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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 fun house shaped box with quilled medallion. I made this as part of a quilled Hanukkah craft series, but I could easily see it working for a baby shower, a bat mitzvah, wedding decor or how about a house warming gift? I happen to love house shaped everything, so I can’t wait to make some…
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Quilled Hanukkah Dreidel Craft
As you can see, I really had a great time creating a series of quilled Hanukkah crafts this year……and our house is looking more festive than ever! I’m expecting a huge crowd at our table this Shabbos, so I’m really happy to say that my house looks ready to party! Of course, I have many more decorations than you see here, but these guys did set the stage for everything else, and I can’t wait to make more. Ahh yes, I did actually make more, in fact I made a large piece of quilled art for my husband’s birthday, the first night of Chanukah, and it is already hanging in…
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Quilled Paper Menorah Hanukkah Craft
Hanukkah is eight glorious days long, which means one can still find some time to get crafting, right? This year I tried quilled paper for the first time, and I just love the results, especially when one uses colored paper, so bright and fun. Quilling doesn’t have to be super time consuming if you choose to do something simple without filling in the background, and in any case, the results are truly worth the effort. Quilling, the art of rolling little strips of paper has been around for hundreds of years, and may even date back to Egypt! There is something about taking little strips of paper and rolling them…
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Clothespin Hanukkah Menorah Craft Perfect For Last Minute
Hanukkah starts tomorrow night, so now is the time to get cracking with the last minute preparations, and as you can well imagine there are many on my end. I have seen Hanukkah clothespin menorahs around the web for a few years, but never quite had the chance to try it myself. Fortuntately, I picked up some wooden clothes pins to hang my felt Hanukkah wall hanging, and so this year seemed like the time to give cute this idea a try. Funny enough, some of those who have made this craft before me didn’t even take advantage of the cutest detail of all, that little ones can “light” the…
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DIY Hanukkah Felt Coin Purses
Hanukkah is in just a few days, so now is the time for some DIY Hanukkah crafts that are quick to make and look amazing. This DIY felt coin purse for Hanukkah is a fun introduction to the craft of felt applique, using the felting technique, and since the true custom of gifts on Hanukkah is “gelt” meaning money, these little coin purses are a must! Fill them with chocolate coins, or real coins, or even a gift certificate of some kind, and you’ve got a winner. Need to make a bunch, no problem, do it assembly line style! And while you’re at it, why not pick up some felt…
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DIY Felt Mug Cozy For Hanukkah Makes A Great Gift!
Wool felt is a truly wonderful material available in a nice range of luscious rich colors, can be purchased in 12″x12″ squares, and since it doesn’t unravel, you can craft away to your heart’s content without the need for glue or sewing, if you so desire. This DIY felt mug cozy is quick and would make a wonderful gift this holiday season, together of course with some lovely mugs! I have added the Hanukkah themed details to my mug cozies using felting, with a multiple needle felting tool and a felting pad, though one can also of course add embroidery, or attach shapes with embroidery, or even add a few…
