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Historic Jewish Embroidery Made On Perforated Paper!
While I will consider myself somewhat of a needle works history buff, I was greatly surprised to learn that needlework was once done on perforated paper, and even in Jerusalem! I have put together a few images of works found in The Jewish Museum in New York, and they are delightful and maybe will even…
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Craft Schooling Sunday Is Taking A Break For Tisha B’Av
Thanks so much for dropping by, today is Tisha B’Av, the 9th of Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, so Craft Schooling Sunday is taking a break. On this day we observe a 24 hour fast, as well as many of the laws of mourning, as we, the Jewish people, mourn the destruction…
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Pick Yourself A Plate Of Flowers This Summer!
Pick yourself a plate of flowers this summer, dear reader, you won’t regret it! And disovering ways to enjoy flowers other than the classic bouquet and vase is certainly exciting! I have to say, I have always loved the combo of magenta/pink and cobalt blue, and so this photo really makes me happy. It…
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Crocheted Dollhouse Nesting Baskets With Handles, To Make In Any Size!
Small crocheted items for Maileg style stuffed animals, or any small dolls are just too fun and really add the sweetest touch to any dollhouse, or toy shelf. And little baskets of course, that can be made as nesting baskets are that much more fun! These will be gifted together with the crocheted doll sleeping…
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An Adorable DIY Puppet Theater In The Shape Of A House
Isn’t this DIY puppet theater just beyond adorable? I can’t take credit for it other than spotting it on Pexels.com, identifying the photographer as Vlada Karpovich, and deciding to write about it! (Truthfully the photos were in a desktop folder from a few years back, and just rediscovered them, but this project is timeless, so…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! What can I say, this summer so far has not been filled with crafting, except for of course the crafting I’ve been doing with my students, and we’re now officially on summer break with that, to start up again in late August, together with some…
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How to Make Guests Feel Welcome: A Host’s Simple Guide to Perfect Hospitality
Summer often means travel and family time, which may very well mean the guests are coming to YOU! Not to worry, if you’re not a seasoned host, it really isn’t hard, you’ll just need to check off a list of things that will make your guests feel welcome and comfortable, and this article will help…
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An Introduction To Hebrew Lettering For Crafting
Summer is the perfect time to delve into projects that just might take more time than is available during the year. So with that in mind and the fact that I encourage making crafts for the succah now, I’m doing an Ushpizin project with a few of my students, a project that requires hand lettering…
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Seven Species Shrinky Dinks To Make Now For The Succah!
I’m taking a break with my kid’s crafting classes for the month of August, and right now we are actually doing the one thing that I recommend to everyone: make succah decorations in the summer! Yes friends, there is never enough time to invest in succah decorations just before Succot, so July and August and…
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The Smart Couple’s Guide to Pulling Off an Amazing Wedding Without Breaking the Bank
Planning a wedding can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. You want everything to be perfect, but then you see the price tags and suddenly making a small family only wedding doesn’t sound so crazy after all. The good news? You absolutely can have a stunning wedding without needing to take out…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Summer is speading by, and we are now in the mourning period on the Jewish calendar called “the three weeks” leading up to the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, T’isha B’Av. Right now there are no weddings, haircuts, or listening to music…
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A Low Blooming Phaelanopsis Orchid
As you may know, my home has become an orchid sanctuary for nursing neglected orchids back to health, which given my ever increasing knowledge and experience works most of the time, but not always. Last summer I was given a crate full of mostly phaelanopsis orchids, but in a variety of colors, (some were a…
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No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Date Balls With Nuts, The Perfect Summer Treat!
After Passover I had quite a few dates and almonds that really needed to be used up, and I remembered the chocolate almond date balls recipe from years past. I made this as a dessert for husband and myself when there were no guests for shabbat, and he just loved the balls, as they can…
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DIY Crocheted Tiny Backpack For Dolls Or Keychains
Looking for a fun crochet project to whip up as a gift, to use for a doll or maybe even as a keychain? I have to admit, in the past I was not keen on crocheting tiny things, but that has changed, and this backpack isn’t truly so small, so it is well worth it,…
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Quick And Adorable Crocheted Doll Sleeping Bags Make The Perfect Gift!
Crocheted sleeping bags for dolls and small stuffed animals are quick to whip up and truly just the cutest! They make a great handmade gift together with a purchased doll/animal of some kind, though purchase the doll first and then make the sleeping bag to fit! The bears shown here are actually dog toys and…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! I can’t believe that it is already almost the middle of July, yikes! My summer plans for getting back into art have not been realized, and I may just have to leave it at that. I have been crafting with my students and crocheting toys,…
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Bower Vine Blooms In A Northern Israel Container Garden
As a somewhat experienced container gardener, I always advise my readers, and friends to take a look around their neighborhood, see what plants are flourishing, and go for that! And of course do take note of the location, like shade, direct sun, partial sun, a protective wall etc. At it turns out, Bower Vine, Pandorea…
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Best Baby Toys For An Airplane Flight
I’ll admit when my kids were babies I never considered that having some fun toys on hand to pass the hours in air might be a good idea, or maybe it was just that they were such good travelers that the toys and games idea was only necessary when they were well beyond the toddler…
