Party Decorations

  • Draw Simple Patterns On Painted Bottles

    Here’s a super simple way to turn painted wine bottle vases (namely the ones I wrote about here) into something a little more bold and decorative. With just a permanent black marker, we had fun applying designs and illustrations to our painted bottles. And the results really are so much fun, and perfect for a…

  • DIY Drink Charms For Summer Entertaining

    These festive DIY drink or wine charms are an example of one of the those projects that are so simple and yet add so much. And they are practical I might add, especially if you’re entertaining informally where guests might be prone to walk around with wine glasses, or any glass that has either a…

  • Gladiola Centerpieces For Tall Spaces

    You may or may not appreciate gladiolas but you can’t deny one fact about them: they’re perfect for making simple and dramatic floral arrangements where height is required. You know, like in a modern venue like this one, (where I enjoyed a lovely family wedding recently) or even outdoors. I love the trend in crafty…

  • Painted Wine Bottle Vases

    Collect a bunch of bottles and jars in all shapes and sizes and you can make lovely DIY centerpieces for any occassion! I sprayed a ton of bottles of all kinds (wine, olive oil, whiskey etc.) that I’d been saving for centerpieces and used them for a shabbat sheva brachas (festive meals for the seven days…

  • Paper Accordion Rosette Flowers

    Paper accordion rosettes, and paper accordion flowers are all the rage in DIY wedding and party decor, and for good reason! They’re so simple to make and look amazing in groups. I’ve shared these accordion flowers with you before, as a fun accordion medallion bouquet centerpiece, and as festive  Succah decorations, and as elegant golden…

  • Giant Paper Flower Bouquet Centerpiece

    Giant paper flower bouquets are perfect for every occasion and so simple to make! I gave you a sneek peek of these giant paper flowers the other day here, and now I’m back to give you a few more important details to help you make a gorgeous paper flower centerpiece yourself. And take my advice,…

  • Giant Paper Flowers Sneak Peek

    I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making some giant paper flowers, ever since I saw the gorgeous giant paper poppies, here. Fortunately for me, we are in the midst of preparing for a family wedding, and a chance to satisfy some of my crafting desires! I thought I’d share a little sneak peek…

  • Quick Party Decor With Chinese Paper Lanterns

    I love Chinese paper lanterns, and they’re every hostess’s dream solution to party decorations, especially if you have a chandelier over your dining room table that’s a catch all for party decor! If not, one can certainly run some string across a doorway, or even across the room to display these colorful and festive lanterns,…

  • Paper Flower Bouquet With Cupcake Liner Accordian Folded Flowers

    Cupcake liner flowers when combined with simple accordion folded paper flowers result in a beautiful and simple paper flower bouquet to grace your table or add some cheer to a little corner in your home. And with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot coming up in about three weeks, now is a great time to start…

  • A Paper Accordion-Folded Rosette Bouquet Of Sorts!

    Why buy a bouquet of flowers when you can make something that’s unique and long-lasting like this accordion folded medallion bouquet! The truth is that that in my case the flower store isn’t so close and sometimes making something on the kitchen table while simultaneously running the house and watching some pots on the stove…

  • Setting The Table For A Mexican-Style Fiesta —For Purim or Anytime!

    Guess what friends, here’s the crafting finale that I’ve been planning— now it’s time to set the table for our Mexican-style fiesta! And Purim is three weeks away, so there’s still time to make something this fun and festive happen at your house! It all starts with the right tablecloth, in this case a Mexican…

  • Make Festive Napkin Rings From Recycled Plastic Bottles!

      Since we’re on the topic of crafting with recycled plastic bottles and yarn, I bring you yet another simple idea: make napkin rings from pieces of plastic soda bottles that you’ve wrapped with yarn! So fun and colorful and perfect for the Mexican fiesta theme that I’m building on here. Or actually perfect for…