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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! Life is very uncertain around here in Israel, and while Northern Israel is for now less of a target we still have at least twice daily runs to the bomb shelter room, and husband and I are sleeping there as well, and grateful that it…
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Burgundy Phaelanopsis Orchid In Bloom!
As the proud proprietor of a mini orchid sanctuary for neglected orchids, when I've had success in nurturing a neglected plant not only back to life but into blooming glory it is truly exciting! Last summer a family friend who is a landscaper in Tel Aviv gifted me with a whole crate full of what…
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Filet Crochet Diamond Trellis Pattern
Summer is a great time to delve into crochet, as it is so very relaxing, and great as a take along project! Our summer here in Northern Israel is turning out to be yet another stressful one, so I think I might just need to go down into the basement and look for some yarn…
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Filet Crochet Small Diamonds Pattern For Blankets And More!
If you already know how to crochet, or even if you are somewhat of a beginner, filet crochet is a great way to create a crocheted pattern with very little effort! No squares to sew together, no millions of ends to weave in at the end (not my favorite) and results that are very classic…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! Hard to believe we are already half way through June, which means friends, get going with those creative summer plans, whatever they may be! Grab a project that you can do on a lazy afternoon, in the car, on a plane, when on vacation……..crocheting,…
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DIY Floral Chandelier With Faux Flowers In Just Five Minutes!
Ever seen those stunning floral arrangements hung over tables for rustic weddings or other special occasions? Floral arrangements assembled to hang over a table might be oblong and arranged on a long rectangular wire base, or circular and arranged on a large hoop, that is then hung from the ceiling. These ideas work well in…
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Quick 1/6 Scale Crocheted Doll Pillows For 16 cm Maileg Style Animals Or Dolls
It is now officially confirmed, I have fallen down a very deep and all consuming rabbit hole regarding all things DIY dollhouses, and only just realized that it is even funnier that the main characters for my 1/6 (or 1/8 scale) dollhouse are rabbits! A lot of these characters have names, sometimes even human sounding…
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Simple Crocheted Pouch With Colorful Stripes And Drawstrings
Want to make a quick crocheted gift to use up some of your stash, or maybe to give yarn from a previous now unraveled scarf a new life? One of my crafting students quietly asked me if I'd crochet something for him, so I dove into my basket of stash and this pouch, together with…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Summer has arrived in Northern Israel, and with no festive holidays on the horizon it is time to start thinking about summer creativity for the sake of creativity! I'm taking a break with the crafting sessions with my 5th and 6th graders, while…
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Sunrise Salmon Pink Phalaenopsis Orchid Blooms!
My orchid sanctuary, filled with more than 20 previously orphaned and almost dead orchids that I've managed to bring to life, is filled with lovely blooming orchids and for the first time ever I now have phalaenopsis orchids that are referred to as red, salmon, sunrise or pink, you name it! This particular plant has…
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Blooming Cactus Craft With Cupcake Liner Flowers
Sometimes the cutest idea ever just happens all on its own, and in this case left me with my own jaw dropping at the combo! I was left with a bunch of cupcake liner flowers after crafting with my students for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. I had already arranged a smallish collection of both…
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Mini Mezonot Rolls For Shavuot!
I pulled this out of the archives and added the recipe that I found in one of my cook books on a slip of paper, now recorded permanently here! I'll be making these again tonight to enjoy on our Shavuot Kiddush on Monday morning as they were a big hit last year. Here is what…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! The festive Jewish holiday, Shavuot, that comes at the end of a mourning period will be celebrated starting Sunday night, for one full day in Israel and for two full days elsewhere. I am ready decor-wise, with greenery and flowers, and new vintage…
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What Is Postmenopause?
It is true, no one really talks about what happens after menopause. You spend years hearing about hot flashes, night sweats, and hormone chaos, but then what? One day, your periods stop, the countdown hits 12 months, and you’re just supposed to figure it out? If you’re in that “what now?” phase — or getting…
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Geometric Watercolor Strawberries Garland To Enjoy All Summer!
Just last year I was painting up a storm, this year, I've been crafting with 20 students and making dollhouses, so the painting got pushed to the side, but I must get back to it! Dusted this one off to share, as it is just so much fun! The festive Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which…
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Cupcake Liner Flowers Bouquet With Floral Paper Is Beyond Adorable!
Introducing a cuter than cute craft that can be easily made in multiples and in any size you like, with out a huge time investment. My crafting students made a bunch of cupcake liner flowers for a Shavuot project and those that had between three to five left over were able to make a bouquet…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up on Sunday night, now is certainly the time to start thinking about how to make the holiday extra special, whether with stunning cheese boards, greenery and flowers or crafts of every kind? I am busy finishing up…
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DIY Bouquet From Paper Flowers And Quilling
It has been quite a few years since I delved into quilling, and thought I'd give it a try with my students to make some lovely paper bouquets for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot. I decided to combine paper flowers with quilling for the best results, as quilling requires a level of acuracy that…
