Birthdays: Cakes and Decorations

  • Cherry Blossom Dried Fruit Skewer Centerpiece Kid’s Craft!

    Here's a simple and sweet cherry blossom centerpiece using dried fruit skewers that kids can make! And it's perfect for your cherry blossom themed party, as well as Tu B'Shevat, of course!  At the end guests take home individual skewers as party favors, or wrap up a few to make cute bouquets! This is a…

  • Stamped Party Favor Bags For Tu B’Shevat!

    Thanks so much to Marlene over at The Jewish Hostess, who is sharing with us this simple yet fabulous project — cherry blossom stamped favor bags for Tu B'shevat! These little bags, which are so simple to make are perfect for any treat bar, and I'm happy to say there's actually a very nice story…

  • The Perfect Crocheted Heart Ornament For Any Time!

    The Perfect Crocheted Heart Ornament For Any Time!

    Last week I had a vision of making my daughter a winter scarf with tiny crocheted hearts, based on an afghan stitch I'd seen. Well, that vision wasn't realized as nicely as I'd hoped when I tried out that stitch (I'll share it with you, not to worry!) so then I decided to try out…

  • Origami Crane Mobile With Pom Poms…Perfect Anytime!

    Origami paper cranes folded from brightly colored origami paper are perfect for making festive mobile decorations that you can leave up for months. Believe me! Because honestly, I made these origami crane decorations for my daughters birthday party back in July, and they looked amazing as Hanukkah decor as well! I think I'll take them…

  • DIY Organza Flowers: The Perfect Birthday Party Project!

    Last week my sweet daughter turned ten (how did that happen?) and instead of playing party games like we did last year, we decided to do a craft project—organza flowers! Truthfully, it went over quite well, with only one out of the ten girls giving up mid project…..and the rest went home with a nice…

  • Butterfly Kite Kid’s Craft With Straws

    Here's a great butterfly kite craft for kids, that you might not be able to resist yourself, since the results are just so much fun! Last week I shared with you the kites we made from straws and tissue paper, and we just couldn't stop with classic kite shapes, since there are so many possibilities…

  • Kid’s Kite Craft With Drinking Straws

    Want to make some adorable kites for your next birthday party, or involve the kids in a fun summer craft? How about making some kites using drinking straws and tissue paper? It's so much fun, and we can't wait to make more! I was invited by Marie over at Make and Takes to participate in…

  • Decoupaged Tissue Paper Candle Jars

    Recycle glass jars and make some festive decoupaged candle holders for your holiday table! This decoupage with tissue paper is a great project for all ages with gorgeous results, and if you have the supplies on hand, well, you're in luck, since there's still time to grace your table with these for the upcoming holiday!…

  • Chinese Jewelry Pouch Bunting Banner!

    A Chinese jewelry pouch bunting banner, for decoration or even as a fun way to keep your jewelry safe but at hand. I came across these little pouches that I'd collected as a girl in a bag of goodies from my mother, and they just shouted out to me bunting banner! And dear readers, you…

  • Trifle Bowl Candle Centerpiece

    If you happen to have a glass footed trifle bowl, you can make an elegant centerpiece with just a few simple supplies! I was recently in New York for my nephew's Bar Mitzvah, and while I had offered to bring a suitcase full of paper flowers all ready to go, my sister in law figured…

  • Price Tag Sticker Candle Jars

    Aren't these neon price tag sticker candle jars fun? When I bought some rolls of these stickers I thought I was buying them for my kids. Of course my kids don't have any idea that neon is "back" or that their mom really bought the stickers to satisfy that personal desire of hers for just…

  • Pom Pom Yarn For Last Minute Decorating

    Pom pom yarn is fantastic for crafting just about any time! I can't say that I would have thought to buy some, but saw a skein for 1 Euro at a discount store in Amsterdam and so I snatched it up. Yup, the last skein waiting for me, which seems to have been a theme…