Crafts for Mom

  • Make Balls Of Yarn From T-Shirts & Save The Scraps For Weaving!

    I can’t tell you how happy I feel looking at these little balls of t-shirt yarn! Though I save just about everything, colorful t-shirts were not in my stash, (I know, hard to believe) so a few weeks ago I actually went and bought some from a local thrift store. And I’m so happy to…

  • Make Cute Nursery Decor Using Cookie Cutters And Polymer Clay!

    Today I am so pleased to share with you this adorable and simple project brought to you by Dana, of Studio Danale. Dana is a mom of twin three year old girls, and has a cute shop on Etsy here, where you can purchase some delightful nursery/kids decor items. And Dana also lives in Israel! …

  • Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Wreath!

    I hope you’ve been saving those toilet paper rolls because this project is fantastic! But I can’t take credit for the brilliant idea, that goes to my friend Tali the architect here, though this design is my own. I’ve had this one on my agenda for ages and I’ve been diligently saving those rolls, and…

  • Add Artificial Flowers To Sheer Curtains: Wow!

    Isn't this lovely? The only part I can take credit for is being wise enough to share this great idea with you! You may or may not remember my friend Roberta, whom I wrote about here. Well, it turns out that one of the major factors in her creative journey was direct inspiration from a…

  • Make A Recycled Book Page Sunburst Mirror!

    Now I can finally cross recycled book page projects off my to-do list! There's just one problem this project was so quick and fun, I think I may just have to make some more! It took me a total of two hours, including taking photos for the tutorial and a few other distractions, so all…

  • Crochet A Floral Hot Pad For Spring (Shavuos? Mother’s Day? Today?)

    I was intrigued by a crocheted potholder/hotpad like this that I spotted last year, but just couldn't locate the pattern. So I forgot all about it until last night when I came across the same project and the pattern and just had to give it a try during the late night hours when everyone else…

  • Make A Fun Freezer Paper Stenciled Pillowcase For Pesach!

    Have you discovered the joys of freezer paper stenciling? There are so many wonderful ways to use this simple technique I see lots more of it in my future! As part of the Pesach Seder, we use pillows at the table to "recline" while drinking the four cups of wine (grape juice for some) during…

  • Fit For Royalty: Use Glass Paint To Create Stunning Wine Glasses For Pesach!

    Wine glasses play an important role in our Pesach Seder, as during the course of the reading of the Haggadah, we drink four glasses of wine (or grapejuice, but this year the wine sounds pretty good to me!) So it sure makes sense to set your table with something festive and royal and at the…

  • Printing With Leaves: A Celebration of Spring!

    Where can you find more gorgeous examples of design than from nature itself? I promised you leaf projects this week, so here's another idea for you to make your own! You can print with leaves on paper or even on fabric (using fabric paint) and create truly beautiful works of art that celebrate the great…

  • Cut-Paper Silhouettes from Nature: Great for Card Making Too!

    Crafting with leaves is generally designated for Fall when the leaves are falling, but I've decided that Spring is a great time to celebrate leaves as well, don't you think? And when you use bright and/or pastel colors your projects will naturally look like Spring! Leaves are a wonderful source of design inspiration and I'll…

  • Cut Paper Silhouettes From Nature: Fresh Artwork for Spring!

    Looking for a new project that says "Spring?" Something cheerful to adorn a blank wall? With just some cardstock in your favorite colors, a piece of foam core or any solid backing, and a bit of rick rack trim you can create a truly special piece of artwork that you'll enjoy all year round. Cut…

  • Anticipate Spring With Delicate Tissue Paper Collages on Canvas!

      I'm very happy to report that I have readers from all over the globe, and while some are enjoying summer, many more I suspect are experiencing snow and cold weather. In Israel, we have unfortunately not had much of a winter this year (we really really need rain!) and my kids even left the…