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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 moment to photograph that to share with you, and or course try to paint some pomegranites as well, which could make lovely little Jewish New Year cards! I have been busy with graphic design work and some sketching and a bit of painting in my sketchbook, but dreaming of painting on a larger scale, and…
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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 also get to experience the world from the viewpoint of a child, once again! Taking advantage of the early years by engaging with your children and teaching them about the world around them is a great way to bond and create an everlasting relationship. Positive and secure parent/child relationships are also crucial to healthy development,…
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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 still have that lego collection, and why not tell all your family members who might be downsizing? SAVE THAT LEGO! The smallish lego collection in my house is up in the attic waiting for the next generation, and since I’m a “save the good toys” kind of pack rat, I don’t think I’ll be attacking…
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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 natural and non processed food choices in the face of any illness is the way to go.The old saying “you are what you eat” has more truth than ever as we are sadly faced with the idea of toxins, hormone additives, chemicals, and contaminants in almost all the standard food choices. As far as educating…
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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 to work and make a bunch of cards, even for those who may not celebrate Rosh HaShana, believe me they’ll be so happy you included them! Note to self: hey this applies to you too, namely making a bunch of card, um of course! Here’s the post from 2018, enjoy! If you enjoyed my simple…
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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 sketches. I have to say, I was quite pleased with the results……not professional use of the medium by any means, (and the watercolor palette I used is low quality and not dense pigment) but happy and still can’t believe I actually painted these little studies. The funny thing is, after painting these I got overly…
