Tabletop Decorations

  • A Summer Centerpiece: Paper Roses In A Festive Basket!

    Need a casual summer centerpiece, or a bit of something new this season? Baskets, especially those with handles are perfect for holding flowers! I had some of my paper cabbage roses on hand, (tutorial here) as well as this Mexican basket, so this project came together in just a matter of minutes. I’m sure you…

  • Make Cottage-Style Rag Balls From Up-Cycled Sheets. (And Then Use Them!)

      These rag balls are made of 100% rags. No styrofoam ball inserts here, because you see, these are not purely decorative, they’re also really useful! A few generations back women saved every bit of fabric and often kept them in the form of rag balls. The rags from the balls were then used for…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Use A Decorative Bird Cage To Make A Quick Flower Arrangement!

    Okay, you’re right, it’s only quick if you happen to have that bird cage on hand! So if you happen to see one it’s a great purchase! Of course I’d just love to do this idea with real flowers but artificial ones are all that I happen to have at the moment. If you’d like…

  • Colorful Cupcake Liner Flowers: Festive and Fun!

    Cupcake liner flowers are one of those crafts that just make you smile! What’s not to love? A few days ago I showed you some romantic carnation-like versions here. So now I thought I’d share this little colorful bouquet, made the same way just with the addition of some blue-striped liners and some bright paint.…

  • Cupcake Liner Flowers: Gorgeous!

      Gorgeous right? These carnation look-alikes made from cupcake liners are fantastic, even more so in person! And you can whip up a bunch of bouquets in very little time (and for very little cost!) once you get the hang of it. They’re delicate and romantic with a tongue in cheek craftyness. And they would…

  • A Spring Bird-Themed Party: Quick & Cute Decorations For Each Place Setting!

    Two weeks before Pesach at one of the busiest times of the year, one of my sons has a birthday! Birthdays in my home are always about handmade decorations rather than presents, and some attempt at a homemade cake by Mom. This year I was particularly busy but fortunately found just the right supplies sitting…

  • Fit For Royalty: Use Glass Paint To Create Stunning Wine Glasses For Pesach!

    Wine glasses play an important role in our Pesach Seder, as during the course of the reading of the Haggadah, we drink four glasses of wine (or grapejuice, but this year the wine sounds pretty good to me!) So it sure makes sense to set your table with something festive and royal and at the…

  • Folded Paper Flowers For A Simply Festive Centerpiece!

    You may have a hard time believing that I actually used these pink and gold flowers for Bar Mitzvah centerpieces last week, but I did! As I always say, who says pink is just for girls? And since the only other alternative to the pink paper was a tacky dark green, well, I think you’ll…