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Giant Paper Flower Centerpiece
A really giant centerpiece on a budget can be simple to whip up if you have the right materials and a few tips from yours truly, who specialized in making budget centerpieces on a dime. Yes, and infact I have a batch in progress for next week's Women's Purim party in our community, and it…
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Giant Paper Flowers For Any Occasion
When you are in a pinch, and need a quick handmade centerpiece, a huge gift topper, a teacher appreciation gift, or a giant flower to put on your front door, I've got the flower for you! This giant paper flower made from heart shaped petals is simple to make and has a fun whimsical look…
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Paint A Garden On A Milk Carton Craft
Not every craft has to have a specific end point in sight, sometimes just getting out some milk cartons and painting gardens on them can be a great creative activity that leads to? And actually, now that Spring is in the air, a row of milk carton houses with blooming gardens could be a fun…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I'm rushing to get this party started, so enjoy the wonderful features, and now is the time to start seriously thinking about Purim, whether it be costumes, mishloach manot (treats/gifts for friends neighbors, teachers, bosses etc.) the festive Purim meal, or all of…
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DIY Cardboard Roosters That Can Stand Up
Ever thought about using some recycled cardboard to make some fun cardboard roosters? Truthfully, I hadn't either, but after making a black rooster and a white rooster, well I just want to make some more. I made them to use as stage props in a school play, but they'd look great in a child's room,…
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Recycled Cardboard Clothes On A Line Stage Set Or Fun Wall Decor
Make a fun clothesline filled with cardboard clothes as a back drop for a play, or even as decorations for a party, and you'll get the whole crowd smiling. You can fill the clothesline with items/clothing to match your party's theme, like shirts with a number for a birthday or anniversary, or maybe even spell…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! The almond trees are in bloom, together with red poppies, for a truly stunning pop of color, and I’m really really hoping to find even a spare half an hour or so to get out and take some photos. The thing is I’m…
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Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Dishtowel For A Play Kitchen
Now that you know how to make adorable play cupcakes, let's make some things to use in a play kitchen. And of course you don't need an actual play kitchen, little ones can make that part up themselves. Add a cute t-shirt yarn dishtowel to the set up and maybe some wooden utensils, and let…
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DIY Play Cupcakes Craft With Sprayfoam
Aren't these play cupcakes just the cutest? They are so simple to make, and whipping up a batch is a great craft project to do with a group. My daughter actually made these with a group of gradeschool girls, and they used them as cupcake magnets, so use your imagination and enjoy! It is true,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! I am sooooo glad that this leap year, meaning Purim is not on Tuesday, but in another whole month,and Passover is not a month from Tuesday, but rather two months, which also seems really really soon. I'm been very busy with so many projects I…
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When Your Kids Outgrow Your DIY Costumes
Photo Above: Just to clarify, this is a costume my son threw together himself last year, with bits and pieces, it is a Moroccan Sherrif clown! Purim is in another month and it is time to get going with the costumes! DIY costumes have been something that I've spent a lot of time and effort…
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How To Make Quick Birthday Cake Decorations
Let face it, life is busy and simple solutions to acknowledge family birthdays, or any special occasion, in a fun way are always great to have on hand. Personally, I'm not into spending hours and hours on a birthday cake that then gets eaten anyway, and over the years have mostly relied on simple decorations…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here each week! We are now in the Jewish month of Adar, a month filled with joy. And this is Jewish leap year so we in fact have two months of Adar, meaning even more joy, and more time to prepare for the Jewish…
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Golden Doves Henna Party Centerpiece
First of all, it is now the month of Adar, a month increased joy and happiness, and some sillyness to boot, so you don't need the excuse of a neighbor's henna party to make some fun Moroccan doves like these! Did you know that doves mate for life, and they also share the duties taking…
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Simple Moroccan Theme Centerpieces For A Jewish Henna Party
A Jewish Henna party? Yes indeed dear readers, Jews from places like North Africa/Morocco, Yemen, and even Iran do have the tradition of a henna ceremony sometime before the wedding. The main difference between the Jewish henna ceremony and the henna ceremonies I've seen from India is that the Jewish ceremony does not involve drawing…
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Giant Origami Fruit Centerpiece IKEA Hack
What do you get when origami meets IKEA? You get a giant origami fruit centerpiece that is very budget friendly and great for large parties with lots of tables. You know like Bar Mitzvahs, and Bat Mitzvahs and budget weddings, or sheva brachas, or a community event or a large birthday party, or just about…
