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6 Creative Ways to Play with Your Kids
When kids aren't quite sure what to do with themselves, things can get sticky. So, if you don’t want to end up in the middle of meltdown, you need to think of something, fast. Sometimes creative parenting and interesting activities don't quickly come to mind, and so it is a great idea to work on…
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Sunburst Granny Square Meets Color, Thanks To A Reader!
There is just something about a great color combination together with a wonderful crocheted granny square that makes my heart sing! I can't say I've had the time or inclination to crochet much lately (of course I did crochet doll clothes, and need to do a spring outfit pronto…yikes!) because, well, one can't do it…
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A Fun Crochet Meets Plastic Basket For Spring
I just found this in my archives, and thought I'd post it again, as it is a great one! Any container with holes can be spiffied up with some t-shirt yarn and a crochet hook, so when you do your spring cleaning…….I just remembered I put something in the recycling pile that could be upcycled,…
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Whimsical Botanical Doodle With Color And Tiny Birds!
A whimsical botanical doodle with color and tiny birds is just the sweetest! Right about now is a great time to take a minute and sketch or doodle something that says spring! And what could be more spring than botanicals and mama bird feeding her baby? My instagram followers (follow me here) loved this illustration,…
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4 Tips for Advertising Your Business No Matter the Size
You've decided to start a business, or maybe you have a business that you'd like to grow? Wonderful! Owning your own business has so many positive aspects, but it does generally mean wearing tons of hats, and making decisions you may not be comfortable making. Just remember follow your gut, but also seek advice from…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Spring has arrived in Northern Israel, with wild flowers blooming everywhere, so while there is so much Passover prep to do, I just want to go walk in the meadow! Passover is in just two weeks, so we need to roll up our…
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DIY Paper Vase For Spring Makes An Amazing Gift!
When it comes to making a DIY paper vase, there are literally so many ways to go, though for me, the idea of using not successful artwork is a lightbulb moment that happened one evening. I was going to use an abstract pattern to create a vase, and in the same pile as that absract…
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DIY Cardboard Graffiti Vase For Spring!
Now that I have a few fun DIY cereal box vases which I think will be fun for Passover, maybe I can get started with the cleaning. Well, not just yet, I need to make some more! The idea of whipping up an artful vase using cereal box cardboard (or heavy weight paper) is just…
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How to Make Your Home the Epitome of Minimalism
With Passover coming in less than three weeks, and our yearly top to bottom home cleaning and organizing just getting started, the idea of a home designed according to the minimalistic style sure sounds amazing right about now. Imagine a home that has only the items you really use and need, and lots of physical…
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How To Organize And Take Care Of Jewelry And Accessories
With Passover coming in three weeks, and our yearly spring cleaning happening before the holiday, now is a great time to get organized, so lets start with something that should be relatively simple, our jewelry! For many, jewelry is an essential part of every outfit, and can be precious both due to value and sentimental,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here. Spring has sprung and on a shabbos stroll in the nearby nature area I saw many lovely red anemones in bloom, and I really must head back tomorrow with a camera! With Passover in just 3 weeks from today, the intense house cleaning…
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How To Easily Find a Present for Mother’s Day
Mother's day is coming soon, in the UK it is on Sunday March 14 (and in the US, not to worry, May 9) so now is the time to plan the perfect gift to present to your beloved mom. With so many options available both in stores and online, finding the right gift can be…
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How To Crochet Booties For An 18″ Doll
How to crochet booties for an 18″ doll is one of the simplest doll patterns out there! Crocheting booties for a newborn baby is a quick gift, that I have been know to whip up in the car on the way to visit the new mom, so crocheting booties for an 18″ doll? Piece of…
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How To Crochet A Simple Scarf For An 18″ Doll
Thinking maybe it would be a good idea to crochet a simple scarf for an 18" doll that belongs to someone special in your life? I'd say, great idea, and even if you are a novice at crocheting, this is so simple, you can do it! And if you are not a novice and are…
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How To Crochet A Simple Hat For An 18″ Doll
I made this simple crocheted doll hat for an 18″ doll (American Girl doll size) and a set of winter clothing a few months ago, and am only now finding a window on the blog for sharing. Fortunately we’ve just had a drop in temperature and some rain, so this doesn’t feel strange at the…
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Personalized Gift Ideas To Give Your Sustainable Friend
Giving gifts is a wonderful way to show you care, and it is well worth the time and effort to get it right, as a gift that is truly personal is the very best way to go. It is true, sometimes it is the thought that has to count as we don't know the person…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Phew, after a very busy Purim holiday on Friday that went straight into shabbat, we are all exhausted, but had a wonderful action packed holiday. Friday afternoon is generally a time to prepare for shabbat in a hopefully relaxed stress free way, and…
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A Mixed Media Peacock Painting For Purim!
When Purim is at the doorstep and there is so much to do, and yet this year with no crowd to host the pressure to do it all is somewhat reduced, so you paint a peacock, because it reminds you of royalty and castles and castle gardens, which certainly could be connected to Purim! Okay,…
