoyed a Moroccan treat call sfinge, which are basically fried yeast donuts, and perfect for Chanukah, on account of all the oil that is needed to fry them, yikes. In case you are wondering about that cactus in the middle of the donuts, well that…

  • A Festive Painted Llama For The Eighth Night Of Chanukah!

    A Festive Painted Llama For The Eighth Night Of Chanukah!

    Happy 8th night of Chanukah! The brightest and lightest and most joy filled night of this 8 day holiday, that isn't necessarily connected to a whimsical llama, but why not? I am happy to share with you that I somehow managed to squeeze in two paintings of whimsical llamas, a chanukah miracle in itself, the…

  • An Abstract Floral Painting On A Recycled Box

    An Abstract Floral Painting On A Recycled Box

    Since I shared with you some artful painted gift boxes made from upcycled boxes of all kinds, that have been adding cheer to our home this Chanukah, I just had to include this painted floral gift box that I actually made quite a few months ago. It is not part of the holiday decor, but…

  • Artful Painted Giftboxes From Recycled Food Boxes

    Artful Painted Giftboxes From Recycled Food Boxes

    I have to say, there is something so very very satisfying about making a painting on a recycled cardboard food box! And this year whimsical painted boxes, on the small side, are a big part of my Chanukah/winter decorating! The themes are not specifically Chanukah, which means I can keep on using them until Purim,…

  • Craft Schooling Sunday Is Taking A Holiday Break, Resumes Jan 2nd/3rd

    Thanks so much for stopping by, and wishing you a very very happy and light filled Chanukah! Craft Schooling Sunday is taking its annual December break and looking forward to reconnecting in 2021. May you all have a wonderful holiday season!

  • Origami Dove For Chanukah

    Origami Dove For Chanukah

    Chanukah starts tomorrow night, and I am running behind with my plans for origami decorations, but I did manage to make a few origami doves with olive branches to share with you, and hopefully my plans for an origami wall hanging, origami cake toppers (for a birthday tomorrow night on the 1st night of Chanukah)…

  • DIY Fabric Dreidel Wall Hanging With Stencilled Numbers

    DIY Fabric Dreidel Wall Hanging With Stencilled Numbers

    I am dusting off this DIY fabric dreidel wall hanging as it still looks great, and is a perfect craft to make and save for years to come. Enjoy, and if you don't quite have time for it this year, keepi it in mind for next year, or even make it during Chanukah, who says…

  • Simple Crochet Projects for Hanukkah!

    Simple Crochet Projects for Hanukkah!

    Above: A beloved upcycled t-shirt yarn bowl that we use to hold a huge collection of dreidels. Crochet projects for Hanukkah? Of course, because as you all know, I love to crochet, and so crocheting is often a big part of my hanukkah crafting! With the holiday approaching quite quickly I thought I'd share some…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With Chanukah starting this Thursday night I have many loose ends to tie up, as well as some birthday decorations to make, big time. And with my teen daughter now away at school, the baking has falen back in my plate, and so…

  • Origami Star Of David In 3 Minutes!

    Origami Star Of David In 3 Minutes!

    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 origami star of david, and even stopped part way through the 15 minute folding adventure, as I need…