Tabletop Decorations

  • 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…

  • A Dove In A Nest Of Apples Centerpiece (For Sukkot…)

    The dove in a nest of apples centerpiece on our table in the Sukkah was something I whipped up on a whim, and in just a few minutes, since I fortunately had all the pieces on hand. And it turns out that doves are actually a symbol of Sukkot, as are apples, so it's not…

  • Recycled Soda Bottle Flowers For The Sukkah!

    Sukkot starts Wednesday night and I am busy making recycled soda bottle flowers! This year my recycled plastic bottle flowers are blooming in a bunch of bright colors thanks to tissue paper, and I'm planning on hanging them strung vertically in three long strands over the center of our table….of course there's an outer ring…

  • Recycled TP Roll Apple Napkin Rings For Rosh HaShana!

    TP Roll apple napkin rings are the perfect little craft to whip up just for the New Year to add a little bit of crafty goodness to your holiday table. They'd also be great place cards or even lined up as fun little decorations with messages written on the apples, as they really are so…

  • Stuffed Paper Hearts On A Stick, For Fun Summer Centerpieces

    I was recently asked to make some simple centerpieces which included hearts, so I came up with these stuffed paper hearts on a stick, which are simple to make and lots of fun. Plus you can send guests home with them as party favors, or add messages if you wish. My hearts looked a little…

  • Mason Jar Bouquet With A Lidded Mason Jar!

    Sure, everyone knows about using mason jars as vases for casual bouquets, but how about lidded mason jars, which have a fun rustic character all their own? And here's the big idea: one could certainly place a table number or a sweet message within the lid which hangs off to the side! Let me know…

  • Make A Gorgeous Low Flower Arrangement Using A Planter!

    Here's a nice idea for making a low flower arrangement using a container that you may already have, or that at the very least you can re-use in your container garden! The idea is…..use a planter, and make the arrangement using floral foam placed in a low dish within the pot, got it?  While high…

  • Giant Party Hat Centerpiece

    How about a giant party hat as a centerpiece for your next party? These hats are quite simple to make, and especially great if you need to make more than one— I made 15 or so! And of course, the centerpiece has the added benefit as a prop for those guests who want to have…

  • Cherry Blossom Dried Fruit Skewer Centerpiece Kid’s Craft!

    Here's a simple and sweet cherry blossom centerpiece using dried fruit skewers that kids can make! And it's perfect for your cherry blossom themed party, as well as Tu B'Shevat, of course!  At the end guests take home individual skewers as party favors, or wrap up a few to make cute bouquets! This is a…

  • Giant Paper Cherry Blossoms For Tu B’Shevat!

    I love cherry blossoms, and giant paper cherry blossoms are perfect for stunning spring or late winter centerpieces! The Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat, which celebrates the new year for the fruit bearing trees, is just a little over two weeks away, so now's the perfect time to make some giant blooms to grace your…

  • Dutch Canal Houses Embroidered Table Runner, For Chanukah?

    I just love the idea of capturing the charm of Dutch canal house architecture with embroidery, don't you? This fabulous idea, shown in progress, is brought to you by Pam over at gingerbread snowflakes, and I can't wait to see the finished project! And thanks so much for Pam for not only contacting me, but…