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Cattle Egret Roosting In A Tree In Israel
This past Passover vacation we found ourselves in Meron visiting the gravesite of the great sage Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai. As the sun was setting, or a bit before that, my daughter and I were waiting for my husband and boys and we paused on the descent road to look at the view. All of…
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Daily Creating On An Index Card Produces Fun Results!
Daily creating on an index card, or index card size, is an amazing exercise that I greatly recommend! Just look at my results so far, and I'm one picky customer! As I was nearing the end of my personal challenge to make 100 oil pastel paintings I was starting to wonder what I would do…
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Simple Doodle Flowers Are Perfect For Summer!
Summer is the time to spend time drawing and painting and doodlng in a sketchbook! It is so very relaxing, and a great project to take on the go! Last summer I drew in my sketchbook for days on end, and this summer, while I'm involved in other art practices, I finally found some time…
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How to Preserve Family Memories with Scrapbooking
The scrapbook is a fantastic way of showcasing and protecting precious family memories, photos, souvenirs, and heirlooms. A scrapbook can be your way of telling the people in your life, as well as your future generations, the story of your family and the proud heritage you are passing on. Immortalizing family memories can be a…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I am rushing to finish this, so just wanted to wish everyone a very happy new Jewish month of Tammuz, and get that summer crafting going! Lots and lots of great inspiration from last week's party, enjoy!
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What To Do With Your Family’s Old Photo Albums?
There’s a strange reality coupled with technological advances that fundamentally changes how we live and how we view things from the past. Not that anyone intended to change how things used to be, it is just a side effect of the advances. Just as folks didn't need horses once the car was introduced, or washing…
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Wildflowers Bloom On Mount Arbel, Israel In The Spring
On our visit to Mount Arbel, just a 40 minute or so drive from our home in Northern Israel, we were in awe of the views, which you can see here, and in awe of the archeology, some of which you can see here, though I also realized that this was indeed a very special…
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A Visit To Mount Arbel On The Shores Of The Sea Of Galilee
I have passed by the cliffs of Mount Arbel numerous times, (and we even see a sliver from our home 45 minutes away) or rather many many times, and it never occurred to me that the area on the top of the mountain would be a national park, silly me. So grateful to have at…
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The Ancient Caves Of Mt. Nitai In Tiveria, Israel
This past Passover we had a whole week in which to explore our beloved Israeli sites, and for the first time ever we finally made it to Mt. Arbel, an amazing location because it not only includes a view of the Kinneret and the Golan heights, but also of the neighboring plateau mountain called Mount…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, rushing to get this party started, well actually rushing to get ready for Shabbat and preparing this Friday afternoon for it ot post automatically just after shabbat is out. Lots of cooking and hosting a full table of guests, so thanks for joining me here and enjoy the features!
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7 Different Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children
Creativity is the use of ideas and imagination to come up with something that is of value, whether it is a piece of art, physical invention, or even a solution to a certain problem. Creativity has always played a huge role in our success and it is something that can be nurtured throughout one's life.…
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Guide to Doing Your Big Cleanup Faster and More Efficiently
Over time, homes naturally accumulate quite a bit of dust, dirt, and even debris, whether indoors or out. The same case of course applies to commercial establishments. This is why from time to time, a top to bottom general cleaning is necessary, for peace of mind and to insure a healthy environment. It is true,…
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Create On An Index Card For 2 Months This Summer!
I have to admit, I did not know that there have been thousands of creative people creating on index cards every year for the months of June and July, each year. Of course when it started 11 years ago I can imagine it was not thousands, but today it is, and WOW! I am familiar…
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A Make 100 Oil Pastel Paintings Challenge!
A make 100 oil pastel paintings challenge? YES! Back at the end of February I decided to embark on a journey of using oil pastels to hone my landscape painting skills, and took upon myself to create 100 5″ x 7″ pieces! There is a huge benefit to creating 100 of something, and there are…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I am rushing to finish cooking and cleaning for Shabbat, with just a small table of guests, but those same guests are also house guests, which means a great excuse to clean and organize more than I might be inclined to do! What…
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6 Gifts For The Dad That Has Everything
Need to get a gift for Dad, and yikes, he really already has everything he might want or need? Not to worry, with just a little bit of creativity you can find a gift for Dad that will show that you care, and that you care enough to invest some brain power and just a…
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Simple Geometric Color Swatch Art
Simple geometric color swatch art is a great exercise to try right now! Looking for an interesting way to learn about color combinations with results that are just so satisfying? Looking for a fun art project for all ages? This just might be the one! These bars of color are so simple to create, either…
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Watercolor Blue And White Vases With Flowers
Summer is the perfect time to delve into something new, and if you can take it with you, all the better! So friends, consider starting a sketchbook, keeping in mind that it is about creative growth not perfection, and I can promise you, it is a very very worthwhile journey, and so very satisfying, trust…
