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Wishing You A Shanah Tovah And A Sweet As Honey New Year!
Dear Readers, I had dreamed of taking photos of one of the pomegranate laden trees in the neighborhood in order to wish you a Shanah Tovah, a happy new year, but as is par for the course here at CJM central, we are going out town tonight, together with all the food I've cooked and…
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Apple Cake Cards For Rosh HaShana, Or Someone’s Birthday, Or Both?
One of my sweet sons has a 17th birthday tomorrow, just two days shy of Rosh HaShana, and this year, unlike previous years when the men and boys travel out of town for the holiday leaving us women to bask in the freedom of just being women, ahhhh, but never mind, that is not happening…
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A New Category Just In Time For Rosh HaShana: Apples!
Dear Readers: With Rosh HaShana coming up this Friday night, the crafting frenzy has begun, and I realized I could really help make your life so much easier if I put all the apple crafts together, as what says Rosh HaShana more than apples? So, I'm happy to say there are 29 posts (and counting)…
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Festive Painted Apples For Rosh HaShana
Let the Rosh HaShana crafting take over your dining room table, because what a great way to end the Jewish year! And with just a bit of forethought, whatever you make now can be used as decorations in the Succah (coming up 2 weeks after Rosh HaShana), or as little gifts or cards to wish…
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Now Is The Time To Get Crafting For Rosh HaShana!
Sometimes I feel like I might just be the only Jewish crafting coach in the world, and that dear readers is why I am posting some photos of what is going on right now on my kitchen table, namely to get you inspired to use this very last week of the Jewish year to engage…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Wow, we are now entering the very last year of the Jewish year, and as I write this we are about to celebrate the very last shabbat of the year. The pressure is now on to do our very best in every area…
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8 Tips For Safely Using A Chainsaw On A DIY Project
We are in the middle of an extreme heat wave here in Israel, so it doesn't really feel like Fall, but with Rosh HaShana in less than two weeks, and the Jewish holiday season to follow, that means it is basically Fall, cool weather or not! So that said let's start thinking about bringing some…
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Embroidered Geometric Stars On A Recycled Styrofoam Tray, Festive And Fun Anytime!
After sharing the cross stitch apple styrofoam tray embroidery craft, I just couldn't resist dusting off this project to share with you, as it still looks great four years after I first shared it. The wonderful thing about these string stars is that they have a universal festive look so they would truly be great…
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Cross Stitch Apple Embroidery On A Foam Tray!
I have dusted off this project from my archives, as it is truly one of my all time favorites! And this apple is just the beginning, collect styrofoam trays (from non-meat items) and have fun thinking of all the possibilities!I have a box with a bunch of trays in the basement, so if and when…
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Plastic Bottle Apples To Make For Rosh HaShana Gift Giving And Succah Decorating!
Plastic bottle apples, namely apples made from recycled plastic bottles are something I've been making for quite a few years. They make great little gift boxes or treat boxes, are quite simple to whip up, and everyone loves them. Not to mention that you help create awareness of recycling and minimizing waste, and, this project…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! We have been experiencing an extreme heat wave, with temps expected to be as high as 107 F, which is not at all a regular occurence for us here in Northern Israel on our coolish mountaintop location. Very grateful for air conditioning right…
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Sketch Flowers Over The Abstract Watercolor Landscape To Improve It!
In the last 5 or so months as I've upped my sketchbook game considerably, I've also been slowly mastering the art of fixing mistakes, as pages in a sketchbook should depict a journey, but in my case not the stumbles, I prefer to forget about those! So, while my other fixes have been via paper…
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Abstract Watercolor Landscape Sketches With Pen
Last week I shared with you some very simple abstract watercolor sketches, check it out here, which are really lovely, and now I'm want to show you what to do when those sketches are not so successful! It is true you could just leave them alone, or paint over them entirely, but first, try defining…
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Take A Walk In An Olive Grove In Northen Israel!
We are in the middle of an extreme heat wave which means it is even too hot at 6pm for my usual walk which takes me through a lovely old olive grove, so I thought I'd share with you some photos I took a few weeks ago on one of those end of the day…
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Red Canna In Bloom
If you get excited when something blooms in your container garden, as we do, then make sure to always have plants in your life, as they bring you joy! The plant nursery is always like a "candy store" for me, and sometimes there are plants that I just can't resist. Of course if I happen…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With Rosh HaShana in just 3 weeks, yikes, time is whizzing by! Last night I passed by a tree packed with nearly ripe pomegranites which was a true reminder of the season, and a gorgeous one to boot. I hope to have a…
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Why Crafting Is The Best Way To Bond With Your Kids
Above: This craft doesn't have to look so perfect, and will be even more charming when done by kids and adults together! Find it in the archives under Rosh Hashana crafting. Watching your children grow up is a truly special experience. As they learn new activities and react to events for the first time, you…
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Amazing DIY Projects That Use Lego
Lego is truly one of the greatest toys of all time, and not just because it is well known, but because it truly fosters creativity, as a toy, and drum roll please, as a DIY material! After reading this article you will now scour garage sales, and even your own basement to see if you…
