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Simple Embroidery Floss Cards Are A Must!
Apparently embroidery is trending and I’m picking up on that somehow, as after many many years I suddenly had this urge to embroider! I gathered together the supplies to take along on our trip to the USA, and actually made a few things, with many more items created upon our return. And truly it is…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! Summer vacation is now officially over for all the students here, many returned a week ago and many on Sept. 1, which means it is time to start thinking about the Jewish Holiday season, which includes Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur, Succot and Simchat Torah, all…
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5 Amazing Outdoor Adventures For The Family
Looking for a way to break the monotony of your daily routine and reconnect with nature? Why not plan an outdoor adventure for your family? The great outdoors is brimming with excitement and opportunities to create lasting memories. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or prefer a leisurely stroll, there’s something for everyone. Plus, it’s a…
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Esplanade Beach In Pacifica California
This August on my third summer visit to Pacifica, California (check out that link for all my previous posts about Pacifica) I at long last had the chance to visit Esplanade Beach, and with the sun shining (somewhat rare during our week-long stay) it was truly a treat. Because Pacifica is mostly blanketed by fog…
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Tiny Crocheted Bunting Pattern For Maileg Mouse Size Dollhouse
I have now officially used up the four balls of VOG size 8 cotton thread that I used together with a 1mm steel crochet hook to crochet items for my 1/8 scale Maileg style dollhouse, which I wrote about in the previous post, and so working backwards, and using up all the bits and bobs,…
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Tiny Crocheted Granny Squares With A 1mm Hook!
This summer I actually took my own advice and used some vacation time to try something new, okay not actually a new craft, but certainly something I’ve never done before nor dreamed of doing, and that is crocheting with thread and a tiny hook – in this case a 1mm hook and size 8 cotton…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! This summer I took a 4 week blog break without anyone actually knowing by creating a month’s worth of posts ahead of time, including the features for this weekly party! So friends, I’m now back after three and a half weeks of family…
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Fun IKEA Hack Flowering Cactus Craft
Cupcake liner flowers are so simple to make with great results, and when I realized that I could use them to make the decorative cacti in my home bloom I was just so very excited! Blooming cacti were part of my Shavuot decorations, and back then I did share my blooming cactus craft with cupcake…
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Colorful Striped Crocheted Pouches From Upcycled Yarn To Make As A Set!
A sweet 9 year old student of mine quietly asked me if I could crochet something for him, and of course a request like that, wow, I could not say no! (Especially since I’ve been working with him on learning to express himself, so I just had to do it, just with no guarantee of…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Above: Projects from Craft Schooling Sunday linky party, roughly one year ago, to see the original features and their posts, click here Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! As you read this I am spending precious time with family in California, and contemplating the 14 hour flight back home to Israel.…
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Simple Crocheted Tiny Dollhouse Basket With Handles
And now, for the third tiny crocheted dollhouse item in this series, I present you with simple crocheted dollhouse baskets, a must for the collection! And should I say it again, that tiny crocheted items for little dolls, or actual dollhouses are such a game changer, quick to make, foster creative playtime, and they just…
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Simple Crocheted Dollhouse Pillows
I feel like shouting from the roof tops that making tiny crocheted items for a 1/12 scale dollhouse is just a truly wonderful way to make the sweet dollhouse (wooden hopefully for the best results) so much more inviting to play with for the little ones. And truthfully, even if there is no actual dollhouse,…
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Simple Crocheted Dollhouse Rug Using A 3DC Cluster Stitch
Friends, I have learned something really nice lately, and that is that adding just the simplest little crocheted items to a wooden dollhouse for young children makes a HUGE difference, and truly brings the whole thing together. Okay, I’ll admit, adding wall paper made from scrap book paper is also highly recommended and a huge…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Are you injecting creativity into the month of August? I’m writing this several weeks ahead of actually posting it, and when you are reading this I hope to be enjoying family time with a bit of creativity and at the least crocheting, knitting…
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Group Small Pots Of Flowering Orchids In A Larger Pot, For A Stunning Floral Display!
If you happen to be an orchid enthusiast like myself, or even if you’re not there yet, keep this idea tucked away somewhere to pull out when you need a gorgeous gift, a stunning floral display in your own home, or you just feel like treating yourself to something wonderful! Orchids are grown in small…
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10 Ways to Pass the Time During a Long Car
Taking a long car journey shouldn’t be approached with dread about how you are going to make the journey pass as quickly as possible. In fact, long car rides can be a lot of fun. You just have to be creative and have a positive attitude about how you are going to fill the hours.…
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10 Best Places to Hang Out in NYC for Free
New York City is expensive, and sure, you can shell out a small fortune on Broadway shows and high-end restaurants. But the city also has many free NYC hangout spots that are popular among natives but too-often overlooked by visitors. These spots provide amusement, relaxation, and a genuine New York experience without having to pay…
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Use Tiny Scraps Of Fabric To Create Embroidered Applique Hoop Art!
All things embroidery is back,friends, and how do I know that? Quite simply because I now want to embroider, for the first time in many many years, which means I’m picking up on the energy that floats around on the web/in publications when a new trend is surfacing, truly! I never thought I’d find myself…
