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Colorful Eggs From Paper Pulp For Spring Crafting!
Spring is just around the corner, so now is a perfect time to make eggs and bird's nests! You're right, I didn't make a nest, since these eggs look so lovely in the glass bowl, but maybe you'd like to? And honestly, we're in the middle of some Purim projects that we really need to…
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Crocheting For A Cause.
It's a great feeling to use your crafty skills to do acts of human kindness. And while I do lend a hand quite often making centerpieces for Bar Mitzvahs and other community events, I've never actually taken part in a worldwide project. So when I saw Sarah London's request for granny squares, to make blankets…
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Creative Recycled Packaging Ideas: A Round-Up For Purim From The Archives!
Yes, Purim is coming so I thought I'd get a start by showing you some of my favorites from last year. These ideas can all be used for Mishloach Manot, the gifts of food we give to friends, neighbors, co-workers, teachers etc. on Purim. And of course they can also be used as gift packaging…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Wow what a party last week, still cleaning up! And my apologies to the very few of you who didn't get thank you comments from me, I'll blame it on my dinosaur computer who has been very very slow these days. But do know that I appreciate each and every one of you! There were…
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Slice Of Life: Clowns And More Clowns!
Last Friday we ushered in the month of Adar, which means Purim is coming! And for my little ones, Purim for some reason means clowns. That's okay with me, since I think their clowns are pretty sweet. And just wait until you see the big clown project that kept them occupied at the dining room…
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Paper Pulp Crafting: A Tray Made From Recycled Paper Scraps!
Ever made anything with paper pulp, or with a styrofoam tray? Well, I've recycled styrofoam trays and used them for paper mache projects and for making fun prints, and now they've found another purpose – as the base for a unique paper pulp project. Now, as far as I know, paper pulp isn't usually…
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A Paverpol Giveaway And Some Product Information
Paverpol is a water based environmentally friendly wonderful product. It has so many different uses that once you try it you fall in love with it. It comes ready to use in a 250ml bottle or 500g, 1000g, or 5750g tubs. Apply Paverpol with a paintbrush then simply wash your brush and hands with soap…
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Parsha Parenting: Learning Life Lessons From The Garments Of The High Priest
After last week's very poignant parenting post by Eydl Reznik regarding ADHD mis-diagnosis (if you missed it you really should take a moment to read it) we're back with Parsha Parenting. I think you'll find this installment really interesting— from learning the specific reasons why the Jewish people have preserved the Torah for so many…
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Parsha Parenting: Parshas Teytzaveh
Any Jew who thinks that the Torah is a bunch of Laws about serving G-d, and that someone who doesn’t believe in G-d has no business being observant, has completely and totally missed the point as to what the Torah is, and why the Jews have preserved and protected its study and statutes from the…
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Another Super Simple Crocheted Baby Hat!
A super simple baby hat to crochet, pattern here, and bring along as a gift when you visit your friend after birth! I gave this one yesterday, as I just couldn't show up empty handed right? And buying something certainly wouldn't be my style. So I used up some more of my yarn odds and…
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A Sweet Gift or Treat Bag From A Paper Lunch Bag!
A paper lunch bag makes a great base for a creatively wrapped gift or a fun party favor bag! This idea came to me because after punching colored paper for making flowers, well I've got punching on the brain, and thought it would be nice to wrap a certain gift in colored tissue paper that…
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Crochet A Skinny Scalloped Scarf For Spring!
Crocheted skinny scarves in are style, and guess what? They're not only great accessories that you can whip up quickly with even a half of a ball of yarn, they're also really practical. Wrap one around your neck a few times and you have the warmth of a regular scarf without the bulk! I made…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! It's great to be here, and so glad to have you with me! As you may know, I just love the international aspect of this party, and was so excited to have some new contributors from Romania, Greece, and Bosnia! In addition to Canada, Australia, Italy, Poland, The United States,…
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Parenting Series: Part 4— Reading Between The Lines Of An ADHD Diagnosis.
Chodesh Tov! Wishing you all a wonderful and joyful new month, on today, the first day of the Jewish month of Adar. And Rosh Chodesh also means another installment in Eydl Reznik's excellent parenting series, right here, since creativity and parenting go hand in hand. This month's lesson is an invaluable wake up call to…
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A Festive Bunting From Your Punched Paper Leftovers!
Yes, quick paper bunting, or paper garlands, or party banners, in your favorite colors, made from what used to be garbage! But not anymore, right? Now you know better— never throw away the scraps from your punching adventures….you can use them to make a super quick and colorful bunting! And I'm sure you know this,…
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Parenting Series Part 4: Reading Between The Lines Of An ADHD Diagnosis
Celiac Disease. Sleep Apnea. Vision-Disorders. Blood-Sugar Imbalances. Anemia. Auditory-Processing Disorder. Food Intolerances. Emotional Abuse. What do all of these things have in common? They all have the potential of being diagnosed as AD/HD. AD/HD is the most common childhood disorder diagnosed in Western countries today, and has been publicized, researched and debated by doctors across…
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Super Simple Paper Flowers Look Great Now!
Simple paper flowers, made from scalloped circles, in gorgeous pastel brights….a nice touch of color that the world could use just about now. Don't you think? I have already started making some projects with these, which I'll be happy to show you of course, but in the meantime I thought I'd teach you how to…
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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pretzel Rolls—Fun For Kids In The Kitchen!
Baking with the kids can be lots of fun, and especially great when the results are wholesome rolls that are a great accompaniment to a hearty winter soup! At this point, my kids get much more excited about real dough than modeling clay, so when I started to make these pretzels I had plenty of…
