Jewish Crafts

  • Recyled Cosmetic Box Craft For Kids With A Message (For Tammuz Too!)

    This simple idea for upcycling small medicine and cosmetic boxes was brought about on account of my neighbor the principal who needed some ideas for using some donated "craft" supplies! This idea, which is for using cosmetic boxes or even food boxes, with windows is all about rebuilding the world with love! (And for the…

  • Cardboard Box Leaves For Crafting, A Great Project For All Ages!

    A bunch of artful cardboard leaves could come in handy right about now, don't you think? Use them for garlands, or glue them to some bare branches, give them to little ones to stick onto paper, or fill a jar with them for a future project. This is a perfect little project to do with…

  • Fleece Pom Pom Flower Craft For Kids And Adults!

    Everyone knows what pom poms are right? But did you know that you can make them with fleece? You most certainly can, and I've come up with a way to do it! Small pom poms in pastel colors look like beautiful spring blossoms, perfect for Tu B’Shevat! Larger fleece pom poms can be great strung…

  • Tu B’Shevat Crafts Roundup From The Archives

    This week, on Wednesday night, is the holiday of Tu B'Shevat so it's time to get crafting! I do have some recent projects to share, but in the meantime, I thought I'd post a roundup of some crafts from the Tu B'Shevat archives, to get you started. Giant paper cherry blossoms, make fantastic centerpieces…….and they…

  • Popcorn Hearts For The Birds?

    I made these popcorn hearts with my kids yesterday, to hang outside to feed the birds, but I have to admit, popcorn hearts are just too cute, and I may keep them inside to enjoy for now. And of course this a fun craft to do anytime, as kids can munch away and craft at…

  • Simple Origami Birds For Kids

    Yippee, I at long last was able to catch a few kids and get them to sit down and learn to fold some simple origami birds, just in time to hang some around our house for this shabbat, which is called "shabbat shira" and in which we give thanks to the birds for some help…

  • Recycled Milk Carton Bird Feeder Shaped Like An Owl!

    Recycled milk cartons are great for crafting, and especially for making bird feeders shaped like owls! And simple enough to whip up just in time for this shabbat, "shabbat shira" for which there is Jewish tradtion to leave food out for the birds on Friday afternoon. As you can see, our feeders have yet to…

  • Bird Inspired Crafts For Shabbat Shira!

    Shabbat Shira, the shabbat in which we remember the special role that the birds played when the Jewish people were living in the dessert after their deliverance Egypt, is this Friday night, so it's time to start doing some special bird inspired crafts! This is one of the years that I have actually realized that…

  • Tiny Crocheted Baskets For Centerpieces And Party Favors

    Tiny crocheted baskets are the perfect little accessory for decorating tables or giving little gifts this winter, or for getting a jump start on your spring crafting! They'd be adorable little party favors filled with something special, or one could make centerpieces with branches and tiny baskets holding bird's eggs. With the Jewish holiday of…

  • Quick Crocheted Gift Basket For Small Presents Or Treats

    This past Chanukah I made chunky crocheted baskets instead of the drawstring gift pouches that I usually make to hold chocolate coins and dreidels on the first night of Chanukah. And now, since Chanukah is long gone, I'm starting to see how useful little baskets like these can be year round! Plus they're a breeze…

  • Crocheted Egg Cozy Confessions……

    I have a confession to make, are you ready? I introduced my kids to soft boiled eggs so that I could buy egg cups and crochet egg cozies. And it turns out that they actually like soft boiled eggs, now and again, and it's an especially convenient little meal, with a good salad and some…

  • Wishing You A Very Happy Eighth Day Of Chanukah!

    Wishing you all a joyful last day of chanukah! Chanukah is a time for giving thanks, so do take time to stare into the light of the chanukiah and reflect on all the good that we have in our lives. Our tradition is to spend 30 minutes just sitting near the chanukiahs and staring at…