Party Decorations

  • Monster Ketchup For The Ten Plagues

    Here is it, the simplest monster party idea ever, monster ketchup, and right now it’s all about monster ketchup for the Passover Seder, you know for the plague of dam (blood)! Most of us don’t have time for more than a ten minute craft at this point, so this one’s perfect, and if you buy…

  • Crepe Paper Flower Bouquet

    Crepe paper flowers are simple to whip up, and make a perfect little gift when a little something hand-crafted from the heart in called for. Quicker than running to the store for real flowers, much quicker in my case, and oh so sweet. And my daughter was more than happy to deliver the gift, so…

  • Rhinestone Yarn Bracelet Ornaments

    Rhinestone bracelets made by simply attaching some rhinestone chain to a metal bangle with yarn or embroidery thread are all the rage, so I thought I’d take the idea one step further and make some fun neon ornaments. I love their modern/crafty look and they’re so easy to whip up. Best of all, I wasn’t…

  • Braids Look Great….Use Them In Your Holiday Crafting!

    This isn’t a specific project exactly, rather just a little post to give you some crafty inspiration. A few weeks ago when I made a bunch of yarn wrapped vases for a community get together, I actually completed the look by wrapping a braid around each vase. I can’t say that my idea was entirely…

  • Chanukah Centerpiece: Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes

    Here’s a really simple idea for your Chanukah table this year, yarn wrapped vases! You can use this idea to make a stunning Chanukah centerpiece, or make a bunch to place individually. I’d go for a bunch together, as they look amazing in a group. And it’s just a simple as wrapping some yarn around a glass vase or…

  • Chanukah Craft: Tissue Paper Cut Outs

    I love tissue paper, and the brilliant colors are perfect for Chanukah decorations. Think light….bright, happy…..and my friends, the idea that Chanukah is a blue and silver holiday is a commercial fabrication, so please don’t let it hamper your creativity as you prepare for the festivities which are just one month away, yikes! I actually…

  • DIY Wine Glass Tea Light Holders With Doodles

    Make festive DIY wine glass tea light holders to enjoy now and through the winter. They’re so easy to make, and simple to whip out at a moment’s notice. Candlelight is always a great way to add that extra special touch to any get together whether it be a festive gathering or a family dinner.…

  • Chair Back Fabric Flower Garlands Look Gorgeous Any Time

    I love chair back garlands, don’t you? I was in need of some quick decorations for my daughter’s birthday, and I was thrilled to discover that I could make a really pretty garland by simply tying together some of the floral napkin rings that I posted about here. And voila, a beautiful and festive chair back garland…

  • Rosh HaShana Craft — Golden Apple Fall Bunting

    Here’s a super simple bunting idea for fall, that would also be great for Rosh HaShana. A craft garland that goes with casual or elegant decor by virtue of it’s metallic elements. And while I just love the idea of decorating the back of chairs at your table, this would of course look great anywhere.…

  • DIY Succulent Centerpiece

    Wouldn’t you like to make a fuss free and gorgeous succulent centerpiece using only succulents or succulents combined with your favorite flowers?  I don’t know about you, but I love the fact that succulents have become oh so popular in the world of floral arranging and wedding decor. So when I collected some of these…

  • Wine Bottle Vases Decoupaged With Tissue Paper

    Remember those wine bottles that I spray painted white and made a bunch of DIY wine bottle vases? Remember that tissue paper that the kids stamped on to make our own DIY wrapping paper? Remember these DIY pom pom flowers? Well, isn’t it nice to combine the efforts from several projects and come up with…

  • Cupcake Liner Flower Teacher Appreciation Bouquet

    A cupcake liner flower bouquet in a tape measure vase made from an oatmeal can? Well, yes, infact and though a bit hard to capture on film, it’s downright cute. You can’t go wrong with cupcake liner flowers! And I was so grateful that I came up with the idea of using the plastic tape…