Birthdays: Cakes and Decorations
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Fork Pom Pom Craft For Kids
A month or so ago, at Crafting A Future, I introduced my group of 1st and 2nd grade girls to the idea of making pom poms using a fork! First of all they were thrilled to know that they could actually make their own pom poms, and everyone dove into the activity with great interest.…
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Rainbow Loom Pencil Toppers: Koala Bear, Angry Bird, Puppy & Owl!
Here at creativejewishmom.com headquarters we just love the rainbow loom and all amazing things one can make. My daughter made these adorable pencil toppers (using tutorials that we found on You Tube,) as a birthday present for her younger brother, and they were a great hit! Between you and me, my kids don't generally have…
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Newsprint Paper Flowers With Crepe Paper Center Tutorial
Festive, budget friendly and simple to make are how I'd describe these newsprint paper flowers that I whipped up the other day as last minute centerpieces. And since newsprint is used rather than tissue paper or crepe paper, the bottom layers of the flower retain their petal shapes and make a nice sturdy base, enabling…
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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…
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Egg Carton Flowers, An Amazing Craft For All Ages
This week at craftng a future, I introduced my lively group of 7 to 11 year old girls to the wonders of making gorgeous flowers using egg cartons. I spent most of the time cutting up flats of egg cartons to give the girls a head start, so I didn't get to make any myself,…
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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…