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Woven Plastic Bottle Baskets Are Fun, Practical And Waterproof!
I am reposting this original craft idea that I posted four years ago, as it just seems like the perfect craft right about now, especially if you've followed my advice and started to make some plastic bag yarn! Okay, enjoy! I am so excited to share with you this recycled craft that is made entirely…
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Quick Recycled Cardboard Envelope For Your Handmade Card
After I whipped up my handmade new baby card, using some of the simple botanical sketches I've been practicing in my sketchbook, I realized that I really needed an envelope, especially since I didn't have a gift that was the right size to go along with the card….hmmm. A quick search in my studio, and…
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Summer Camp Crafts: Havdalah Candle Craft From Old Candles
Remember the story about the huge bag of unsightly old candles that accidentally ended up at our house, and how I decided to make upcycled candles? Well dear readers here is confirmation that indeed there are no accidents, as that bag of candles that was destined for the garbage (in any one else's house, and…
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Summer Camp Crafts: A Graffiti Logo Sweatshirt With Splashes Of Color
I am so grateful that my teen daughter loves crafting, as with no school for months now due to Covid-19, she has had lots of time to delve into creative activities that she loves, the latest being grafitti sweatshirts! Her friends are begging her to make some for them, and while I was just thinking…
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When Life Gives You Art Supplies: Upcycle Old Candles To Make More Candles
There is something about me that you may not know: I hate waste, and I have a problem throwing out things that have great crafting potential. That of course is one of the reasons I love recycling crafts, together with of course the creative challenge that goes hand in hand with being resourceful! Someone like…
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Blooming Watercolor Poppies Centerpiece Is Festive And Very Budget Friendly!
I am totally in love with the watercolor poppies in a pot centerpiece, well one-sided centerpiece really, and I have already made two more! This idea, is something that you can play around with depending on your own needs, and there are so many ways to go! I actually made a small one using a…
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Simple Balloon Cactus Is Perfect Anytime!
This balloon cactus party centerpiece idea is truly a keeper, and I will very likely be making many many more of these simple balloon cacti in the future. I tend to need ideas that can be made for 8 to 10 tables, on a budget, and this is perfect! I can't take credit for this…
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Oatmeal Can Tzedaka Box Craft
A tzedaka box (charity box) made from an oatmeal can is just as cute as can be, and quite useful right now! As you may know, due to the Corona virus all the synagogues are currently closed, though prayer groups of up to 20 with proper distancing is permitted. While many neighbors have formed prayer…
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Milk Carton Frogs Passover Seder Craft
With Passover less than a week away, it is certainly time to get crafting, if you can squeeze it in of course. Then again, maybe keeping the kids busy with some fun crafts for Passover may be the best idea right about now while you spend time getting the house and most importantly, the…
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Ice Cream Cone Gift Tags From A Recycled Ice Cream Cone Box!
Ice cream cone gift tags from an ice cream cone box are just the cutest and one of the quickest recycling crafts ever! As I was trying to clear out all the recycling items that I hoard, including a lovely pink ice cream cone box from a certain Israeli brand, the idea struck and within…
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Super Quick Paper Lanterns That Can Light Up!
This year my Purim decorations are all about the quick factor, as with the festive holiday just around the corner, in addition to many guests and food prep, quick is all there is really time for. Ah yes, and the truth is that the decorations I will hang in my house were mostly made for…
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Use Recycled Jars And Tissue Paper To Create Festive Lanterns!
There is nothing that quite compares to the results of simply applying tissue paper shapes to recycled jars with some glue! I have made many versions of this craft over the years, and I think this one is my all-time favorite, as it is just so happy! Speaking of happy we are now in the…