Holiday: Chanukah/Hanukkah

  • Having A Hanukkah Party? Make A Mini-Dreidel Bunting!

    Make your Hanukkah gathering super cute with this Hanukkah mini-dreidel bunting! Generally used on a cake, mini buntings are popping up all over the place, so I really don’t know who was the originator of this adorable idea…..I made this one today to adorn my husband’s birthday cake, my first mini-bunting, and I’m sold! I’ve…

  • A Handmade Hanukkah Game: Spinning tops From Plastic Bottle Caps!

    Here’s a Hanukkah craft that’s also a Hanukkah game! Spinning tops are a traditional Hanukkah toy, so what better activity to engage the kids this Hanukkah than with a simple technique for making their own brigade of spinning tops? Honestly, I think this is one of my best ideas ever, because these tops spin so…

  • Fill Your Home With Light: Simple Hanukkah Candle Holder Jars!

    I really don’t think these could be any sweeter, or simpler! In just a few minutes you can whip up some festive Hanukkah candle holders to light up your home  after the flames of the Chanukiah have waned. Hanukkah is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, and I just love creating a…

  • Classic Hanukkah Recipe: Jelly Filled Doughnuts!

      Jelly Filled Doughnuts, called sufganiyot in Hebrew, are a classic Hanukkah treat. (There is a custom to eat fried foods on Chanukah to remind us of the miracle that occurred with the vile of oil that lasted for eight days instead of one.) And yes, you’re right, fried foods are quite unhealthy, but if…

  • The Cutest Ever Hanukkah Gift Wrap!

    I can’t tell you why exactly, but this Hanukkah gift wrap makes my heart sing! I think it’s the combination of colors, the bold shapes, and the aqua and red, that I’m just in love with at the moment, and not to mention the cuteness of the pom pom…..oh and to top it off, this…

  • Hanukkah Kid’s Craft: Toilet Paper Tube Party Favors!

    Got some reluctant crafters in your home? How about enlisting them to paint the treat holders for Chanukah? I think if there are sweets involved, so they may just be motivated. And if you’re gonna give them sweets, so you might as well take advantage of the situation and help your kids build crafting confidence…

  • A Hanukkah Crocheted Border Bunting Banner!

    If you really don’t care for vintage-kitsch-inspired crafting, so just avert your eyes now and continue on your merry way. But, if you’re like me, and love to try your hand at bringing some of those crafts from the past into the present, well my friends, feast your eyes! And really, if you haven’t started…

  • Hanukkah Kid’s Craft: A Glittery Menorah, With A Little Help From Mom!

    Guess what? Hanukkah is just one week away, so I’m posting the projects as I finish them in hopes that you’ll still have some time to join in on the fun. And I think we all need to give a big round of applause to my husband (and children) for their patience during this slightly…

  • An Etherial Hanukkah Garland/Bunting Banner With Eggshell Mosaic Stars!

    Ahhh, eggshell mosaics have found a place in my heart! And combined with color washed water color paper, well, the results are just simply wonderful! I’m starting to feel just a bit like an artist as opposed to a crafter, ha ha. And, while I’d love to show you how great this Hanukkah garland really…

  • A Simply Sweet DIY Hanukkah Menorah From Alphabet Blocks!

    Who would have thought? Well, me, that’s who!  Because despite being a bit stressed out about the upcoming holiday and my self-appointed task of bringing more Chanukah crafts to the world, there are apparently still some good ideas patiently waiting their turn! At least this one came to light before Chanukah right? I was thinking…

  • Make Gorgeous Party Favors With Recycled Tubes!

    Hi friends, been saving those tubes? I really hope so, because this little craft idea is so simple and looks absolutely stunning— to use as actual party favors or even for decoration! I love the look of European vintage party decorations, and someday I may even try my hand at making “crackers” (the tube shaped…

  • A Family Friendly Hanukkah Craft: Decorating Styrofoam Shapes With Sequins

      Look what we found in the attic! Yes, truly, these decorations are at least 7 years old….I made them with my older boys way back when, and they’re still looking good. I can’t say that I’d make something that looks even remotely similar to this now, using store bought foam Hanukkah shapes, but they’re…