Today is Tisha B'Av, the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar, (actually it was yesterday, but we don't observe solemn holidays on Shabbat) yet in keeping with Jewish thought, even in the darkest of dark there is color, and the hope for more color, and so today, in the spirit of delving into the hope within our mourning as a people, I present to you a series of crafts that are all about the joy of creativity and the joy of contributing to the world. Wishing all of those fasting this 25 hour fast an easy fast!
Craft Schooling Sunday is taking a summer holiday break until September 3rd, so Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday "The Best Of" a round-up of projects from Craft Schooling Sunday parties that took place prior to 2016. Going through some of the old parties, and especially those from around three plus years ago, I realized how much this party has grown, not just in size but in the creativity that is contributed and the quality of photography as well. So pat yourselves on the back and sit back and enjoy a series of round-ups, which I'll be posting every Sunday!
This week I'm featuring the best of Crafting In Color. Meaning crafts that are colorful or use color in a creative way. There are a ton of them, so take a look and then use that inspiration to make something yourself!
Fabulous and artful painted gift bags from Aunt Peaches, (United States) and a fun pom pom pillow from little treasures (Macedonia.)
Fantastic pencil heart from my home is my castle (Sweden), and a fun fabric flower from la pera de grillos (Spain)
A wonderful stuffed mushroom from Audrey B. (The Netherlands) and a fantastic crocheted hat from Lanas de Ana (Guatemala).
Apron pattern from happy in red, a briar rose quilt from Amelie and Atticus.
Love love this marrimekko decoupaged bench from pillar box blue (United Kingdom) and she used napkins of all things!
A fun pom pom wall from divine lifestyle (USA) and a fabulous jean pocket wall hanging from pillar box blue (United Kingdom.)
A duct tape check book cover from crafty journal (USA) and a fun minion tic tac toe board from our homemade life (USA.)
Fantastic tin can art caddy from pillar box blue (United Kingdom) and a gorgeous crocheted market bag from homemade at my place (Mozambique.)
Make some fun pom pom bouquets from left over yarn from little treasures (Macedonia), and love this little vial necklace that you could fill with so many fun things from creative endeavors (USA.)
Love this bunting applique market bag from tea and a sewing machine (United Kingdom) and oil pastel pumpkins from Aunt Peaches (USA).
Can't wait to make a fantastic cloud mobil like this one from pysselbolaget, and love this doughnut shaped printable from minieco, perfect for Purim treats!
A tongue in cheek stuffed dear head (and the only kind one should even consider putting on a wall) from pillar box blue (United Kingdom) and a fun pixel crochet panel from homemade at my place (Mozambique.)
A felted rose barrette from an inspired mess (USA) and a wonderful blessings jar idea from marty's musingg (USA.)
An artful knit basket from stonehouse workshop (USA) and a fantastic onesie baby shower cupcake from ash and crafts (USA)
A fun textured aluminum foil frame from Aunt Peaches (USA) and an origami rabbit from howling at the moon (the Netherlands)
A gorgeous notebook cover with a secret little pocket for some feminine things from Jessica Priest (USA), and a fabulous side table made from an upcycled vintage drawer from mich in LA (USA.)
A fabulous tiny crochted granny pillow from handmade by amalia (Israel) and these fun smashed can planters from my home is my castle (Sweden.)
A fabric flower DIY from happy in red, and a quilted panel bag from threading my way.
A fun beaded bauble ring from moms and crafters (USA) and a wonderful hidden zipper pillow cover DIY from threading my way (Australia.)
Wonderful clay houses from my home is my castle (Sweden) and the cutest ever knit mini cooper from Ginx crafts
Love this gorgeous and cozy striped shawl crocheted from an alpaca/silk yarn by estrea chikitu (The Netherlands), and the packaging gets a gold medal as well, perfect!
These felt mushrooms in a little pot from artistic endeavors (USA) are perfect right about now, as is this fun upcycled suitcase side table from my home is my castle (Sweden)
Rosi Jo is just amazing, and her egg carton fish diaramas are fantastic! Yes, these fish are made from egg cartons, amazing.
Ice cube water colors from C.R.A.F.T. and quilt block pillows from tea and a sewing machine.
Brilliant spring moss centerpiece from family chic, (USA)and a great nursng necklace from upcycled baby beads from mich in LA. (USA)
Love these pom pom cupcake toppers from homemade interest, (USA) and this adorable fabric bib from home grown inky. (USA)
Love these heart ornaments made from air drying clay by there and back again (USA) and this fantastic wicker chair remake with paint by Aunt Peaches (USA.)
Love these painted bead key chains from pysselbolaget (Sweden) and a simply lovely patchwork blanket from Audrey B. (The Netherlands.)
Gorgeous traditional Indian embroidery from anu rainy drops, and a lacy doily from who else, lacy crochet!
Sweet crocheted flower paper clips from Anne Marie (The Netherlands) and a paper flower covered Eiffel Tower from ash and crafts (USA).
And the last contributions to the party, which happen to look great together, a painted paper mache cupcake holder fashioned as a treat box from bugaboo (USA) and a colorful crocheted rag rug from my home is my castle (Sweden.)
Love this hand stamped apron made using a t-shirt, from maker mama (USA) and Mich in L.A. (USA) does it again with this fantastic idea for making necklace holders from soda bottles!
Love this sun hat made from scraps of liberty fabric, by mad for fabric (The United States) which would look great with a DIY lariat necklace from jewelry making journal (The United States.)(On the mad for fabric blog she has a post regarding on-line sources for purchasing liberty fabric if you're in the US.)
Fantastic string art from homemade interest, and a tutorial for making a fun accordian folded garland from craftiments, the perfect decoration to have on hand and to make now for the succah! I'd advise making a ton of them for maximum impact! How's that for keeping the kids busy?
Beautiful pom pom edged coasters from my crochet projects, and love these jewel toned painted pumpkins from Aunt Peaches.
The cutest ever soft baby book from little ladybird (Australia) and love love love these fabric houses from pillar box blue (United Kingdom.)
A fabulous felt flower pot pin cushion from sew can do (USA), and fun artificial slice of cake (that is also a birthday card) from my home is my castle. (Sweden) And that is it for the round up of the century! I was originally going to make a few posts from this, which is why there are so many, but in the end I ran out of time and just figured the more inspiration the better.
