Jewish Crafts
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Cardboard Fish Centerpiece For Purim, Or Just For Fun!
The cardboard fish centerpieces I made for our community Purim party were a hit, and now I get to use them to decorate our house for Purim, coming up quickly next week. I don't think I'll use all ten of them, then again, a school of fish swimming down my Purim table could be lots…
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Recycled Cardboard Fish Are The Perfect Purim Craft!
I'm loving crafting with recycled cardboard boxes lately, there is something truly satisfying about creating something new from a cardboard box (hopefully) bound for the recycling pile. And to top it off, there is just something about black and white paint together with the cardboard box color that looks amazing. Enough said, introducing my recycled…
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Giant Paper Flower Centerpiece
A really giant centerpiece on a budget can be simple to whip up if you have the right materials and a few tips from yours truly, who specialized in making budget centerpieces on a dime. Yes, and infact I have a batch in progress for next week's Women's Purim party in our community, and it…
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Giant Paper Flowers For Any Occasion
When you are in a pinch, and need a quick handmade centerpiece, a huge gift topper, a teacher appreciation gift, or a giant flower to put on your front door, I've got the flower for you! This giant paper flower made from heart shaped petals is simple to make and has a fun whimsical look…
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DIY Cardboard Roosters That Can Stand Up
Ever thought about using some recycled cardboard to make some fun cardboard roosters? Truthfully, I hadn't either, but after making a black rooster and a white rooster, well I just want to make some more. I made them to use as stage props in a school play, but they'd look great in a child's room,…
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Recycled Cardboard Clothes On A Line Stage Set Or Fun Wall Decor
Make a fun clothesline filled with cardboard clothes as a back drop for a play, or even as decorations for a party, and you'll get the whole crowd smiling. You can fill the clothesline with items/clothing to match your party's theme, like shirts with a number for a birthday or anniversary, or maybe even spell…
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DIY Play Cupcakes Craft With Sprayfoam
Aren't these play cupcakes just the cutest? They are so simple to make, and whipping up a batch is a great craft project to do with a group. My daughter actually made these with a group of gradeschool girls, and they used them as cupcake magnets, so use your imagination and enjoy! It is true,…
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When Your Kids Outgrow Your DIY Costumes
Photo Above: Just to clarify, this is a costume my son threw together himself last year, with bits and pieces, it is a Moroccan Sherrif clown! Purim is in another month and it is time to get going with the costumes! DIY costumes have been something that I've spent a lot of time and effort…
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Golden Doves Henna Party Centerpiece
First of all, it is now the month of Adar, a month increased joy and happiness, and some sillyness to boot, so you don't need the excuse of a neighbor's henna party to make some fun Moroccan doves like these! Did you know that doves mate for life, and they also share the duties taking…
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Simple Moroccan Theme Centerpieces For A Jewish Henna Party
A Jewish Henna party? Yes indeed dear readers, Jews from places like North Africa/Morocco, Yemen, and even Iran do have the tradition of a henna ceremony sometime before the wedding. The main difference between the Jewish henna ceremony and the henna ceremonies I've seen from India is that the Jewish ceremony does not involve drawing…