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Croghan, New York A Mennonite Dry Goods Store And Gladiolas With A Story
Okay, really? Stalks of gladiolas for just 50 cents each, where is that? Well dear readers, you can certianly guess that I picked up a huge bunch for myself! These beautiful flowers that i once thouight only belonged in funeral parlors (no longer, love them now…..) were grown in the garden of this Mennonite family,…
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Little Crocheted Flower Bookmarks Are Perfect Hostess Gifts This Summer!
Aren't these little crocheted flower bookmarks made using zip ties just the sweetest? And they are so simple to make that I'm whipping up a huge bunch to give as gifts when we visit with family and friends during our summer travels. A bouquet of them would be fantastic, as one can never have too…
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Super Simple Crocheted Flower In One Round……Make A Bunch!
Hey there, I've got the recipe for the simplest crocheted flower ever, simple because you crochet it in just one round, how about that? And better yet, you can use the formula to make teeny tiny, small or medium sized flowers by simply altering some of the parameters…..I've made three sizes so far, this one…
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Front Post Double Crochet Stitch Creates A Deep Raised Rib
Hey fellow crocheters, isn't it fun when you come upon a new stitch that you really ought to have know, but didn't? That is what happened with me and the front post double crochet stitch, which produces a deep raised ridge. Of course I have heard of the stitch, as it is used quite often…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to craft schooling Sunday! I am writing this quickly before sundown Friday night, so that once Shabbat is over 25 hours after that, I don't have to run to my computer to start the party, it is on a timer! Yippee, the more time unplugged the better, right? And the…
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Lantana In Bloom Is Stunning And Drought Tolerant
I have a soft spot for Lantana, the plant which is characterized by balls of colorful flowers that are made up of clusters of the sweetest little flowers you've ever seen. And so earlier this week when I was out and about with my camera one morning, I just had to capture a few shots…
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The Thorny Caper Weed Now In Bloom Leads To An Interesting Discovery!
The thorny caper, which generally grows as a weed here in Israel, has such a lovely exotic flower, that one can't help but notice it! I've seen this "weed" growing all over the place, and have always thought that it was much too lovely for something that can be a bit obnoxious. And as you'll…
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Pomegranate Trees In Bloom In Northern Israel
Yes, dear readers, if you take a walk around my neighborhood you too can witness the transition of the flowers on the pomegranate tree to that of tiny fruit! There is something so very special about the yearly cycle of all of the holy seven plant/tree species that grow here in Israel, but those that we…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to craft schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! With just an hour or so left before sundown and the time when we usher in the holy day we call shabbat, I am finishng up this post so that I don't have to worry about running to the computer to post it…
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Guitar Themed Party Centerpiece Is Perfect For Dessert Bar Or Buffet
For my son's guitar themed birthday party I spent quite a few hours making cardboard guitars, though I really had no concrete idea how I'd use them! The great thing about not planning ahead when it comes to making party decorations is that A} you save money as you use what you have on hand…
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Simple Recycled Cardboard Guitar Makes A Fun Addition To Any Party!
For my son's recent guitar themed birthday party I didn't have much of a plan, but I did want to decorate with as many cardboard guitars as i could possibly make in one day, and i just love how these turned out. Simple enough so that you can whip up a bunch, but at the…
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Ice Cream Cones And Guitars Party Garland Using Recycled Cardboard!
Make a fun garland that matches the theme of your party with just a few simple supplies, some simple line drawings and the more creativity the better, especially when it comes to making use of cardboard, paper and packaging that can all be put to great use! This ice creme cone and guitar birthday party…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! We had a wonderful Shavuot holiday, and now let the summer begin! Yesterday, Thursday, was a day called isru chag, an extension of the holiday so to speak that occurs on holidays that are actually two day holidays outside of Israel, such as…
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Lowville, New York: Historic Charm And Cream Cheese!
Since we are still in the week in which we celebrated the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and ate all things cheesecake related,sharing with you our visit last August to the town that happens to be the home of the Philidelphia Cream Cheese factory sure is timely! As you may or may not know, New York…
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Geranium Odorata Is Proof That Not All Geraniums Are Created Equal!
One of my all new favorite flowering plants this year is the geranium odorata, a truly lovely little perennial (in my zone) that also apparently has a slight fragrance! This particular plant, which here in Israel is called a "french geranium" has a slight orange fragrance. And I just realized that there is another geranium…
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Square Wreath With Felt Flowers Is Sweet Anytime!
The Jewish holiday of Shavuout starts tonight, and our door is decorated with this sweet little square wreath adorned with felt flowers! (A little disclaimer: door wreaths are decidedly un-Jewish if you delve into their origin, and I generally try not to use the word wreath, but for the sake of folks finding this post,…
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A Ten Minute Felt Chrysanthemum Made From A Strip
The Jewish holiday of Shavuous, (in which, among other traditions, we decorate our homes with flowers and greenery to celebrate the receiving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai) is tomorrow night, so with the idea of some really large felt flower napkin rings for our holiday table in mind, yet not a lot of time,…
