When I was a kid, my mom always made an Easter egg tree using plastic eggs, hanging them from a maple tree in the front yard. In fact, a lot of people had them. I don't see these trees very often anymore, but many people have trees for different holidays inside their homes, or Easter wreaths and displays. I was looking for some new crafts, and came across a ton of ideas with full instructions at Better Homes & Gardens. I love to look at the gorgeous room designs and get information on gardening or craft ideas. I like the way the site is designed, it's easy to find what I'm looking for, the instructions are usually very specific and the pictures are a good size.There is a main page for BH&G's Easter ideas where things are broken down into categories. These are some of my favorite easy crafts.
Instead of baskets this year, why not cans? You can buy paint-style cans at a craft store, or clean out some you have in the basement. There are also foods that come in large cans that could be used. Jazz them up with scrapbook paper, fabric, jewels, and ribbon to make them completely personal.
I love this Rascal Rabbit box. It would be cute to make as a teacher or hostess gift. Put some of those small Reese's peanut butter eggs in it. YUM!
I am definitely going to try to bejewel some paper mache eggs. I can't believe I didn't think of this myself! It's very fashionable to have a bowl of wooden or grapevine balls on the coffee table these days. Why not take that to the seasonal level with some sparkly eggs that you can use every year?
BH&G has ideas for tablescapes, centerpieces, foods, and games, which could be really helpful if the weather doesn't allow for kids going outside on the holiday.
I hope you try a new craft this season, too!
Instead of baskets this year, why not cans? You can buy paint-style cans at a craft store, or clean out some you have in the basement. There are also foods that come in large cans that could be used. Jazz them up with scrapbook paper, fabric, jewels, and ribbon to make them completely personal.I love this Rascal Rabbit box. It would be cute to make as a teacher or hostess gift. Put some of those small Reese's peanut butter eggs in it. YUM!I am definitely going to try to bejewel some paper mache eggs. I can't believe I didn't think of this myself! It's very fashionable to have a bowl of wooden or grapevine balls on the coffee table these days. Why not take that to the seasonal level with some sparkly eggs that you can use every year?BH&G has ideas for tablescapes, centerpieces, foods, and games, which could be really helpful if the weather doesn't allow for kids going outside on the holiday.
I hope you try a new craft this season, too!
7 comments:
Cute ideas! Thanks for sharing. I think we'll try the Can
Baskets craft. That looks like alot of fun and I have all the materials. I should still have some camouflage paper left over from a project. I think the twins would like that.
Oh, my crafty friend, you are just filled with great ideas on how to make a holiday special. Thanks for the tips. xxoo
I saw those cans somewhere yesterday and forgot to save the link. I'm glad you mentioned them now. It's a cute idea!
The ideas are neat - and the eggs in the cups are especially cute! I used to decorate the house when the kids were small - they would help by creating pictures and crafty things, which made it more special. I have not done anything like that for a long while. Your post makes me actually consider it! Thanks!
I'd like to make some decorative eggs to place in a bowl. Make sure you take LOTS of pictures. Please.
I"m doing cans this year but I didn't know there was a page for it! Wow, looks like I"m going with the flow pretty well when it comes to reusing and repurposing, lol! I've been saving cans since last month. I've 7 cans to make this Easter.
My mom always had the Easter tree (aka dogwood) decked to the hilt when I was a kid as well.
I hadn't seen those adorable sparkly eggs. Don't we just love anything that sparkles?
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