Birthdays: Cakes and Decorations
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DIY Arrows Craft: Perfect For Summer Parties & L’ag B’Omer!
Yesterday at Crafting A Future, I introduced my class of boys to this DIY arrows craft to honor the upcoming holiday of L’Ag B’Omer, ( I’ll share their’s with you soon) and when they’d all gone home I sorted through the mess and made some for us to enjoy as well! I just love how…
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Cereal Box Gift Bags With Stamped Patterns For All Ages!
Aren’t these cereal box gift bags wonderful? And while we made these for Purim, they’re great year round to use for gifts or even as fun catchalls. And they can look super regardless of the artistic skill of the child or adult making them! These were made by 1st and 2nd graders, or rather the…
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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…
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Fun Multi-Colored Pom Pom Craft
Pom poms are one of those things that are so very perfect in so many ways, especially come winter. Use them as gift toppers, make pom pom bouquets, hang them as a part of a mobile, make napkin rings, you name it! And of course a colorful pom pom on top of a solid colored…
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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…