December 21, 2008

Quilled decorative Hanukkah Menorah

Quilled Hanukiah

Hanukkah is one of the most joyful Jewish holidays, Israeli Children especially love it. They have fun making Hanukkah Menorahs, lighting candles, playing dreidel, eating latkes and sufganiyot (fruit-filled doughnuts) and receiving gifts, of course. We made this hanukkiah with my older daughter, even though quilling isn't the easiest craft for a 5-year old.

Quilled Hanukiah (closeup)

It was designed in the shape of daffodil flowers. Each light is made of two paper strips of different colours. My daughter helped me gluing them together. She also rolled coils, which I later turned into bowls for the candle holders. So, here's the result of our collaboration :)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, a wonder piece of artwork that is also a great memory for your and your daughter.
Shalom,
Sonya

Inna D. said...

Thank you very much, Sonya!

Sara said...

Wow Inna, that's gorgeous, like everything you do!
Snooping around looking for some Chanukah inspiration! all the best to you and yours....
Sara
www.creativejewishmom.com

Inna D. said...

Thank you, Sara! I've been to your blog for the same reason a couple of days ago :)
I already started writing about Chanukah this year, with this lantern. Will be posting the rest soon.