Birthdays: Cakes and Decorations

  • An Eighth Birthday Party Made With Love!

    We are now in the middle of the "nine days" a period of mourning on the Jewish calender, which culminates on Tisha B'Av, the saddest day of the year and a fast day, marking the loss of our Holy Temple. Fortunately for my daughter, she was born just before the "nine days" otherwise we would…

  • Rosebud Magnet Party Favors Made With Craft Foam!

    I made these magnets last week very late one night because the birthday prize and treat we had planned to give each of my daughter's 2nd grade class mates suddenly looked very small! Mom to the rescue with this magnet idea, which I also used to decorate the bag. Her classmates were so excited about…

  • Fun Button Covered Wine Glasses For Your Next Party!

    Isn't this sweet? You could make a bunch of these, or just one like I did for my most recent birthday boy. I really like the idea of a special glass for the birthday child, (and he was thrilled) and it works quite nicely with our birthday chair cover (here)! So whip out the brand…

  • Colorful Cupcake Liner Flowers: Festive and Fun!

    Cupcake liner flowers are one of those crafts that just make you smile! What's not to love? A few days ago I showed you some romantic carnation-like versions here. So now I thought I'd share this little colorful bouquet, made the same way just with the addition of some blue-striped liners and some bright paint.…

  • Cupcake Liner Flowers: Gorgeous!

      Gorgeous right? These carnation look-alikes made from cupcake liners are fantastic, even more so in person! And you can whip up a bunch of bouquets in very little time (and for very little cost!) once you get the hang of it. They're delicate and romantic with a tongue in cheek craftyness. And they would…

  • Embellish It With Round Metallic Stickers!

    Round metallic stickers are a craft staple over at my house! I don't know what it is, but they're just so useful and add a nice shiny touch to so many projects. I use them to make polka dots on colored paper, for joining ribbon on a gift, for adding a small touch to a…

  • Make Designer Purses from Recycled Plastic Plates (To Hold Treats For Purim or Any Time!)

    Once upon a Purim a few years back I decided to make some designer purses from plastic plates! They're perfect for little girls to give to their friends on Purim, and they'd be great for birthday party favor bags!

  • Make A Gorgeous Rose Bud Bouquet From Felt!

    Hi friends, roll out the red carpet, the Chanukah felt projects are coming! I'm so happy to finally be able to share this festive and oh so easy project with you! Ever made something and you just can't believe you made it? (Because it's so nice, silly!)  That's what happened with this felt bouquet, I…

  • Paper Bunting Banners In All Shapes And Sizes: Great Anytime Or As Last Minute Succah Decorations!

    Bunting banners are all the rage on the crafting scene, and for good reason! They have a wonderful vintage charm, and are so easy to make, whether you prefer to sew them from your favorite fabric, or craft them from paper. While most of the bunting banners I've seen are constructed from flags in one…

  • Draw A Cartoon Faced Cup And You Just Might Save The Day!

    Today the little ones started to fight over a special plastic plate with a cute picture on it. There were raised voices (them) and tears (them) and Mom decided to step in before the situation got out of hand. I asked the older little one to give in to the younger one, and I promised…

  • Use Paper Plates To Make Whimsical Decorations For Your Next Party!

    Make whimsical party decorations by simply cutting and layering paper plates!

  • More On Turning Four

    In a previous post I revealed a photo of the teddy bear cake I somehow created by the skin of my teeth,but I have yet to show you a few details from the birthday party we had at home. The actual celebration was on Shabbos, so I don't have too many images on film, but…