Crafts for Mom

  • Make A Unique Paper Mache Frame! (For your Succah?)

    Looking for a special project to feature on one of the walls of your Succah? Looking for a unique frame to display a copy of a beautiful old photograph? Paper mache may be your answer! Paper mache has often been used by cultures around the world for creating charming handcrafts. It's sculptural qualities and simple…

  • Recycle A Large Can And Make A Shatterproof Vase! (For your Succah?)

    For the next few days I'm taking a little break from presenting hanging decorations to show you a few really nice decorative projects. The first one is so simple, with great results that you'll never throw out (if you live in Israel where there's no can recycling to speak of) another tin can, especially not…

  • Make Stunning Polyhedrons To Hang Everywhere! (Make Succah Decorations in August: Part 3)

    You may or may not have enjoyed learning geometry, but now is the time to cast aside your emotions, and delve into this stunning project! Don't panic when you see the diagrams, it's really quite simple, and once you get the hang of it, you'll be making these in all sizes and colors with minimal…

  • A Topiary-Style Floral Centerpiece Will Beat The Heat!

    I am a great fan of gorgeous fresh flowers, and usually not so keen on the artificial ones. But there are times when artificial flowers can really save the day!  Having that creative centerpiece ready and waiting for a last minute gathering can really pull everything together, and in the heat of summer money spent…

  • Floral Pomander Balls — For DIY Wedding Decorations or Anytime!

    Pomander made using a 5″ styrofoam ball and roughly 50 blooms. I always thought that pomanders were oranges decorated with ribbons and cloves, (a nice project for Tu B’Shevat, stick around!) but as it turns out, floral covered spheres such as this one are also referred to as pomanders. Regardless of what they’re called, there’s…

  • Quick Decorative Projects With Foam Stamps

    A scrap of awning fabric stamped with fabric paint makes a casual table runner. The craft of stamping images onto fabric or paper is always fun and satisfying, so when I spotted a collection of large foam stamps at the dollar store a few years back, I scooped them all up, and wish I had…

  • Festive Painted Glass Candle Jars: Simple and Stunning!

    Okay Mom, finally a project just for you! And this one is so quick and simple you can surely fit it into your busy schedule. And you'll thank me for making you do it!  That said, glass paint never quite worked for me until this project. The results I had achieved brushing it on to…

  • Make Festive Flags To Welcome Summer Guests

    Summer time is synonomous with guests, and we love it! So why not honor your visitors, or give your gathering an extra special touch with home crafted flags? They're a great way to say "welcome!" and depending on how much outdoor space you  have, you and/or the kids could create a stunning installation of colorful…

  • Make Mini Mosaics With Beads!

    I love mosaic anything. And when dishes break around my house I never scream. Infact sometimes I'm downright happy to have some more stash for my upcoming mosaic projects (which have been upcoming for a few years now, but we'll get there, you'll see!) hopefully this summer. That being said, making mosaics with ceramic/glass tile…

  • Recycle Styrofoam Trays and Make Artful Prints

    One of the most satisfying craft endeavors is to take something that would have gone into the garbage and use it to create something beautiful! This gives me a great excuse to behave like a pack-rat, and my kitchen cabinets are filled with empty containers waiting to assume new roles. With the help of this…

  • Revive Your Surfaces With Stenciling!

    A vintage metal cabinet gets a new look with a coat of paint and a stencil. The world of stenciling is vast, and there are so many ways to use this decorative technique that it could indeed boggle the mind. But in fact is stenciling is a relatively easy and simple way to add some…

  • Summer Crafts with Yarn and Sticks

    Like this? You and your kids can have a great time creating these earthy decorations with just a few supplies. Take a walk to the park, or if you're lucky the local forest….(if you live in the city take a walk to the crafts store to buy popsicle sticks or wooden dowels) and collect dry…