Crafts: Paper
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Magazine Page Collage Vase Of Flowers!
With Purim just around the corner, now is a great time to start making fun decorations, which in my case are going to include a bunch of collages, vases of flowers, and maybe even some castles, which just occured to me as I type this! I'll let you in on a little secret: I need…
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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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Jewish Paper Quilling: A Chanukah Menorah
I dusted this off from the archives and am enjoying some of my quilled paper crafts from years ago this Chanukah, so yes, you can make some now and keep them for years. The only thing that didn't keep well in some cases is the paper piece around the edge with did get wavy, but…
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Watercolor Pomegranates Card Craft
We are ushering in the wonderful holiday of Sukkot tomorrow night, and I am still crafting (of course) so you may also be in need of a sweet way to make some holiday cards or placecards? My daughter made this for me as a Rosh HaShana card, and it is just so sweet I had…
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Upcycled Calender Starburst Wall Decor, For the Succah?
I just fingered last year's calender and thought I'd save it as scrap paper. What is happening to me? Scrap paper, no, craft paper! Hmmm, I guess that is what happens when you start to focus on art rather than craft, but not to worry, I've straightened myself out and am now thinking origami with…
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Rosh HaShana Symbols Mobile Or Wall Hanging Craft
Dusting this one off and sharing it again, just as I was thinking about painting a fish or two or three? Rosh HaShana starts on Monday night, yet there is still time to whip up a few fun decorations to add extra meaning to your holiday. Or maybe you are celebrating at someone else's home…
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Giant Origami Apples Holiday or Shabbat Decor!
I am reposting this giant origami apples tutorial because it is just to wonderful not to share again. Make apples to enjoy for Rosh HaShana and use as succah decorations as well! So simple and while you are at it, make a whole giant bushel full! Origami apples are so simple to make and are…
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Painted Paper Apple Collage
How about an artful apple collage to celebrate fall, or maybe you need some fun kitchen art? Apple collages could also make great cards for Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year, or even fun place cards or gift tags. Keep it simple, and the results will be great! When collage is made using painted paper,…
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DIY Cake Toppers From Flower Sketches
DIY cake toppers from flower sketches are so great looking and a great way to use your skills. And if you’ve been around here for a while, you may realize that if you can put a skewer on the back of it, it might just become a cake topper! Last summer I spent quite a…
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Simple Hamsa Cut Out Craft
Hello to a simple hamsa cut out craft! Craft projects don’t always go as planned, and neither do drawings or paintings even when created by someone experienced! Before tossing something that wasn’t successful in the garbage, do consider if you can reuse it or upcycle it in some way! Paintings done on canvas or paper…
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Quilled Leaf Sprigs Are Perfect For Shavuot!
I just couldn't resist sharing this craft from three years ago when I was delving into paper quilling. Now I'm thinking I really need to start doing art with kids again so I can put to use all those quilling supplies that are waiting to see the light of day! Enjoy! Shavuos, the holiday of…
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A Festive Painted Cut-Out Bouquet For The Front Door!
A festive painted cut-out bouquet for the front door is just the thing, right now! The Jewish holiday of Shavuot starts on Sunday night, and our front door is ready! I just love painting flowers and cutting them out, as with the water color poppies cut outs, and am also really pleasantly surprised by how…