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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, and wishing you all a very joyful Purim! Purim is from Saturday night until Sunday night in most locations around the world, except in Jerusalem, where the holiday is observed one day later, from Sunday night to Monday night. We have lots of festivities on Sunday, and I still have…
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A Sweet Ship Captain’s Costume For A Seven Year Old!
Yes, it's true, my cute little Sea Captain is wearing a costume that consists of a store bought outfit…..okay we didn't buy it, we borrowed it from the neighbors! Nonetheless, with a store bought costume as a base, one can add so many fun details! Duct tape boots, a rope, and a little sea bird…
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A No-Sew Peacock Costume For A Ten Year Old Girl!
You can make a gorgeous peacock costume for your daughter with just a little effort, but no sewing whatsoever! And if you forget about the fact that most peacock costumes show the feathers raised behind the head, well then your job will be much simpler! I caught my daughter as she was racing out…
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A Fun Robot Costume For A Nine Year Old Boy!
I honestly can't believe I pulled off the robot costume that I promised my nine year old for Purim! Phew, the kids just got on the bus to school, happy as can be! I must say, a robot costume that allows a child to sit down and board a van is a bit of a…
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Duct Tape & Up-Cycled Rain Boots For A Costume!
Crafting with duct tape is something I've been wanting to do for months, and now finally I present you with a great idea for making any costume that much better: up-cycled rain boots + duct tape = the boots of your child's dreams, in this case Sea Captain boots. So goodbye to our cute little…
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Purim Party Decor- Japanese Koi Flags and Chinese Lanterns!
Looking for some fun ideas for Purim decorations? How about Japanese koi kites and Chinese paper anterns? The koi kites are perfect for Purim which falls in the Jewish month of Adar, which is the astrological sign of the fish! And the Chinese lanterns are just downright fun and festive! I also added some cupcake…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! With just one week left until Purim, and a very busy week ahead, I'm running off to work on costumes with my kids, so here are my favorites from last week: Love this little amigurumi mushroom from little things blogged, and this heart pillow from mon makes things would be…
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Crocheted Ruffled Edge Shawl
Here's a super simple crocheted ruffled edge shawl that is the perfect accessory to keep you warm as Spring approaches! Plus, you can whip it up now in just a few days (depending on how obsessed inspired you are and how much sleep you're willing to sacrifice for your obsession need to create!) and still enjoy…
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Embroidery Details Inspired By Blogging Friendships!
Last week Pam over at Gingerbread Snowflakes dropped a little note to let me know that she had posted the pdf pattern to her lovely Haarlem canal houses embroidered table runner, which I shared with you all around Chanukah time here. In her note she told me about such a sweet surprise: she added a…
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Duplicate Stitch Embroidery On Knits…..A LIttle Test Swatch!
I recently finished a knitting project (that I have yet to share with you) and thought I’d add some details to it with duplicate stitch embroidery. (Google it, you’ll find lots of tutorials.) I’m not such an adventurous, or advanced knitter that I’d dare try intarsia, or knitting a pattern, so this seemed like a…
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Visiting The Jordan River and The Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)
The northern tip of The Sea of Galilee, our beloved Kinneret. First of all, chodesh tov, wishing you all a joyful new month as we welcome the month of Adar, the month on the Jewish calendar that is all about simcha, joy! Yesterday my kids all had a half day of school in honor of…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week's party was full of love, which is great anytime, even for those of us who don't celebrate holidays that involve hearts! Infact, my kids don't associate red hearts with any particular holiday, so we get to craft with them all year long! Here are some of the crafts…
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A Jewish Henna Celebration!
A few nights ago we enjoyed a Jewish henna celebration, in honor of my neighbor's daughter, who will be getting married in a few months. After the young couple is engaged, many families have the custom of making if official with an engagement party, that is thrown by the bride's family. Since my neighbor is…
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Crocheted Hearts Wall Hanging On A Limb!
How about making a crocheted hearts wall hanging to remind someone that you love them? I made this crocheted hearts and leaves wall hanging using a real branch, to hang over my daughter's bed. Our drill is broken, so the wall hanging has been hanging out in the hall outside her bedroom, for the whole…
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Baking With Kids: Chocolate Crackle Cookies
Last Friday afternoon my daughter baked her first batch of cookies— chocolate crackle cookies! The recipe was quite simple to make and the results were delicious. We did leave them in the oven a bit too long, (on account of my inexperience with baking cookies) so they were a bit harder crispier than they should have…
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Oatmeal Can Giftbox Craft For Kids
Recycle oatmeal cans, or any cans with flat sides to make some super cute gift boxes! Kids of all ages can enjoy this one with just a little help, and the results are just down right fabulous! I keep smiling when I look at them especially since this one was even a hit with my…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday! It's such a pleasure to connect with so many wonderful crafters from around the world each week! Last week's party was full of great projects, and here are those that inspired me the most: Love this crocheted triangular wrap from happy in red, and these air drying clay place card…
