Jewish Crafts
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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,…
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A Painted Floral Bouquet For The Front Door!
A painted floral bouquet for the front door is wonderful for every ocassion, or any time! Dusting this one off, and literally taking this out to use for this year’s holiday decor, and sharing with you once again, because there is still time to make one of these, and yes, have it on hand for…
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Watercolor Flowers Cut-Out Centerpiece For Shavuot!
I have pulled this one out of the archives, because there is no time like the present to get crafting for Shavuot, and this one is a keeper! Plus you can simply disassemble the centerpiece when the holiday is over, and store the flowers, flat, for future use, they are always great to have on…
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Lag B’Omer Drawing Craft For Any Age!
A Lag B’Omer drawing craft for any age is something to dive into! Today is Lag B’Omer, a festive day amidst a mourning period on the Jewish calender, so why not make some index card sized drawings or paintings to celebrate? It is true, these illustrations are a part of a larger project that I’m calling…
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Creative Kid’s Crafts For Lag B’Omer
Lag B'Omer is coming up this Wednesday night, and with no little ones around with whom to craft, I'm making adult art which I'll share soon, but what about those kids, the ones who need to be crafting right now? Here are a few ideas to get you started, courtesy of my good old archives!…
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Recycled Paper Towel Tube Logs!
Pulled this one out of the archives because it is a keeper! Here's a fun recycled cardboard tube craft, in this case I used paper towel tubes, that is perfect just about any time really……though of course with the Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer coming up next week, that is what I have made them…