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How To Grow A Lipstick Houseplant That Blooms Yearly
How to grow a lipstick houseplant that blooms yearly? Well, friends while not a total expert, my plant has now re-bloomed at exactly the same time as last year, namely to bring its lovely red flowers for a stunning Chanukah display, and then keep on blooming for at least another month. Today there are still…
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How To Make Fun Cardboard Balloon Engagement Decor
How to make fun cardboard balloon engagement decor? So very simple friends, and perfect in a pinch, because all you need is cardboard, and a few paint pens! A few months ago I made a cardboard balloon first birthday photo backdrop that was so very sweet. So I pulled that idea out my hat when…
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7 Holiday Ideas for Busy Jewish Families
For any Jewish family, finding a balance between holidays and a busy school/ work calendar can be challenging. Between demanding careers, kids’ school activities, and more, holidays might just sneak up on us and are often not given the attention they deserve! Holiday celebrations are indeed the most important thing on the calendar, and with…
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How To Make A Simple Pinwheel Sourdough Score
Welcome to my ongoing sourdough journey, a journey which has become wildly popular since COVID, in the world at large and in Jewish community (especially in the USA) as well! I previously posted How To Buy The Right Supplies For Sourdough Bread Baking, which I wrote when I just began, and now with a bit…
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Welcome Back To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome back to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season and a great start to 2026, looking forward to seeing what everyone has been up to! Since there are no features from the last party in 2025, I’m sharing some of my own projects,…
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How To Make A Quick Flower Doily Crocheted Stool Cover
Pulling this crocheted stool cover out of the archives as the flower reminds me of blossoms, which means it is perfect right about now! So enjoy this how to crochet a quick flower doily stool cover pattern, they are truly so much fun to make. Here is what I wrote more than ten years ago:…
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How To Make Pom Pom Fruit From Plastic Bags
Friends, there are truly quite a few ways to use plastic bags as DIY art supplies, so please don’t toss them! Plastic bags are a huge problem and have been outlawed in many places worldwide, though they are still unfortunately plentiful in Israel and even in areas where they’ve been outlawed, so lets at the…
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How To Draw Simple Fruit Shapes And Make A Garland!
With the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat coming up in a whole month, now is a time to explore all crafts pertaining to fruit, and make festive decorations! With winter vacation for many, what better time than to whip up an adorable and simple fruity garland that you can use year round? The key is…
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How To Paint Pink Blossoms On A Milk Carton
I am dusting this one off from the archives, as while created four years ago it still brings me joy! What can I say? There is just something so satisfying and pressure free about making a painting, or rather a bunch of paintings on a milk carton. And now once again, you can learn how…
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The Homecoming Story Of A Very Special Chanukah Menorah
I’m re-posting the Story of A Very Special Brass Chanukah Menorah which I first shared back in 2021, also on the eighth night of Chanukah, as it is truly special! Here is what I wrote four year ago: While this story actually happened in 2016, I started to tell it here in 2019, but it…
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How To Crochet A Very Simple Cowl Scarf For A Doll
How To Crochet A Very Simple Cowl Scarf For A Doll is something every crafter should know! After I finished crocheting an oversized ribbed collar sweater for a sweet plaid bear, I still felt like he needed something else, so I started to crochet him an undershirt. The straps were problematic as his arms are…
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How To Crochet A Simple Teddy Bear Sweater
When you buy the cutest 26 cm tall plaid bear to give as a Chanukah gift, but he just looks too cold, you decide to whip up a crocheted sweater for him! You end up totally winging it because you didn’t exactly plan ahead as one should, but the results are still cute as can…
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How To Make An Elegant Toile Chanukah Menorah From Cardboard
With the 8 day holiday of Chanukah coming this Sunday night, now is THE time to get crafting, and I’d advise spending your time on making a few special pieces! I’m sharing with you how to make an elegant toile Chanukah menorah from cardboard because this is something I created a few days ago, and…
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How To Make Gold Leaf Origami Dreidels
Chanukah is coming on Sunday night, so now is the time to whip up some quick decorations, that while made from paper can be elegant and festive! I previously shared my origami toile dreidels made from toile scrapbook paper, and now I share with you how to make gold leaf origami dreidels, which are equally…
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How To Make Sparkly Flames For DIY Paper Candles And Chanukah Crafting
Whether you want to whip up DIY paper candles for any occasion, or a cardboard chanukah menorah, the perfect finishing touch is sparkly candle flames in a few layered colors (possibly) and in a color that truly enhances your project! You might be surprised at what the color turns out to be, so be sure…
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How To Make Elegant Toile Origami Dreidels For Chanukah
Guess what friends, origami dreidels can now be elegant, or vintage or cottage core, when you choose to fold them from the scrapbook paper that matches your decor, or you wish matched your decor! When I realized the secret to how to make elegant toile origami dreidels for Chanukah I was ecstatic, as bright colors…
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How To Make Elegant Paper Candles For Any Festive Occasion
Learn how to make elegant paper candles for any festive occasion, and you’ll always have a perfect centerpiece idea to whip up, on a budget! Last year I made polka dot paper candles, which were truly fabulous, but this year I really wanted to go elegant with my crafty decorations, and thus gold paper candles…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With Chanukah quickly approaching now is the time to really get serious about decorating for the holiday, though of course since we have 8 nights and days, one can continue to craft once the holiday starts, which may happen in my case as…
