October 2012

  • Loom Pot Holder Cat Rattle Using Recycled Tights!

     Yes dear readers, you can indeed make pot holders on a simple pot holder loom using loops made from recycled tights! And with winter around the corner, so I'm quite sure that many of you will have some tights that could be used for crafting as opposed to tossing them! A while back we made…

  • Paper Mache Dragons From Recycled Materials

    Aren't these paper mache dragons from recycled materials just fabulous? And while of course this is a great craft for kids, these were actually made by student teachers at Marjon University Plymouth in the UK, which is probably why they're so good! Not that teenagers couldn't produce some creatures like this, they certainly could!  Love the idea…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! The inspirational linky party with contributors last week from Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Portugal, Jakarta, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Canada, The United States, Guatemala, Sweden, The UK, Slovenia and Japan!  I know there are a few more places that I couldn't figure out, so if I missed you, please…

  • Antoni Gaudi’s Casa Mila, Part 2….Period Apartment Tour

    I really truly fell in love with the interiors of Antoni Gaudi's Casa Mila in Barcelona, completed in 1912. And I was having an interesting deja vu of sorts that was a cross between memories of my paternal grandmother (who had fabulous taste and loved antiques) and my pre-war apartment on the Upper West side…

  • Antoni Gaudi’s Casa Mila, Part 1….The Entrance and Amazing Roof Garden

    On my trip to Barcelona, on the very last day, just hours before we needed to be at airport, my daughter and I hopped on the metro and went to spend our last moments in Barcelona at Casa Mila, designed as a luxury apartment building that's one of architect Antoni Gaudi's masterpieces, finished in 1912.…

  • Fabulous Crocheted Corset Style Vest For Girls

    Photos courtesy of Alla Koval at mylittlecitygirl.com A little over a year ago I crocheted this fabulous corset style vest for my daughter, only my version in pink. I never got around to photographing it and sharing it with you, and now it's too small on her!  So when I came across the pattern once…

  • Out & About In The Galil, Israel

    Before I start posting some more photos of my recent adventures in Barcelona, I though I'd give you a little slice of life here in Northern Israel. For those of you who imagine Israel to be a desert country, filled with sand and camels, well there are places like that, but where I live, not…

  • Canvas Embroidery Is Great For Boys!

    Simple embroidery on canvas is a great little project to have on hand to work on here and there for kids of all ages, and I'm especially loving that my boys ages 7 and 9 each have a little canvas in progress. I'll be honest, it makes me so very happy to see them sitting…

  • Funny or Frightening Purim Costume Idea For Long Hair!

    If you have a daughter with long hair, that's thinking of cutting her hair, as is my daughter, then you may just want to suggest that she hold out until after Purim! This spooky/funny/altogether head-turning costume idea of course only works with quite long hair, the only question is, what is the costume? Not sure…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week’s party was packed with amazing craftiness from bloggers from around the world, you know places like these: Australia, The UK, Hungary, Romania, Jakarta, Canada, The United States, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Guatemala and maybe more that I missed? So many amazing projects that…

  • A Walk Down Passeig De Gracia, Barcelona!

    Are you ready to get just a little bit acquainted with Barcelona? Well, then you're in the right place, as over the next few weeks I'm going to share with you quite a few posts about my recent stay in the city of Barcelona. I sure wish there had been a web site that had…

  • Havdalah Beeswax Candle Craft For Kids

    Havdalah bee's wax candles are simple to make, and a nice crafting activity for kids. Make a bunch for gifts, and while you're at it, how about making some little chanukah candles? Admittedly, little chanukah candles require more skill, but look amazing, so do give it a try!  You'll Need: sheets of bee's wax, in…