To celebrate the launch of HOME by Jamie Geller, How-To Courses for Busy HomeMakers, I am sharing my favorite DIY Rosh Hashanah crafting and cooking projects.
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1. The Rosh Hashanah Table Beautified
The talented Shavy Weiss set this magnificent table in the 2011 Rosh Hashanah issue of JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Gelller magazine. She shared two tips that are worth repeating holiday after holiday and year after year.
DIY Tabletop Tip #1:
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Maximize the effect of your holiday flowers by placing a mirror underneath the centerpiece(s); the reflection makes it look as if there are flowers all around. Plus, place a single stem in a bud vase by each place setting to complement the larger bouquet(s).”
DIY Tabletop Tip #2:
Mirrors can be used as chargers, or line them up down the middle of the table like a table runner. It’s easy to make them on your own. You can find inexpensive picture frames at the dollar store, and mirror inserts at the hardware store. Spray paint the frames the color of your choice, replace the glass with the mirror, secure using a glue gun, and you have the foundation for a beautiful place setting.
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Courtesy of Abbey from Not2Shabbey learn how to upcycle glass (duck sauce) jars into the daintiest, loveliest, holiday honey jar for Rosh Hashanah.
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No honey jar is complete without some sticky stuff. Melinda Strauss teaches you how-to infuse honey sharing recipes for her favorite DIY flavors, Vanilla Bean, Pumpkin Spice and Rosemary Honey.
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DIY Tea Blends make for a soothing and aromatic gift for yourself or someone you love this Rosh Hashanah. Nechama Marcus breaks down the basics so you can create your signature blend. And to get you started she shares her favorite blend recipes for Soothing Mint Tea and a Floral Blend.
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bath set
Be good to yourself. After introducing me to this decadent DIY Chocolate Bubble Bath recipe Chef Laura Frankel is not just one of my favorite chefs she’s now one of my favorite people. (EnJOY a sweet soak after the marathon of Rosh Hashanah holiday cooking and entertaining!)
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Sweet Paul – Utensil Hanger
With all the time spent in the kitchen over Rosh Hashanah and the Yom Tovim we might as well make it a happier, prettier place. This DIY Utensil Hanger makes me smile. It’s a creative, cute, kid-friendly craft.
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DIY DIVA applesauce
With an abundance of apples from our annual fall school and family apple picking trips I’ve made Apple Pie, Apple Cake, Apple Chicken, Apple Soup, Baked Apples, Apple Smoothies, Apple Kugel, Apple Challah, Apple Strudel Egg Rolls and more. But nothing beats homemade DIY applesauce. Make flavors like Cranberry Applesauce, Chunky Apricot Applesauce, Pear Applesauce and Plum Applesauce. Package in glass jars and present as sweet edible gifts to your holiday list of loved ones.
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Can’t decide between flowers or candy? Gift both with this unique color coordinated DIY Rosh Hashanah Floral Candy Centerpiece a wonderful hostess gift the whole family will enJOY!
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