Easter DIY - Fun Things to Create

Easter Decorating - 13 Fun Centerpieces and Projects

These Chicks are Ready for Easter

 Oh for peeps sake... so many cute handmade Easter Chicks.

See these and many more in my Etsy Favorites: Easter Chicks

 

Some Bunny Loves You - Celebrating all things Easter

So many fun things to add that special touch to your home to celebrate Easter and oh-so-cute bunnies. And you don't have to leave your home to support small business owners.

Find these and more here:  Handmade Easter Favorites

Easy and Fun Easter Letter Project - add a splash of creativity to your Spring

Supplies

Cardboard Letters

Scrapbook Paper (3-4 coordinating colors)

Craft Paint

Mod Podge

Flower Punch

Buttons

Glue

Stamping Ink

 Cardboard Letters - you can get them at most craft stores. I got mine at Hobby Lobby. I selected letters for Easter, but you could also choose Spring, Bloom, Bunny, etc.

Choose paper for each letter. 

Reverse the letter and trace it on the back of the paper (to avoid pencil marks) and cut out.

Paint Letters White (regular old craft paint).

 Glue paper letters using Mod Podge or Gel Medium; use 2-3 coats.

Dry thoroughly between coats making sure the paper edges are securely glued down.

Punch out flowers from coordinating accent paper.
You could also purchase paper or silk flowers

Lightly edge each letter with black ink to add dimension.

Glue Flowers - I chose to just decorate the bottom of the letters, 

but use your creativity and make it your own.

Add buttons to accentuate.

Action Steps

Paint Cardboard Letters

Cut Paper to Match Letters and Glue

Edge with Ink

Add Flowers and Buttons to Decorate

Display 

 

Happy Decorating!

Love, Steph

Easy & Elegant Paper Easter Eggs

Plastic Eggs + Paper + Glue = Easy & Elegant Paper Eggs

Create a basket or bowl full of elegant paper eggs. Use them for Easter or to accent a room.

Supplies:

Plastic Eggs (Medium to Large Size)

Paper (scrapbook, Wrapping Paper, etc)

Mod Podge Glue (Lustre Finish)

Foam Brush

Start with your paper. I selected a few complementary colors/patterns. But you could also go with one pattern for all the eggs. You'll probably only need 2-3 sheets depending upon how many eggs you cover.

Cut, tear or use punches to get your paper into small pieces. 

I cut some with decorative scissors, punched some out with a mini round punch, and cut out thin strips for the rest. (The thin strips were the easiest to apply).

 I sprayed my pieces lightly with a fine mist of water before I glued them.
It helped make the paper a little more malleable. 

Dip your brush into the Mod Podge (I used the Lustre Finish so there would be a shine to the eggs) and start placing little pieces onto the egg. Overlap the pieces as you glue.

I found if I worked on one half of the egg at a time, and let it dry a bit in between, it was much easier to work with and not so sticky. I put them on wax paper while they dried.

Once they're dry, you can leave plain or decorate with stickles, buttons, ribbon, whatever you like.

Display them in a cute basket or bowl.

Hope you have a creative week!
Love, Steph