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DIY Colorful Floral Border Doodle For Cards, Journals, Signs and More!
Years ago I got into floral doodles via some tutorials for bullet journal art and it was so much fun, and a great introduction to the world of journaling and sketchbook practices. Since then I've been working on refining my art skills and while doing lots of drawing, not like the floral borders you see…
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When Life Gives You Lemons Fun Birthday Cake
I've been painting lots of faceted watercolor fruit lately, like watercolor mosaic strawberries, for example, so when it came time to make some birthday decor and a birthday cake for my son, it seemed like a no-brainer to continue with the fruit theme, and lemons came to mind! A glass of lemonade and a pitcher…
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Fun Lemon And Lemonade Theme Cake And Cupcake Toppers
When you've spent years and years and years making simple birthday cakes topped with homemade decorations, anything is game really, and so no one batted an eye as to why I'd choose a lemonade theme for these cake toppers, and even the guests didn't ask any questions. (Ah yes, now I remember, I told them…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With summer now in full force and the weather to prove it, here in Northern Israel, it is time to spend hot days indoors getting creative! I always say that summer is a great time to explore something new, as well as make…
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The Advantages of Switching to Electric Radiators
You may be wondering why there is an article here about electric radiators, but as an all around designer with a home that needs heat come winter, I am always interested in learning about energy efficient ways to stay warm come winter. While temps are really really hot outside right now and the thought of…
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Crafting as a Stress Reliever for Busy Students
Lets face it, stress is a part of life for most people, and with the world becoming more and more complicated stress won't go away anytime soon. Rather than "stress out" about the stress, our mission is to find ways to address and alleviate the stress so that it doesn't take a toll on the…
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Watercolor Strawberries Festive Garland For Every Occasion!
The festive Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which includes lots of cheese and milk dishes (not eaten at the same meal as meat) also might include strawberries and summer fruit, as it just goes together, and strawberries are just festive. Of course crafted watercolor mosaic strawberries are even more festive than the real thing, and you…
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Watercolor Mosaic Strawberries To Cut Out For Crafting
One of the cutest things I've made lately, and so very simple……introducing watercolor mosaic strawberries, to whip up in basket's full, just in time for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot! These watercolor strawberries require only the simplest supplies, and the results are so fun. Use them on garlands, as cake toppers, as napkin rings or…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! The period of Counting the Omer will be over in just a few days, and then on Tuesday night we will usher in the joyful holiday of Shavuot, that celebrates the receiving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. For Shavuot we decorate our…
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7 Craft Projects To Help Kids Develop Math Skills
Summertime is a great time to get the kids involved in some projects that you may not have had time for during the school year, so lets think about how to help our kids who may have challenges when it come to math. Yes, many kids and teens may need some extra help with math,…
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Mixed Media Watercolor Collage Gift Tags Craft
Looking for a fun craft that you could work on during tiny pockets of time, or do with a bunch of kids or friends? How about something that can be used in so many ways and be easily stored to be pulled out when needed. Love art journaling and the idea of putting things in…
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Watercolor Flowers And Shapes Cut-Outs For Collage
Watercolor cut-outs, know in some art journaling circles as "fodder" are just so much fun, whether created intentionally, or in this case the result of some watercolor art journal pages that didn't quite pass the finish line! In the past I've created watercolor cut-out poppies and other flowers and leaves, and now with the inclusion…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! With the festive holiday of Shavuot (that celebrates the receiving on the Torah) coming in just a week and a half, now is the time to start preparing, whether it might be crafts for yourself, or the kids, table decor or special dairy treats or…
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The Benefits Of Art Therapy for College Students And Teens
Have you ever heard of art therapy and wondered what it is and whether it is the real deal? As a lover of all things art (and crafts), you won't be surprised to learn that I've time and again looked into getting another degree in art therapy, you know, because it truly sounds interesting! While…
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Empowering Student Creativity: Integrating Arts Education into the Curriculum
Creativity is becoming an increasingly valued component of student development in today's evolving educational environment. One effective means of encouraging creative development among children is through arts education programs. Teachers can utilize innovative methods that stimulate critical thinking, inventiveness, and creativity by including the arts in their curriculum and helping their students realize their full…
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Quick Front Door Decor Craft For Lag B’Omer
If you've been paying attention, you may remember the ten plagues Passover cards I made a month plus ago? The art was mounted on gold cardboard that was actually some metallic gold cardbaord dessert platters left at my front door. And of course, after I cut out the flat middle I just had to save…
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DIY Bonfire Cake Toppers For Lag B’Omer!
Today is Lag B'Omer, so yes, sharing this a bit on the late side, but you could still make a cake to enjoy in a pinch. Just gather around the family, together with some simple supplies and draw some beautiful flames! It is true, these flames were placed in the middle of a bundt cake,…
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Craft Schooling Sunday is Taking A Break For Lag B’Omer
Thanks for stopping by, with all the guests and holiday activities I simply did not have time to prepare this week's party. My apologies and looking forward to see you next week!
