Holiday: Chanukah/Hanukkah

  • Simple And Festive Hanukkah Crochet Projects

    Simple And Festive Hanukkah Crochet Projects

    I just dusted this one off from the archives, because now is a great time to start thinking about crocheting for Chanukah! Here is what I originally wrote just as Chanukah was approaching, so getting a head start with this post this year, and you should too! Crochet projects for Hanukkah? Of course, because as…

  • Plastic Bottle Gift Basket With Plastic Bag Yarn!

    Plastic Bottle Gift Basket With Plastic Bag Yarn!

    I have to say, this is truly a fabulous craft, whether you use plastic bag yarn, or regular yarn, with results that are perfect for Purim gift giving or anytime. I think I need to make some! I am reposting this from a few good years back, enjoy! I am so excited to share with…

  • Simple DIY Polka Dot Candles For Chanukah Or Anytime!

    Simple DIY Polka Dot Candles For Chanukah Or Anytime!

    Looking for a simple way to brighten up your Chanukah menorah? How about using DIY polka dot candles which are simple to make and so much fun! I’ll admit, I’m using these candles for holiday decor to show off this lovely vintage chanukah menorah but you can certainly make candles like these to burn for…

  • Stand-Up Cardboard Dreidel Craft For Chanukah!

    Stand-Up Cardboard Dreidel Craft For Chanukah!

    The wonderful thing about Chanukah is that it is eight days long, so we can make crafts during the holiday as well as leading up to the holiday! And of course simple recycling crafts that pack up well to save for next year and years to come are truly the best! One such craft is…

  • Recycled Liquor Bottle Candlestick Craft

    Recycled Liquor Bottle Candlestick Craft

    It is true, I made these recycled liquor bottle candesticks for a Chanukah party that was held last night, but truthfully they are so universal they can be used for any festive occasion and any time that you want the look of candles without the safety concerns! And of course you could go for paper…

  • DIY Kid-Safe Paper Candles For Chanukah Crafting

    DIY Kid-Safe Paper Candles For Chanukah Crafting

    This year I’m adding something new to my already very vast archive of chanukah crafts…….paper candles craft! I’m truly loving these paper candles and can’t wait to use them in so many ways this chanukah. You can make paper candles to fit into a chanukah menorah that you won’t be lighting or to put into…

  • DIY Sparkle Flames For Holiday Crafting Projects

    DIY Sparkle Flames For Holiday Crafting Projects

    With Chanukah in just one week, it is time to get crafting! Fortunately for me, I made some crafty centerpieces for a women’s gathering last night, which forced me to craft, so together with projects from past years I now officially have more than enough to decorate, phew! Of course that does not mean I’m…

  • Dreidel Craft With Drinking Straws

    Dreidel Craft With Drinking Straws

    Dusted this post off after pulling it from the archives, and now i think I need to buy some fun paper straws and get to work! Here is what I wrote when i originally posted this: Plastic drinking straws have been outlawed in California indicating that they are not a good thing for our environment,…

  • Drinking Straw Chanukah Menorah Craft

    Drinking Straw Chanukah Menorah Craft

    Re-posting this fun Chanukah craft from the archives, and since plastic drinking straws are now outlawed in many places around the world, (and no longer sold at Ikea, where these were purchased) please make this craft using paper straws, or use up the plastic ones you have hanging around? Hanukkah crafts made from plastic drinking…

  • Simple Origami Dreidel Craft For Chanukah

    Simple Origami Dreidel Craft For Chanukah

    Once again pulling this out of the archives as a great craft that you can start now in order to be ready for 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,…

  • Origami Star Of David In 3 Minutes, For Chanukah Or Any Time

    Origami Star Of David In 3 Minutes, For Chanukah Or Any Time

    If you are folding some origami doves, or 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 origami star of david, and even stopped part way through the 15 minute folding adventure,…

  • Origami Doves Are The Perfect Chanukah Craft!

    Origami Doves Are The Perfect Chanukah Craft!

    Wishing everyone a Chodesh Tov, it is now the Jewish month of Kislev, the month in which we celebrate Chanukah, so let the Chanukah crafting begin! I am sharing this post from a few years back once again because I’m on a mission to let everyone know that the dove with an olive branch is…