Holiday: Shavuot
-
Simple Watercolor Leaves On Branches For Shavuos!
I sharee this post last year, and thought I’d share it again, as it is so simple and perfect for the Jewish holiday of Shavuos, coming up on Saturday night. We fill our homes with greenery to remember the lush surroundings on Mt. Sinai where the Torah was given, and I’d say these watercolor paintings are perfect! If you like you can also cut the paintings out and make silhouettes to hang on a garland, which could also be great. With just a few very simpe techniques under your belt the mystery of painting simple and beautiful watercolor illustrations becomes so much clearer! I’ll admit, learning how to paint leaves…
-
DIY Cactus Balloons For Shavuos Or Anytime!
Summer is almost here which means warm weather, longer days and extra family time. Summer also brings many celebrations, such as the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and or course weddings and birthdays. If you’re looking for a unique theme for your summer celebration, try using cacti as a motif! The holiday of Shavuot is celebrated by decorating our homes and synagogues with greenery and flowers, so I say flowering cacti are perfect! Cacti are cute, and very easy to incorporate into a party—they can be used as decor, party favors and even included in food or drinks (like a prickly pear lemonade). The most commonly found cactus in Israel is…
- Crafts for Kids, Crafts: Painting and Drawing, Crafts: Paper, Holiday: L'Ag B'Omer, Holiday: Shavuot
A Counting The Omer Collage For Lag B’Omer and Shavuos!
The Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer starts on the evening of May 22, which means we have two whole weeks to turn on the creativity and increase the excitement for this wonderful and festive holiday, and then another two weeks to get crafting for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. The idea for this counting the omer collage craft came about when a reader Ilana Singer from Strasbourg, France sent me a photo of a sweet counting the omer chart she made for her kids. Since we count the omer fpr 49 days leading up to the Jewish holiday of Shavuos, I was thinking that as Lag B’Omer approaches, and then…
- Baby Shower Ideas, Bat and Bar Mitzvah Decorations, Crafts: Flowers, Crafts: Paper, Holiday: Shabbat, Holiday: Shavuot, Wedding Decorations
Giant Paper Flower Centerpiece
A really giant centerpiece on a budget can be simple to whip up if you have the right materials and a few tips from yours truly, who specialized in making budget centerpieces on a dime. Yes, and infact I have a batch in progress for next week’s Women’s Purim party in our community, and it involves cardboard fish, but you’ll just have to wait to see that one! In the mean time, a huge vase of flowers can instantly transform any table or room into a party, so these are perfect for Purim, especially when there are so many other things to make, at least in our house.Now I have…
- Crafts for Mom, Crafts: Flowers, Crafts: Paper, Crafts: Teacher Appreciation Gifts, Holiday: Purim!, Holiday: Shavuot, paper flowers, Wedding Decorations
Giant Paper Flowers For Any Occasion
Giant paper flowers are great for any festive occassion. Make a few for every table at an event, or just a giant bouquet to honor Mom, a new couple, or a birthday.
- Baby Gifts and Decor, Baby Shower Ideas, Bat and Bar Mitzvah Decorations, Birthday Decorations, Crafts: Crochet, Crafts: Spring, Crochet Decor And Home, Crochet Flowers, Holiday: Shavuot, Wedding Decorations
Crocheted Flower Mobile Is Perfect For Every Occasion
T-shirt yarn one row flowers make wonderful mobiles or garlands. We hang our from the chandelier, you can hang them from a hoop or even a hanger.
