Jewish Crafts

  • A Mixed Media Peacock Painting For Purim!

    When Purim is at the doorstep and there is so much to do, and yet this year with no crowd to host the pressure to do it all is somewhat reduced, so you paint a peacock, because it reminds you of royalty and castles and castle gardens, which certainly could be connected to Purim! Okay,…

  • DIY Carrot Gift Tags For Purim!

    DIY Carrot Gift Tags For Purim!

    The pressure is on folks, with Purim happening tomorrow night, and that means I must fit in a few creative projects, because otherwise the holiday just wouldn't feel right, to me that it, I don't think anyone will notice. Thanks to the large plastic bag pom poms on our living room now for months, well…

  • Cutest Ever Clown Cake Or Cupcake Topper Craft!

    DIY clown cake toppers that could also be adorable cupcake toppers are not only perfect for a circus theme birthday, but also Purim, coming up this week! And these were actually made from stuffed paper hearts, left over from another occasion, so it is also a recycling craft! Lets face it, presentation is everything, so…

  • A Giant Origami Clown Dressed Up As A Bird, For Purim!

    A Giant Origami Clown Dressed Up As A Bird, For Purim!

    I am reposting this because it is one of my all time favorites, and really festive. Plus you can use wrapping paper that you have hanging around, and it is the perfect size to put on your front door. Enjoy, and excuse me while I go figure out what decorations to make this year? Truthfully,…

  • DIY Cardboard Castle Centerpiece

    DIY Cardboard Castle Centerpiece

    A fun DIY castle centerpiece made from recyclables is truly up my alley, and so this project from the past is still one of my very favorites. Come to think of it, this castle centerpiece is really a quick project, so what am I waiting for…..with Purim in just a week now would be the…

  • DIY Cardboard Roosters Make Perfect Party Decor!

    DIY Cardboard Roosters Make Perfect Party Decor!

    I am reposting this DIY cardboard rooster craft because, well they are just too cute to sit in the archives, are relatively easy to make, and what could be more fun than a few giant roosters in your home just in time for Purim? Ever thought about using some recycled cardboard to make some fun…

  • Whimsical Bear Portraits Make Perfect Party Decor!

    Whimsical Bear Portraits Make Perfect Party Decor!

    Whimsical bear portraits make perfect party decor! As you may realize, I have been delving into drawing and painting and sketchbooking and art journaling more than actual crafts this past year, but that does not mean that our house is suddenly lacking festive decorations, infact just the opposite. Because dear friends, brightly colored or whimsical…

  • Simple Painted Treat Boxes From The Recycling Bin!

    Simple Painted Treat Boxes From The Recycling Bin!

    We are about to apparently welcome some snow so I'll make this quick as I need to go cover my succulents and bring others indoors! I have quite a collection of little food and medicine boxes that I hope to use someday for a big installation of some kind, not to mention match boxes, but…

  • Best Of Recycled Gift Packages For Purim, From The Archives

    Best Of Recycled Gift Packages For Purim, From The Archives

     With Purim coming up on the evening of February 25(Feb. 27th for those in Jerusalem) now is truly the time to start preparing for the holiday, right? I don't have any costumes to make this year, (as of right now) which means more time to think about everything else, meaning the gifts of food we…

  • Doodle Fish Gift Tags

    Doodle fish tags are just so much fun to make! Okay dear readers, it is time to face the facts, the Jewish holiday of Purim is coming up in exactly two weeks, so now is the time to get started with the preparations! This year I think I’ll start with the thing that I generally…

  • Trees In Bloom On A Milk Carton Craft!

    Trees In Bloom On A Milk Carton Craft!

    Tonight is the wonderful Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat, so it is time to get crafting, either to create decor for the holiday, or as an activity to honor the holiday. After all, whimical paintings of trees in bloom gracing milk cartons is something one can certainly enjoy for a good few months? I just…

  • Trees In Bloom Finger Paintings For All Ages!

    Trees In Bloom Finger Paintings For All Ages!

    Tonight is the wonderful Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat, the new year for fruit bearing trees, so what better time than to get the family together, or carve out some time for yourself, to paint some artful and whimsical almond trees in bloom! Okay, if you wish they can be cherry blossom trees, no problem!…