Jewish Crafts

  • Orange And Cloves Pomanders For Tu B’Shevat

    It has been TEN! eight years (gasp) since I actually made these great looking orange and cloves pomanders, but they are still looking good, so I figured I'd dust off this project and share it with you once again. I have come to realize that bringing things out of the archives to see the light of…

  • Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Pears Are Perfect For Tu B’Shevat!

    Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Pears Are Perfect For Tu B’Shevat!

    What better time than Tu B'shevat to indulge in a little fun crocheting some large pear? This is really not a difficult project and will surely bring smiles to whomever gets to enjoy them. So gather up that industrial scraps t-shirt yarn and get to it! Yes, I am reposting this from last year as…

  • Puffy Crocheted Flower Wall Hanging Is Perfect For Early Spring

    Puffy Crocheted Flower Wall Hanging Is Perfect For Early Spring

    If this looks familiar, it is! I am reposting this from the archives as it really is such a sweet project and perfect right about now. So get out those odds and ends of yarn and make a wall hanging! Now you too can make a gorgeous crocheted flower wall hanging that is a breeze…

  • Crocheted Flowers Garland For Spring

    Somehow I wrote this post last year on Tu B'shevat but in the end did not post is, possibly because I was not happy with the photos? A year later, yes, the photos do not do justice to the project, which looks so much better in person, but as I'm too busy right now to…

  • More Quick DIY Birthday Crowns Spread Joy!

    DIY birthday crowns are so simple to make, look amazing and truly make the birthday person feel extra special! In the past I made these crowns in five minutes, and they were cute but not exactly works of art. Fast forward and I had a little extra time to actually figure out how to make…

  • Simple DIY Anniversary Cake That Is Great For Engagement Parties Or Newlyweds Too!

    Simple DIY Anniversary Cake That Is Great For Engagement Parties Or Newlyweds Too!

    It is always a great idea to have a really simple decorated cake idea up your sleeve to whip out when needed, right? And these sparkly cake flags have been a winner lately, having appeared at two birthdays, and now they have made an appearance to honor a newly married couple who joined us for…

  • Today Is The Tenth Of Tevet

    Today Is The Tenth Of Tevet

    Above: Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem circa 1900, roughly 2,000 years after the destruction of the First Temple! Today is the Tenth of Tevet an important day on the Jewish calendar, and a minor fast day. The fast begins at dawn and concludes at nightfall and there are no other physical constraints beyond fasting, in contrast to…

  • Simple DIY Birthday Crown With Sparkles

    Simple DIY Birthday Crown With Sparkles

    DIY birthday crowns add a fun touch to any birthday party, especially for young kids, or the young at heart, and now the great news is: you can whip up something special in very little time! Yes, I've done all the experimenting for you, so if you are in a rush, just go ahead and…

  • Wishing You A Very Happy Zot Chanukah!

    Wishing You A Very Happy Zot Chanukah!

    After a very busy and festive week of Chanukah, I just had to share with you the lovely sight that is "zot Chanukah" namely the 8th night/day of the holiday. Tonight all 8 cups of oil were lit and we spent one last night gathered around the Chanukiah (menorah) singing and praying and eating a…

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies With Sprinkles For Chanukah Or Any Festivity!

    Chocolate Chip Cookies With Sprinkles For Chanukah Or Any Festivity!

    Wishing everyone a lovely light-filled Chanukah on this fourth night of Chanukah. It is pouring cats and dogs here in Northern Israel creating a very dramatic setting for the glowing flames of the holiday. My kids are all snugly tucked in bed with a book so I’m taking a moment to share these fun cookies…

  • Drinking Straw Menorah Craft Is Beyond Adorable!

    Drinking Straw Menorah Craft Is Beyond Adorable!

    Hanukkah crafts made from plastic drinking straws are so much fun and a great way to recycle! I have already share with you my Hanukkah drinking straw wall hanging, or why not call it a Hanukkah mobile? And now, for one of the favourite results of playing around with drinking straws, I present to you…

  • Q-Tip Painted Brown Paper Bags For Gift Giving

    Q-Tip Painted Brown Paper Bags For Gift Giving

    Whether you want to use up or re-use some simple brown paper lunch bags, or even better, recycle larger brown paper. bags, you can create festive gift wrap or gift bags with the addition of some festive Q-tip painted patterns! I had planned to create a whole Q-tip painting primer with patterns and ideas, but…