Crafts: Teacher Appreciation Gifts

  • Giant And Elegant Origami Apples Are Perfect For Any Fall Occasion

    Giant And Elegant Origami Apples Are Perfect For Any Fall Occasion

    Origami apples are so simple to make and are the perfect craft to whip up right now! Fill a basket with them to use as a centerpiece, use them as place cards, hang them mobile style or make a bunch and scatter them around the house. (Or save this idea and gift a whole basket…

  • Simple Crocheted Coasters Are The Perfect Tiny Gift And Summer Take Along!

    Simple Crocheted Coasters Are The Perfect Tiny Gift And Summer Take Along!

    Someone just contacted me via the watermark on this photo, saying she saw the project on Pinterest, and the photo took her somewhere that did not link to my original post. She then couldn’t find this project in my archives. Since she took the time to write to me, I figured I’d have a look…

  • Giant Paper Flowers For Any Occasion

    Giant Paper Flowers For Any Occasion

    When you are in a pinch, and need a quick handmade centerpiece, a huge gift topper, a teacher appreciation gift, or a giant flower to put on your front door, I’ve got the flower for you! This giant paper flower made from heart shaped petals is simple to make and has a fun whimsical look…

  • DIY Play Cupcakes Craft With Sprayfoam

    DIY Play Cupcakes Craft With Sprayfoam

    Aren’t these play cupcakes just the cutest? They are so simple to make, and whipping up a batch is a great craft project to do with a group. My daughter actually made these with a group of gradeschool girls, and they used them as cupcake magnets, so use your imagination and enjoy! It is true,…

  • Giant Origami Fruit Centerpiece IKEA Hack

    Giant Origami Fruit Centerpiece IKEA Hack

    What do you get when origami meets IKEA? You get a giant origami fruit centerpiece that is very budget friendly and great for large parties with lots of tables. You know like Bar Mitzvahs, and Bat Mitzvahs and budget weddings, or sheva brachas, or a community event or a large birthday party, or just about…

  • Giant Origami Apples Are Perfect For Any Party

    Giant Origami Apples Are Perfect For Any Party

    A few weeks ago, just after the holiday of Tu B’Shevat I needed to make some simple centerpieces for a community women’s party, and I decided to try my hand at making a giant version of my origami apples and fruit. Fortunately the results were fantastic, especially with the addition of some gold leaves, and…

  • Simple Crocheted Cactus In Bloom

    Simple Crocheted Cactus In Bloom

    It is true I may have missed the boat when it comes to the crocheted cactus trend, as I actually started this cactus back in July 2017, but truthfully after finally completing my first crocheted cactus and enjoying it a bit in my dining room, I think this is a trend that is worth keeping…

  • Simple Gold Leaf Rosh HaShana Card Craft Makes A Perfect Fall Craft Too

    Simple Gold Leaf Rosh HaShana Card Craft Makes A Perfect Fall Craft Too

    If you enjoyed my simple Rosh HaShana card craft, well now get ready to take that project up a rung with the addition of some gold leaf, love it! It is true, real gold leaf comes in sheets, and can be pricey, but for some fairly small change one can buy little containers of gold…

  • Simple Rosh HaShana Card Craft To Whip Up Tonight!

    Simple Rosh HaShana Card Craft To Whip Up Tonight!

    Yes indeed I am back from a lovely six week hiatus, and with Rosh Hashana coming up Sunday night now is the time to get crafting! This year I decided to be just a bit traditional and make Rosh HaShana cards for all the neighbors, which I’ll give together with a tiny jar of honey,…

  • DIY Striped Candles Are The Perfect Summer Craft!

    DIY Striped Candles Are The Perfect Summer Craft!

    Remember making candles at summer camp? I sure do, especially the ones we made at the beach in milk cartons! Candle making can be on the messy side, but is a perfect craft to do especially when you have a few hours on a lazy summer afternoon, and a bunch of kids (or kids at…

  • DIY Tin Can Pots Ten Ways: A Round up

    DIY Tin Can Pots Ten Ways: A Round up

    Tonight is the beginning of the very festive (around our neck of the woods) holiday called Lag B’Omer, though for the moment (a quiet moment before all the guests, action, etc.) I am dreaming about making a festive tin can garden for the next big Jewish holiday, Shavuot! Tin cans of all sizes can be…

  • Crocheted Hearts Wall Hanging From The Archives

    Crocheted Hearts Wall Hanging From The Archives

    How about making a crocheted hearts wall hanging to remind someone that you love them? I made this crocheted hearts and leaves wall hanging using a real branch, to hang in my daughter’s room four yeas ago, and while it did sag just a bit towards the end of its run, all in all it…