Jewish Crafts
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5 DIY Floral Arrangements For The Fall Holiday Season
With the "high holiday" Jewish holiday season now at hand, together with the fall season, now is a wonderful time to create beautiful DIY fall floral arrangements. Some of the ideas I've presented here couldn't be simpler, and some take a bit more effort, but either way, you can make your holiday table something truly…
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Embroidered Apple On Cardboard Rosh HaShana Card Craft
I followed my own advice about making some cross stitch apple crafts (check out my first cross stitch apple craft here) for Rosh Hashana, and last night in the wee hours of the morning I made my son a birthday card featuring a slightly different cross stitch apple, and this time on cereal box cardboard.…
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Simple Cross Stitch Apple Recycling Craft
I have dusted off this project from my archives, as it is truly one of my all time favorites! And of course, one can also opt to do this cross stitch on a cereal box, a cardboard box, or even on a piece of fabric, the main thing is to go big! And this apple…
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How To Braid Round Challahs Step By Step!
With Rosh HaShana coming Sunday night, now is a great time to bake traditional round braided challahs for the holiday, with raisins of course! I'd recommend half or entirely whole wheat/spelt myself, because that is what I prefer, but my family begs to differ, and so it goes…..the main thing is to spend your time…
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A Festive 3-D Paper Star To Make Now For The Succah!
I have been wanting to make some paper 3-D stars like this one for years, and now I am truly inspired, just in time for Succos! Succos? Isn't that in a few months you might ask? Well yes, but as I always say, August is the perfect time for making succah decorations, so lets get…
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Remembering Jerusalem Crafts For Tisha B’Av
The period of mourning for Jerusalem that is referred to as "The Nine Days" on the Jewish calendar is well underway and this year The Ninth of Av, the culmination of this period, actually falls on shabbat but will be observed on Sunday. Lets add some meaning to this important time with some creative crafts!…
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DIY Decoupage Votives To Remember Jerusalem Using Recycled Jars
Pulling this one from the archives, because it is a favorite. Make a bunch for every Jewish holiday and then mix and match for a very amazing display! We love having guests with sweet babies, and are more than happy when there are baby food jars to craft with! Even before the guests left I…
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Paint The Stones Of The Kotel Craft For The 17th of Tammuz
I have pulled this post from the archives, as it is truly a perfect one for the somber day of the 17th of Tammuz, which is today. Today is the 17th of Tammuz, a solemn fast day on the Jewish calender which marks the beginning of a three week period of mourning for the destruction…
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DIY Painted Paper Gerbera Centerpiece
A DIY painted paper gerbera centerpiece is so fun to make and looks amazing. 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…
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How To Make Painted Paper Daisy Cut-Outs In 5 Steps
How to make painted paper daisy cut-outs in 5 steps is perfect right now! And lucky for you,m this post is the tutorial. The festive holiday of Shavuot starts Saturday night, so now is the time to get busy filling our homes with greenery and flowers, and I say go for paper! Whether you have…
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DIY Cardboard Cactus With Blooms!
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming this Saturday night, now is the time to decorate the house with flowers and greenery, so why not make some cardboard or paper versions that you can then use again, or that keep looking great? My cardboard cactus with blooms is quite quick to make, and of course…
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DIY Paper Vase Makes A Great Centerpiece!
I originally posted this just before Passover two years ago, and am sharing it again, because it will be moved from my kitchen to the dining room for use as decor for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot! A vase like this can of course be stored flat and is wonderful to have on hand,…