Holiday: Tu B’Shevat Crafts
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Polymer Clay Tree Project To Do With The Kids
Polymer clay is great for all ages, and you can do so many things with it beyond making beads and jewelry. Today I sat with my six year old and we made leaves and some other elements for a project dedicated to the subject of trees. We looked out the window at the forrest nearby…
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A Fun Winter Fruit Arrangement That Kids Can Make!
As you can see, kids can make fun arrangements or centerpieces using citrus fruits and dried fruit! And then Mom can complete the look with a large arrangement of her own, and wow, what a great combination! It's so easy, and doesn't really require an explanation right? I'll just add that the orange and pomella…
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No-Sugar Whole Wheat Fruit Cake—Delicious!
No sugar, that is sugar-free, with no added sweeteners, whole wheat fruit cake….a healthy alternative to well, you know, that regular sugar and oil laden cake that tastes good but isn't very good for you! You are joining me on the quest for healthier eating right? You'll feel so much better, believe me! One small…
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Simple Nature Craft For Kids: Making Pictures With Leaves
Here's a fun nature craft with leaves, and hopefully a creative one that will help your little ones think "out of the box" just a bit? And even my kids (who have become very selective crafters…boo hoo, guess they're a little burned out?) enjoyed doing this one! And just in time for Tu B'Shevat, which…
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Super Simple DIY Twig Luminary (For Tu B’Shevat!)
You can make a gorgeous winter centerpiece with twigs and candlelight and it's so simple! And of course anything using twigs is great for your Tu B'Shevat (the New Year for the trees) table. Add a few branches if you have some available, even from your neighbor's pruning pile, and you've got yourself a great…
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Use Fruit Roll-Up To Make Healthy Cake Decorations & Mini Edible Bouquets!
What happens when a crafter enters the kitchen? Edible rosebuds made from fruit roll-up of course! After all the felt flowers I've made in the last year, well this just seemed like a natural extension, for healthy cupcake toppers, cake decorations or even for sweet mini bouquets, which are perfect for Tu B'Shevat! The…
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A Kosher Salt Snowstorm! Snowdrift Luminary & Pinecone Centerpiece
What? Yes, that's right, kosher salt is the perfect crafting supply for making gorgeous snowdrift candlejars or luminaries, or tea light holders, which look great paired with some snowy pinecones! I'm using mine to get us ready for the holiday of Tu B'Shevat, and just enjoyed this centerpiece over a cup of tea with a…
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Classic Cherry Blossom Kid’s Craft: Anticipating Spring!
Here's a great Spring/Tu B'Shevat cherry blossom craft project, even for those of you who can't quite imagine that Spring awaits! There's nothing like some pink blossoms to cheer things up a bit! In Israel, we call these almond blossoms, as they are also pink and are the first to bloom, right around the time…
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Beautiful Party Decor On A Budget! (For Tu B’Shevat?)
Got something to celebrate this winter? Throwing a party? Wondering just how to decorate? How about an "anticipating spring" party? You know, pink and white and creme…..evocative of a cherry blossom tree full of delicate blooms. These colors make perfect winter decor and look great with candle light and even a little silver glitter here…
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Tu B’Shevat is Coming! A Roundup From The Archives……
Yes, Tu B'Shevat is coming, which means Tu B'Shevat crafts are coming, and of course Tu B'Shevat crafts for kids too, hopefully lots of them, since we're getting a nice and early start! We have almost an entire month to enjoy preparing and creating for this wonderful holiday which celebrates the New Year for the…