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CJM Inspiring Mom: Roberta Rose (part 3) — The Little Farm
For those of you who have just joined us, and don't know anything about the amazingly creative Roberta Rose, or why she's been chosen as an Inspiring Mom, you can read the two previous posts here and here. This post is about the other side of Roberta Rose, the side that I've manged to keep…
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CJM Inspiring Mom: Roberta Rose (Part 2)
If you visited the blog last week then you will surely be excited to see that I've posted part two of my Inspiring Moms: Roberta Rose. Roberta's home and creativity greatly inspired so many last week, and now I think we're ready once again for a little dose of Roberta's magical and unique interiors! You…
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Making Pictures With Modeling Clay: A Fun Activity Any Time!
When my children first brought home artwork from school using modeling clay on paper, I have to admit I didn't quite get the point. We never did anything like that where I'm from! Isn't modeling clay for making three dimensional objects, I thought? A few years have passed and I have come to appreciate the…
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Make A Three Dimensional Fall Tree With Felt Leaves
Fall is here, and even though we don't get much fall color in my part of the world, I still love the idea of craft projects depicting colorful leaves. I don't have too much to chose from as far as projects with actual leaves, but we do have felt and cardboard, which is all you'll…
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Spicy Moroccan Style Meatballs With Whole Wheat Spaghetti!
This is one of my favorite recipes, my interpretation of something I once saw in a Moroccan cookbook. It's one of those recipes that turns out great regardless of whether you have exactly all the ingredients. So give it a try, and it just might become a favorite in your house too! Ingredients: Serves 8-10…
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In Search of Fall Color: A Nature Walk With Little Ones
Fall is my favorite season, well it's a tie between Spring and Fall actually, but I just love the cozy Fall feeling after a hot summer! And Fall color, well there's nothing like it! It just so happens however that the lovely area in which I live has very little Fall color to speak of—…
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Can I Cover A Piece of Furniture With Mosaic? Yes!
When I was editing the photos for my CJM Inspiring Mom series featuring Roberta Rose's work and home, it occurred to me that a great follow up to the original post would be some posts describing how to do some of the projects in her home! Good idea right? And since we've been on a…
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Health Precautions For Mosaic Projects
Before doing any mosaic projects, especially those employing broken pieces of tile and pottery, please read this. No need to panic, just be informed. It is very important to wear eye protection when cutting china or glass— whether breaking pieces with a hammer or a tile nipper. Small pieces can fly into the air and…
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CJM Inspiring Mom: Roberta Rose (Part 1)
Welcome to the wonderful world of Roberta Rose in Rockland County, New York. I had the great pleasure of meeting Roberta and briefly touring parts of her home this past September on a trip the the United States. My sister in law insisted that she must take me to visit Roberta, and I can't thank…
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Introducing An Exciting New Series!
Welcome and thanks for stopping by creativejewish mom. I'm so very happy to announce that starting today I will be featuring a new series called CJM Inspiring Mom, hopefully every week or so. The series will consist of interviews and photos telling the inspiring stories of outstanding moms who are living lives enhanced by creativity…
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An Adorable Noah’s Ark And Animals Too!
Love projects that combine recycling with using items you might find in your kitchen? Me too, and this Noah's Ark craft project is the perfect project to do with your kids or grandkids this week. I'll bet you never thought that those pint size juice or milk cartons could look this cute, together with…
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Noah’s Ark Animal Assembly
To Make The Animals You’ll Need: colored card stock round colored stickers adhesive back metallic paper water color and/or gouche paint rubber eraser to use as printing tool hole punch Part 1: Making Animal Patterned Paper Making your own patterned paper is a project unto itself, that all ages from three and up canenjoy. The…
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Noah’s Ark Assembly Instructions
Materials You’ll Need: two dinner sized paper plates two pint-sized drink cartons acrylic craft paint and paint brushes double stick tape or glue stickers for decorations (optional) craft knife Instructions: Fold paper plate in half and cut along the fold. Either staple or glue the two halves together. Join the two drink cartons together with…
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Moroccan Roasted Red Pepper Salad
You may associate roasted red peppers with Italian Cuisine, but guess what? Moroccans recognize their great taste as well, and infact roasted red pepper salad is a classic Moroccan dish. No array of Moroccan salads would be complete without this one! It's simple to make, and served in small quantities, so while four or so…
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Mosaic A Large Terra Cotta Urn, To Enjoy Inside Or Out!
Some of you may have noticed this large pot peeking out in the corner of one of my photos yesterday, but I decided to wait another day to share this one with you. Why? Well honestly this pot is quite large and covering it in mosaic is quite a project, though well worth it! A…
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Make Gorgeous Mosaic Pots Now To Enjoy Outdoors In The Spring!
If this photo doesn't convince you to try your hand at a mosaic project, well then I guess I'm not much of a saleswoman! I made this mirrored pot about ten years ago, and I still love it. Simple yet stunning! And if you spend a little time this winter making some pots for your…
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Transform An Old Teapot With A Simple Mosaic!
Okay, it's official, I've decided to make this CJM Mosaic Week 2009. I've come across so many photos of past projects that I figured I might as well share a bunch of them with you in the next few days. I hope there isn't anyone out there who isn't inspired by mosaics, but if so…
