Holiday: Chanukah/Hanukkah
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Origami Stars And Dreidels Chanukah Garland Craft
I'm so very proud of this ten year old student of mine, who came up with his own great ideas for how to decorate the origami Jewish stars and origami dreidels that we made over the course of a few weeks in the after schooling crafting studio I've been running. While the origami dreidel is…
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Recycled Liquor Bottles With Festive Paper Candles Craft
Pulling this recycled liquor bottles with festive paper candles craft out of the archives from last year as it is truly a keeper, and looks amazing as a centerpiece, the more the better! Here is what I wrote just a year ago, though seems like so much longer: It is true, I made these recycled…
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Simple Chanukah Craft For All Ages: An Origami Dreidel Garland!
The festive holiday of Chanukah is quickly approaching, so now is a great time to get out the colored paper and a glue stick, and get crafting! The origami dreidels are truly simple to fold, even for kids as young as 7 or 8, and decorating them with bits of paper brings them to life!…
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Fun Mini Ugly Sweater Craft For Chanukah
Dusting this one off from the archives as it is a keeper, and I'll be pulling mine out from the chanukah decorations box shortly! After turning a color swatching exercise into striped dreidels, here, I just had to keep on going with some cozy striped sweaters! Are they "ugly" holiday sweaters, not in my book,…
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DIY Chanukah Menorah Craft With Drinking Straws
I am re-posting this adorable craft from the archives, and since plastic drinking straws are no longer something one should purchase due to ecological havoc, please do the same craft with paper straws! Hanukkah crafts made from plastic drinking straws are so much fun and a great way to recycle! I have already share with…
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Simple Embossed Tin Chanukah Symbols Craft
Friends, Chanukah is on its way and it is time to get crafting! These embossed tin shapes are so simple to make, and if you use the right colors, well they are quite simply fabulous! I made these but also tried this out with my boys crafting classes, and while it was a bit challenging…
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Simple Origami Dreidel Craft For Hanukkah!
simple chanukah craft for the whole family with origami dreidels
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Fabric DIY Dreidel Wall Hanging Craft With Numbers
I am once again dusting off this DIY fabric dreidel wall hanging as it still looks great, and is a perfect craft to make and save for years to come. Enjoy, and if you don't quite have time for it this year, keep it in mind for next year, or even make it during Chanukah,…
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Origami Star Of David With Cut Paper Craft
Friends, it is that time of year, meaning time to get crafting for Chanukah, coming in less than a month! And now that cold weather has reached Northern Israel, crafting is the perfect activity to engage in right about now! Origami isn't for everyone, but helping kids (and yourself) stretch your 3D skills just a…
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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…
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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…
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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…