August 2020
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With Rosh HaShana in just 3 weeks, yikes, time is whizzing by! Last night I passed by a tree packed with nearly ripe pomegranites which was a true reminder of the season, and a gorgeous one to boot. I hope to have a…
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Why Crafting Is The Best Way To Bond With Your Kids
Above: This craft doesn't have to look so perfect, and will be even more charming when done by kids and adults together! Find it in the archives under Rosh Hashana crafting. Watching your children grow up is a truly special experience. As they learn new activities and react to events for the first time, you…
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Amazing DIY Projects That Use Lego
Lego is truly one of the greatest toys of all time, and not just because it is well known, but because it truly fosters creativity, as a toy, and drum roll please, as a DIY material! After reading this article you will now scour garage sales, and even your own basement to see if you…
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10 Keto Snack Ideas For Busy Families
Above: A Quick watercolor and ink sketch of Kale, the number one most nutritious food on the planet! Healthy eating and avoiding illness do go hand in hand, and there are many conditions such as heart disease and diabetes that can be greatly impacted and even reversed by adaptation of a healthy diet. And certainly…
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Simple Rosh HaShana Cards That Look Like Art
I made these Rosh HaShana apple cards two years ago, and I still love them, so I'm reposting this family oriented craft to help you rev up those creative gears. Wishing friends, neighbors, and loved ones a Happy New Year, and a healthy one to boot, is an especially nice act of kindness, so get…
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Watercolor Landscape Sketches Tiny And Abstract
I am dreaming of painting landscapes in my sketchbook, or not, on a regular basis, and yet something always seems to get in the way. It took me all summer long, but at long last I grabbed some watercolors and got to work on what should be some very quick and quite abstract landscape watercolor…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! I want to wish everyone a very happy and fulfilling Jewish month of Elul! Elul is the last month of the year, and our opportunity to make amends for all the things during the year that we didn't quite realize as we could have, for…
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Instantly Change the Look of Your Room With Wall Stickers!
Ever discovered a trend that was well under way and yet you just picked it up on your radar? That is how I feel about wall stickers, but this trend is here to stay, so no feeling sorry for ourselves! Wall stickers are one of the latest and greatest products that have added an ease…
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Happiness Is A Jar Full Of Tiny Origami Paper Stars
I truly wish it were that simple, don’t you? Truthfully, it really can be, and for starters it is all about putting things in perspective, being happy with your lot, and recognizing the need to be grateful for all the good you do have, not to mention for every moment and every morning that you…
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Tiny Origami Stars Made From Paper Strips
Introducing my latest crafting obsession: tiny origami stars, also known as lucky stars. I think they are lucky stars because anyone who makes them just wants to make more and more, and that kind of craft obsession is truly a gift, generally speaking, especially if you are on a long car trip or an airplane…
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A DIY Birthday Crown For Every Age
In our home a birthday just isn't a birthday without a birthday crown! Well, except for my birthday, as I have yet to make one for myself! As it turns out, these colorful and very simply birthday crowns, that can truly be made in around ten minutes if need be, are great photo props, and…
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Simple DIY Polka Dot Balloons
Looking for a super simple way to transform inexpensive helium balloons in to something special for a party? Polka dot balloons are so simple to make and can be made with a wide variety of materials, so keep this in mind next time you are thinking about how to enhance the party decor you've just…