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Origami Standup Horses Make Great Party Decor And Gift Basket Additions!
Pulling this one out of the archives from just last year, as it is truly fabulous, and I may just have to make some more! While origami butterflies were truly the theme this Purim, I did sneak in a bunch of origami horses which I ended up using in the festive food baskets for friends…
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Origami Butterflies Party Decor
Reposting this from last year, because with more time for Purim decorations this year, since we have a whole extra month of adar, you can make more butterflies than you'd ever dream of, so get to it! Mine are nicely packed away from last year and patiently waiting to fly off to this year's Purim…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! Wishing everyone a Chodesh Tov, a good new Jewish month of Adar, which is a month filled with happiness and good things. And this year, because it is leap year, and on the Jewish lunar calendar we need to add a whole extra month to…
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Stunning Coastal Views From The Pier In Pacifica, California
One of the fun walks we took during our stay in Pacifica, California in August 2023 was to the pier, and out to the very end, and this time the little arm at the end was open too, so some great photos to boot! The quarter mile pier was built in 1973 as part of…
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Foggy August Days On The Coast In Pacifica, California
This past August we had the great pleasure of revisiting a new favorite location in Northern California, the town of Pacifica! Very close to the airport, stunning views and trails, and foggy/chilly weather to escape the summer heat elsewhere makes it an amazing destination. That aside, Pacifica is not a fancy beach town, rather a…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for stopping by! Pouring rain here in Northern Israel means lots of time indoors and maybe more time for some serious crafting? A neighbor's daughter just got engaged and funny enough asked me to crochet her a teddy bear, yikes! (Of course there is a story behind the request,…
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Super Simple DIY Paper Birthday Cake Toppers
Fun birthday cake toppers can truly be whipped up very quickly, assuming you have the basic supplies on hand! And truly folks, my DIY paper cake toppers may not have that perfect look, but they are made from the heart and personalized, which is really the very best idea of all. I've been making similar…
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Quick Crocheted Kid’s Gift: An Adorable Tiny Cat Bed
As it turns out, when my son got married I gained a new adorable 4 year old in my life, who is the brother of the bride, and just as cute as can be. He loves all things white, and even requested a white cat, which I happened to have, but of course I just…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for stopping by! Winter weather has arrived to Northern Israel with lots of rain as well, which means that the almond trees are waiting just a bit longer for their winter bloom, which marks the beginning of the cycle for all fruit trees in Israel. This year…
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Cute And Simple DIY Fruit Themed Party Garland
Todah is Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for fruit bearing trees, so what better time than to whip up an adorable and simple fruity garland that you can use year round? The key is to keep the fruit quite tiny, so that no matter what the age, as long as the shape is recognizable,…
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Giant Origami Apples For Your Fruit Themed Party!
I am reposting this giant origami apples tutorial because today is Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for fruit bearing trees, it is just to wonderful not to share again. Make apples to enjoy anytime, really! So simple and while you are at it, make a whole giant bushel full! Origami apples are so simple…
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Turn Plastic Bag Pompoms Into Fruit For Tu B’Shevat Craft
Dusting this off from last year, as I have not had the time for Tu B'Shevat crafting this year, and with no one home and no party in sight, I think i'll just phase from Chanukah decor to Purim decor, and so it goes. You on the other hand might just need to make some…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! This week we will be celebrating the wonderful Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat, which celebrates fruit bearing trees, and is often referred to as "the new year of the trees." On the holiday we enjoy a huge variety of fruits and nuts and…
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Welcome Back To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Thanks so much for stopping by, looking forward to seeing what you've been up to!
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Craft Schooling Sunday Returns Sunday Jan 14th
Hi Friends, thanks so much for stopping by! I am going to take one more week before resuming Craft Schooling Sunday and looking forward to reconnecting next week. Hope all is well and take advantage of the long winter nights, here in the Northern Hemisphere, to get crafting!
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Try A Potted Cyclamen Rather Than Cut Flowers!
Yes indeed my friends, here in Israel is it officially cyclamen season! And truthfully we especially love this stunning winter flowering plant because it is also a beloved native plant to Israel, and a part of childhood songs that teach about the seasons. I have to admit it was quite a surprise the first time…
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Painted Mittens Gift Box Or Artful Winter Decor!
I've dusted this one off from the archives as it goes wonderfully well with my latest cereal box doodle umbrella craft! Enjoy. Ready to practice your painting and drawing skills and make the funnest winter themed gift box ever? What can I tell you, this one is a winner, not just the color combo, but…
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Recycling Winter Craft: Cereal Box Cardboard Umbrellas!
Introducing cereal box umbrellas to use in garlands, as gift tags, place cards, or art journaling fodder, just for starters! There is something so very cute about these umbrellas that the more the better, plus they are so much fun to make, not to mention great to have on hand for any party or decor…
