 "Deck
the Halls with Boughs of Challah"
Interweaving
interfaith religions & traditions
by Beth Bruno & Deirdre O'Gorman Goldsmith
 Many families interweave the traditions of different religions. My
friends, Scott and Deirdre, who were raised in Jewish and Roman Catholic families,
respectively, combined their religions when they married and now look ahead to educating
their children, families and friends through the richness each religion brings into their
lives. Find out more with a wonderful essay from my friend Dierdre.
Lace/Ribbon Angels
 This week's Craft of
the Week features a great Bible & holiday
craft from Jerry Gleason of Dodge City, Kansas.
She says, "I truly appreciate being able to share some of my craftwork. I have worked
as a paraeducator/paraprofessional in special education
classrooms at our local high school for over nine years. Therefore, have always had the
need for simple, inexpensive craft projects for the classroom. I love crafting and spend a
lot of time looking for new ideas. They truly are easy to make."
Haunted House Treat Carrier
Make a haunted house for your Halloween goodies. It is brought to us by Kathy Ross a noted craft
creator and author. She has written a terrific book, Crafts for Halloween. It
includes instructions for ghost necklaces, party favors, and games.
Potpourri Gel Jars
 This
week's Craft of the Week features a wonderful gift that children of any age can make. Gel
Jars are beautifully decorated, scented gifts. They are sure to liven up any room
with their fragrance. You'll want to choose scents which your mom likes. You can
substitute potpourri oil for the essential oils in this craft.
World's Greatest Dad Tee Shirt
Here's a handmade gift that dad is sure to
love. He can wear it all year long and be reminded of how much he is loved! It is a great
gift for Christmas, Father's
Day, or when you just want to make that special keepsake
treasure that you know dad will use.
Bagel Bird Feeder
 These terrific birdfeeders are a
excellent project for children at home and in the classroom. One crafter named Tensie
said, "We have a 4, 3, 1 and newborn in this household. We love to watch the
birds and clouds and the neighborhood resident squirrel. This feeder is good because
it does not put SO much seed out in the yard that I am growing it all IN the yard when
they drop it all on the grass. Plus our little guys can do this almost by
themselves! They love to be IN control of an activity sometimes."
Hand Lamb
  This craft is brought to us by popular crafter and
craft author Kathy Ross. She has written over a dozen craft books that families and
kids have enjoyed for years. Kathy has a book for every season and every idea
imaginable. This week's craft comes from her Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories. The
Hand Lamb craft reinforces Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd."
Potato Prints
  This is a
great way for you to use a simple potato to make a stamp for almost any holiday. All you
need is a pencil to draw an outline of the shape you would like to print on the cut
surface of the potato. Simple shapes work best and are great fun and inexpensive too!! |
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