February 2013
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Almond Trees In Bloom In Northern Israel Once Again!
The beautiful almond trees are in full bloom once again in Northern Israel, and this year our mountaintop city is virtually covered in a blanket of pink and white blooms! The almond trees are the first to bloom, signaling that spring is on it's way, and it's so very exciting every time!
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Making Yarn From Sheets For Crocheting & Knitting!
Does making yarn from old sheets that you find in your linen closet qualify as Spring cleaning? It sure does in my book, ha ha! I opened my son's closet and the first thing I saw were a small pile of vintage comforter covers that sat in the attic for a good five years, and in one…
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Giant Party Hat Centerpiece
How about a giant party hat as a centerpiece for your next party? These hats are quite simple to make, and especially great if you need to make more than one— I made 15 or so! And of course, the centerpiece has the added benefit as a prop for those guests who want to have…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, and wishing you all a very joyful Purim! Purim is from Saturday night until Sunday night in most locations around the world, except in Jerusalem, where the holiday is observed one day later, from Sunday night to Monday night. We have lots of festivities on Sunday, and I still have…
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A Sweet Ship Captain’s Costume For A Seven Year Old!
Yes, it's true, my cute little Sea Captain is wearing a costume that consists of a store bought outfit…..okay we didn't buy it, we borrowed it from the neighbors! Nonetheless, with a store bought costume as a base, one can add so many fun details! Duct tape boots, a rope, and a little sea bird…
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A No-Sew Peacock Costume For A Ten Year Old Girl!
You can make a gorgeous peacock costume for your daughter with just a little effort, but no sewing whatsoever! And if you forget about the fact that most peacock costumes show the feathers raised behind the head, well then your job will be much simpler! I caught my daughter as she was racing out…
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A Fun Robot Costume For A Nine Year Old Boy!
I honestly can't believe I pulled off the robot costume that I promised my nine year old for Purim! Phew, the kids just got on the bus to school, happy as can be! I must say, a robot costume that allows a child to sit down and board a van is a bit of a…
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Duct Tape & Up-Cycled Rain Boots For A Costume!
Crafting with duct tape is something I've been wanting to do for months, and now finally I present you with a great idea for making any costume that much better: up-cycled rain boots + duct tape = the boots of your child's dreams, in this case Sea Captain boots. So goodbye to our cute little…
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Purim Party Decor- Japanese Koi Flags and Chinese Lanterns!
Looking for some fun ideas for Purim decorations? How about Japanese koi kites and Chinese paper anterns? The koi kites are perfect for Purim which falls in the Jewish month of Adar, which is the astrological sign of the fish! And the Chinese lanterns are just downright fun and festive! I also added some cupcake…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! With just one week left until Purim, and a very busy week ahead, I'm running off to work on costumes with my kids, so here are my favorites from last week: Love this little amigurumi mushroom from little things blogged, and this heart pillow from mon makes things would be…