Jewish Crafts
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Delicious and Simple Whole Wheat Apple Cake!
This apple cake recipe is an old favorite of mine that's wonderful any time. I made it one morning for guests as a part of a brunch meal, and the smell of the cake wafting through the house drove them crazy! I once made it for some important guests visiting from Mexico, and they didn't…
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Make Cute Doorknob Greetings For The New Year!
Isn't this just the cutest? I really can't take credit for it though, my daughter made this with a friend last weekand inside was a sweet note to her parents, rolled up and wrapped with a piece of rafia. I instantly thought, about you my precious readers, and how you could do this project with…
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Make Elegant Fall Napkin Rings: Your Holiday Table Will Be Gorgeous!
Here's a really sweet project that's been in my head for quite some time now, and has finally made it into reality just in time for Rosh HaShana, or the holiday celebration of your choice! In just a few minutes you can make a whole set of charming napkin rings to use yourself or give…
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Make Your Own Stamps From Craft Foam, And Get Stamping!
Above: A tea box is recycled, stamped on the blank side, and then re-glued inside out! You can also purchase blank boxes and make as many as you desire for party favors or small gifts. Rosh HaShana is in another two weeks, so you still have time to make some handcrafted cards for friends and…
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Moroccan Carrot Salad & Moroccan Beet Salad: Great For Your Rosh HaShana Table!
Carrots and beets are traditional foods that we eat each Rosh HaShana, so why not try something a little bit exotic this year? These recipes are classic Moroccan salads that are traditionally served as a salad appetizer course for any festive meal. Moroccans are famous for their salads, so these are just two of many…
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Rosh HaShana: Simply Elegant Table Decor For The New Year
Rosh Hashana is less than three weeks away, so it's time to start thinking about how to enhance our family's experience of the holiday with a little bit of creativity! A beautiful and memorable holiday table can be both inexpensive and simple to set. The key is planning ahead, making a few key purchases, and…
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Use Paper Plates To Make Whimsical Decorations For Your Next Party!
Make whimsical party decorations by simply cutting and layering paper plates!
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Make A Unique Paper Mache Frame! (For your Succah?)
Looking for a special project to feature on one of the walls of your Succah? Looking for a unique frame to display a copy of a beautiful old photograph? Paper mache may be your answer! Paper mache has often been used by cultures around the world for creating charming handcrafts. It's sculptural qualities and simple…
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Recycle A Large Can And Make A Shatterproof Vase! (For your Succah?)
For the next few days I'm taking a little break from presenting hanging decorations to show you a few really nice decorative projects. The first one is so simple, with great results that you'll never throw out (if you live in Israel where there's no can recycling to speak of) another tin can, especially not…
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Make Beautiful Decorations from Foam Forms (Make Succah Decorations in August: Part 4)
Make beautiful and simple decorations from foam forms and sequins. Hang them in your Succah, or use them for any holiday celebration. Children as young as three years old can help create treasures that will last for years to come.