Crafts for Mom
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Make A Gorgeous Winter Topiary From Vintage Flowers!
I really wish I had a photo of the vintage wedding bouquet that I used to make this floral topiary a few years ago, but back then who knew I'd have a blog now, in fact I didn't even know what a blog was! Suffice it to say the bouquet was somewhat comical, and I…
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Make A Gorgeous Rose Bud Bouquet From Felt!
Hi friends, roll out the red carpet, the Chanukah felt projects are coming! I'm so happy to finally be able to share this festive and oh so easy project with you! Ever made something and you just can't believe you made it? (Because it's so nice, silly!) That's what happened with this felt bouquet, I…
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Make A Sweet Embroidery And Felt Applique Picture: A Great Gift!
Here's yet another project as a lead in to the felt Chanukah projects I'll be unveiling in just another day or so! Isn't this just the sweetest? Who wouldn't absolutely love to receive a gift like this one? And if you choose a fabric with a simpler pattern than the one I've chosen here,…
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Decoupaged Matchboxes: A Nice Decorative Touch This Season!
Shavua Tov! (Have a good week!) I was looking through my archives of past projects, and this one seemed so very appropriate for a Sunday. Why? Because the photo shows a havdalah candle, which we use on Saturday night to say good-bye to Shabbat and hello to the new week. As strange as this might…
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Embroider Small Works of Art And Use The Hoop As A Frame!
Don't you just love the look of hand embroidery? Me too, and I've been wanting to embroider something but just couldn't figure out what exactly. When I saw the embroidered toile tea towel in Roberta Rose's kitchen, (see photo in the post here) well that was all the inspiration I needed! What a great idea…
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Crochet A Wool Basket and Then Felt It. A Cute Baby Gift!
Here's the other recent crochet project I promised to show you. Isn't it cute? Wouldn't you like to crochet a whole bunch of them in different sizes, some with handles too? I would, and I hopefully will, just as soon as I get the chance! And you can be sure I'll share the results with…
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A Crocheted Pencil Can: A Great Project For Beginners!
Now you are going to learn something about me that most of you do not know. I love to crochet! And I aways try to encourage everyone to learn! There are so many great ways to use crochet, and I think it's much easier than knitting. You can make great blankets and hats in a…
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Metallic Crepe Paper Flowers: Fabulous Anytime!
These metallic crepe paper flowers are simple to make and yet look great, singly or in a bouquet. Use them in your Succah, on your fall table or to brighten up your home this winter! You'll Need: Metallic Crepe Paper Floral Wire (or any medium weight wire you have on hand) Beaded trim (optional) Note:…
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Make Elegant Fall Napkin Rings: Your Holiday Table Will Be Gorgeous!
Here's a really sweet project that's been in my head for quite some time now, and has finally made it into reality just in time for Rosh HaShana, or the holiday celebration of your choice! In just a few minutes you can make a whole set of charming napkin rings to use yourself or give…
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Make Your Own Stamps From Craft Foam, And Get Stamping!
Above: A tea box is recycled, stamped on the blank side, and then re-glued inside out! You can also purchase blank boxes and make as many as you desire for party favors or small gifts. Rosh HaShana is in another two weeks, so you still have time to make some handcrafted cards for friends and…
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Back To School Crafts: Recycle A Plastic Bottle and Make Fun Containers For Organizing School Supplies, Or Just About Anything!
Here's a great recycling crafts project to help you stay organized this school year, as well as containing that not-so-attractive clutter that seems to always gravitate to desks and work tables! Make a whole set using the heavy duty plastic bottles from fabric softener, floor cleaner, bulk liquid hand soap etc. and maintaining neat…