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 the people we may have hurt in any way, for the things we didn’t pay attention to as we should have and for the ways in which we could have been kinder to all those around us, including ourselves, just for starters! The astrological sign of the month of Elul is Virgo, because it just occurs to me that this is the time in which we try to purify ourselves and our lives as much as possible in preparation for the Jewish New Year, which also happens to be the day in which we are judged. This is truly serious business for many, so if you notice the tone of my writing changing a bit this month, to be a bit more thoughtful or possibly spiritual, now you know why!

With Rosh HaShana just a month away, that means now is the time for yes, Rosh HaShana crafting, which traditionally might mean cards and little gifts to give to neighbors and friends and family. My kids always prepared a little note for all their classmates together with a small treat. If I am home (last year I was not….but will try to post photos of that adventure soon) I also make something to give to a few neighbors, as spreading joy is a good thing to do in general and especially when you are taking your first step into a new year!

Speaking of first steps, now might also be a great time to try a new craft, or include someone in your crafting who could use the distraction, the skill building or the attention! Enjoy the features from last week’s party, and keep those creative gears turning!

A fun crocheted monster from frau tschi tschi is a great gift to make for December gift giving!
LOVE this slanted granny v-neck crocheted sweater from eye love knots, which only took 8-9 hours, a true bargain time wise for such a beautiful piece!Gorgeous crocheted mandala doilies from my world of crochet, the green doily here, and the purple doily here.
Fun crocheted snowballs from eye love knots would make a great baby gift as well as for “kids” of any age!

Crocheted flowers are always lovely especially this assortment from Anne Marie, available in her free e-book, and if you need a crocheting lesson, check out this granny square tutorial from eye love knots.

This crocheted cat cave from Anne Marie haak blog, is just as cute as can be, not to mention a quick crochet using t-shirt yarn! I was just thinking one could also make one for kids to use with stuffed animals if a real cat isn’t in their lives, right?

A gorgeous fall wreath made with egg carton flowers and love the buttons as flower centers, from doodle buddies.

There are so many many amazing crafts in the world that don’t get as much attention as others, and one of them is cut paper! Fortunately priyam simple joys joined us at the party to share some of her gorgeous paper cuts.
This terra cotta pot lawn scare crow from chas crazy creations is just the cutest, and love her wooden clothespin sunflower wreath as well.

A lovely and simple DIY zipper pouch from hello sewing.

A gorgeous copper wire cat pendant from my bijou life and a horseshoe towel rack that uses a pen to create wood burning designs, something I’d never heard of, from unique creations by anita.

That is it for the features, what have you been up to?