March 2015
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A Recycled Crafts For Passover Round-Up From The Archives
With Passover arriving Friday night, and preparations in full swing, now is a great time to keep the kids busy with some fun Passover recycling crafts in anticipation of the holiday! We're running a bit late with our crafting so I've reached into the archives to share some nice projects from past years. Above: Get…
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Passover Craft For Kids: Recycled Soda Bottle Elijah’s Cup!
Here's a super simple recycling craft for Passover that I just whipped up, maybe to inspire my kids to make some more, but certainly to inspire you to do the same at your house! A recycled soda bottle and CD Eliyahu's cup decorated with washi tape (or a myriad of things that you have on…
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Huevos Haminados Decorated Eggs For Passover!
Photo Credit: aglaiakremezi.com For all of you out there, who like me, get just a little bit jealous of all those beautiful dyed egg crafts floating around the internet just about now, I have GREAT NEWS for you……there is actually a Jewish tradition that includes decorating eggs in a gorgeous artful way for Passover (and…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, a wonderful little international linky party with contributors from around the world. Thanks for joining me here, just under a week before the holiday of Passover, with still so much to do, and hopefully some crafting for the holiday too, time will tell! Last week’s party was as always full…
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Decorating With Cut Flowers (Now That Your Home Is Sparkling Clean!)
Photo credit: susanfindley.com Gorgeous cut flowers are the perfect way to reward yourself after you've scoured your house from top to bottom in preparation for Passover, don't you think? And even if you haven't participated in this yearly ritual that connects the physical and the spiritual, (which is why we take it so seriously) and…
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Super Simple Crocheted Beaded Necklace To Complete Any Outift!
If you need a necklace to complete an outfit, and you can crochet a chain, then you can whip up a super simple yet elegant beaded crocheted necklace in about ten minutes! This necklace was born, because my 12.5 year old daughter who has recently become fashion conscious and is learning to sew (a great…
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DIY T-Shirt Yarn Is The Perfect Way To Do Spring Cleaning!
While you are cleaning out those closets, do put aside some of your kids old t-shirts, as well as anything made from jersey fabric, like undershirts, and collared polo shirts, to make your own t-shirt yarn! If you stumble across a sheet made from jersey fabric while you're cleaning out the linen closet, you've struck…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! I'm rushing to get this party posted, so I'll just say wow! about last weeks party, and what a cozy party it was indeed, with so many lovely crocheted blankets! And now for the features from talented and beloved crafters from around the world: A Monet water lilies inspired gift…
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Decorate Your Next Party Or Event With Plants, And You Can Even Rent Them!
Limelight hydrangea topiaries flanking the entrance impart a casual elegance. Photo credit: mgaarchitects.com When it comes to planning an event or a special party, there's really no limit to the kind of space one can use depending of course on the occasion. Industrial loft spaces and rustic barns are very popular for weddings, for example,…
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Another Crocheted Mosaic Stripes Scarf, So Simple So Great Looking!
When you are the crocheter in the family, you certainly won't be surprised when young relatives request some crocheted scarves in specific colors, and if you're me you'll be overjoyed to know what exactly you can make them! My 3 neices requested scarves, as when I saw them a month or so ago, there was…
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Crocheted Double Crochet Mosaic Scarf Is Quick And Cute!
Spring is here, but something just a little cheerful to keep the neck warm on cooler days and nights can still be a great addition to any transitional wardrobe! And in just a few hours, or even less, if you go for a short scarf, you can whip up this double crochet "mosaic" scarf. It…
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Crocheted Striped And Ribbed Scarf, A Great Transitional Piece!
Yes, its true scarf season is coming to an end, but if you want to squeek in just one more project that is great for transitional weather, do consider this crocheted striped and ribbed scarf, as I have to say, it is truly lovely! I am giving this as a gift, so its going into…