Birthdays: Cakes and Decorations
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How To Upcycle Liquor Bottles For DIY Holiday Projects
I just love all the shapes and sizes that are used in order to make liquor bottles special……and of course I love the bottle itself much more than the contents, not to worry! While a huge collection of liquor bottles wasn’t something I’ve had previously, one on my sons just got married, and the bride’s…
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Simple DIY Polka Dot Candles For Chanukah Or Anytime!
Looking for a simple way to brighten up your Chanukah menorah? How about using DIY polka dot candles which are simple to make and so much fun! I’ll admit, I’m using these candles for holiday decor to show off this lovely vintage chanukah menorah but you can certainly make candles like these to burn for…
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Recycled Liquor Bottle Candlestick Craft
It is true, I made these recycled liquor bottle candesticks for a Chanukah party that was held last night, but truthfully they are so universal they can be used for any festive occasion and any time that you want the look of candles without the safety concerns! And of course you could go for paper…
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DIY Kid-Safe Paper Candles For Chanukah Crafting
This year I’m adding something new to my already very vast archive of chanukah crafts…….paper candles craft! I’m truly loving these paper candles and can’t wait to use them in so many ways this chanukah. You can make paper candles to fit into a chanukah menorah that you won’t be lighting or to put into…
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DIY Simple Watercolor Butterflies Anyone Can Make!
If you love the look of watercolor butterflies with mixed media details and line work, then check out my doodle butterfly cutouts , though if you are looking for something just a bit simpler to make in quantities or as a craft to do with little ones, this simple watercolor butterfly cut-out craft might just…
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Watercolor Butterfly Cut-Outs For Collage, Art Journaling And Crafting
Now is a great time to paint loose watercolor butterflies and then add details with a fine line pen and some paint pens, and voila, some really great looking butterflies to use in so many ways are born! They’d be great as cake toppers, gift tags, collage elements, or as a wall hanging or mobile,…
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Origami Horse Cake Toppers Are Cute As Can Be!
Ever seen a cake topper that is a horse dressed up as a unicorn? Me neither but it just seemed perfect for a four year old! Right now I’m in the process of using up all the flour in the house as we prepare for Passover, and the first step for me is to bake…
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DIY Plastic Bag Pom Pom Cake Toppers
Looking for a festive cake topper idea in a pinch? How about plastic bag pom pom cake toppers? I’ll admit, this was truly a last minute idea as I had made the pom poms to hang from our dining room table chandelier but hadn’t quite gotten around to it, so I quickly stuck skewers into…
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DIY Fruity Birthday Number Centerpiece
Mazel tov to my wonderful daughter, whose birthday is today! A big phew, because tonight we enter the somber period of the 9 days, on the Jewish calender, and if she had been born just one day later I would not have been able to make her festive birthday parties until 10 days later! For…
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DIY Painted Paper Gerbera Centerpiece
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 saved in a box to pull out for any occassion! And I had to…