This is a decoration which can be set out for Rosh Hashanah, or Sukkot as well, to symbolize the sweetness of the New Year, or the ample harvest.

You will need:

Two clean and dry paper plates
Brown paper shopping bag handle or other scrap paper
Stapler or tape
Scissors
Markers
String

Instructions:

1. Place the plates together so that the bottoms face out.

2. Staple or tape the edges.

3. Fit in a small piece of a handle or paper to be the stem.

4. Then color the bottoms of both plates.

5. Attach a string to hang it up.

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Rachel Teichman

Rachel Teichman writes local interest pieces, along with ideas for cooking and crafting for families. She lives with her husband and their three kids in Houston, TX, where she loves to bake, create and travel with her kids. For more information visit www.rachelteichman.com or @craftsandcrumbs on Instagram.