January 2015
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Thanks so much for joining me here for this very international party, with contributors from places like The United Kingdom, Sweden, The Netherlands, Portugal, Pakistan, Italy, Slovakia, Macedonia, The United States, Guatemala, Australia, India, and Israel! Here are the features from last weeks party: An amazing chocolate cake with strawberry…
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Hardenbergia Vine In Bloom!
What more can one wish for than a vine that is lush and green in the summer and blooms with gorgeous tiny purple blooms in the winter, when the rest of the garden looks well, no offense, dead? That my dear friends is hardenbergia, which I can't rave about enough, as it does great as…
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Before Rainbow Loom There Was Spool Knitting, Remember?
Remember good old fashioned spool knitting and how satisfying it was to see that snake of knitting emerge from the bottom of the spool? There are of course many shapes and sizes of knitting spools available for sale out there, but you can also make a DIY knitting spool with your kids, which is even…
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A Round-Up Of Crafts For Tu B’Shevat
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday which celebrates the New Year for the trees is coming up next Tuesday night, so it certainly is time to get crafting! As you can see that hasn't exactly happened around here as I have been swamped with other work and obilgations, but I hope we will squeeze out some…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, my little international linky party full of so much creativity from around the world! It is so wonderful to reconnect with all my virtual friends after our little break at the end of 2014, and now is the perfect time to get crafting, so here are some inspiring projects from…
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A Granny Square Crocheted W.I.P. That Became A R.I.P. Or Rather A Rip?
A WIP that became a RIP. Now how is that for a good tongue in cheek joke just for us, the die hard crocheters in the crowd? How many WIPs do you have hanging around? And how many have you decided to rip apart in order to use the yarn? Now most of you can…
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Chunky Crocheted Slipper Socks
Yes, it is true, at long last I listened to my husband's request for some crocheted socks to keep his feet warm in bed, and surprised him with them for his birthday on Chanukah. I know it is hard to tell in the photo, but these are actually quite large, well just right for a…
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Stunning Schlumbergera In Bloom!
My beloved schlumbergera (xmas cactus) is in bloom, and somehow this year the plant produced both red and pink blooms, prooving that it is not only a hybrid, but a hybrid of a hybrid! I bought this plant last year from a local nursery, full of buds but a little worse for the wear. And…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Thanks so much for joining me here for a celebration of crafting from around the world! Last week's party was full of great projects and I hope we'll get to see even more inspiration as our regulars trickle back to the party. And without further dely, here are the features from last week's party, each…
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Quick Crocheted Handwarmers For A Two Year Old (Or Any Age!)
If you find yourself in need of a quick handmade gift anytime soon, why not crochet some chunky handwarmers, which are an especially quick project if they are for a two year old! The story goes like this: daughter is traveling to a neighbors wedding in Jerusalem and will see some family while there. Said…
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Doodle With Water Colors And Make Some Gorgeous Gift Wrap!
As promised, here is at least one great idea for using those sheets of water color patterns you and/or the kids have created — watercolor gift wrap! I grabbed a sheet that I had painted to quickly wrap a little handmade gift, and just fell in love with the results! I didn't really have time…
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Welcome Back To Craft Schooling Sunday!