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How To Make A Classic Mizrach Cross Stitch With Hebrew Letters
When I saw this mizrach cross stitch on the bookshelf in a friend’s house in Jerusalem, I thought to myself “now that is a great thing to make in cross stitch, why didn’t I think of that?” The first step towards actually making one myself is sharing with you how to make a classic mizrach…
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How To Make Doodle Landscapes With Just Crayons And A Ballpoint Pen
Are you possibly on vacation right now and itching to do something creative, but didn’t bring the art supplies, and don’t really want to buy more? Friends, I was in just this predicament last week and so now I can share with you how to make doodle landscapes with just crayons and a ballpoint pen,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! NOTE: The image above are not the features from last week’s party, rather from May 10, sorry about that. I am running off to Jerusalem to attend the bris of my niece’s first son, so exciting, and no to time to process the photos and post them, so will do…
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How To Grow Red Canna In Northern Israel
Looking for a great plant for your summer garden? Learn how to grow red canna in Northern Israel, or anywhere for that matter! Red canna has stunning flowers and really dramatic and large burgandy leaves, not to mention height! Here in zone 8/9 I am able to leave the canna tubers in the pot after…
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How To Make A Fun Card From Recycled Paper Scraps
Looking for a fun way to make a card for any occasion, and want it to be truly memorable? Look no further, as I will teach you how to make a fun card from recycled paper scraps that will truly wow the recipient! True this is not for that occasion or recipient that requires something…
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How To Make Watercolor Mosaic Fruit Cut-Outs
I am reposting this project, because now is the perfect time to learn how to make watercolor mosaic fruit cut-outs, as it is so truly relaxing with great results! Here is what I wrote two years ago: Yes it is true, watercolor mosaic fruit have stolen my heart, can you blame me? First it was…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! We are now officially in the three week period of summer vacation, which is THE time for crafts of all kinds! A neighbor just told me that her girls made modeling clay from hair conditioner and potato starch, so all kinds of chemisty in the…
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How To Grow Ponytail Palm In A Pot Outdoors
Ponytail palm is one of those very unusual looking plants that you can’t help but notice! This very plant sat at the back of a neighbor’s home for years and I always thought that I would love one too! Fast forward, that neighbor sadly lost her husband and made a discreet sale of her home…
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How To Make Fun Birthday Decor With Recycled Ice Cream Cone Boxes
Ever thought about recycling food boxes and using the photos on them for something? You are not alone my friend, I save ice cream cone boxes and use the photos of ice cream cones to make fun birthday garlands! While I just made this for my daughter’s birthday, I have done this in the past,…
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How To Make A “Remembering Jerusalem” Candle Jar Craft
Tonight we usher in the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, T’isha B’Av, which includes a 25 hour fast for all healthy adults, together with a day of mourning. With everything going on in the past few years, feeling the sadness is unfortunately so much easier as there is so much to relate to, and…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! We are approaching the solemn Jewish holiday of Tisha B’Av, the Ninth of Av, which starts on Wednesday night, so while of course there are no restrictions for children, or for adults who want to make something to remember the destruction of the Holy Temple…
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How To Grow Bougainvillea In A Pot, And Enjoy Its Lovely Blooms
This week as I was making the morning rounds in my container garden I was noticing the stunning beauty of one of my bougainvillea vines, and the lovely combo of the magenta bracts and tiny white flowers, together with green leaves, so I ran in to the house to take some photos to share with…
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How To Make A Fun Gift Wrap Bow With Mixed Rafia
Ever seen a fun artful bow made from mixed rafia? Me neither, but after I received this very artful recycled card, tied up with a big rafia bow, I just had to save it, and finally I’ve photographed it to share with you, so lets delve into how to make a fun gift wrap bow…
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How To Make A Stunning Torn Paper Collage Bookmark
Looking for a relaxing summer craft to make with all ages, or just yourself to save and give as gifts together with a book? Take a minute and learn how to make a stunning torn paper collage bookmark and then make a bunch or share this craft with a group of friends! I have to…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! It is getting hot around here, and I’ve started to learn how to make simple DIY garden fountains using an inexpensive pump and some containers you likely have hanging around. For now I’ve made something super simple, but the sound of the gurgling water is…
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How To Make Quick Flag Pole Birthday Cake Toppers
Plan ahead in order to make adorable flag pole cake toppers like these in a pinch! My son was in yeshiva on his 21st birthday, and I almost forgot that we hadn’t celebrated his birthday as a family, until my daughter reminded me at about 5pm a few hours before shabbat, yikes! She made the…
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How To Grow Stunning Agapanthus In Your Container Garden
When a beloved neighbor sold her home and left with little warning I was the one who swooped in to rescue and care for a rather large number of plants in containers and in built in planters, as the new owners, who are not yet the owners may not be moving in for another year…
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How To Grow Spanish Lavender In A Terra Cotta Pot
Isn’t this Spanish lavender just lovely? I am pleasantly surprised by the bright purple blooms, having only tried growing French lavender previously. Yes, previously, meaning not successfully, though I don’t recall why. So now, equipped with a bit more experience and knowledge, I’m giving lavender a try once again and hopefully it will be a…
