March 2010

  • Cut-Paper Silhouettes from Nature: Great for Card Making Too!

    Crafting with leaves is generally designated for Fall when the leaves are falling, but I've decided that Spring is a great time to celebrate leaves as well, don't you think? And when you use bright and/or pastel colors your projects will naturally look like Spring! Leaves are a wonderful source of design inspiration and I'll…

  • Cut Paper Silhouettes From Nature: Fresh Artwork for Spring!

    Looking for a new project that says "Spring?" Something cheerful to adorn a blank wall? With just some cardstock in your favorite colors, a piece of foam core or any solid backing, and a bit of rick rack trim you can create a truly special piece of artwork that you'll enjoy all year round. Cut…

  • Craft Schooling Sunday: International Blog Linking Get Together!

    Thanks so much for stopping by! Sundays are now devoted to Craft Schooling Sunday, which I hope you are enjoying as much as I am! Every week I look forward to seeing all the amazing projects that are posted by readers from around the world and continued to be inspired and amazed by all the…

  • The Right Knobs Are Worth Waiting For!

    Three plus years after moving into our home, I am happy to say I'm still pleased with the faux bamboo formica I choose for a built-in linen closet (left) and the cabinets in my laundry area which also happen to hold our gas water heater. My only problem was I just couldn't decide what type…

  • Lessons In Decorating: A Beautiful Color Scheme Inspired By An Ordinary Pigeon!

    When this pigeon found his way into my living room and just didn't want to leave, I knew I should take his picture because he looked so cute! What I didn't know is that this photo would be inspiration for a post about decorating! When I was cropping the photo to share with you I…

  • Crochet A Fun Sachet or Make A Cute Baby Mobile!

    Spring cleaning season has arrived in my home, with Pesach (Passover) just one month away! I hope to spend this month scrubbing and organizing my home from top to bottom (as much as possible) in spiritual and actual physical preparation for the important week-long holiday in which we re-live our experience as Jews in Egypt…

  • A Trip To The Mediterranean & The Lebanese Border!

    We were so very happy to welcome my brother and family for a too short visit to our home in Israel! The cousins had such a great time together and we especially enjoyed taking this day trip to visit Rosh HaNikra, a stunning and historic coastal site on the Northernmost tip of the Israeli coast,…