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Cereal Box Menorahs Made By 2nd Graders!
Aren't these cereal box menorahs made by some second grade boys from the Western Galil in Israel just the cutest? They were made as part of a crafting hour for a group of five boys, and with the help of two mothers, and using my Hanukkah menorah template printable. I really love how they took…
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Hanukkah Sewing Craft: Make An Adorable Dreidel Shaped Pillow
It is true, you don't see a whole lot of sewing projects from me, as I'm quite a rookie, but I just couldn't resist trying my hand at this idea that i've had running around my head for a few years now: a dreidel shaped pillow with a little pocket to hold Hanukkah prizes! And…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! With Hanukkah just a week away (yikes!) it is seriously time to turn up the fire on the crafting…..in my case for homemade family gifts! I remember just a minute ago when I had a whole month to get ready for the holiday, where did that time go? Well, not…
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Schlumbergera (xmas cactus, hanukkah cactus) Buds Now In Stock!
I've been patiently waiting to see when my beloved schlumbergera cactus would start to show signs of the brilliant flowering show that it gives us every year in December, and at long last yesterday I spotted tiny buds beginning to form. So truly exciting! I keep this plant outdoors (in the shade) for the summer…
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Hanukkah Craft: Adorable Cardboard Menorahs With Washi Tape
Looking for a fun craft for the whole family this Hanukkah? How about filling the house with some fun stand-up Hanukkah menorahs that you can make using recycled cereal box cardboard? Using my digital craft kit, which you can purchase here, you can make menorahs in three sizes and using just about any cardboard that…
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Hanukkah Menorah Craft Digital Kit Now In The Shop!
Drum roll please…..after weeks of wanting to bring to you printable templates to make this adorable Hanukkah menorah craft, at long last, an digital craft kit and tutorial is now available in my Etsy shop, here. The file has templates to make the cardboard menorahs in three sizes and comes with complete instructions. So pick…
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Hanukkah Craft: Eight Nights Stenciled Dreidel Wall Hanging
Ready for a Hanukkah craft with amazing results that isn't actually all that difficult? How about making my 8 Nights Dreidel Wall Hanging, and patting yourself on the back afterwards? You can find the complete tutorial right here on Houzz.com Please support me by taking a look and leaving a comment there, pretty please! I…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to craft schooling sunday, so wonderful to have you here at this party, which i used to call "little" but has seriosly grown, maybe like my kids! Thanks so much for contributing your latest creativity here, and please do your best to shrea the love and link back to my blog where ever possible.…
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Make Yarn From Plastic Bags To Use For Holiday Crafting!
Imagine my delight when my local grocery store temporarily switched from yellow plastic grocery bags to purple plastic grocery bags…….pure heaven as it were for a dedicated recycling crafter like me, right? I was actually swooning I believe, or maybe that was on account of the mesh potato sacks that instead of their standard white…
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Hanukkah Menorah Craft Using Recycled Cereal Box Cardboard!
I have been busy making the cutest Hanukkah menorahs ever, using cereal box cardboard and a template that I'm planning to have in my shop any day now. The month before Hanukkah is always super crazy for me, and while the template isn't 100% ready, I did want to put the idea out there for…
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Moroccan Hanukkah Party Inspiration
With Hanukkah quickly approaching, now is a great time to think about how you'd like to make your week long celebration special this year! Regardless of your own Jewish heritage, how about a little bit of Moroccan Hanukkah influence this year? The Moroccan aesthetic is perfect for a Hanukkah celebration, I must say, with all…
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Hanukkah Craft: Eight Nights Of Surprises Wall Hanging
Here is a nice Hanukkah craft idea that you can make according to my DIY Hanukkah post on Houzz.com, or use as inspiration to make your own version. Just about any combination of colors and materials could work, as the fun part of this wall hanging is of course opening one little gift each nigth…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, so happy to have you here! Last week's party was another huge one, gonna have to get more refreshments! Thanks so much for linking up your creativity here, just please do remember that this is a Jewish blog, so please no pork, shellfish or combos of milk and meat in…
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Hanukkah Craft: Make Gorgeous Potato Print Wrapping Paper
I have a little secret for you, traditional potato print wrapping paper just moved up a notch with a new technique which I used to make this olive branch wrapping paper for Hanukkah! Check out my post right here on Houzz.com for complete instructions. I have to say, I just love it, and while I…
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Crocheted Lampshade: Simple Crocheted Trim Transforms A Basic Lamp
A simple white lamp shade is transformed into an adorable decorative accent with the addition of some simple mini granny square crocheted trim! This crocheted lampshade trim project is the perfect way to add some color to any room, and to have fun crocheting with color combinations that you love. Not to mention that it…
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My First Ever Patchwork Quilt (Baby) In Progress!
Drum roll please, after years and years and years of wanting to make some quilts and of course even purchasing fabric, I have a long last made progress with this little dream: introducing my first ever baby quilt in the making! The only problem at the moment is finding time to finish the next steps,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday and thanks so much for joining me here for this creative get together with contributors from around the world. For years I dreamed of having a big party, and then all of a sudden, boom, it happened! A bigger party means lots of people linking up that haven't quite realized…
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Moroccan Style Halibut Cooked Without What?
The big joke in our house is that the one thing my husband and I disagree on is what kind of fish to serve on Shabbat. You may find this hard to believe, but my Moroccan husband actually requests gefilte fish (which most Moroccans wouldn't even consider touching….) while I much prefer to serve delicious…
