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DIY Carrot Gift Tags For Purim!
The pressure is on folks, with Purim happening tomorrow night, and that means I must fit in a few creative projects, because otherwise the holiday just wouldn't feel right, to me that it, I don't think anyone will notice. Thanks to the large plastic bag pom poms on our living room now for months, well…
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Cutest Ever Clown Cake Or Cupcake Topper Craft!
DIY clown cake toppers that could also be adorable cupcake toppers are not only perfect for a circus theme birthday, but also Purim, coming up this week! And these were actually made from stuffed paper hearts, left over from another occasion, so it is also a recycling craft! Lets face it, presentation is everything, so…
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A Giant Origami Clown Dressed Up As A Bird, For Purim!
I am reposting this because it is one of my all time favorites, and really festive. Plus you can use wrapping paper that you have hanging around, and it is the perfect size to put on your front door. Enjoy, and excuse me while I go figure out what decorations to make this year? Truthfully,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here !his is week is going to be packed with getting ready for Purim, which starts on Thursday night. There are of course some decorations I want to make but since Purim will be happening on a much smaller scale this year, and my…
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How to Connect With Your Mother As An Adult
Mothers are our everything growing up, but many unfortunately find the relationship strained in adulthood. Maybe you've just gotten so busy with your own family that you've lost touch, or perhaps you two always had differences, and not seeing eye-to-eye as an adolescent only caused you to drift further when you become a full-fledged adult.…
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New Life for Your Old House: 5 Easy Restoration Tips
Have you always dreamed of owning a historic old house, whether it be a farmhouse, a craftsman cottage, or a stone house in an exotic European location? Or maybe it's a cottage in Northern Sweden that you can buy for a small sum, or a historic storefront in a small American town? This dream can…
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DIY Cardboard Castle Centerpiece
A fun DIY castle centerpiece made from recyclables is truly up my alley, and so this project from the past is still one of my very favorites. Come to think of it, this castle centerpiece is really a quick project, so what am I waiting for…..with Purim in just a week now would be the…
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DIY Cardboard Roosters Make Perfect Party Decor!
I am reposting this DIY cardboard rooster craft because, well they are just too cute to sit in the archives, are relatively easy to make, and what could be more fun than a few giant roosters in your home just in time for Purim? Ever thought about using some recycled cardboard to make some fun…
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Whimsical Bear Portraits Make Perfect Party Decor!
Whimsical bear portraits make perfect party decor! As you may realize, I have been delving into drawing and painting and sketchbooking and art journaling more than actual crafts this past year, but that does not mean that our house is suddenly lacking festive decorations, infact just the opposite. Because dear friends, brightly colored or whimsical…
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Simple Painted Treat Boxes From The Recycling Bin!
We are about to apparently welcome some snow so I'll make this quick as I need to go cover my succulents and bring others indoors! I have quite a collection of little food and medicine boxes that I hope to use someday for a big installation of some kind, not to mention match boxes, but…
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Best Of Recycled Gift Packages For Purim, From The Archives
With Purim coming up on the evening of February 25(Feb. 27th for those in Jerusalem) now is truly the time to start preparing for the holiday, right? I don't have any costumes to make this year, (as of right now) which means more time to think about everything else, meaning the gifts of food we…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I almost can't believe that the festive Jewish holiday of Purim is in two weeks, which means I need to get my act together. Hmmm, right about now I'd rather spend my creative time painting and drawing, so I will be combining that…
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4 Reasons Why the Flower Bouquet is a Perfect Gift
Giving a gift that shows you truly care is what it is all about! Unfortunately, even when your intentions are spot on, giving a gift can be difficult and even stressful. It is no surprise that many people decide to go with the beautiful and thoughtful idea of flowers. It is a timeless and classic…
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Quick Meringue Hearts In A Pinch
I'll make this quick, because after all, who really has time to spend making desserts for a dessert bar, especially when it is last minute? I'll admit, desserts are my daughter's thing, and she assembled these adorable hearts for a friend's engagement party dessert bar. Dessert bars need quite a few items to look great,…
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Paint And Doodle Heart Birds!
Paint and doodle heart birds in your sketchbook! After filling many pages in my sketchbook with layered heart paintings, covering a cardboard box with graffiti hearts, and even making an actual layered hearts painting on canvas, the natural progression might be to start seeing things in those heart shapes, and what did I see? Why…
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Doodle Fish Gift Tags
Doodle fish tags are just so much fun to make! Okay dear readers, it is time to face the facts, the Jewish holiday of Purim is coming up in exactly two weeks, so now is the time to get started with the preparations! This year I think I’ll start with the thing that I generally…
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Gorgeous And Artful Painted Paper Collage For Every Skill Level
As I have mentioned I have begun to dip my big toe into the world of Instagram, from my computer that is, and in just the smallish community of 99.9% female artists and illustrators where I'm currently hanging out, I've already found so many inspiring artists unknown to me previously, because well, they've been promoting…
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Acrylic Paint Skin Leftovers Can Be Used In Crafting!
I've been meaning to share these amazing looking remnants of dried paint that I removed from my grided plastic paint palette for a good month, and since everything has its time, the day has arrived! As you may or may not be aware, paint can be expensive, and not great for your pipes or water…
