Hungarian culture is rich with folk art, and there are so many ways to incorporate it into our lives! From cake decorating to stepping stones to up-cycling an old farmhouse window, our readers have shared what they have done in the articles below. Want to learn more about the history and techniques of Hungarian folk art? We are developing several online classes that will be coming in 2022!
I recently saw a wonderful project on Facebook and I reached out to the creator and asked if she would share some details. She graciously agreed! Thank you, Rita! I was born in California to Hungarian parents, my father was from Pest and my mother from Szeged. I grew...
This Hungarian folk art birdhouse craft is a sweet way to bring a little more Hungarian folk art into your home! As an avid flower-lover and gardener of Hungarian heritage, the motifs and colors of Matyó embroidery have always appealed to me. Like many people...
Look at this creative project! I contacted Kathy last year after seeing her work and she graciously agreed to visit with me about this sweet dragonfly. It was a fun afternoon! Kathy is a creative person and we didn't get into the nuts and bolts of the project, which...
By Sue Keene Clearly no one would even ponder that this red haired, fair skinned, brown eyed person had any Hungarian ancestry. My husband, on the other hand, has people just automatically speak to him in Hungarian when we visit Hungary. But a quilter I am! So when I...
I love meeting with people who love connecting with their Hungarian heritage in a variety of ways! Jennifer is one such treasure. Enjoy her adventure with making paprika - I love that it is a farm-to-table experience! ~ Liz Making Homemade Paprika Making homemade...
Recently, I became connected with Rita from Plano, Texas. I love her story and I hope it serves as inspiration for others who would like to work on a project like this! ~ Liz I am from Tiszaluc, near Miskolc which is the NE part of Hungary. My Mom always “fixed” our...
Do you have friends or family who would be sweetly surprised if you made an effort to learn something in Hungarian? Even though Hungarian is a tricky language, you can learn a few phrases and surprise your family or a special friend. You don't even have to be...
Coloring is a great activity for all ages! The extra benefit of these coloring pages is the opportunity for you to use the Hungarian folk art for other projects like embroidery, woodcarving, woodburning and, if you are the creative sort, you can come up with a lot of...
I am not a crafty person but I know some incredibly talented people who love to play with different mediums and create. I have seen some beautiful cakes decorated like Hungarian embroidery and I have even taken embroidery samples to a bakery and paid them to create...
A few year ago, we had a card making party with some "crafty" friends. If you are not a person who is naturally craft-oriented, I recommend you surround yourself with those who are because it is fun to do with a person who knows what they are doing! What you should...
I "met" Terie through Facebook several years ago and I am always amazed at the time and talent and creativity she uses when baking! She does a great job with Hungarian themes and has a heart that loves to research and share. I think Alex and his family are blessed...
I love Hungarian folk art! And, if you haven't noticed yet, I love to see it expressed in a variety of ways! We love to encourage the connection to Hungarian folk art, even if you are a bit removed from your Hungarian heritage. So, here we are with some encouragement...
I am Hungarian by birth, and I come from Budapest. I am the eldest of four children in a teaching family. My family is Jewish and dreadful things...
By Timea S. My husband and I are Hungarians from Transylvania (Romania) and our children were born in US. They are bilingual and enjoy the Hungarian...
When I saw this project, I reached out to Dorothy and asked if she would share her story! It's lovely and inspirational! Do you have pieces of...
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