Holiday: Purim!

  • DIY King Of The Dragons Costume

    When a sweet six year old requests a dragon costume, you can sort of make up a costume that vaguely represents a dragon without having to create claws and fire and anything scary, and believe me, the results will be even better than you imagined. You know, like a sweet dragon, or king of the…

  • Wishing You A Purim Sameach!

    We celebrated Purim here in Northern Israel yesterday, but in Jerusalem Purim is being celebrated right now, so I thought I’d wish everyone a Purim Sameach, and may we all merit to witness miracles and to know the difference between good and evil! Today is the day called Shushan Purim, and today Shushan Purim is…

  • DIY No-Sew Dragon Cape

    DIY No-Sew Dragon Cape

    When I was requested to make a dragon costume for Purim, I knew it would be very loosely a “dragon costume” and in the end, on account of the king masquerade mask, the recipient deemed it “king of the dragons” meaning a very nice king who encourages good things! The most important part of the…

  • A Kippa For Purim, To Go With That Costume…….

    A Kippa For Purim, To Go With That Costume…….

    Once I decorated a kippa with yarn spaghetti and meatballs for my son’s Purim costume, and this year I decorated a kippa with scales as part of a King of Dragons costume, which I’ll be sharing with you shortly. This decorated kippa pairs nicely with the king masquerade mask, so make them both! Truthfully, a…

  • Simple King Masquerade Mask

    With Purim starting on Wednesday night everywhere except Jerusalem (where Purim is one day later) the rush is on, so I have a few simple costume ideas for you, which could come in handy right about now? Truthfully these ideas are part of a larger costume which I’ll be presenting shortly, but first things first,…

  • Toilet Paper Tube Castle Craft

    Toilet Paper Tube Castle Craft

    We are on a roll with the recycling crafts for Purim, and I couldn’t be more pleased, especially since we still have a week to keep on crafting for the festive holiday! Introducing toilet paper tube castle craft, which you can make to use as a centerpiece, a scene on a sideboard, or even as…

  • Cardboard Fish Centerpiece For Purim, Or Just For Fun!

    Cardboard Fish Centerpiece For Purim, Or Just For Fun!

    The cardboard fish centerpieces I made for our community Purim party were a hit, and now I get to use them to decorate our house for Purim, coming up quickly next week. I don’t think I’ll use all ten of them, then again, a school of fish swimming down my Purim table could be lots…

  • Recycled Cardboard Fish Are The Perfect Purim Craft!

    I’m loving crafting with recycled cardboard boxes lately, there is something truly satisfying about creating something new from a cardboard box (hopefully) bound for the recycling pile. And to top it off, there is just something about black and white paint together with the cardboard box color that looks amazing. Enough said, introducing my recycled…

  • Giant Paper Flowers For Any Occasion

    Giant Paper Flowers For Any Occasion

    When you are in a pinch, and need a quick handmade centerpiece, a huge gift topper, a teacher appreciation gift, or a giant flower to put on your front door, I’ve got the flower for you! This giant paper flower made from heart shaped petals is simple to make and has a fun whimsical look…

  • DIY Cardboard Roosters That Can Stand Up

    DIY Cardboard Roosters That Can Stand Up

    Ever thought about using some recycled cardboard to make some fun cardboard roosters? Truthfully, I hadn’t either, but after making a black rooster and a white rooster, well I just want to make some more. I made them to use as stage props in a school play, but they’d look great in a child’s room,…

  • Recycled Cardboard Clothes On A Line Stage Set Or Fun Wall Decor

    Recycled Cardboard Clothes On A Line Stage Set Or Fun Wall Decor

    Make a fun clothesline filled with cardboard clothes as a back drop for a play, or even as decorations for a party, and you’ll get the whole crowd smiling. You can fill the clothesline with items/clothing to match your party’s theme, like shirts with a number for a birthday or anniversary, or maybe even spell…

  • DIY Play Cupcakes Craft With Sprayfoam

    DIY Play Cupcakes Craft With Sprayfoam

    Aren’t these play cupcakes just the cutest? They are so simple to make, and whipping up a batch is a great craft project to do with a group. My daughter actually made these with a group of gradeschool girls, and they used them as cupcake magnets, so use your imagination and enjoy! It is true,…