Crafts: Paper
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The 2 Minute Origami Butterfly To Make Right Now!
Purim is the next Jewish holiday on the calendar, and a festive one at that, so now is the time to get crafting! Our Women's community Purim party is scheduled for next week and since the decorations are always on me, I simply must make the time. Somehow taking the cardboard castles down from the…
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Origami Apples Craft
Origami is one of my favorite crafts, whether actual traditional size, or giant size which I generally go for, so with the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat and all things fruit coming up in a few weeks, I thought I'd get started by trying out some origami apples that I've yet to tackle! The charming…
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Chanukah Menorah Craft Using 3D Paper Stars
And at the very last minute just before lighting the 8th candle, I came up with this paper chanukah menorah craft using my favorite little 3D paper stars that I have been obsessively folding this chanukah…..because one you start, seeing them fill a jar or wine glass is so very satisfying! And then you can…
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3D Origami Paper Stars – A Perfect Winter Craft
Once again these tiny paper stars have stolen my heart, and with just a bit of practice I am making them in less than a minute per star! Which is great because truly the more the better! I keep mine in jars and sprinkle them where ever some color and cuteness is needed for any…
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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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Origami Dreidel Craft For Chanukah!
Pulling this origami dreidel craft for Chanukah out of the archives as a great craft that you can still do before Chanukah! Think about making these dreidels in a bunch of sizes too! Origami dreidels are simple to make and can be used in so many fun ways, for example for Chanukah garlands, Chanukah…
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DIY Tree Of Life Wall Decor, For The Succah Or The Home!
today is Hoshana Raba, a very important and spiritual day during the Jewish holiday of succot, and for those of us in Israel, the last day in the Succah. So while I really want to be in the Succah right now, soaking it all up in all its glory, I'm popping in to share with…
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DIY Seven Species Garland
As you can well guess I have so many Succah decorations from previous years that I still love, so spending time making new ones is certainly not a priority! Of course when one of my sons requested that I create the "seven species" as part of my Daily Object series (read about that here) in…
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Real Tree Branch With Paper Leaves Wall Art
This project, which I made 2 years ago and now graces a wall in our stair well is still looking good and something that one could make last minute, assuming you have access to some dead tree branches near by! Ah yes, and for my succah the gold painted branch was a must, but you…
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Last Minute Yet Stunning Succah Decoration: An Accordian Folded Golden Starburst
With the festive holiday of Succot starting tomorrow night, most folks have already built their succahs, but there might be some decorating left to do? Truthfully I have so many decorations from past years that making something new does not really make sense at this point, rather I'm using past projects in new ways, in…
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A Festive 3-D Paper Star To Make Now For The Succah!
I have been wanting to make some paper 3-D stars like this one for years, and now I am truly inspired, just in time for Succos! Succos? Isn't that in a few months you might ask? Well yes, but as I always say, August is the perfect time for making succah decorations, so lets get…
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DIY Paper Vase Makes A Great Centerpiece!
I originally posted this just before Passover two years ago, and am sharing it again, because it will be moved from my kitchen to the dining room for use as decor for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot! A vase like this can of course be stored flat and is wonderful to have on hand,…