Holiday: Shabbat

  • Cupcake Liner Flowers Bouquet With Floral Paper Is Beyond Adorable!

    Cupcake Liner Flowers Bouquet With Floral Paper Is Beyond Adorable!

    Introducing a cuter than cute craft that can be easily made in multiples and in any size you like, with out a huge time investment. My crafting students made a bunch of cupcake liner flowers for a Shavuot project and those that had between three to five left over were able to make a bouquet…

  • DIY Bouquet Of Paper Roses Wall Art

    DIY Bouquet Of Paper Roses Wall Art

    With the festive Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up in a week and a half-ish, now is the time to get crafting, and specifically all things flowers and botanica to remind us of the lush Mt. Sinai where the Torah was given. It has been a while since I’ve done any quilling, and while this…

  • Recycled TP Tube Designer Vases Craft

    Recycled TP Tube Designer Vases Craft

    I have to say, when I came up with this recycling craft idea for making artful vases from tp tubes I wasn’t expecting the results to be this wonderful! I have started crafting with small groups of boys twice a week, which means coming up with projects that will satisfy them, and the idea here…

  • Mini Magazine Page Flowers Craft

    Mini Magazine Page Flowers Craft

    Mini recycled magazine page chrysanthemums are just the sweetest and great anytime or for a special occasion! I could have sworn that i made larger versions of these a good ten years ago, but the only thing I found on my blog is a felt version of these, also wonderful! I had totally forgotten about…

  • 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…

  • Giant 6 Strand Challah That Uses 1 Kilo Of Flour Per Loaf

    Giant 6 Strand Challah That Uses 1 Kilo Of Flour Per Loaf

    Giant challahs, often used for banquet style meals on shabbat or for a festive occasion are something one can truly bake at home. Okay, maybe not the most giant ones, but something large enough to do the job! This past shabbos was the pre-wedding celebration for one of my sons, and we hosted a crowd…

  • DIY Painted Paper Gerbera Centerpiece

    DIY Painted Paper Gerbera Centerpiece

    There is nothing quite as lovely as painted paper flowers used as holiday decor, or really anytime! I am so thrilled to have these flowers on my sideboard right now!  They are so cheerful and never fade, and can be easily saved in a box to pull out for any occassion! And I had to…

  • A Painted Floral Bouquet For The Front Door!

    A Painted Floral Bouquet For The Front Door!

    A painted floral bouquet for the front door is wonderful for every ocassion, or any time! Dusting this one off, and literally taking this out to use for this year’s holiday decor, and sharing with you once again, because there is still time to make one of these, and yes, have it on hand for…

  • A Giant Key Shaped Challah!

    A Giant Key Shaped Challah!

    Didn’t bake the traditional key shaped challah yet? Not to worry, you can do it this week as well! I’m so happy to share with you my first ever giant schlissel challah, the key shaped challah that we traditionally bake the very first shabbos after Passover. Yes of course, I do make key shaped challah…

  • Giant Origami Apples Holiday or Shabbat Decor!

    Giant Origami Apples Holiday or Shabbat Decor!

    I am reposting this giant origami apples tutorial because it is just to wonderful not to share again. Make apples to enjoy for Rosh HaShana and use as succah decorations as well! So simple and while you are at it, make a whole giant bushel full! Origami apples are so simple to make and are…

  • Simple Flowers And Leaves Decorated Challah

    Simple Flowers And Leaves Decorated Challah

    I am rushing to post this as there is still cooking to be done for the holiday of Shavuot, which we are welcoming tonight! Round braided challahs decorated with simple flowers and leaves really do make your holiday table special, so if you have a few extra minutes, give it a try, even for just…

  • Flower Covered Challah For Shavuot!

    Flower Covered Challah For Shavuot!

    We are welcoming the beautiful Jewish holiday of Shavuot tonight, and I decided last night that it was time to make some decorated challahs to embrace the holiday, in which we bring flowers and greenery into our homes to remember the lush surroundings on Mt. Sinai. Yes indeed, I did take note of the relative…