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Ceramic Plates And Trays Made By Kids
Yesterday at the student's show at the ceramics studio that my 12 year old son and I visit every week (for some quality creative time together) we were very inspired by a show of all the student's work. I only had time to capture a small portion of the wonderful creativity to share with you…
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Kids Rethink The Traditional Tzedaka Box!
Today there was a student show at the ceramic studio where my son and I spend time together creating with clay each week, and I just had to share with you some of the fantastic work we saw. For starters I just love the ceramic tzedaka (charity) boxes that kids made (that would also make…
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Welcome Back To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome back to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week I took a little break from the party as we were celebrating the beautiful Jewish holiday of Shavuot with family and friends, and I was 100% unplugged, so it didn't seem right to be hosting a virtual party during that time, right?. So after a…
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Hoya Vine In Bloom
When my Hoya vine blooms with clusters of pink waxy flowers it is truly exciting! Truthfully, for the first few years after purchasing this plant, it didn't bloom at all, and I didin't even know that it had the capacity to bloom, funny enough. But after producing a bloom or two, the plant has become…
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Pineapple Pinecone Craft Is My New Favorite!
I have been wanting to make pinecone pineapples for a few months now, and even painted the pinecones yellow before Passover, and finally found the time to give this fantastic summer craft, that would be a perfect summer camp craft a try. And wow, the results are so adorable you'll want to make a whole…
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Classic Loom Potholders, Buy The Loops Or Make Your Own!
A few days ago my twelve year old son was looking for something to do, and to my surprise asked me to take down the potholder loom that he spied on a very high shelf! As it turns out there was already a potholder in progress (the black and white one) on the loom that…
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Paper Giraffes Birthday Photo Wall
As one of the elements in the giraffe themed birthday party I threw for my son last week, the giraffe paper dolls photo wall was so simple to make and with great results. If I had known that I was going to tape those giraffes to the wall I would have made more, but fortunately…
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Craft Schooling Sunday Is Taking A Break For the Important Jewish Holiday Of Shavuot
Dear Readers, as you read this I am very likely in the middle of celebrating the beautiful Jewish holiday of Shavuot with family and friends. Since on shabbat and all major Jewish holidays I am 100% unplugged, it just doesn't seem right to be holding a virtual party during that time. So rather than delay…
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Paper Leaves On Real Branches For Shavuot Or Any Time!
Paper leaves on real branches is a super quick craft that results in some fun decorations that can be used for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot or really anytime! I actually made these branches as part of the giraffe birthday party that I'm still in the middle of sharing with you all, though I did…
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Giraffe Birthday Cake In A Pinch That Is Simple And Adorable!
Need an idea for a quick birthday cake that looks great and will even prompt some wows? Then maybe my golden giraffe topped birthday cake with dancing paper elephants and washi tape flags is perfect for you! This giraffe cake which was for the giraffe themed birthday party I made for my eleven year old…
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Golden Giraffe Cake Topper Is Simple And Looks Amazing!
If you need a fun cake topper in a pinch and you happen to have some spray paint (toxic stuff that it is……) and some plastic animals hanging around somewhere, you are in luck, because this golden giraffe cake topper (or the animal of your choice of course) is so simple to make and looks…
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Giraffe Birthday Party Napkin Rings
Yesterday I made a giraffe themed birthday party for my now eleven year old son, and was in need of some super quick and super cute ideas to make the party complete. Fortunately I had some yellow craft foam on hand, as well as a giraffe stencil, and thus these cute and oh so simple…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Thanks so much for joining me here for this weekly get together which unites crafty bloggers from around the world and hopefully inspires all those who stop by for a visit. I have to say, this last week's party was full of some amazing inspiration, and I'm so…
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When Life Is Like A Painting, So Why Not Paint?
I am very blessed to live in an ancient city, one of the four holy citys in Israel, that is packed with inspiration, natural beauty, and loads of really important history, loads and loads. My town also happened to become one of the well known artist colonies after israel became a country in 1948, and…
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Crocheted Patchwork Starburst Baby Blanket: A Reader’s Version!
One of the joys of blogging is knowing that you've inspired someone else to add some creativity to their life, and with tangible evidence! i just love it when readers send me photos of things they've made using my patterns, or inspired by my projects, and this week I was particularly thrilled to find photos…
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Vacation Crafts: Sidewalk Chalk
I was looking for the source of a photo for a Jewish newspaper and came across this post from 2010 that I never posted for some reason! My kids will now find it very funny that they are in their pyjamas drawing with chalk on Bubby's patio, my childhood home! But that in itself certainly…
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Ten Reasons To Love Geraniums
I'll admit, before I became a busy mom with a huge container garden much of which lines a public staircase and courtyard next to our hillside home, I wasn't exactly a fan of geraniums. I'm not sure why exactly but it may go back to a childhood memory of smelling some geraniums on the walk…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Thanks so much for joining me here for this creative little get together that is always full of wonderful surprises that I'm so happy to share with you! The features from last week's party are sure to inspire, and hopefully just enough to get you motivated to do something uniquely…
