Jewish Crafts

  • DIY Tassels From T-Shirt Yarn Scraps

    Who doesn't love a good tassel? And especially one made from those pesky yarn scraps that generally result after weaving in ends! That is right my friends, when you crochet with t-shirt yarn those project scraps are perfect for making DIY tassels because the yarn itself is so thick that not that much is required…

  • Crocheted Mini-Mandala With Star Center Pattern

    With Hanukkah in just a week, I have been a bit busy whipping up some quick crocheted mini mandalas with a 6-pointed star center. Using pastel-colored t-shirt yarn, this mini mandalas work up quickly, and in just three rows you have something you could use as a coaster, or possibly as part of a decorative…

  • Quick Crocheted Stars Using T-Shirt Yarn

    Hanukkah is coming in just a week or so, and now is the time for some quick crocheting to use as gifts or decorations! Lucky for you I have given this two-row star a run for its' money using t-shirt yarn, and the results are great, so now I'm sharing them with you! T-shirt yarn…

  • Needlepoint Star Ornaments With Plastic Canvas

    Needlepoint Star Ornaments With Plastic Canvas

    As you may have noticed, I have been having lots of fun making Hanukkah decorations using plastic canvas. And now I present to you an obvious addition to my plastic canvas dreidels and  plastic canvas menorahs, ta da, plastic canvas Jewish stars! Just for the record I thought you might be interested to know that…

  • Needlepoint Dreidels For Hanukkah With Plastic Canvas

    This Chanukah is turning out to be a plastic canvas craft extravaganza! Yes just a bit odd for someone who prefers to craft with recyclables, but hey, sometimes I just want to make some great looking crafts from store bought suppiles, can you blame me? I will say that all the supplies for these plastic…

  • Needlepoint Menorah For Hanukkah With Plastic Canvas

    Dear Readers, I have been very busy doing all kinds of creative things, some of which just aren't baked enough to share, so I am pulling some projects out of the archives as they are still wonderful and perfect right about now, enjoy! And while there isn't a month until Chanukah, rather roughly 2 weeks,…

  • DIY Wall Art From Painted Wrapping Paper

    DIY wall art is all the rage, and now you can whip up some fun wrapping paper, and make something to grace your walls, all while honing your loose paining skills! There is something about fooling yourself into painting without the pressure that just plain works, so instead of setting out to paint wall art,…

  • Lovely DIY Wrapping Paper From A Painting Exercise!

    With gift giving season approaching quickly, now is a great time to make some DIY wrapping paper, and even better, to practice your painting skills in the process! I have at long last set aside some time to follow my dreams of painting, and while the jury is still out regarding whether this is something…

  • DIY Felt Hanukkah Mug Cozies With Felted Designs

    DIY Felt Hanukkah Mug Cozies With Felted Designs

    This fun felted mug cozy craft that I made for Hanukkah last year are nicely packed away, take up very little space and will instantly announce that Hanukkah is coming as soon as I start covering some of our mugs! Gotta love it……so run, don’t walk, and get yourself some wool felt and get crafting!…

  • DIY Hanukkah Wallhanging With Felted Wool

    DIY Hanukkah Wallhanging With Felted Wool

    Looking for a fun Hanukkah craft to make this year? This DIY felted hanukkah wallhanging is so much fun. Hanukkah decorations made with wool felt and wool felt only are satisfying to make, work up quickly, and look amazing! This Hanukkah menorah wall hanging makes a great keep sake project that you’ll enjoy taking out…

  • DIY Hanukkah Tablecloth With Freezer Paper Stencils

    DIY Hanukkah Tablecloth With Freezer Paper Stencils

    Yes, it is true, I did share this Hanukkah DIY tablecloth with you last year, but truth is it is such a keeper I just had to dust it off and share it with you again, as Hanukkah is coming in about 6 weeks, so now is the perfect time to get crafting! This DIY Hanukkah…

  • DIY Fairy Lights Holiday Centerpiece

    This post is sponsored by DHgate.com Looking for a simple yet festive centerpiece this holiday season? Look no further, this DIY for copper wire fairy lights is so simple, you've got this! I actually made this plant in a house (it's a green house!) centerpiece for my son's bar mitzvah, and made about 20 of…