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Recycle A Mesh Potato Sack Into A Kitchen Scrubbie!
Too busy to crochet? Not anymore, because in just 7 minutes or less you can recycle a mesh potato sack, get in some crocheting and make yourself a great upcycled potato sack kitchen scrubbie! My ten year old loved this so much he even started asking the neighbors for their potato sacks, whaddya know. And…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday and thanks for joining me here for this very creative get together of bloggers from around the world. And now for the features from last week’s party: A fantastic piece of recycled jewelry using starbucks straws from mich in LA, (USA) and a fun sign and gorgeous bouquet from artistic…
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A Mandala For Marinke
It is with a heavy heart that I share this crocheted mandala with you, as it unfortunately was made to honor the life of a wonderful crochet blogger from The Netherlands, Marinke of a creative being, who lost her fight with depression just a few weeks ago. This project called #mandalaformarinke is testimony to the…
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Miniature Swing Set Craft From Recyclables For Creative Kids
Summer is here, which means longer days and more time to spend on creativity, yippee! This summer I am buckling down and getting the kids involved in the kind of creative activities that we've been missing over the past six or so very busy months. We're starting with this fun miniature swing set craft made…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, and wishing all my American readers a happy 4th of July weekend. Interestingly enough, Sunday is actually a very somber day on the Jewish calender, a holiday called the 17th of Tammuz, which includes a minor fast (sunrise to sunset) for many and no festive activities. The kids have a…
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11 Great Uses For The Mandala Doily You Just Crocheted!
After sharing with you my crocheted mandala stool cover last week, I got to work trying to figure out an actual pattern, as I crocheted it without a plan. And what do you know, I ended up with something that looks more like a doily than a stool cover, which go me thinking about all…
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Castle Themed Birthday Cupcakes In A Pinch!
When you need to decorate 30 cupcakes for a class birthday party in a pinch, it is always good to have a past project to inspire you, in my case my castle themed loch ness monster cake! So introducing my castle themed birthday cupcakes, acknowledging the summer birthday boys in the class who are turning…
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In Bloom In My Container Garden, Late June…….
Above Left: Canna, a tropical large leaved annual (here) that grows back every year and divides itself, cant beat that in a pot, at least!in Above Right: Lochroma, a woody bush with stunning little bell shaped flowers that looses its leaves here in the winter. It just wouldn't be summer without some flowers in the…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, and thanks so much to all those who contributed last week! I hope this inspiration helps you put just a bit more creativity into your daily life, go for it! And now for the features: Love these tips for growing gorgeous peonies from grandparents plus, (USA) and these fun crocheted…
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The Unisphere In Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, New York!
I love New York City history, and anything with designated landmark status, so when we found ourselves staying in Kew Gardens Hills In Queens, New York last month, I just had to take a walk on over to the Unisphere located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. And it turns out that the Unisphere is right next…
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A Crocheted Mandala Stool Cover That Adds A Fun Touch!
Of all the items that I have crocheted over the years, there is nothing quite like a crocheted stool cover to add a fun touch of handmade to your home decor, without spending days or months! This crocheted mandala stool cover started as something else altogether, but I'm so happy that it ended up on…
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A Crocheted Mandala Basket That Became A Stool Cover!
Ever crocheted something with one thing in mind, and it became something else? That is what happened to me just now, as this crocheted mandala basket in need of stiffening instead became a fantastic crocheted mandala stool cover! Now I don't have to get out a pot and experiment with sugar as a stiffener for…
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Rubber Band Fishtail Jewelry Crafts Are Perfect Summer Take Alongs!
Summer is here, and it is time to get crafting, us included! Things have been lacking in the creativity department around here, I'll admit, so it is time to get back to doing the things we love, like basic crafts with recycled materials, drawing, painting and other simple yet so satisfying creative endeavors! My ten…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to craft schooling Sunday! Last weeks party was another winner, packed with crafts and cooking, so there is truly something for everyone! Looking forward to seeing what all of my creative friends from around the world have been up to! Last week we had contributors from the United States, Canada, Guatemala, Italy, Greece, Turkey,…
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Gorgeous Flowering Bushes In Connecticut!
One of the amazing things about out recent visit to New Hartford, Connecticut, was the fact that Spring came a bit late this year, and many of the flowering bushes either had just opened or actually opened during our week there! What can I tell you, it was truly a treat for me to arrive…
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Whip Up A Crocheted Basket With Handles, With T-Shirt Yarn!
Crocheting with t-shirt yarn is so much fun, and it happens to be perfect for whipping up some fun and practical baskets, of which one can never have too many!
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Something Charming: Bracelets With Interchangeable Charms!
If you are like me, and you love silver charm bracelets, but can't quite wrap your head around the cost of either the modern ones, or the vintage ones, there is hope in sight! Introducing Soufeel 925 silver charm bracelets whose charms fit both Pandora and Chamilia bracelets, but are much more budget friendly. I…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday (Extra Super Edition!)
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week's party was full of great projects as well as lots of new contributors, so I'm featuring quite a few more projects, and especially cooking/baking ideas than ususal, so enjoy! Thanks for joining me here, and please do make an effort to link back to the party if you…
