Jewish Crafts
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DIY Super Simple Cupcake Stand
When you find plastic bowls and plates in retro modern colors at IKEA that are totally cheap and can be used to make the most adorable little cupcake stands, well who can resist? Certainly not me! And the only reason that these bowls and plates remained way up high in my kitchen cabinet for a…
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Chinese Style DIY Paper Lanterns Make Perfect Party Decorations
Festive paper lanterns using the simplest of supplies, colored paper, are so simple to make, and with gorgeous results, especially if you choose the right paper and colors that really pop! I made around forty or so Chinese-style paper lanterns for a community event, and I really didn't know exactly where they would hang or…
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Paper Lanterns: A Peek Behind The Scenes
Behind the scenes photos aren't always so great looking, but in this case, the vision of a bunch of Chinese-style paper lanterns filling up the floor in my living room was so gorgeous I just had to share it with you! I was asked to make decorations for a Chinese Auction themed evening for the…
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Patchwork Fleece Gift Pouch
Patchwork gift pouches sewn from scraps are the perfect little handmade touch, and turn even the simplest little gift into something special. And when they're made from fleece, they're cozy too, which might not seem important for a gift pouch, but the results are really so much fun and perfect for winter-Patchwork gift pouches sewn…
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Today Is The Solemn Day Of The Tenth Of Tevet
The 10th of Tevet (this year, December 22, 2015) is observed as a day of fasting for many, mourning and repentance. Why you may ask? Well, a mere 2.000 years ago, on the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tevet, in the year 425 BCE, the armies of the Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar laid siege…
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Mini Doughnuts Using A Combo Mini Doughnuts Machine!
Doughnuts are a traditional Hanukkah treat, though I've always wanted to bake some rather than serve my family the oil laden traditional fried ones. And this year, ta da, we made a whole bunch of mini baked doughnuts thanks to a Bat Mitzvah gift certificate that my daughter finally redeemed (a year plus later) at…
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The Eighth Night Of Hanukkah, Zot Hanukkah!
Zot Chanukah, the eighth night of hanukkah is tonight, and that means this is our last chance to enjoy the hoilday before it disappears until next year! Zot chanukah is considered to be the most significant day by many, and for Kabbalists and Hassidim, it is also considered to be the last opportunity for repentence…
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Geometric String Star Holiday Napkin Rings
Wishing for a fun craft for all ages that can also make your holiday table look amazing? Look no further, these string stars are so much fun to make and work really well as medallions for DIY napkin rings! So cut out some cardboard circles from cereal box cardboard, grab some metallic crochet thread and…
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Wishing You A Joyful, LIght-Filled Chanukah!
To My Dear Readers, wishing you a wonderful Chanukah, a chanukah sameach, filled with joy, and light. This is our chance to help banish darkness from the darkest corners, and to fill them with hope for a better, brighter world! So light the Chanukah candles, spend time with friends and family and give thanks for…
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Geometric Woven String Star Gift Toppers And Place Cards
Geometric string stars are so fun to weave, and they also happen to look great at gift toppers and gift tags! I just love how they look on my hand stamped olive branch wrapping paper, and if you're making them for your own family, well, you can save them afterwards to make a geometric string…
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Geometric String Star Garland Is Perfect For Hanukkah And Beyond!
Geometric woven string stars are so simple to make and with such fabulous results, everyone with even the slightest crafty bone in their body should make some, NOW! And look how cute they are strung as a Hanukkah garland, or for just about any holiday or occassion! I made these with un-dyed crochet string, and…
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DIY Hanukkah Menorah Made From Shot Glasses That Looks Amazing!
Hanukkah is on Sunday night, so now would be a good time to make some quick Hanukkah projects that look great and are quick to make. For starters, I'd recommend this shot glass Menorah that I made for a Hanukkah DIY article for Houzz, as it is so simple and looks surprisingly elegant, I must…