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Hardenbergia Vine In Bloom!
What more can one wish for than a vine that is lush and green in the summer and blooms with gorgeous tiny purple blooms in the winter, when the rest of the garden looks well, no offense, dead? That my dear friends is hardenbergia, which I can't rave about enough, as it does great as…
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Before Rainbow Loom There Was Spool Knitting, Remember?
Remember good old fashioned spool knitting and how satisfying it was to see that snake of knitting emerge from the bottom of the spool? There are of course many shapes and sizes of knitting spools available for sale out there, but you can also make a DIY knitting spool with your kids, which is even…
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A Round-Up Of Crafts For Tu B’Shevat
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday which celebrates the New Year for the trees is coming up next Tuesday night, so it certainly is time to get crafting! As you can see that hasn't exactly happened around here as I have been swamped with other work and obilgations, but I hope we will squeeze out some…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, my little international linky party full of so much creativity from around the world! It is so wonderful to reconnect with all my virtual friends after our little break at the end of 2014, and now is the perfect time to get crafting, so here are some inspiring projects from…
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A Granny Square Crocheted W.I.P. That Became A R.I.P. Or Rather A Rip?
A WIP that became a RIP. Now how is that for a good tongue in cheek joke just for us, the die hard crocheters in the crowd? How many WIPs do you have hanging around? And how many have you decided to rip apart in order to use the yarn? Now most of you can…
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Chunky Crocheted Slipper Socks
Yes, it is true, at long last I listened to my husband's request for some crocheted socks to keep his feet warm in bed, and surprised him with them for his birthday on Chanukah. I know it is hard to tell in the photo, but these are actually quite large, well just right for a…
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Stunning Schlumbergera In Bloom!
My beloved schlumbergera (xmas cactus) is in bloom, and somehow this year the plant produced both red and pink blooms, prooving that it is not only a hybrid, but a hybrid of a hybrid! I bought this plant last year from a local nursery, full of buds but a little worse for the wear. And…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Thanks so much for joining me here for a celebration of crafting from around the world! Last week's party was full of great projects and I hope we'll get to see even more inspiration as our regulars trickle back to the party. And without further dely, here are the features from last week's party, each…
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Quick Crocheted Handwarmers For A Two Year Old (Or Any Age!)
If you find yourself in need of a quick handmade gift anytime soon, why not crochet some chunky handwarmers, which are an especially quick project if they are for a two year old! The story goes like this: daughter is traveling to a neighbors wedding in Jerusalem and will see some family while there. Said…
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Doodle With Water Colors And Make Some Gorgeous Gift Wrap!
As promised, here is at least one great idea for using those sheets of water color patterns you and/or the kids have created — watercolor gift wrap! I grabbed a sheet that I had painted to quickly wrap a little handmade gift, and just fell in love with the results! I didn't really have time…
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Welcome Back To Craft Schooling Sunday!
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Cold Winter Day Crafting Idea: Get Out The Watercolors!
What should you do when the kids are home for the second snow day in a row and there is no snow? Television and video games are not an option around here, so we'll just have to get crafting! (But you knew that of course.) And one of the simplest things to do that almost…
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Crochet A Chunky Ribbed Scarf For Men And Boys
Crocheting a ribbed scarf using the half double crochet stitch is so simple that I just had to make another one! Well, truthfully this is my third, as after my first ribbed crochet scarf for my husband, my nine year old son wanted one as well, so I had just enough yarn to make a…
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Waiting For Snow In Northern Israel…..
Above: A light dusting of snow in the Northern Galil region of Israel We are waiting for some real snow here in Northern Israel, you know the kind that sticks, and enough so that the kids can have some winter fun! After last year's huge storm in which the whole country shut down in some…
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How About Trying An Embroidery Kit This Winter? (And Get A Good Deal!)
I don't know about you, but I've been thinking a lot about embroidery lately, and so when I saw these cute embroidery kits at blitsy.com (a craft supply clearing house of sorts loaded with lots of great deals!) I thought I'd share them with you, and in the process I might just earn a bit…
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Crochet A Simply Gorgeous Ribbed Scarf With The Half-Double Crochet Stitch!
Crocheting a luxurious looking ribbed scarf for a man or boy in your life can be oh so simple with the right yarn and one very simple crocheting technique that you may not have tried. What might that be you ask? Well, I'll let you in a little technique, namely crocheting half double crochet stitches…
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A Forecast Of Snow Or Even Frost? Move Those Precious Succulents Indoors!
My kids are so very excited as we heard this morning that we may actually get some snow this coming Wednesday or Thursday……not anything like the huge snowstorm we experienced last year, but nonetheless, a reason to get prepared. And for me that means moving the small pots of succulents indoors for some greatly needed…
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Corrugated Paper Animal Craft For Kids
Making adorable little animals with strips of colored corrugated paper is a great craft to try out with the kids, and very full of creative possibilities! And if you choose to make a little lamb and a chick, you'll get a head start on some spring crafting. The lamb of course could be a paschal…
