Bat and Bar Mitzvah Decorations
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Fun Origami Butterflies With Pipe Cleaner Antennae For Every Party
So it turns out friends, that folding origami butterflies is something that one can do for days…….well that is what happened here at CJM headquarters this week, and I did it all by myself, so it can be done, though get a few folks to do it with you! I made hundreds of origami butterflies,…
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The 2 Minute Origami Butterfly To Make Right Now!
Purim is the next Jewish holiday on the calendar, and a festive one at that, so now is the time to get crafting! Our Women's community Purim party is scheduled for next week and since the decorations are always on me, I simply must make the time. Somehow taking the cardboard castles down from the…
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DIY Rustic Wooden Wedding Sign
When my dear nephew Rafi asked me to make a rustic welcome sign for his wedding in Israel (because the bride was dreaming of one) my first reaction was, hmmm, never done that maybe I'll just do it on the computer and make a mounted print? Except given the rustic wedding venue that might totally…
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DIY Painted Paper Gerbera Centerpiece
A DIY painted paper gerbera centerpiece is so fun to make and looks amazing. There is nothing quite as lovely as painted paper flowers used as holiday decor, or really anytime! I am so thrilled to have these flowers on my sideboard right now! They are so cheerful and never fade, and can be easily…
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DIY Paper Vase Makes A Great Centerpiece!
I originally posted this just before Passover two years ago, and am sharing it again, because it will be moved from my kitchen to the dining room for use as decor for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot! A vase like this can of course be stored flat and is wonderful to have on hand,…
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A Painted Floral Bouquet For The Front Door!
A painted floral bouquet for the front door is wonderful for every ocassion, or any time! Dusting this one off, and literally taking this out to use for this year’s holiday decor, and sharing with you once again, because there is still time to make one of these, and yes, have it on hand for…
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Giant Origami Apples Holiday or Shabbat Decor!
I am reposting this giant origami apples tutorial because it is just to wonderful not to share again. Make apples to enjoy for Rosh HaShana and use as succah decorations as well! So simple and while you are at it, make a whole giant bushel full! Origami apples are so simple to make and are…
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DIY Birthday Centerpiece With Pink Apples!
For my daughter's 19th birthday on the last day of the Jewish month of Tammuz (fortunately just before the 9 day of mourning, during which time I could not throw a festive party no matter how simple.) I needed to make something new to shower her with a bit of love, and the painted apples…
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IKEA Hack Birthday Centerpiece With Botanical Doodle
One of my greastest pleasures is DIY birthday decorations, and depending on how much time I happen to have, the decorations might be something altogether new, or possibly a mix of new and repurposed from previous birthdays or holidays. And of course, since IKEA is my personal go to for props, these birthday displays may…
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DIY Botanical Doodle Cake Toppers For Birthdays And Anniversaries!
Botanical doodle cake toppers are so much fun to make, you’ll want to make them for everyone’s birthday! Last summer I spent many hours creating in my sketchbooks, including many hours of drawing botanicals, which then resulted in using those botanicals in many ways. For starters I did create a floral monogram which you can…
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DIY Cake Toppers From Flower Sketches
DIY cake toppers from flower sketches are so great looking and a great way to use your skills. And if you’ve been around here for a while, you may realize that if you can put a skewer on the back of it, it might just become a cake topper! Last summer I spent quite a…
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Quilled Leaf Sprigs Are Perfect For Shavuot!
I just couldn't resist sharing this craft from three years ago when I was delving into paper quilling. Now I'm thinking I really need to start doing art with kids again so I can put to use all those quilling supplies that are waiting to see the light of day! Enjoy! Shavuos, the holiday of…
