Holiday: Shavuot

  • Quick Mount Sinai Kid’s Craft For Shavuos

    Quick Mount Sinai Kid’s Craft For Shavuos

    I am busy working on my art, specifically a #make100oilpastels journey with 43 more to go, so the crafting for Shavuos may or may not happen…..in any case I still have all the wonderful cereal box cardboard vases filled with flowers from Passover. Of course I will likely at the last minute cut up a…

  • Watercolor Fern Paintings For Shavuot!

    Watercolor Fern Paintings For Shavuot!

    I am taking this one out of the archives, as we could all use a simple yet great looking craft project right about now, right?There is something so accessible and wonderful about watercolors, so give them a try! Shavuot the Jewish holiday that celebrates the receiving of the Torah starts in 2 weeks on the…

  • DIY Cardboard Graffiti Vase For Spring!

    DIY Cardboard Graffiti Vase For Spring!

    Now that I have a few fun DIY cereal box vases which I think will be fun for Passover, maybe I can get started with the cleaning. Well, not just yet, I need to make some more! The idea of whipping up an artful vase using cereal box cardboard (or heavy weight paper) is just…

  • An Abstract Floral Painting On A Recycled Box

    An Abstract Floral Painting On A Recycled Box

    Since I shared with you some artful painted gift boxes made from upcycled boxes of all kinds, that have been adding cheer to our home this Chanukah, I just had to include this painted floral gift box that I actually made quite a few months ago. It is not part of the holiday decor, but…

  • Simple Watercolor Poppy Wall Art

    Simple Watercolor Poppy Wall Art

    After sharing a few posts last week showing the watercolor poppies I used to make holiday decorations I decided to hold off and publish this watercolor poppy wall art separately so that it wouldn't get lost in all the gorgeousness of the watercolor poppy cut outs and the watercolor poppies centerpiece! After making those watercolor…

  • Blooming Watercolor Poppies Centerpiece Is Festive And Very Budget Friendly!

    Blooming Watercolor Poppies Centerpiece Is Festive And Very Budget Friendly!

    I am totally in love with the watercolor poppies in a pot centerpiece, well one-sided centerpiece really, and I have already made two more! This idea, is something that you can play around with depending on your own needs, and there are so many ways to go! I actually made a small one using a…

  • Watercolor Poppy Cutouts To Make NOW!

    Watercolor Poppy Cutouts To Make NOW!

    Please take my word for it, these watercolor poppy cutouts are one of the best things I’ve made in a long time, as there is just something about them that looks AMAZING! And that is even though my illustrations and the paint job were a bit lacking…….So get out the biggest watercolor paper you can…

  • Simple Balloon Cactus Is Perfect Anytime!

    Simple Balloon Cactus Is Perfect Anytime!

    This balloon cactus party centerpiece idea is truly a keeper, and I will very likely be making many many more of these simple balloon cacti in the future. I tend to need ideas that can be made for 8 to 10 tables, on a budget, and this is perfect! I can't take credit for this…

  • A Peek In My Sketchbook: Drawing Wild Poppies

    A Peek In My Sketchbook: Drawing Wild Poppies

    A natural outcome for a creative person who loves to take nature walks is to start sketching all that amazing inspiration, a much quicker alternative to painting I might add! So, since I have just shared with you photos of the lovely red poppies native to Northern Israel, I thought I'd share with you the…

  • Giant Origami Pheasant Party Decor Or Stage Set!

    Giant Origami Pheasant Party Decor Or Stage Set!

    If you are creating a giant origami stage set, or perhaps a wall filled with origami party decorations, you may like this giant origami pheasant, with a crown, as he makes a great friend for the giant origami partridge or even the paper peacock! I grew up making origami as a child, and as a…

  • Giant DIY Accordian Fold Paper Flowers

    Giant DIY Accordian Fold Paper Flowers

    If you ever need some great looking paper wall decorations, and you are just not sure what to make, give this giant accordian fold flower a try, and you'll want to make enough to fill the entire wall. It is true, one can buy manufactured accordian fold flowers that are similar, but there is nothing…

  • How To Cut Simple Floral Shapes From Paper To Make A Party Garland In MInutes!

    How To Cut Simple Floral Shapes From Paper To Make A Party Garland In MInutes!

    While I don't love creating under pressure, it is true that some of my best work has come to light in just that way. I now introduce to you a new idea on the roster that we'll call Matisse inspired cut paper shapes party garland! You can whip this paper party garland up in mere…