Tabletop Decorations

  • Wild Phlox and Buddleia Bouquet For Shabbat On The Sunshine Coast, BC

    Wild Phlox and Buddleia Bouquet For Shabbat On The Sunshine Coast, BC

    While I have yet to share all my photos of Vancouver with you, I just had to share this gorgeous wild flower bouquet that I pulled together from cuttings from the garden of the little cabin we rented on The Sunshine Coast, just a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in North Vancouver. There…

  • Felt Rosebud Bouquet Revisited (And How To Wash Your Old One!)

    Felt Rosebud Bouquet Revisited (And How To Wash Your Old One!)

    Back in 2009, when I had just started this little blog, I made a felt rosebud bouquet that was quite a hit, and I’ve been using it ever since most recently as decor on a side table in our tiny guest room. Because I never glued the foam ball into the original vase, I have…

  • Newsprint Paper Flowers With Crepe Paper Center Tutorial

    Newsprint Paper Flowers With Crepe Paper Center Tutorial

    Festive, budget friendly and simple to make are how I’d describe these newsprint paper flowers that I whipped up the other day as last minute centerpieces. And since newsprint is used rather than tissue paper or crepe paper, the bottom layers of the flower retain their petal shapes and make a nice sturdy base, enabling…

  • Newsprint & Crepe Paper Flower Centerpieces

    Newsprint & Crepe Paper Flower Centerpieces

    Tons of flower crafting going on around here with the holiday of Shavuot coming up next week, so when I was asked to make some last minute flower centerpieces for a community get together, I just rolled up my sleeves a bit further, and got to work, and came up with these fun newsprint and…

  • Washi Tapes Flags To Have On Hand For Summer Entertaining!

    Washi Tapes Flags To Have On Hand For Summer Entertaining!

    I just love how these little washi tape flags turned out, and have been enjoying looking at them for a few weeks….I think I’ll use them for the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, to decorate a cheesecake or even a fresh fruit platter. And, not only are these washi tape flags something one can whip up…

  • Paper Rosebud Bouquet Craft For Kids (And Adults!)

    Paper Rosebud Bouquet Craft For Kids (And Adults!)

    I just love paper rosebuds, so easy to make for kids and adults, and with great results! And a little bouquet of paper roses is so very sweet, to adorn your home or give as a little gift, how about a teacher appreciation paper rosebud bouquet? And of course they’re perfect for shavuot decorations! I…

  • Crocheted Vase With Arrows Centerpiece

    Crocheted Vase With Arrows Centerpiece

    Looking for a super cute little centerpiece idea for L’ag B’Omer, or for a summer gathering? How about crocheting a cover for a glass jar, and filling that jar with some colorful DIY arrows? I promise you’re gonna love it! Plus you can always fill your crocheted vase with some freshly picked wild flowers, or…

  • Quick Key Napkin Ring Craft For The Shabbat After Passover!

    To honor this special shabbat, namely the first one after Passover in which we traditionally prepare challah in our homes once again, I just came up with a quick little key napkin ring craft as I’ll be making bagels instead the traditional key shaped challahs that I have made in previous years! And after all,…

  • 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…

  • 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…