Crafts for Mom
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Watercolor Strawberries Festive Garland For Every Occasion!
The festive Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which includes lots of cheese and milk dishes (not eaten at the same meal as meat) also might include strawberries and summer fruit, as it just goes together, and strawberries are just festive. Of course crafted watercolor mosaic strawberries are even more festive than the real thing, and you…
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Toilet Paper Tube Birdy Gift Tags Or Party Decor
With Purim coming up on Saturday night, I started making really fun egg carton portrait gift tags, only the later ones came out so well I really can’t give them away, so I was looking for something super cute but just a bit less precious, and these toilet paper roll birdies fit the bill! I’ll…
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DIY Rustic Wooden Wedding Sign
When my dear nephew Rafi asked me to make a rustic welcome sign for his wedding in Israel (because the bride was dreaming of one) my first reaction was, hmmm, never done that maybe I’ll just do it on the computer and make a mounted print? Except given the rustic wedding venue that might totally…
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Origami Star Of David For Chanukah, In Three Minutes!
Dusting this one off from just two years ago, and now if the perfect time to get folding! If you are folding some origami dreidels then you might just want an origami star of David or 20, to make a Chanukah garland or mobile. I looked into all the ways that one can make an…
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DIY Waldorf Style Table Puppets With Hair
This past summer we rented a wonderful home on Kibbut Harduf (learn about it here) that was filled with homemade Waldorf-style toys and crafts, so of course I just had to photograph them to share with you, especially since they are mostly not the kind of crafts that I generally do, but would love to!…
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DIY Waldorf Style Stand Up Doll
This past summer we rented a wonderful home on kibbut harduf (learn about it here) that was filled with homemade Waldorf-style toys and crafts, so I just had to photograph them to share with you. In the case of the felt dolls, I even found the book with the instructions next to the craft table,…
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DIY Cardboard Cactus With Blooms!
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming this Saturday night, now is the time to decorate the house with flowers and greenery, so why not make some cardboard or paper versions that you can then use again, or that keep looking great? My cardboard cactus with blooms is quite quick to make, and of course…
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A Painted Floral Bouquet For The Front Door!
A painted floral bouquet for the front door is wonderful for every ocassion, or any time! Dusting this one off, and literally taking this out to use for this year’s holiday decor, and sharing with you once again, because there is still time to make one of these, and yes, have it on hand for…
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Counting The Omer Art Journal
I am reposting this from last year, as truly now is a great time to start thinking about a counting the Omer Art Journal! Namely set yourself up ahead of time, so that once Passover is over, you can dive in, make up for the first week (I don’t create art during the Passover holiday)…
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DIY Play Cupcakes With Spray Foam Are Perfect For Purim!
I use these DIY play cupcakes for party decor on a regular basis as they are just so adorable! I thought they’d also be great for Purim, as decor or as part of a costume (how great would they be on a hat?) and now it the time to get started filling the house with…
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Chanukah Paper Craft: A Quilled Dreidel
I am reposting this Hanukkah quilling craft as now is a great time to delve into something new! Our Jewish holidays are coming to end while secular holiday season is just getting started, so keep the mood festive with some great looking crafts! Quilling is truly wonderful, and there are so many ways to go…
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DIY Boho Fringed Placemats For Summer Entertaining
I have pulled this post out of the archives because it is a keeper, and I’m still enjoying my DIY boho place mats, which are great indoors or outdoors, and perfect for that little extra something this summer! Enjoy! And I just had the thought that these could also be great for the Succah, so…