Jewish Crafts
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Special Grape Leaf Challahs For Tu B’Shevat
Wednesday night is the perfect time to bake delicious homemade challah, and with the special shabbat of Tu B'Shevat coming up this week, how about making your challahs just a little bit special? Well, of course all challah is special, but when you spend a few minutes to add a bit of extra something, well…
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Vegetable Carving 101: How To Carve A Carrot Leaf Garnish
As promised yesterday, I honed my carrot leaf carving skills, and now present to you another installment in my Vegetable Carving 101 course, How To Carve A Carrot Leaf Garnish. It really is so simple and the results are fabulous. And for busy folks like most of us, these can be made days and days…
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Vegetable Carving 101: Simple Carved Carrot Leaf
At long last I have found a really good reason to continue exploring the world of fruit and vegetable carving: the holiday of Tu B'Shevat is coming up this Friday night, and since we'll be celebrating with loading the table with as many kinds of fruit (and nuts) as possible, carved fruit and veggie platters…
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Chalkboard DIY Apples
Hey guys, at long last I have jumped on the chalkboard DIY trend, though of course with a twist, true to creativjewishmom style. (And with some upcycling too, as you might expect!) When I picked up a little bottle of acrylic chalkboard paint on our trip to the USA this summer, I knew I'd find…
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Plastic Animal Succulent Pot
Remember those golden giraffe birthday cake toppers from awhile back? Well anything hanging out for too long in my kitchen cabinet is fair game for a remake, so I now present to you golden giraffe succulent holders, which are just perfect to add a little humor to your home decor, or of course for your…
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Fruit Themed Party Favor Boxes Download Is Just Too Cute!
Remember my printable fruit themed favor or cupcake boxes that are perfect for Tu B'Shevat crafting? I have reduced the price to give you just a bit more incentive to purchase this wonderful pdf file that can be used in so many ways year round. Honestly these boxes look so great I enjoy looking at…
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Fun Crafts With Oranges Are Perfect For Winter!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, and if you are like me you just might be having a hard time getting back that creative energy that we all love to infuse into our everyday? Pre-chanukah I did a lot of crocheting that I just can't seem to find the time to photograph so…
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Black And White Flower Or Spider Web Icing Trick
Making baked works of art can really be quite simple if you know a few little tricks, right? Courtesy of my 14 year old daughter who I have now appointed as chief family baker, I bring to you a little tutorial for how to make black and white icing flowers or cob webs! While she…
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Mini Doughnuts For Hanukkah Baked By Kids In A Mini Doughnut Machine
Mini doughnuts really are just the cutest, and perfect for Hanukkah aren't they? My fourteen year old daughter is now the head baker in our home, and she made these to serve to our houseful of guests this shabbat, and after lighting the menorah for the eighth night of chanukah, just a few hours ago.…
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Plastic Canvas Hanukkah Garlands
Wishing you all a very wonderful Hanukkah filled with light and joy! This year I can honestly say, that the creative life I try to encourage here does not always allow time for things like blogging! So just popping in to share just a tiny glimpse of what is going on in our home during…
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Play Hanukkah Cookies Made From Hama (Perler) Beads
Hanukkah starts on Saturday night, and yes I have been crafting non-stop, phew! Here's a fun Chanukah craft that the kids can do all week long, and certainly sugar-free! Get out the hama beads and make some Hanukkah cookies for a play tea party, fun right? Of course you can always hang your hama bead…
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Hannukah Digital Craft Kits So You Can Get Crafting Right Now!
With Hanukkah starting this coming Saturday night now is the time to set aside some time for some serious crafting! And to make the most of your time with the best results, I'd recommend purchasing one or two of my Hanukkah digital craft kits to make your life just a bit easier? Plus the results…