Jewish Crafts

  • Today Is The Tenth Of Tevet

    Today Is The Tenth Of Tevet

    The 10th of Tevet (this year, December 25, 2020) is observed as a day of fasting for many, mourning and repentance. This year it occurs on a Friday, and the day leads right into Shabbat, which in itself is an interesting lesson in embracing the roller coaster of life, and learning how to go from…

  • Moroccan Sfinge Donuts For Chanukah!

    Moroccan Sfinge Donuts For Chanukah!

    Tonight on the 8th and final night of Chanukah we enjoyed a Moroccan treat call sfinge, which are basically fried yeast donuts, and perfect for Chanukah, on account of all the oil that is needed to fry them, yikes. In case you are wondering about that cactus in the middle of the donuts, well that…

  • An Abstract Floral Painting On A Recycled Box

    An Abstract Floral Painting On A Recycled Box

    Since I shared with you some artful painted gift boxes made from upcycled boxes of all kinds, that have been adding cheer to our home this Chanukah, I just had to include this painted floral gift box that I actually made quite a few months ago. It is not part of the holiday decor, but…

  • Origami Dove For Chanukah

    Origami Dove For Chanukah

    Chanukah starts tomorrow night, and I am running behind with my plans for origami decorations, but I did manage to make a few origami doves with olive branches to share with you, and hopefully my plans for an origami wall hanging, origami cake toppers (for a birthday tomorrow night on the 1st night of Chanukah)…

  • DIY Fabric Dreidel Wall Hanging With Stencilled Numbers

    DIY Fabric Dreidel Wall Hanging With Stencilled Numbers

    I am dusting off this DIY fabric dreidel wall hanging as it still looks great, and is a perfect craft to make and save for years to come. Enjoy, and if you don't quite have time for it this year, keepi it in mind for next year, or even make it during Chanukah, who says…

  • Simple Crochet Projects for Hanukkah!

    Simple Crochet Projects for Hanukkah!

    Above: A beloved upcycled t-shirt yarn bowl that we use to hold a huge collection of dreidels. Crochet projects for Hanukkah? Of course, because as you all know, I love to crochet, and so crocheting is often a big part of my hanukkah crafting! With the holiday approaching quite quickly I thought I'd share some…

  • Origami Star Of David In 3 Minutes!

    Origami Star Of David In 3 Minutes!

    If you are folding some origami dreidels then you might just want an origami star of david or 20, to make a Chanukah garland or mobile. I looked into all the ways that one can make an origami star of david, and even stopped part way through the 15 minute folding adventure, as I need…

  • 3D Paper Stars With 8 Points

    3D Paper Stars With 8 Points

    Yesterday I shared with you my first go at origami dreidels, and today we are moving up the paper folding notch and making 3D paper stars using the same origami paper, so that the origami dreidels and the paper stars can work together in a garland or holiday wall hanging! (Yet to materialize, but hoping…

  • Origami Dreidel Craft For Chanukah

    Origami Dreidel Craft For Chanukah

    Origami dreidels are simple to make and can be used in so many fun ways, for example for Chanukah garlands, Chanukah place cards, Chanukah greeting cards, Chanukah cake/doughnut toppers, and even as Chanukah gift tags! So get started today making origami dreidels in a range of colors/patterns and sizes to fill your home with holiday…

  • DIY Stand Up Chanukah Menorah Digital Download Is Perfect Right Now!

    DIY Stand Up Chanukah Menorah Digital Download Is Perfect Right Now!

      With Hanukkah starting on the night of December 10th, which is early on the gregorian calendar, now is the time to set aside some time for some serious crafting! To make the most of your time and get off to a roaring start, I’d recommend purchasing one or two of my Hanukkah digital craft…

  • DIY Driedel Mobile Craft Kit To Download

    DIY Driedel Mobile Craft Kit To Download

    If you start to see photos of my classic nesting dreidel mobile here on CJM that must mean that Hanukkah is coming! So yes indeed, with Hanukkah coming in less than2 weeks, yikes, I suggest  getting busy with decorating your home, your classroom or workplace with an extra dose of color. My nesting dreidel digital…

  • A Painted Dove In A Starry Sky For Chanukah

    Chanukah is coming in about 2 weeks, so it is surely time to get crafting for this light filled holiday! And guess what folks, this year I realized that the dove is totally a fantastic symbol for Chanukah, and it is time to claim it as a decorative item to go along with dreidels and…