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Succulents In Bloom: Round Leafed Navel Wort (Cotyledon Orbiculata)
How could such a wonderful succulent with such gorgeous flowers have a name like Navel Wort? And its alternate name, which I won't mention here as it includes the name of a very non-kosher animal, isn't any better! That said, I just wanted to share with you my blooming succulent, as with all the trendy…
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A DIY Paper Plant That Is Simply Lovely: Agave!
Paper plants are all the rage, and understandably so as they are so simple to make and look amazing. Not to mention great for those who don't have time to take care of the real thing! i happen to have a virtual jungle both indoors and out, but I still appreciate the paper plant idea…
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Giant Watercolor Lollipop Costume Prop Or Party Centerpiece
Need a giant lollipop for a costume or maybe a whole bunch to use as centerpieces for a birthday party or even a bat mitzvah? I just made this one for my daughter to use as a prop in a play that was part of her graduation from 8th grade ceremony, and it looks even…
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Cereal Box Magazine Holders DIY
I've been wanting to make some recycled cereal box magazine holders for years, and at long last I found a little window of time to give it a try. And I have to say, I just love the results, and this is the perfect way to freshen up your desk area or bookcase, and to…
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Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week's party was full of truly amazing contributions from crafters and DIYers from around the world, that picking and editing the features was really quite a job. There were so many more projects that I could have included but in the name of tight editing and creating a…
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Red Canna In Bloom In My Container Garden!
This morning I stepped outside and was welcomed by this stunning Red Canna flower, wow, right? I had planned to write something about creativity and the connection to gardening and appreciating the natural beauty in the world around us, but my time is running out. What I really want to say is my life…
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Giant Origami Giraffe DIY
Remember the giraffe themed birthday party that I threw for my 11 year old son? Well, while I shared with you a bunch of giraffe birthday crafts, I didn't actually get around to sharing the biggest giraffe statement of them all: giant origami giraffes snacking on branches with paper leaves! I have to say, these…
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Ceramic Plates And Trays Made By Kids
Yesterday at the student's show at the ceramics studio that my 12 year old son and I visit every week (for some quality creative time together) we were very inspired by a show of all the student's work. I only had time to capture a small portion of the wonderful creativity to share with you…
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Kids Rethink The Traditional Tzedaka Box!
Today there was a student show at the ceramic studio where my son and I spend time together creating with clay each week, and I just had to share with you some of the fantastic work we saw. For starters I just love the ceramic tzedaka (charity) boxes that kids made (that would also make…
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Welcome Back To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome back to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week I took a little break from the party as we were celebrating the beautiful Jewish holiday of Shavuot with family and friends, and I was 100% unplugged, so it didn't seem right to be hosting a virtual party during that time, right?. So after a…
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Hoya Vine In Bloom
When my Hoya vine blooms with clusters of pink waxy flowers it is truly exciting! Truthfully, for the first few years after purchasing this plant, it didn't bloom at all, and I didin't even know that it had the capacity to bloom, funny enough. But after producing a bloom or two, the plant has become…
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Pineapple Pinecone Craft Is My New Favorite!
I have been wanting to make pinecone pineapples for a few months now, and even painted the pinecones yellow before Passover, and finally found the time to give this fantastic summer craft, that would be a perfect summer camp craft a try. And wow, the results are so adorable you'll want to make a whole…
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Classic Loom Potholders, Buy The Loops Or Make Your Own!
A few days ago my twelve year old son was looking for something to do, and to my surprise asked me to take down the potholder loom that he spied on a very high shelf! As it turns out there was already a potholder in progress (the black and white one) on the loom that…
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Paper Giraffes Birthday Photo Wall
As one of the elements in the giraffe themed birthday party I threw for my son last week, the giraffe paper dolls photo wall was so simple to make and with great results. If I had known that I was going to tape those giraffes to the wall I would have made more, but fortunately…
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Craft Schooling Sunday Is Taking A Break For the Important Jewish Holiday Of Shavuot
Dear Readers, as you read this I am very likely in the middle of celebrating the beautiful Jewish holiday of Shavuot with family and friends. Since on shabbat and all major Jewish holidays I am 100% unplugged, it just doesn't seem right to be holding a virtual party during that time. So rather than delay…
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Paper Leaves On Real Branches For Shavuot Or Any Time!
Paper leaves on real branches is a super quick craft that results in some fun decorations that can be used for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot or really anytime! I actually made these branches as part of the giraffe birthday party that I'm still in the middle of sharing with you all, though I did…
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Giraffe Birthday Cake In A Pinch That Is Simple And Adorable!
Need an idea for a quick birthday cake that looks great and will even prompt some wows? Then maybe my golden giraffe topped birthday cake with dancing paper elephants and washi tape flags is perfect for you! This giraffe cake which was for the giraffe themed birthday party I made for my eleven year old…
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Golden Giraffe Cake Topper Is Simple And Looks Amazing!
If you need a fun cake topper in a pinch and you happen to have some spray paint (toxic stuff that it is……) and some plastic animals hanging around somewhere, you are in luck, because this golden giraffe cake topper (or the animal of your choice of course) is so simple to make and looks…
