When thinking about a Shavuot project, I really wanted something having to do with the giving of the Torah. I have seen candy Torahs, mini hotdog Torahs, paper towel roll Torahs and so many others that it seemed like the Torah idea has been thoroughly taken care of! I decided to switch gears. Besides Torah, the other obvious Shavuot theme is dairy foods. Why not recreate one of Shavuot’s most popular foods from paper? Cheesecake did not seem like a viable option, so I went for blintzes. And as a bonus, besides for being dairy, the rolled up crepes also mimic the look of a Torah.

Rolling paper blintzes has the advantage of not being messy. No filling will squirt out at you and if you don’t roll it perfectly, tape is your friend. I have already made my real blintzes for this year and they are in the freezer awaiting the frying pan but I will admit they were not my best effort. The crepes just kept sticking to the pan and many of them ripped. I still managed to make enough to feed everyone but these paper ones redeemed my efforts by looking adorable without the fuss.

Decorate one side of your paper circles. When they are dry, flip them over. Place several cotton balls in a line on the plain side of the circle. Fold the left and right sides inwards toward the center. Roll the blintz in the opposite direction and secure with tape.

By Rena Ray

Rena Ray is a graphic designer and the founder of jewishkidscreate.wordpress.com.� She creates simple crafts that kids can do to spark creativity and inspire Jewish learning.