Holiday: Tu B’Shevat Crafts
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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…
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Pomanders: Winter Decorations From Cloves and Citrus Fruit
After Succos we always have some some beautiful and fragrant etrog fruit (citron) hanging around not doing anything in particular…. Some of my neighbors make delicious jam, but I usually have pomanders in mind, a craft with old world charm that reminds me of medieval castles….. Any citrus fruit with thick skin can be used…
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Lemon Pomanders For Tu B’Shevat Or Anytime!
Pomanders are the perfect decoration for Tu B’Shevat, (this Friday night) the holiday in which we celebrate trees and their delicious and amazing fruits! And though the holiday is almost here, you still have time to make a few of these to grace your table. And while you may not have the time, (I choose…
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Make Etherial Cherry Blossom Garlands From Disposable Tablecloths!
Isn’t this just dreamy? I don’t know why it never occurred to me that the chandelier in my stair well, as well as the banister are perfect places to hang seasonal decorations! In fact, other than painting this space peacock blue, (which I still love even three years later) I have yet to figure out…
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Fragrant and Lovely Pomanders: The Perfect Winter Centerpiece (For Tu B’Shevat)
These gorgeous pomanders are an amazing winter project! They’ll fill your home with the most delicious aroma of orange-scented cloves and you can make them without a huge investment of time. Sit down with the kids, or a friend, and make some together, that’s what I did! Even my 4.5 year old had great success…