Crafts: Winter

  • DIY Wine Glass Tea Light Holders With Doodles

    Make festive DIY wine glass tea light holders to enjoy now and through the winter. They’re so easy to make, and simple to whip out at a moment’s notice. Candlelight is always a great way to add that extra special touch to any get together whether it be a festive gathering or a family dinner.…

  • A Fun Winter Fruit Arrangement That Kids Can Make!

    As you can see, kids can make fun arrangements or centerpieces using citrus fruits and dried fruit! And then Mom can complete the look with a large arrangement of her own, and wow, what a great combination! It’s so easy, and doesn’t really require an explanation right? I’ll just add that the orange and pomella…

  • Buttons & Pearls Elegant Cherry Blossom Tree Centerpiece

      A cherry blossom tree centerpiece …ahhh…..an elegant and simple DIY centerpiece that would be beautiful any time of year, but looks particularly good right now! I’ll be using this on our festive fruit filled table tonight as a reference to our almond trees which also have delicate pink blooms, and usually bloom right around…

  • Rolled Rag Flowers and Fabric Ribbons: Last Minute Centerpieces!

    Ever made these rolled flowers from fabric scraps that seem to be everywhere? Me neither, but there’s always  a first time! And there’s a story here I thought I’d share with you. If you decide to let the world know (and even your neighbors who have never seen your website) about your crafty tendencies, just…

  • Use Felt & Real Branches To Make Decorative Fruit Trees!

    Real branch + felt + miniature pomegranates from the dollar store = a fun artful decorating idea for Tu B’Shevat or anytime. Okay, you’re right, it does help if you have some large iron frames that are waiting to be filled, but if you don’t, you can simply hang a branch like this on the…

  • A Kosher Salt Snowstorm! Snowdrift Luminary & Pinecone Centerpiece

    What? Yes, that’s right, kosher salt is the perfect crafting supply for making gorgeous snowdrift candlejars or luminaries, or tea light holders, which look great paired with some snowy pinecones! I’m using mine to get us ready for the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, and just enjoyed this centerpiece over a cup of tea with a…

  • DIY Luminaries from Recycled Cans: Wrap Them With Yarn!

    Make some simple DIY luminairies to light up your darkest corners! Look at that gorgeous glow, and it’s just a recycled can wrapped in yarn! Can’t get much simpler than that. Right, my friends? Use your yarn scraps, a little glue here and there and wrap. If you want some variety in texture, crochet a…

  • Crochet A Chain Link Garland — A Fun Decoration Anytime!

    Isn’t this fun? I saw a chain link baby toy, here, and thought it would be great as an actual chain to hang as a party decoration, or over the head of a bed, or draped from a chandelier for a bit of tongue in cheek winter decorating? (Or super cute in a baby’s room!)…

  • Winter Craft For Kids: Make Snowflakes From Recycled Cardboard and Yarn!

    Yes, a continuation of the snowflake theme! After all, what exactly should a Jewish crafter do this time of year? Winter crafts (for those of us in the Northern hemisphere) sounds good, which means snow, right? How about making some artful snowflakes from cereal boxes and yarn? I like the simplicity of these, but of…

  • More Freezer Paper Stenciling: A Snowflake Pillowcase!

    A freezer paper stenciled snowflake pillowcase. A perfect addition to your winter decor! And so easy, even for the inexperienced crafter. In fact, taking a half decent photo of this pillow was ten times harder than making it. (Maybe because I decided to take a little nap in the Mediterranean sunshine in the middle of…

  • Freezer Paper Stenciled Pyjamas! (And A Fun DIY Hanger Idea…)

    And now, for some more snowflake crafting! How about stenciling snowflakes on long underwear with freezer paper? This is one great idea for those men/teenage boys that are nearly impossible to craft for, dont you think? Or how about a fun gift for those five nephews……or dress your own kids up in matching custom family…

  • Snowflakes From Recycled Bottle Caps? Hmmmmm.

    I really think that crafting with recycled bottle caps has some great potential, though honestly I’m not sure that this plastic bottle cap snowflake even deserves this post, but I seem to be on a snowflake binge, so there you have it. And there is something to be said for showing the not so successful…