Jewish Crafts

  • Wax Paper Mobiles: Wire, Tissue Paper + Imagination!

      I just love wax paper, and so I'm really happy to share yet another great kid's craft project with you. One of my nephews did these sweet mobiles years ago, but I'm so happy that his mother saved them long enough for me to photograph them! You could really take this idea in so many…

  • Crafts For Tisha B’Av: Last Year’s Tissue Paper Project!

      In an attempt to give you at least two ideas for nice craft projects to do with the kids, either before or during Tisha B'Av, I've decided to re-post a project from last year. Some of you may remember it, but most of you haven't been with me quite that long, and may not…

  • Remembering Yerushalayim: A Tissue Paper Collage For Tisha B’Av

    I want you all to know that I take my self appointed position as Creative Jewish Mom very seriously. So much so that despite a very packed schedule at the moment, I knew that there would be those readers who would come to my site just for some ideas of projects to do for Tisha…

  • Rosebud Magnet Party Favors Made With Craft Foam!

    I made these magnets last week very late one night because the birthday prize and treat we had planned to give each of my daughter's 2nd grade class mates suddenly looked very small! Mom to the rescue with this magnet idea, which I also used to decorate the bag. Her classmates were so excited about…

  • Make Gorgeous Waterproof Vases Using Your Favorite Fabric!

    You're right, this isn't my favorite fabric, but now that I've done the test, you can feel free to use yours! A fellow creative Jewish mom living in Israel is a distributer for Paverpol fabric hardener (available here), and she sent me some to try out. I've always wanted to use fabric for a myriad…

  • Zipper Flowers At Last!

    I can now finally breathe a sigh of relief. Phew. My daughter is on her way to having a drawer full of fashionable hair accessories! What took me so long you ask? Well, life just somehow got in the way of me and the very popular zipper flower. No reasonable explanation really, especially since these…

  • Set A Simply Elegant Table With Paper Roses!

    You won't be surprised to hear that I'm very often in charge of centerpieces at our women's Rosh Chodesh gatherings. Fortunately the event hall is right next to my house, so after all the hours of effort, at least I don't have to shlep my creations very far. And you won't be surprised to hear…

  • Summer Crafts For Kids: Sunburst Popsicle Stick Art!

      Here's a relatively quick craft project that could be great for a group of kids or just a few. I think these sunbursts would look fabulous covering a whole wall at a day camp, brightening up an outdoor room, or as a kindness project to decorate a retirement home or a children's area in…

  • Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Wreath!

    I hope you’ve been saving those toilet paper rolls because this project is fantastic! But I can’t take credit for the brilliant idea, that goes to my friend Tali the architect here, though this design is my own. I’ve had this one on my agenda for ages and I’ve been diligently saving those rolls, and…

  • Fun Button Covered Wine Glasses For Your Next Party!

    Isn't this sweet? You could make a bunch of these, or just one like I did for my most recent birthday boy. I really like the idea of a special glass for the birthday child, (and he was thrilled) and it works quite nicely with our birthday chair cover (here)! So whip out the brand…

  • Crocheting With Yarn And Jute: Make A Fun Portable Vase (Cover) Or A Water Bottle Holder

    There is something about my latest little crochet project that just makes me so happy! You may or may not feel the same way, but let me tell you why I think it's so wonderful. First of all, I actually set out to make a water bottle holder, not a vase cover, so this metamorphosis…

  • Chag Sameach! Have A Wonderful Shavuos!

    Gorgeous Spring wildflowers and weeds from the Galil, an arrangement for our Shavuos table last year! I generally send the kids out to cut some flowers (non-endangered ones, that is) in the afternoon prior to Shavuos, so you’ll jsut have to wait until next year to see this year’s arrangement! Starting on Tuesday night at…