Holiday: Purim!

  • DIY Drink Charms For Summer Entertaining

    These festive DIY drink or wine charms are an example of one of the those projects that are so simple and yet add so much. And they are practical I might add, especially if you’re entertaining informally where guests might be prone to walk around with wine glasses, or any glass that has either a…

  • A Fun Name Tag From A Recycled Jar Lid!

    I've been saving metal jar lids as they seem like great little frames for crafting, and now at last I actually put one to use as the perfect little name tag for my 5 year old's Purim costume! And the red taster's choice lid was just right for his costume—not to mention that anything upcycled…

  • Embellish A Crocheted Beanie With Raised Stripes!

    Did you know that you can transform a plain crocheted beanie into something super fun and even costume worthy (in this case) by simply crocheting rows of single crochet onto the surface of the existing hat? In its previous life this purple beanie was a cast off from last year's Purim costume making, and I…

  • A Mexican Costume For Our Purim Fiesta!

    We love classic Mexican style— and after this year's Mexican Purim Fiesta crafts which I shared with you a few weeks ago, it only seemed natural for my daughter to dress up as a Mexican girl. (The girl's schools are doing their Purim costume party today.) And fortunately for this very busy mom, we had…

  • A Treasure Chest Gift Box From Recycled Plastic Containers!

    Recycle those plastic containers that often hold sprouts or other fruits and vegetables, and make adorable gift boxes in just a few steps! I came up with this idea because we've been eating lots of sprouts lately, including soy bean sprouts (among others) that come in plastic containers like these. And of course I just…

  • Purim Decorations…….Crepe Paper Flowers & Clowns Galore!

    Purim decorations are a great reason to fill the house with colorful crafts— not that one needs an excuse, but at least you won't have to explain yourself! I had planned to share some mishloach manot crafts with you today, but my photo studio (aka the great outdoors) was drenched so when the clouds parted…

  • Make A Festive Spring Bouquet With Crepe Paper Flowers!

     Mexican-style crepe paper flowers are simple to make, and look great as a festive spring bouquet. If you weren't convinced by my previous post, maybe you will be now? Find the right container (my footed urn works really well) fill it with marbles and/or small rocks, and simply poke the stems of your flowers…

  • A Kid’s Craft With Glittered Craft Foam: Fun Fashion Accessories!

    You can buy glittered craft foam in lots of great colors and use it for so many things! Of course you know me, I try not to buy anything, and in fact have resisted buying some of this craft foam too, but maybe just this once, since you can get glitter without the mess! My…

  • Recycle Cardboard Boxes & Kids Can Make Adorable Gift Packages!

    Been saving those cereal and cracker boxes? Now is the time to use them to make super sweet gift packages for Purim mishloach manot, or for any occasion— who wouldn't love to receive a gift packaged in one of these great works of art? And the kids will feel so proud of themselves, you they…

  • Setting The Table For A Mexican-Style Fiesta —For Purim or Anytime!

    Guess what friends, here's the crafting finale that I've been planning— now it's time to set the table for our Mexican-style fiesta! And Purim is three weeks away, so there's still time to make something this fun and festive happen at your house! It all starts with the right tablecloth, in this case a Mexican…

  • Make Festive Napkin Rings From Recycled Plastic Bottles!

      Since we're on the topic of crafting with recycled plastic bottles and yarn, I bring you yet another simple idea: make napkin rings from pieces of plastic soda bottles that you've wrapped with yarn! So fun and colorful and perfect for the Mexican fiesta theme that I'm building on here. Or actually perfect for…

  • Recycle A Bleach Bottle & Make A Festive Yarn Wrapped Vase!

    As you know, I love recycling crafts, so when I realized that by cutting down a recycled bleach bottle I could make a festive vase for my Mexican-style paper flowers, well I just had to give it a try!  And guess what, it's so very simple, looks great and is a wonderful way to use…