Baby Shower Ideas

  • Newsprint & Crepe Paper Flower Centerpieces

    Newsprint & Crepe Paper Flower Centerpieces

    Tons of flower crafting going on around here with the holiday of Shavuot coming up next week, so when I was asked to make some last minute flower centerpieces for a community get together, I just rolled up my sleeves a bit further, and got to work, and came up with these fun newsprint and…

  • Washi Tapes Flags To Have On Hand For Summer Entertaining!

    Washi Tapes Flags To Have On Hand For Summer Entertaining!

    I just love how these little washi tape flags turned out, and have been enjoying looking at them for a few weeks….I think I’ll use them for the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, to decorate a cheesecake or even a fresh fruit platter. And, not only are these washi tape flags something one can whip up…

  • Crocheted Jar Toppers Transform Recycled Jars Into Adorable Containers!

    Crocheted Jar Toppers Transform Recycled Jars Into Adorable Containers!

    Whip up a few crocheted jar toppers and transform recycled glass jars into fun storage containers! I’ve been using these to store my small collection of washi tape, but truthfully have loved just looking at them! I use others for keeping small change or other little items that find their way into the kitchen.

  • Simple Paper Rosebud Tutorial For All Ages!

    Simple Paper Rosebud Tutorial For All Ages!

    Paper rosebuds are so very sweet and so simple to make for all ages. The examples made in these photos were made by 11 year old girls in my Crafting A Future class, though slightly younger children can certainly make them as well with a bit of help. It’s also great practice for kids to…

  • Paper Rosebud Bouquet Craft For Kids (And Adults!)

    Paper Rosebud Bouquet Craft For Kids (And Adults!)

    I just love paper rosebuds, so easy to make for kids and adults, and with great results! And a little bouquet of paper roses is so very sweet, to adorn your home or give as a little gift, how about a teacher appreciation paper rosebud bouquet? And of course they’re perfect for shavuot decorations! I…

  • Crocheted Vase With Arrows Centerpiece

    Crocheted Vase With Arrows Centerpiece

    Looking for a super cute little centerpiece idea for L’ag B’Omer, or for a summer gathering? How about crocheting a cover for a glass jar, and filling that jar with some colorful DIY arrows? I promise you’re gonna love it! Plus you can always fill your crocheted vase with some freshly picked wild flowers, or…

  • Simply Cute Birthday Party Decorations In A Pinch

    Simply cute birthday party decorations can be made in a pinch with just white printer paper and markers, and of course some washi tape to hang your decorations! Using a black permanent marker, draw simple shapes and numbers that fill the entire A4 or letter sized paper, and then add details with regular markers in…

  • Sock Hobby Horse DIY Fit For A King (Or Mordechai HaTzaddik!)

    Want to make the cutest ever sock hobby horse for one of your little darlings? I made this one last Thursday night (rather than sleep, you know how it goes…..) as a part of my eight year old’s Mordechai HaTzaddik purim costume, and it was a major hit! I’ve been wanting to make a sock…

  • Fleece Pom Pom Flower Craft For Kids And Adults!

    Everyone knows what pom poms are right? But did you know that you can make them with fleece? You most certainly can, and I’ve come up with a way to do it! Small pom poms in pastel colors look like beautiful spring blossoms, perfect for Tu B’Shevat! Larger fleece pom poms can be great strung…

  • Popcorn Hearts For The Birds?

    I made these popcorn hearts with my kids yesterday, to hang outside to feed the birds, but I have to admit, popcorn hearts are just too cute, and I may keep them inside to enjoy for now. And of course this a fun craft to do anytime, as kids can munch away and craft at…

  • Tiny Crocheted Baskets For Centerpieces And Party Favors

    Tiny crocheted baskets are the perfect little accessory for decorating tables or giving little gifts this winter, or for getting a jump start on your spring crafting! They’d be adorable little party favors filled with something special, or one could make centerpieces with branches and tiny baskets holding bird’s eggs. With the Jewish holiday of…

  • Crocheted Egg Cozy Confessions……

    I have a confession to make, are you ready? I introduced my kids to soft boiled eggs so that I could buy egg cups and crochet egg cozies. And it turns out that they actually like soft boiled eggs, now and again, and it’s an especially convenient little meal, with a good salad and some…