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A Peek In My Sketchbook: Drawing Wild Poppies
A natural outcome for a creative person who loves to take nature walks is to start sketching all that amazing inspiration, a much quicker alternative to painting I might add! So, since I have just shared with you photos of the lovely red poppies native to Northern Israel, I thought I'd share with you the…
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A Walk In The Neighborhood At Dusk Northern Israel Style
Yes dear readers, this really is my neighborhood in Northern Israel, and sometimes I just have to pinch myself when I realize that I'm so very fortunate to be living in such a gorgeous place with rich history and stunning views. It feels like we are living out in the country, and yet we live…
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Red Poppies And White Daisies In Bloom In Northern Israel
I love sharing with you all the beautiful seasonal blooming and bearing of fruit of native species here in Israel, and so of course the blooming of the red poppies, a month late this year, is on the list of things to share. I previously wrote about poppies in bloom on a hillside near my…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, I hope everyone is well! Phew, here in Israel things are slowly getting back to normal, but we have heard that there may be a quarantine period in the Fall, which indeed sounds like a very good plan. My kids are all still home from school, so I'll try to…
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Pride Of Madeira Blooms In Northern Israel
One of my favorite non-native yet very Mediterranean garden friendly plants is Pride of Madeira. I found some small plants at a local nursery years ago, and the tiny plants have become woody bushes/trees that bloom every Spring with gorgeous cone-shaped purple flower stalks. This year we had a very wet winter and so all…
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How to Make an Art Portfolio for University or College
Your college art portfolio must be outstanding in order for your application to be given serious consideration. Not to worry, many have traveled this road before you, and you are not alone! With this expert guide on how to make an art portfolio for college you'll have a clearer idea of the seriousness of the…
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Simple Cake Topper Banner In A Pinch!
Wow, what a week, five girls in my daughter's class got engaged, and our heads are spinning! (Not to worry Mom, your granddaughter isn't getting engaged anytime soon, as far as we know, but the future is approaching quickly!) When after 3 engagements, the fourth engagement was between the son and daughter of two old…
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How To Choose Comfortable Heels
This article is about how to choose comfortable shoes, and I just couldn't resist using some of Andy Warhol's shoe illustrations for the visuals, as they are fabulous! Andy Warhol is most famous for his pop art Campbell's soup can art and those cows, but before he became an artist he was actually a successful…
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Make Crafts For L’ag B’Omer!
I am reposting this round-up of Lag B'Omer crafts from last year, as this year crafting is more important than ever, with our usual holiday activities cancelled due to the need for social distancing. Much of Israel has opened up, but the size of groups is still limited, so the full on festivities that happen…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I hope everyone is well, and staying safe, and using any extra down time for creativity! Time is just flying by and I can't believe another week has passed, where did it go? Fortunately I have been working on an art journal, so…
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What Is Art Journaling?
I have previously shared with you some of my journal pages from some summer travel journals, both last summer and the summer before. But despite those attempts to include journaling in my life, I had not yet succeeded, nor did I really truly understand the idea behind an "art journal." Ding ding ding, today as…
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Ink Blob Figures Creative Exercise For Any Age
With the never-ending school vacation possibly coming to an end within a few weeks here in Northern Israel, I am reminded that now is the time to seize the precious moments with my teens and try to fit in a few more creative activities! We actually created these fun and creative ink blob exercises, (which…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Another week of what seems like eternal vacation here in Northern Israel, though my kids have started some school classes via phone, so the energy in he house has changed. Fortunately our city was spared any fatalities due to Corona virus and there…
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Oatmeal Can Tzedaka Box Craft
A tzedaka box (charity box) made from an oatmeal can is just as cute as can be, and quite useful right now! As you may know, due to the Corona virus all the synagogues are currently closed, though prayer groups of up to 20 with proper distancing is permitted. While many neighbors have formed prayer…
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Wild Red Poppies In Bloom In Northern Israel!
At long last, after a thankfully very very wet winter, the beloved red poppies are in full bloom! Truthfully, they are about a month or so late, and not nearly as prolific as usual, but lovely nonetheless. After a long walk in the area and only spotting sparse areas of poppies here and there, I…
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Today Is Memorial Day For Israel’s Fallen Soldiers
Today is Memorial Day for Israel's fallen soldiers, and this year it is quite different indeed. My heart goes out to all those who treasure the memorial ceremonies and the once yearly get together at the grave of their loved one(s), and who this year will be remembering their son/daughter/mother/father/aunt/uncle/brother/sister quietly. In large military cemeteries…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I hope everyone is well, and using this time to: delve deeper into working on relationships, get your parenting game in top shape, concentrate on self care, or spend time on creativity! Personally it feels like we are on a never-ending vacation, and…
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IQ Tests For Kids?
Above: Creative activities such as turning a random paint blob into something are great for children's development. As parents we want the very best for our precious children, and that certainly includes making sure our kids are hitting their developmental milestones, as well as eating a healthy diet, getting exercise and the right amount of…
