Jewish Crafts
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Simple Seven Species Ink Paintings For The Succah
Last year I added some seven species paintings to our Succah decor, but didn't have time to share then with you as they were created the night before the holiday. The good news is that I came across the photos and I now present to you a creative way to get the symbolism of the…
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Accordian Folded Paper Leaves
With Rosh HaShana now under our belts, it is time to think about Succah decorations, and this year I think I'm going to make a large number of accordion folded paper leaves for some artful vines to cover the Succah walls. Well that is one of my plans at the moment, but don't hold your…
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Apple Themed Crafts For Rosh HaShana, With Recycled Materials!
Speaking of my packed archives, I have also taken this round-up of apple themed crafts from the archives for your enjoyment right now in 2019, as we prepare for the Jewish Holiday of Rosh HaShana, with less than a week to go. Certainly you could fit in an apple napkin ring, or even one of…
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Doodle Bees For Rosh HaShana!
Rosh HaShana is just around the corner, so in a pinch I realized that my folk art doodle bees didn't need to become a wall hanging but rather would look great just taped on the wall. Yes, of course the parthership of my doodle bees and this Swedish apple poster by fine little day are…
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Folk Art Doodle Bee Napkin Ring And Placecard
Bees are a fun theme for so many occasions, like birthdays, baby showers, you name it, and of course for Rosh HaShana as a reference to the honey that plays an important part on our holiday table! So add a little joy to your table with some sweet folk art doodle bee napkin rings and…
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Folk Art Doodle Bee Gift Cards Or Tags
After drawing a whole barrel of folk art doodle apples last week, I just had to give the same technique a try with some bees, and I'm happy as can bee with the results! Okay, truthfully it did take me a whole sheet of bees to get it right, (and I almost gave up, yikes!)…
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Painted Rock Garden Project For Rosh HaShana!
Yes, it is certainly true, you won't likely find any other painted rock projects in the Rosh HaShana crafts category anywhere except here. And yes dear readers that is because here at CJM creativity is the name of the game, which means we needn't be constricted by standard ideas when it comes to making projects…
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Wooden Fish and Whale Shaped Signs Are Inspiration For Jewish Holiday Crafts!
One of my favorite things about beach towns and rustic vacation destinations is fun signs, and this year I spotted a few great ones during our week in Onset Massachusetts in the Cape Cod area. (More on that in a few weeks, after my Sweden recap!) It occurred to me that a fish shaped sign…
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Folk Art Doodle Apple Cards Or Gift Tags
Now is the time of year for all things apple related, because Rosh HaShana is approaching and the apple is one of the symbols for the Jewish New Year, not to mention Fall of course. It might be hard to believe that once upon a time apples were seasonal fruit, but yes indeed, and therefore…
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Giant And Elegant Origami Apples Are Perfect For Any Fall Occasion
Origami apples are so simple to make and are the perfect craft to whip up right now! Fill a basket with them to use as a centerpiece, use them as place cards, hang them mobile style or make a bunch and scatter them around the house. (Or save this idea and gift a whole basket…
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Remembering Jerusalem Crafts For The Nine Days
The period of mourning for Jerusalem that is referred to as "The Nine Days" on the Jewish calendar is here, so lets add some meaning to this important time with some creative crafts! For those of us who live in Israel, and for whom the idea of Jerusalem is real, the crafts are a great…
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Beit HaMikdash Mosaic From Broken Tile And Findings
Today is Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, so wishing every one a chodesh tov, a wonderful new month filled with blessings. Unfortunately for the Jewish people we are once again entering a month that is filled with great tragedy, though we have 17 days until the mourning period starts. I really don't know if there is any…