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Scandinavian Style Kids Room Perfection With Customizable Star Map Posters
When it comes to decorating a child's room, my go-to style is without a doubt Scandinavian! Why you may ask? Scandinavian style means focusing on key pieces (like something too adorable for words….) and a soothing or maybe dramatic color palette, while allowing the empty space to provide room to breathe, and letting each piece…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With summer in full swing, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, now is a great time to get creative, whether indoors or out, with family, friends, or as a break for yourself? Try something new that you can take along on…
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Great Gift Ideas For New Parents
Mazal Tov, its a new baby! Every birth is a miracle and such a joyful time for everyone, though of course bringing a tiny new baby home, and then caring for that baby, can be a very great challenge, especially with the first born, when the whole process is brand new. Family and friends will…
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How To Plan a Family-Friendly Vacation in San Diego
The sunny California coast is truly an amazing destination for a family vacation. With a gorgeous climate, beautiful beaches, exciting, kid-friendly attractions, and a laid-back and relaxed vibe, California really has it all. Whlle I was born and raised in Northern Calfiornia, so I'm admittedly partial to that part of the state, if I had…
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A Visit To Kerem Ben Zimra, Northern Israel
Last shabbat my husband and I had the chance to go away, just the two of us, and at long last we spent Shabbat in Kerem Ben Zimra, just a 20 or so minute drive from our home, but a special place indeed, with gorgeous sweeping views of the surrounding hills and mountains, and the…
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Artists Who Painted The View From Their Window
If you are an art history buff, or have followed museum exhibitions and/or careers of famous painters, you may or may not be aware, that many of them were inspired to paint the view from their studio window, or maybe the view from their lodging window. To most of us, this of course makes total…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! I'm writing this on Friday morning and rushing to finish a pile of dishes in the sink and all the fridge parts that I disassembled to really clean, because, husband and I are going away for shabbat! This happens infrequently due to kids…
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Simple Strawberry Cake Topper In A Pinch!
When your sweet 17 year old son isn't home for his actual birthday, but arrives home a few weeks later, for shabbat, then you certainly need to surprise him with a cake and some quick birthday decor, right? And of course you need to put up the decorations secretly, and then get the guests to…
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How To Paint An Artful Watercolor Strawberry
Friends, this painted watercolor strawberry tutorial is from way back in 2015, but since I just used the strawberries for the last time (since I wrote my son's name and age on them) 7 years later and they still look great, I thought I'd revisit this fun craft. Make a bushel of strawberries, cut them…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! We had a wonderful Shavuot holiday, and now, summer is under way, which means, yes of course, time to take those creative activities up a notch, right? Get outdoors, collect items from nature, do something messy, like mosaic, or even learn something new.…
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Craft Schooling Sunday Resumes Next Week: Today Is The Jewish Holiday Of Shavuot!
Thanks so much for stopping by, we are now in the middle of celebrating the festive Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which starts Saturday night and ends Sunday night in Israel, and Monday night elsewhere, so Craft Schooling Sunday will take a holiday break and resume next week.
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DIY Painted Paper Gerbera Centerpiece
A DIY painted paper gerbera centerpiece is so fun to make and looks amazing. There is nothing quite as lovely as painted paper flowers used as holiday decor, or really anytime! I am so thrilled to have these flowers on my sideboard right now! They are so cheerful and never fade, and can be easily…
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How To Make Painted Paper Daisy Cut-Outs In 5 Steps
How to make painted paper daisy cut-outs in 5 steps is perfect right now! And lucky for you,m this post is the tutorial. The festive holiday of Shavuot starts Saturday night, so now is the time to get busy filling our homes with greenery and flowers, and I say go for paper! Whether you have…
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about #sketchfrommywindow is an instagram based art challenge created by myself, @sararivkadahan and co-hosted by 13 other artists from around the globe, who are dedicated to making this project meaningful and life enhancing. I am truly grateful for their participation and am so excited about the potential to truly help others begin their…
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DIY Cardboard Cactus With Blooms!
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming this Saturday night, now is the time to decorate the house with flowers and greenery, so why not make some cardboard or paper versions that you can then use again, or that keep looking great? My cardboard cactus with blooms is quite quick to make, and of course…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! As the holiday of Shavuot approaches there there are at least a few days to spend making festive floral crafts to decorate the house, not to mention special challahs as well, right? I've been doing lots of floral illustrations, so those are my…
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Upgrading Your Deck with an Outdoor Kitchen
Above: A stunning deck with an outdoor kitchen, in Australia, designed by Breathe Architects Everyone loves to spend time outdoors, and cooking outdoors, whether it be with a simple grill or using an outdoor pizza oven, is something many enjoy. The warm sun, fresh air, and cool breezes can truly be refreshing and a great…
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DIY Paper Vase Makes A Great Centerpiece!
I originally posted this just before Passover two years ago, and am sharing it again, because it will be moved from my kitchen to the dining room for use as decor for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot! A vase like this can of course be stored flat and is wonderful to have on hand,…
