May 2024
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The Benefits Of Art Therapy for College Students And Teens
Have you ever heard of art therapy and wondered what it is and whether it is the real deal? As a lover of all things art (and crafts), you won't be surprised to learn that I've time and again looked into getting another degree in art therapy, you know, because it truly sounds interesting! While…
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Empowering Student Creativity: Integrating Arts Education into the Curriculum
Creativity is becoming an increasingly valued component of student development in today's evolving educational environment. One effective means of encouraging creative development among children is through arts education programs. Teachers can utilize innovative methods that stimulate critical thinking, inventiveness, and creativity by including the arts in their curriculum and helping their students realize their full…
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Quick Front Door Decor Craft For Lag B’Omer
If you've been paying attention, you may remember the ten plagues Passover cards I made a month plus ago? The art was mounted on gold cardboard that was actually some metallic gold cardbaord dessert platters left at my front door. And of course, after I cut out the flat middle I just had to save…
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DIY Bonfire Cake Toppers For Lag B’Omer!
Today is Lag B'Omer, so yes, sharing this a bit on the late side, but you could still make a cake to enjoy in a pinch. Just gather around the family, together with some simple supplies and draw some beautiful flames! It is true, these flames were placed in the middle of a bundt cake,…
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Craft Schooling Sunday is Taking A Break For Lag B’Omer
Thanks for stopping by, with all the guests and holiday activities I simply did not have time to prepare this week's party. My apologies and looking forward to see you next week!
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Logs Craft Using Recycled Aluminum Foil Boxes!
For the first time ever, I decided to try and make some logs from recycled aluminum foil boxes, and I just LOVE the results, especially after drawing wood grain patterns on a large number of tubes of all sizes. There is something about the square edges that just really lends the boxes to being covered…
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Simple Home Decor Craft Ideas For Students
When children become adults handmade crafts are unfortunately something that is generally omitted from everyday life, except of course for those like myself who just have to include creativity in their life. Many people find great satisfaction with textile related hobbies like sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery, which can be attested to by the great…
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Recycled Cardboard Tube Logs Craft For Lag B’Omer!
The festive holiday of Lag B'Omer, which is the 33 Day of the Omer and a day when we pause the mourning of this period to celebrate the great Sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Since one of the things we do on the holiday is celebrate the great light of Rebbi Shimon with community bonfires,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! In just one week, on Saturday night, we will usher in the festive holiday of L'Ag B'Omer, a holiday that occurs during the middle of a mourning period, and a day in which 3 year old boys are given their first haircut, and…
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How To Get Your Orchid To Rebloom
Isn't this white orchid lovely? I have had this plant for four or so year, and it reblooms roughly twice a year, which is always a treat. Orchids are truly special, with so many colors to choose from, and make a wonderful gift as they can bloom for up to 3 months! Many folks don't…
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Bow And Arrow Kid’s Craft For Lag B’Omer
Pulled this out of the archives from 2014, when I was doing crafting with a group of fabulous little boys, need to get back to that! Enjoy this simple craft and make it your own! Last week at crafting a future, my group of boys charged ahead with the popsicle stick bow and skewer arrows…
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Quilled Paper Bonfire For L’Ag B’Omer
I have pulled this one out of the archives, because it is truly simple with great results, and right about NOW would be the time to make one, or a few! With the holiday of Lag B'Omer coming up in just over a week, there is time, so no excuses! I'm trying to figure out…