jewish crafts

  • Passover Craft: Wine Goblet Decorations From Recycled Plastic!

    These fun wine goblet ornaments for Passover were not made from just any plastic, but rather from extra plastic lids that I found floating around while cleaning out my cabinets for Passover! And I’ll be honest, I actually blogged about using plastic lids for making crafting shapes two years ago, though never got around to…

  • Havdalah Beeswax Candle Craft For Kids

    Havdalah bee’s wax candles are simple to make, and a nice crafting activity for kids. Make a bunch for gifts, and while you’re at it, how about making some little chanukah candles? Admittedly, little chanukah candles require more skill, but look amazing, so do give it a try!  You’ll Need: sheets of bee’s wax, in…

  • Homemade Cards From The Heart

    There’s nothing quite as sweet as homemade cards for any occasion, right? And encouraging kids to spend a little effort to express their feelings for another on an important day is certainly something every parent should do. I grew up making cards, and now I’m happy to say my kids have taken on the  family…

  • Recycled Plastic Cup Flowers For Shavuos!

    Shavuos is on this coming Saturday night so it’s time to do some simple shavuos crafts to fill the house with excitement for the coming holiday!  And these recycled plastic cup flowers are perfect right about now, since they are really simple to make and look great in numbers. I’ll admit, I actually made these…

  • Simple Origami Jumping Frogs For Passover

    Origami frogs, namely simple origami jumping frogs, that you and the kids can make in just a few minutes each, are the perfect craft for the Passover seder. And of course they’d work very nicely with the origami pyramids I posted about last week! Teach the kids how to make them, and then let them…

  • Wine Cork Stamp Rosh HaShana Cards

    Wine cork stamps are super simple to make and a great way to make some quick and sweet Rosh HaShana cards. With the Jewish New Year just around the corner in three weeks, now is the perfect time to make cards so that one can even send them to friends and relatives near and far.…

  • Ten Plagues Passover Craft: Fun Placards For The Seder!

    Here’s a fun ten plagues Passover craft that you can make now and use at the Passover seder to create a little bit of excitement and keep the kids involved. Either you can make them as a surprise, or better yet, get the kids involved in the crafting, and they’ll be even more excited. I’ve…

  • Purim Decorations…….Crepe Paper Flowers & Clowns Galore!

    Purim decorations are a great reason to fill the house with colorful crafts— not that one needs an excuse, but at least you won’t have to explain yourself! I had planned to share some mishloach manot crafts with you today, but my photo studio (aka the great outdoors) was drenched so when the clouds parted…

  • Tu B’Shevat is Coming! A Roundup From The Archives……

    Yes, Tu B’Shevat is coming, which means Tu B’Shevat crafts are coming, and of course Tu B’Shevat crafts for kids too, hopefully lots of them, since we’re getting a nice and early start! We have almost an entire month to enjoy preparing and creating for this wonderful holiday which celebrates the New Year for the…

  • Hanukkah Kid’s Craft: A Glittery Menorah, With A Little Help From Mom!

    Guess what? Hanukkah is just one week away, so I’m posting the projects as I finish them in hopes that you’ll still have some time to join in on the fun. And I think we all need to give a big round of applause to my husband (and children) for their patience during this slightly…

  • An Etherial Hanukkah Garland/Bunting Banner With Eggshell Mosaic Stars!

    Ahhh, eggshell mosaics have found a place in my heart! And combined with color washed water color paper, well, the results are just simply wonderful! I’m starting to feel just a bit like an artist as opposed to a crafter, ha ha. And, while I’d love to show you how great this Hanukkah garland really…

  • A Simply Sweet DIY Hanukkah Menorah From Alphabet Blocks!

    Who would have thought? Well, me, that’s who!  Because despite being a bit stressed out about the upcoming holiday and my self-appointed task of bringing more Chanukah crafts to the world, there are apparently still some good ideas patiently waiting their turn! At least this one came to light before Chanukah right? I was thinking…