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Create On An Index Card For 2 Months This Summer!
I have to admit, I did not know that there have been thousands of creative people creating on index cards every year for the months of June and July, each year. Of course when it started 11 years ago I can imagine it was not thousands, but today it is, and WOW! I am familiar…
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A Make 100 Oil Pastel Paintings Challenge!
A make 100 oil pastel paintings challenge? YES! Back at the end of February I decided to embark on a journey of using oil pastels to hone my landscape painting skills, and took upon myself to create 100 5″ x 7″ pieces! There is a huge benefit to creating 100 of something, and there are…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I am rushing to finish cooking and cleaning for Shabbat, with just a small table of guests, but those same guests are also house guests, which means a great excuse to clean and organize more than I might be inclined to do! What…
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6 Gifts For The Dad That Has Everything
Need to get a gift for Dad, and yikes, he really already has everything he might want or need? Not to worry, with just a little bit of creativity you can find a gift for Dad that will show that you care, and that you care enough to invest some brain power and just a…
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Simple Geometric Color Swatch Art
Simple geometric color swatch art is a great exercise to try right now! Looking for an interesting way to learn about color combinations with results that are just so satisfying? Looking for a fun art project for all ages? This just might be the one! These bars of color are so simple to create, either…
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Watercolor Blue And White Vases With Flowers
Summer is the perfect time to delve into something new, and if you can take it with you, all the better! So friends, consider starting a sketchbook, keeping in mind that it is about creative growth not perfection, and I can promise you, it is a very very worthwhile journey, and so very satisfying, trust…
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DIY Cardboard Playhouse With An Upcycled Box!
Looking for a fun project to keep the little ones busy this summer? Collect some huge appliance or furniture boxes, collapse them and set aside for that window of time when a great project is just what is needed to keep the little ones excited and engaged! Who doesn't love a playhouse, especially one you…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Phew, no more festive holidays to prepare for until Rosh HaShana, so now is a great time to delve into creative pursuits to satisfy your heart, like crocheting, nature crafts, tie-dying and for me, painting, as I'm on a mission to really develop…
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What Does The Ramban Say About Emotional Happiness And Physical Health?
Since we have just celebrated the Jewish holiday of Shavuot in which we receive the Torah anew, each year, now is a great time to talk about how the wisdom from the Oral Torah is just as relevant today as it was when it was first received. To understand the Oral Torah, one can refer…
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Simple Flowers And Leaves Decorated Challah
I am rushing to post this as there is still cooking to be done for the holiday of Shavuot, which we are welcoming tonight! Round braided challahs decorated with simple flowers and leaves really do make your holiday table special, so if you have a few extra minutes, give it a try, even for just…
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Flower Covered Challah For Shavuot!
We are welcoming the beautiful Jewish holiday of Shavuot tonight, and I decided last night that it was time to make some decorated challahs to embrace the holiday, in which we bring flowers and greenery into our homes to remember the lush surroundings on Mt. Sinai. Yes indeed, I did take note of the relative…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With all the very intense and very sad things going on here in Israel we are more than ready to receive the Torah on Sunday night, on the Jewish holiday of Shavout. My house is always very green, so decorating with greenery, check,…
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Quilled Leaf Sprigs Are Perfect For Shavuot!
I just couldn't resist sharing this craft from three years ago when I was delving into paper quilling. Now I'm thinking I really need to start doing art with kids again so I can put to use all those quilling supplies that are waiting to see the light of day! Enjoy! Shavuos, the holiday of…
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A Festive Painted Cut-Out Bouquet For The Front Door!
A festive painted cut-out bouquet for the front door is just the thing, right now! The Jewish holiday of Shavuot starts on Sunday night, and our front door is ready! I just love painting flowers and cutting them out, as with the water color poppies cut outs, and am also really pleasantly surprised by how…
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Paper Leaves On Real Branches Looks Amazing!
I came up with this simple idea six years ago for my son's birthday just before Shavuot, and I still love it, so I'm dusting it off to share with you as a fabulous last minute craft that includes a nature walk to collect the sticks! Enjoy. Here is what I wrote back then, this…
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Simple Watercolor Leaves To Paint For Shavuot!
Simple watercolor leaves to paint for Shavuous are a great way to get creative. As you know, I love to create with a wide variety of media, and recently I’ve been devoting just a tiny pocket of time to filling my watercolor paper art journal with simple watercolor paintings. Check out my watercolor carrots,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! It has been a very emotional week processing the tragedy of the 45 lives lost not far from our home, and very close to our hearts. Around 750 family members of the 45 spent the week sitting Shiva, the Jewish mourning period of…
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DIY Solutions For Common Plumbing Problems
Whether you own your own home, or are renting, plumbing problems such as a clogged toilet or dripping faucets are a part of life. Why wait for the plumber or potentially throw money at a problem that you can fix yourself? There are many tips and tricks to help with small plumbing problems that can…
