Wedding Decorations

  • Yom Kippur Craft Using Last Year’s Calendar!

    Yom Kippur Craft Using Last Year’s Calendar!

    I am reposting this from last year, as it is just too great to pass by, and as a reminder to myself to make another with my 2018 calender! I’ll be the first to admit, crafts for Yom Kippur are rarely something I’ve had time for, as the holiday occurs just four days before Succot,…

  • DIY Floral Centerpiece Is Gorgeous And Budget Friendly

    DIY Floral Centerpiece Is Gorgeous And Budget Friendly

    Aren’t these flowers just gorgeous? Now is the time to take a trip to your local nursery, buy some inexpensive pots of flowering plants, and make a gorgeous DIY floral centerpiece. You can assemble a stunning floral arrangemet in minutes that is so budget friendly you’ll only buy cut flowers during the winter! Okay, maybe you’d…

  • DIY Corrugated Craft Cardboard Gift Boxes

    Here’s a super simple DIY gift box using corrugated craft cardboard that you can use to hold little prizes and treats (as I did for Hanukkah) or a gift of any size. Make a bunch of these little boxes to use as party favor boxes for weddings, bat or bar mitzvahs, or birthdays, and add…

  • House Shaped Gift Box With Quilling

    House Shaped Gift Box With Quilling

      A house shaped gift box is so simple to make using a recycled packing box, and looks great for so many occassions! Who wouldn’t wan’t to make a gift box that is also a really great looking decoration, and if you like forget about the gift and just use the box to make this…

  • DIY: Rope Wrapped Apples Look Great Year Round

    DIY: Rope Wrapped Apples Look Great Year Round

    If you are looking for a quick craft to add some cozy rustic charm to your home, this dear readers might just do the trick. These DIY rope covered apples are so simple to make that you can surely whip up a whole bowl full in an hour or so. Of course if you start…

  • Fabulous Wire Frame Tree Sculptures As Summer Street Art In Montreal

    Fabulous Wire Frame Tree Sculptures As Summer Street Art In Montreal

    One of the things that Canada does really well, and Montreal in particular is celebrating the outdoors during the summer, as winter is harsh and very long! This summer in Montreal we came across many many examples of street celebrations and I especially loved these vibrant metal trees defined with strips of fabricm delineating an…

  • DIY Giant Paper Flowers Make The Perfect Fall Centerpiece

    DIY Giant Paper Flowers Make The Perfect Fall Centerpiece

    Looking for a great idea for a DIY centerpiece or a quick way to make a statement in your home this Fall? Look no further! No pumpkins (though admittedly the little white ones would look lovely here), no fall leaves, no burlap, no apples, instead how about some giant paper poppies in neutral Fall colors?…

  • Staghorn Fern Centerpiece Is Perfect In The Succah!

    Today is the last day of Succot, sorry to say, and I’ve been working hard to photograph my succah, as well as keeping the family fed and happy, and preparing for the next holiday, Simchat Torah, in which we actually leave our succahs, come into our disorganized homes and celebrate the Torah, like in a…

  • Simple DIY Wooden Letter Wall Art

    I just love this rustic wooden “heart” wall art that was hanging over a bed in one of our vacation rentals in the Adirondacks a few weeks ago. This would be lovely in a baby’s room, as part of the decor at a DIY country style wedding, or sheva brachas, or for any event really,…

  • Simple Rustic “Love” Embroidery With Gingham

    Simple Rustic “Love” Embroidery With Gingham

    There is something about this little rustic country-style “love” embroidery that is so sweet, and yet made with minimal effort, so of course I just had to share it with you. I think this would make a perfect new baby gift, or look great as part of the decor at a country-style wedding. And of…

  • DIY Pineapple Top Plant In Just MInutes Makes A Great Summer Centerpiece!

    DIY Pineapple Top Plant In Just MInutes Makes A Great Summer Centerpiece!

    Pineapples are a motif that is all the rage right now, so why not go all the way and make some real plants from pineapple tops. It only takes a few minutes and you also get to enjoy the pineapple, a healthy way to add sweets to your next party. Truthfully pineapple top plants would…

  • Guitar Themed Party Centerpiece Is Perfect For Dessert Bar Or Buffet

    Guitar Themed Party Centerpiece Is Perfect For Dessert Bar Or Buffet

    For my son’s guitar themed birthday party I spent quite a few hours making cardboard guitars, though I really had no concrete idea how I’d use them! The great thing about not planning ahead when it comes to making party decorations is that A} you save money as you use what you have on hand…