jewish crafts

  • Make Gorgeous Party Favors With Recycled Tubes!

    Hi friends, been saving those tubes? I really hope so, because this little craft idea is so simple and looks absolutely stunning— to use as actual party favors or even for decoration! I love the look of European vintage party decorations, and someday I may even try my hand at making “crackers” (the tube shaped…

  • Make A Fun Nesting Dreidels Mobile For Hanukkah!

    Isn’t this fun? I’m returning to my modern design roots for this one! I was after all rocked in an Eames rocking chair as a baby, so I do have a love for all things spare and colorful now and again, (when I’m not obsessed with all things Moroccan that is……)  and after seeing huge…

  • Make Hanukkah Gelt Bags From Tulle!

      Here’s a simple yet great looking way to make gelt bags or gift bags for Hannukah. Tulle obviously isn’t just for weddings right? And while crocheted gelt bags or felt gelt bags might be wonderful too, these little tulle ones take only a few minutes and would be great for making party favors when…

  • Crayon Resist DIY Hanukkah Gift Packaging & Gift Tags!

    A few weeks ago I was in need of a little mindless art project, you know something quick and easy, and that could of course work as a Hanukkah craft in some way….and then I remembered crayon resist! Ah yes, I could really get into a little doodling with crayons just about now. It’s so…

  • More Hanukkah Crafting With Buttons!

      Hanukkah crafting with buttons is a great project for the whole family….okay in my family it was just mom in the wee hours of the morning, trying out an idea that had been kicking around since last year, but I kept imagining that my kids were doing it with me! (Does that count?) Using…

  • Hanukkah Craft: Make Festive Holiday Garlands From Buttons And Beads!

    Isn’t this sweet? And yes, you’re right, it doesn’t necessarily say Hanukkah craft, but in my book that’s just fine! Decorating for any holiday doesn’t have to be about the expected imagery and symbols….the real point is to create a festive and joyful astmosphere, however you choose to do it. And simple garlands made by…

  • Free Crochet Pattern: Sweet Striped Pouch For Gelt and Gifts!

    You’ll Need: Lion Brand Cotton in five colors, available in Israel at livyahyarn.com Appropriately sized crochet hook, like a J or H Ribbon or cord to use as a drawstring, or crochet one! How To:This is a simple little pattern that I made up myself. The finished dimensions, when flat are roughly 5″ wide by…

  • Make Festive Holiday Decorations With Eggshells!

    If you weren’t convinced by yesterday’s post about crafting with eggshells here, so hopefully this will do it! How else can one create such a beautiful mosaic, stained glass-like effect with very little effort? Got it? I think these “starry night” winter decorations would be great for Chanukah—I’m thinking of a whole bunch in different…

  • Getting Ready For Succot……..!

    Succos is coming, and I thought I’d share with you a very tightly edited glimpse of what has been happening over at our house today. And when I say tightly edited, you know what I mean right?  The roof of our succah, which is called schach, is in place!  We use large bamboo mats which…

  • Paper Party Decorations Part 7: Simple Butterfly Banners Kids Can Make Themselves

    Looking for a project to keep your kids busy right about now? Here’s another sweet idea that could be used with paper silhouettes of any kind, but is particularly successful with a butterfly shape. And who wouldn’t want butterflies in their succah, or anywhere for that matter?  They are certainly preferable to the real live…

  • Paper Party Decorations Part 5: Easy Peasy Garland, Perfect For The Succah!

    Isn’t this sweet? If all you do is make many long ropes of these and string them across the walls and ceiling of your Succah, you can have a totally modern and gorgeous Succah, even breathtaking!  Really! Though if you want to go for breathtaking you’ll need quantity and no other decorations what so ever.…

  • Paper Party Decorations Part 4: Accordian Folded Starbursts & Medallions, For The Succah Or Anytime!

    What can I say? These are really quite simple to make and yet so stunning, hung flat on a wall or from the ceiling. You can glue two back to back for a more dimensional hanging ornament, and even use really large paper for wall decorations that will not only look amazing as space fillers,…